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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Illume Ventures’ Future Frontier AI & Deep-tech Pre-Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been exploring an AI or deep-tech idea\, whether it has venture potential\, or you see a market opportunity and want to learn how to build something scalable\, this program is for you. \nFuture Frontier helps researchers\, scientists and founders take the next steps in developing a commercially viable AI or deep-tech venture while connecting with peers\, mentors\, investors and the broader venture ecosystem. \nOver 10 weeks\, participants will learn from world -class AI experts\, deep-tech founders and the broader venture ecosystem through our partnership with the Monash AI Institute. \nThanks to Innovation Victoria\, fully funded places are available for eligible Victorian researchers\, scientists and students. For non-Victorian participants\, we are offering limited spots in the virtual program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-illume-ventures-future-frontier-ai-deep-tech-pre-accelerator-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T043059Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Cathy Foley Early Career Research Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) aims to pioneer paradigm-shifting quantum technologies to observe biological processes and transform our understanding of life.\nNamed after an Australian pioneer in quantum science and technology as well as a champion for diversity in STEM\, the Cathy Foley Early Career Research Fellowship supports emerging researchers in this field. \nThis two-year fellowship aims to increase the diversity of the QUBIC community by supporting the recruitment and retention of Early Career Researchers from communities that typically face barriers to entry and progression in STEM and related fields. \nApplicants must identify a QUBIC Chief Investigator who agrees to act as supervisor and host the fellowship prior to submission. \nThe ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology bridges quantum science and biological science\, creating a unique\, vibrant\, multidisciplinary environment for transformational research. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-cathy-foley-early-career-research-fellowship/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T083948Z
CREATED:20260712T061028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T083948Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:The Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) is a twelve-week program that connects Thai and Australian agrifood startups and small-to-medium enterprises with research\, industry and market opportunities across both countries. Three rounds will be delivered over 2026 and 2027\, focusing on sustainable agrifood systems development.\nThe VEP supports entrepreneurs to engage with agrifood systems and research in new markets\, foster connection with industry partners and build their capabilities and market readiness. Through intensive coaching\, mentoring\, market familiarisation visits and first class events\, participating teams are supported to: \n\nexplore new reciprocal market opportunities\nprovide support in developing effective go-to-market strategies\nengage across the value chain in both countries to identify synergies and build partnerships.\n\nThe Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program is sponsored by the Australian Government ‘s Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships program\, and managed by CSIRO\, Australia‘s national science agency\, in partnership with the Government of Thailand through the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Research University Network (RUN) Thailand. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-thailand-australia-venture-exchange-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260712T014905Z
CREATED:20260712T014905Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Women in AI Roles: Board Directions & Chair
DESCRIPTION:Women in AI Australia is seeking experienced and passionate leaders to join our Board as they enter an exciting phase of national growth.\nThey are currently recruiting three volunteer Board Directors\, including a Chair\, to help shape the strategic direction and governance of Australia’s leading charity dedicated to advancing women in artificial intelligence. \nSuccessful candidates will be hands-on directors who are willing to actively contribute their expertise\, networks and time to help build a nationally significant organisation. \nCandidates are sought with experience in one or more of the following areas: Legal | Corporate governance | Finance and audit | AI\, technology or industry | Government relations\, advocacy and public policy \nAs a Board Director\, you will provide strategic oversight while working collaboratively with the executive team to strengthen governance\, support sustainable growth\, build partnerships and advance our mission of increasing women’s participation and leadership in AI. \nIf you are passionate about responsible AI\, gender equity and creating meaningful impact\, email info@womeninai.org.au with your board CV and a paragraph on why you’d like to be involved. \nApplications close 31st July 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-women-in-ai-roles-board-directions-chair/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T083948Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Peel Drone Training Sponsorship Program
