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[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

DEADLINE: Bloom Launchpad Program

Launchpad is a 12-week program that lets you develop a business idea and get academic credit towards your university degree.

Launchpad provides students with an academic structure that encourages and supports entrepreneurial activity. Accepted students are provided access to Bloom’s co-working space, allowing them to interact with members with small businesses and start-ups. Students also have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to investors and the public at end of the semester. Students are encouraged to continue their start-ups after the unit concludes.

Deadline for the next cohort: 19 July 2026

ATC Launchpad Workshop: Managing Finance

The ATC program is all about helping founders go further, which is why we’re hosting a series of special lunchtime workshops. This session will focus on helping founders gain greater control and confidence in their finances.

Hear directly from Marc Orchard, CEO & Co-Founder of Planet Startup, a CFO studio helping the next generation of seed to Series B companies in Australia to raise capital and scale globally, fast.

Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026 Launch — Virtual Edition

​Join us virtually for the launch of the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026 (GSER), the world’s leading research on startup ecosystems.

Discover key global trends and insights drawn from data on 5.5 million startups across 350+ ecosystems worldwide. The session will explore how ecosystems are evolving in today’s dynamic environment and highlight actionable insights for founders, investors, policymakers, and innovation leaders driving growth and innovation globally.

ON Prime 19 Showcase

The CSIRO ON Prime program equips publicly funded researchers with the tools to uncover where their science can create the greatest real-world impact.

Through this fast-paced, hands-on program, teams engage directly with customers, challenge their assumptions, and identify the most promising pathways forward. The Showcase event marks the culmination of the nine week program, where graduating teams present how they are translating their work towards real-world impact, including the progress made in the program as well as a peek into what they are planning next. It’s also a great opportunity for interested researchers to come and hear more about the program!

  • Meet the teams shaping the future across health, mining, agriculture, and more

  • Hear rapid-fire presentations as researchers translate cutting-edge science into real-world solutions

  • Connect with innovators spanning industry, investment, government and research

  • See how ON Prime works in action, building momentum from early insight to impact pathways

  • Play a role in what happens next – your connections and perspectives could help unlock the next opportunity

Whether you’re from industry, government, research or the investment community, or simply curious about the future of Australian science – you’re invited to be part of it.

DEADLINE: Slingshot 2026 Pitch Competition

Applications are now open for Singapore’s premier deep tech startup competition SLINGSHOT 2026, now in its landmark 10th edition.

Taking place at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) from 27th–29th October, SLINGSHOT brings together breakthrough founders with leading investors across five categories:

  • Advanced Computing and Intelligence
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Systems
  • Digital Technologies and Security
  • Environment, Energy and Sustainability
  • Health and Biomedical

Top 50 Global Startups will connect with key decision-makers across the global startup ecosystem through a sponsored trip to Singapore to pitch live during SWITCH. Winners can receive over S$2M in grant prizes and showcase their breakthrough innovation to global investors, corporates and industry leaders.

If you are building in any of these spaces and ready to put your company in front of a global audience in Singapore, applications are open until the 30th of June.