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DEADLINE: Emerging Gamemakers Fund

The Emerging Gamemakers Fund provides grants of up to $30,000 to support the development of original, new projects with budgets of up to $500,000 at the time of applying, made by Australian independent gamemakers.

The Emerging Gamemakers Fund offers flexible support to emerging independent games practitioners as well as established gamemakers who are interested in exploring creative and artistic experimentation within their practice.

It can fund the creation of a prototype or the completion and release of a micro-scale game. The program will run as a series of rounds from financial year 2023/24 until financial year 2026/27.

For games that are already developed to the point of having a playable prototype, consider instead applying for the Games Production Fund.

Applications open on 25 June 2026 and close on 27 August 2026.

DEADLINE: Female Founders in Tech Accelerator Program

Built for WA female founders solving problems with technology.

A specialised pathway for WA Female Founders in Tech. A holistic 6-month accelerator delivered by We Are Emersyn and ACS Labs.  Equity-free.

A virtual-first program with in-person Perth workshops anchoring each stage. From CEO mindset to Demo Day pitch — the months map a clear path from where you are now to the next level.

Includes: Mentor-led growth, matched to your business, A national tech network you can actually access, Tools and frameworks to give you the operational systems to grow, A path to capital, a Demo Day that puts you in the room, and more.

Applications close Friday 5 June, 6pm AWST.

Learn more and apply

DEADLINE: Taronga Group RealTechx Asset Impact Program

This program connects high-impact technology companies with some of the world’s largest owners and operators of real estate and infrastructure assets, creating a direct pathway to pilot and scale solutions across their portfolios.

Previous program participants have collaborated with our partners to deploy a range of technologies, including development software, asset-level hardware, and smart energy, water, and operational solutions. Collectively, these 65+ companies have leveraged the program to secure more than 100+ projects with our program partners and have gone on to raise more than US$1 billion in funding in total.

Following the finalisation of priorities for this year’s program, applications have been extended until the end of May. Priority areas include, but are not limited to:
1. Lowering Embodied Carbon – Low-carbon concrete and other building materials, design and planning for carbon efficiency
2. Energy Efficiency – High performance HVAC and HVAC optimisation, non-HVAC efficiency upgrades, other technologies for energy security and resilience
3. Operational Efficiency – Robotics for self-storage, cleaning and facilities management, plus Al agents for data processing and workflows
4. Capital Efficiency – Modular fit-outs for commercial and retail assets, low-capex efficiency improvements, and energy-as-a-service solutions
5. Tenant Experience – Tenant engagement strategies and revenue optimisation

Deadline extended to 31 May 2026

Australia India Business Networking Forum

Join Australian Industry Group and the Australian India Business Council (AIBC) for an exclusive networking forum .

The Australia-India Business Networking Forum is a high-impact, curated networking and insights event designed to support Australian organisations to enter, navigate, and grow in the India market through practical, real-world engagement.

This forum brings together influential women leaders from the Indian diaspora, alongside business and government stakeholders, to share lived market experience, commercial insights, and proven pathways to doing business with India.

More than a networking event, this is a strategic business platform focused on enabling trade, partnerships, and investment outcomes, leveraging diaspora leadership as a trusted connector to reduce risk and accelerate market entry.

WA Sundowner with Michael Dickson, Department of Energy & Economic Dev.

Join AIIA members and guests at this networking opportunity where Michael Dickson, Manager Digital Industries, WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification will provide an update on the government’s view on how digital supports energy transition and how ICT can be an enabling layer of infrastructure for economic diversification.

Also in this session, Elizabeth Whitelock, AIIA’s CEO and Chris Wren, AIIA’s General Manager Policy & Media will share insights from the AIIA’s work across the country, exploring how initiatives undertaken at both a state and national level are creating changes for our industry. Drawing on on-the-ground experience they will unpack the broader implications for policy and what it means for members wherever they operate.

Tickets are limited, so get in early to secure your spot.

Quantum Technology for Business webinar

A practical briefing on one of the most significant emerging technologies in Australia

Join us online for a free one-hour webinar: Quantum Technology for Business: What It Is, What’s Real Now, and What It Means for You.

This session has been developed jointly by Australian Industry Group and Quantum Australia for business owners and executives who want to cut through the hype and understand what quantum technology actually means for their industry.

Quantum technology is advancing rapidly, and its implications for sectors including manufacturing, defence, logistics, construction and critical infrastructure are real and near-term. Yet many business leaders remain uncertain about where to focus attention, what risks and opportunities are genuine, and how to engage with this emerging field now. This webinar is designed to give you a grounded, practical briefing, not a technology lecture. The program brings together leading voices across quantum science, commercial deployment and industry adoption.

The session will cover three themes:

  • Quantum fundamentals — what the technology is and isn’t, and what it can actually do today
  • Commercial realities — what’s available now, what’s coming next, and how to assess readiness and risk for your organisation
  • Industry adoption — what quantum means in practice for non-quantum businesses, drawn from real-world experience

You will hear directly from each presenter what quantum technology means for businesses like yours — not just a summary of published research, but practical insight you can act on.

Presenters:

  • James Thomson, Lead – Standard & Product Regulation, Australian Industry Group
  • Fernando Guerra Alves, Manager, Strategic Partnerships Development and Projects, Quantum Australia
  • Dr Marcus Doherty, Co-Founder and CTO, Quantum Brilliance
  • Andrew Tingay, Global Principal, Advisory, Jacobs

This webinar is complimentary and open to Australian Industry Group members and the public. Places are limited. We hope you will be able to join us for this practical briefing on one of the most significant emerging technologies for Australian industry.

EngineerConnect Perth: Next Wave in Electrical Engineering

This panel brings together industry professionals from across key sectors including mining, construction, and infrastructure to explore the engineering challenge behind growth, energy, and delivery, and what it takes to turn plans into reality in today’s environment.

Why Attend:
Understand the real challenges behind delivering infrastructure in Western Australia.
Learn how rising construction, energy, and material costs are impacting projects.
Gain insight into the role of power systems and energy infrastructure in future developments.
Hear how engineers and construction professionals are managing risk and delivery pressures.
Connect with industry leaders working on complex, large-scale projects.

Cygnet West 2026 PropTech Awards – Finalist Ceremony

Presented by Safety Bay Settlements. Recognising the standout innovators shortlisted for the Cygnet West 2026 PropTech Awards.

The 2026 Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Awards Finalist Ceremony marks the first stage of recognition, announcing and celebrating the companies and individuals selected as finalists.

This curated event brings together founders, industry leaders, investors and partners to showcase innovation and build momentum ahead of the Awards Night.