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Tag: Entrepreneurship / Startup / Business

DEADLINE: Curtin Firestarter Masterclass Series

Designed by Curtin University’s Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship portfolio, this four-part online series introduces you to the foundations of business thinking, creative problem solving, and confident communication – no experience necessary.

Firestarter is designed for Curtin staff and students who are curious about how entrepreneurial skills can support them no matter what their career ambitions. No matter whether you’re an employee, running your own business, or still studying, Firestarter will equip you with the skills, mindset and confidence often associated with successful entrepreneurs.

Online Masterclass Dates: Wed 15 July | Monday 3 August | Wed 26 August | Mon 7 September

DEADLINE: Latitude 37 Program

Latitude 37 is a new program from Airwallex designed to accelerate young Australian founders building AI-focused products, services, or business models.

You are eligible if AI is central to your product, service, or business model, you’re aged 25 or under at the application deadline, you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have local roots, and you’re still early stage (and haven’t raised more than AUD$1,000,000 in external funding before the deadline).

Benefits for successful applicants:

100k Grant: No equity. No debt. The grant is yours to deploy however you need, runway, hiring, infrastructure, so you can stay focused on building.

Travel: Two intensive trips to San Francisco and Singapore tech hubs. Time with investors, founders, and customers who can accelerate your progress.

Access: Meet mentors, domain experts, potential investors, and customers from across the Airwallex ecosystem who can open doors that would otherwise take years to reach.

Apply by 29 June 2026 | Learn more 

2026 AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia – Back from Geneva

Join Innovate Australia for a post-summit showcase and networking event celebrating Australia’s participation in the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.

Speakers will share key takeaways from the global event, including emerging AI innovation trends, international collaboration opportunities, policy discussions, startup ecosystem insights, and the growing impact of AI technologies advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Whether you are involved in technology, business, government, academia, investment, or simply curious about artificial intelligence, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by how AI is being used to create a better future, in Australia and around the world. Meet members of the local innovation ecosystem, learn about pathways to participate in the 2027 AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia, and discover how Australian startups can engage with one of the world’s leading AI innovation platforms.

Register here

Meshpoints Congress 2026: Building the Future We Choose

What kind of future do we want to create? As AI reshapes the way we live, work and connect, Meshpoints Congress 2026: The Future We Choose will bring together WA’s innovation ecosystem to explore the opportunities, challenges and decisions that will shape the years ahead.

Through a mix of keynote perspectives, interactive discussions and future-focused conversations, we’ll explore the opportunities, challenges and decisions shaping Western Australia’s future innovation ecosystem, including: AI & Society | Founder wellbeing |  The future of work | Regional futures |  Emerging industries | What it takes to build a stronger innovation ecosystem

Congress will also mark the launch of Meshpoints’ next funding Challenge, focused on AI and Society, creating new opportunities for partners to turn ideas into action.

WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Applicant Seminar

Free seminar for WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Applicants

As a part of the 2026 application process, you are invited to attend a free seminar following the submission of your application.

AGENDA:

Moore Australia | Key considerations for Innovative Businesses (Basic tax and financial insights for developing innovative businesses to consider & how to appeal to investors)

Wrays | Protecting Your Greatest Asset: Your Intellectual Property (IP)

BetterLabs | Overview of Venture Funding

[webinar] A practical guide to IP for small business

This webinar is designed for small business owners, founders and entrepreneurs to learn how to protect their IP and brand.

In this practical, easy to follow online discussion, IP Australia experts will walk you through the intellectual property (IP) basics every small business should understand, with a strong focus on trademarks and brand protection.

We’ll explain why trademarks matter, how they can help protect what makes your business unique, and what to think about as your business grows.

You’ll discover the common myths and mistakes that often trip up business owners, and how to protect your brand in a world of copycats and “dupes”. You will also learn about our free tools and resources that can support you to make informed decisions.

This session is designed for Australian small businesses, founders and entrepreneurs who want straightforward information they can apply straight away.

DEADLINE: Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants

Applications are now open for the Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants.

This bilateral program supports collaborative research projects between eligible Australian organisations and Vietnamese partner organisations.

The program provides up to A$1.3 million in total funding, with grants of between A$100,000 and A$300,000 available for projects running from 24 to 36 months. Funding supports the Australian component of collaborative projects involving universities, research institutions, businesses and industry partners.

Projects must align with one of three priority areas:

  • new and renewable technologies
  • a sustainable blue economy
  • recycling and waste management.

Learn more and apply here

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – One Health: Digital, Biosecurity & MedTech

This program is open to eligible SMEs based and operating in Australia, working on innovative technologies or solutions in any of these sub-sectors:

Biosecurity: people and animal health | Biosecurity: plant and environment health | Animal disease diagnostics | Biotherapeutics: biomedical manufacturing and medical devices | Developing and delivering complex therapeutics | Digital and AI solutions for healthcare | Supportive equipment including robotics | Other ideas related to the program sector.

The program will assist you in:

Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity. | Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step. | Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept. | Gaining industry insights from experts, researchers and your R&D coach. | Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.

Apply by 12 July 2026