DESCRIPTION:As part of this initiative\, five sponsorship positions are available for eligible Peel businesses\, local government employees\, and residents to obtain their Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) through the Drone Innovation Hub.\nThe Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) is Australia’s nationally recognised qualification for operating drones commercially and is rapidly becoming an essential skill across a wide range of industries\, including: \nAgriculture | Environmental Management | Infrastructure Inspection | Emergency Services | Mining | Construction | Education \nSuccessful applicants will have the opportunity to complete their RePL training for a heavily subsidised fee of AUD $1\,895.00. \n\nApplications are open to: \nPeel-based businesses | Local government representatives and employees | Residents living within the Peel region
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-peel-drone-training-sponsorship-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T132531Z
CREATED:20260702T132531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T132531Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: UIIN Champions of University Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Champions of University Impact Awards will recognise individuals creating lasting change across higher education — from entrepreneurial and innovative changemakers to partnership catalysts\, ecosystem builders\, student success champions\, institutional change leaders and next generation boundary spanners. \nNominees may be senior leaders\, academics\, professional staff\, ecosystem builders or emerging leaders. What matters is the change they are helping create.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-uiin-champions-of-university-impact-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260705T101119Z
CREATED:20260701T071453Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) Round 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to scale your agrifood solution into Thailand?\nVEP Round 1: Sustainable Agrifood Systems Development \nThe Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) is a twelve-week program that connects Thai and Australian agrifood startups and small and medium enterprises with research\, industry and market opportunities across both countries. The VEP unlocks opportunities to collaborate on research\, attend premium events\, build ventures\, accelerate business growth\, share local market insights\, and access coaching and mentoring. Applications for VEP Round 1: Sustainable Agrifood Systems Development are NOW OPEN and will close on Sunday 31 July 2026 at 11.30pm AEST. \nFor more details and full eligibility\, visit the VEP website.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-thailand-australia-venture-exchange-program-vep-round-1/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T065941Z
CREATED:20260530T045026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T065941Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Female Innovators in Research\, Science and Technology (FIRST) Program
DESCRIPTION:Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation’s (CERI) Female Innovators in Research\, Science and Technology (FIRST) program is all about unlocking the potential of women in deep-tech and accelerating more female-led\, investment-ready ventures that will help diversify Western Australia’s economy. \nIf you’re building something where the hardest part is proving the core idea actually works\, you’re in deep tech. This is the space where progress is about resolving real technical unknowns. It’s the technology or research that requires experimentation\, iteration\, and often entirely new approaches. \nThe program is designed to support women founders in deep tech by providing structured training\, mentorship\, and direct pathways to investment. Delivered in alignment with national innovation priorities\, it supports participants to overcome existing barriers\, and scale impactful ventures. \nWhat to expect: \n\nCERI entrepreneurship program scholarships\nMentorship with expert female leaders\nOpportunity to apply for Residency within CERI’s purpose-built Nedlands facility\, a professional ecosystem of start-up entrepreneurs\nCurated events and connections across research\, industry and startup investment\nAccess to our investor showcase at the end of the 12 month program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-female-innovators-in-research-science-and-technology-first-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T021330Z
CREATED:20260720T021330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T021330Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agrifutures EOIs Australian Landing Pad (evokeAG. 2027)
DESCRIPTION:AgriFutures Australia is seeking a tailored program that supports international agrifood technology companies entering the Australian market. Respondents should demonstrate a clear and innovative approach that aligns with the evolving needs of the agrifood ecosystem and integrates with evokeAG. 2027.\nRespondents are expected to propose a program strategy and delivery approach aligned to current market conditions and the needs outlined in this document. Submissions will be assessed on the strength of the strategy and expected outcomes. \nThe provider should design a high-impact program aligned to the following principles: \n\nCommercial readiness: Companies must demonstrate capability and intent to engage in the Australian market. Respondents may propose a mix of startup and scaleup-stage companies\, with a clear rationale aligned to outcomes.\nIndustry-led relevance: The program must align to the Department of Agriculture\, Forestry and Fisheries priority challenges including climate adaptation\, productivity and food security.\nCross-industry impact: Companies should demonstrate relevance across multiple agricultural industries where possible.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-eois-australian-landing-pad-evokeag-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T075242Z
CREATED:20260605T075242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T075242Z
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SUMMARY:FHRI Fund Fellowships Program Opens
