Education / STEM / Students – WA Innovation Calendar

Curtin Ignition Information Session (CBD)

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.

Info Sessions

Friday 8 May	9.30am – 10.30am	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 12 May	12.00pm – 1.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Monday 18 May	11.00am – 12.00pm	Curtin Bentley, Building 418, Hub
Thursday 21 May	5.00pm – 6.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 26 May	12:00pm – 1:00pm	ONLINE (AWST)

In 2026, there are 20 fully funded scholarships (valued at $3,750 each) available for the Curtin Ignition program. Eligibility criteria for each of the 2026 scholarship can be found in the PDFs below:

City of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.
CyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.
DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students, individuals, or businesses in the agrifood, fibre, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Landgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Peel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.
RCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Town of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Wrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.

Key dates

Ignition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.
Applications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Scholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Fully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.

DEADLINE: Director of Curtin Materials Institute

Curtin Materials Institute (CMI): Advancing Materials, Shaping the Future

Curtin University is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of the Curtin Materials Institute. The CMI is a newly-established research institute that captures Curtin’s capability across the breadth of materials research. This is a rare opportunity to build, shape and lead a high-profile institute that consolidates Curtin’s world-class sustainable materials research across advanced manufacturing, green metals and composites, energy systems and battery materials, mineral processing, construction materials and corrosion science.

CMI unites previously distributed strengths across schools, and research centres, creating a cohesive platform that elevates Curtin’s leadership in materials innovation. The Institute serves as a central gateway for industry and government engagement, research funding, and global recognition, with a mission to tackle major industrial, national, and sustainability challenges through both fundamental science and application-driven innovation. The Institute is underpinned by world-class analytical facilities housed within the John de Laeter Centre (https://jdlc.curtin.edu.au).

DEADLINE: WAGES Grant Development Workshop for Clinician Researchers

WA Grant Excellence Service (WAGES) Grant Workshops
In-person and virtual workshops for teams to improve their grant applications with an initial emphasis on early- and mid-career researchers, clinician-researchers, innovators and startups who are the next generation of research and innovation leaders critical to WA’s future health and economic outcomes. Those who attend the grant workshops will also have access to tailored, high-value support through Strategic Reviews and Independent Expert Reviews.

Collaborate Innovate Masterclasses

All Masterclasses will run 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM AWST, Wednesday 20 May, at the University Club of WA. Registration is separate to the conference and open to all.

Masterclasses:

AI, Cyber Security and Digital Capability: An interactive Masterclass presented by MyEmpire Group

Unlocking Research Impact: Practical Pathways to Commercialisation presented by SPP

Beyond the Breakthrough: Strategic Communication for Research & Commercialisation Impact presented by gemaker

Curtin Ignition Information Session (online)

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.

Info Sessions

Friday 8 May	9.30am – 10.30am	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 12 May	12.00pm – 1.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Monday 18 May	11.00am – 12.00pm	Curtin Bentley, Building 418, Hub
Thursday 21 May	5.00pm – 6.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 26 May	12:00pm – 1:00pm	ONLINE (AWST)

City of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.
CyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.
DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students, individuals, or businesses in the agrifood, fibre, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Landgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Peel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.
RCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Town of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Wrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.

Key dates

Ignition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.
Applications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Scholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Fully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.

Curtin Ignition Information Session (Bentley)

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.

Info Sessions

Friday 8 May	9.30am – 10.30am	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 12 May	12.00pm – 1.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Monday 18 May	11.00am – 12.00pm	Curtin Bentley, Building 418, Hub
Thursday 21 May	5.00pm – 6.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 26 May	12:00pm – 1:00pm	ONLINE (AWST)

City of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.
CyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.
DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students, individuals, or businesses in the agrifood, fibre, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Landgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Peel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.
RCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Town of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Wrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.

Key dates

Ignition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.
Applications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Scholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Fully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.

Curtin Ignition Information Session (CBD)

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.

Info Sessions

Friday 8 May	9.30am – 10.30am	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 12 May	12.00pm – 1.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Monday 18 May	11.00am – 12.00pm	Curtin Bentley, Building 418, Hub
Thursday 21 May	5.00pm – 6.00pm	78 Murray St, Perth
Tuesday 26 May	12:00pm – 1:00pm	ONLINE (AWST)

City of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.
CyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.
DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students, individuals, or businesses in the agrifood, fibre, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Landgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Peel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.
RCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Town of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Wrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.

Key dates

Ignition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.
Applications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Scholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Fully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.

DEADLINE: Curtin Ignition Scholarships 2026

Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.

City of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.
City of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.
CyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.
DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students, individuals, or businesses in the agrifood, fibre, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Landgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Peel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.
RCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Town of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.
Wrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.

Key dates

Ignition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.
Applications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Scholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Fully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.

DEADLINE: Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamp (Online)

Are you a researcher or innovator with minimal commercialisation experience? Gain valuable entrepreneurship insights and connect with experienced professionals and defence industry experts with the Defence Trailblazer Commercialisation Bootcamp

Format: 2-day intensive workshops
Delivery: Across Australia, both in-person (Adelaide & Canberra) and online
Date for Online Bootcamp: 17-18 June 2026
Cost: Free

What to Expect

Engage with the Defence Market: Learn how to navigate and engage with the defence sector.
Interactive Activities: Participate in hands-on activities to enhance your learning experience.
Value Proposition Pitch Session: Develop and pitch your value proposition for the Australian Defence Force with feedback from expert panels.
Expert Feedback: Receive constructive feedback to refine your business models and commercialisation strategies.

Purpose

These workshops aim to support innovators in understanding the defence market, developing value propositions for the Australian Defence Force, refining business models, and planning early-stage commercialisation approaches.

Submit Your Application by 18 May 2026

ATSE Webinar: Victoria’s biomanufacturing capabilities

This seminar will explore Victoria’s biomanufacturing capabilities and the role of industry in driving innovation and translation, featuring Dr Felicia Pradera and Brenton Hamdorf.

Dr Pradera will focus on Moderna’s role as a sovereign capability partner in Australia, including the establishment of end-to-end mRNA manufacturing in Victoria and the development of a broader ecosystem spanning research, workforce, and supply chain.

She will highlight how this partnership is contributing to national pandemic preparedness and positioning Australia as a regional hub for mRNA innovation, while also exploring the importance of coordinated, cross-sector collaboration to translate this capability into real-world resilience.