DESCRIPTION:The Fellowships Part A – Research Fellows 2026 program aims to attract and develop outstanding health and medical researchers across all career stages\, making the WA research workforce more competitive at national and international levels. \nFor further details about the program\, visit the Research Fellows page. \nApplications Close: 1:00pm (AWST) Thursday 13 August 2026 \nThe Fellowships Part B – Distinguished Fellows 2025-26 program aims to attract outstanding research leaders to Western Australia\, to undertake a program of research that builds WA’s reputation and capability for WA-led globally recognised research \nFor further details about the program\, visit the Distinguished Fellows page. \nApplications Close: Applicants may apply at any time \nThe Fellowships Part C – Visiting Fellows 2026 program aims to attract talented interstate and international health and medical research and innovation experts to visit WA and maximise collaborative opportunities. \nFor further details about the program\, visit the Visiting Fellows page.\n\nApplications Close: Applicants may apply at any time
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/fhri-fund-fellowships-program-opens/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260602T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T061838Z
CREATED:20260523T061838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T061838Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Spacecubed AI Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Spacecubed’s AI Fellowship is a 3-month\, in-person program designed for ambitious founders ready to build and launch AI-driven products. Whether you’re refining an idea or accelerating an early build\, this residency gives you the structure\, tools and environment to move fast. \nWe’re selecting twelve high-potential teams to embed inside our innovation hubs in Perth and Western Sydney — working side-by-side as one connected national cohort. \nFellows gain access to compute\, hands-on support\, curated customer and investor pathways\, and a focused environment built for execution. No noise. No theory. Just momentum. \nIn 90 days\, you’ll move from concept to a validated product — with the foundations in place to scale.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-spacecubed-ai-fellowship/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260725T054240Z
CREATED:20260413T060010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T054240Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CORE Pilbara Summit 2026 Exhibit Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:As a Community Sponsor\, CORE Innovation Hub has secured exclusive exhibition space to help two businesses showcase their capabilities alongside us in the heart of the region. \nWhy join us?\n• Direct Access: Engage with key industry leaders and decision-makers\n• Regional Impact: Strengthen your presence in the Pilbara ecosystem\n• High Visibility: Position your brand at the region’s premier resource event \nEOIs CLOSE COB THIS FRIDAY\, 17 April – EOI FORM
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-pilbara-summit-core/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T090000
DTSTAMP:20260315T081634Z
CREATED:20260315T081634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T081634Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Graphite Research and Development Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Graphite Research and Development Grant provides Australian small to medium enterprises SMEs with funding and access to CSIRO experts on collaborative R&D projects. \nThis initiative will support development of a sustainable graphite industry in Australia\, which is essential to meeting the growing global demand for battery anode materials. Australia is positioned to become a key supplier to the USA and other global markets by capitalising on its natural graphite deposits. This program supports R&D in areas like alternative feedstocks\, efficient recycling methods\, and purification techniques\, contributing to a cleaner\, more sustainable graphite production process.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-graphite-research-and-development-grant/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260324T090000
DTSTAMP:20260308T045218Z
CREATED:20260308T045218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T045218Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: West Tech Next Youth Committee 2026
DESCRIPTION:West Tech Next members will contribute advice to support and attract more young people to West Tech Fest. Members will also design and deliver an event as part of WTF 2026 targeted at 18-25 year olds inclusive of the full suite of event design and execution such as sponsorship\, marketing\, community engagement\, and operations\, post event wrap. \nMembers will also provide the following support to the West Tech Fest team; \n\nHelp plan and deliver youth-facing or emerging-talent experiences during festival week\nAssist with volunteer coordination and attendee experience\nCreate and/or coordinate social content (short-form video\, stories\, posts)\nHelp amplify program announcements and community moments\nSupport outreach to student\, founder\, and young professional networks\nBring fresh ideas that make the festival feel more inclusive\, accessible\, and exciting\nSupport relationship-building with youth-aligned ecosystem partners\nContribute to debriefs: what worked\, what didn’t\, and what to improve
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-west-tech-next-youth-committee-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260206T090000
DTSTAMP:20260129T024051Z
CREATED:20260129T024051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T024051Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Tech Ready Women Investment Ready Program
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive\, accessible and supportive online program\, equipping women with the skills\, network and confidence to raise capital and take their innovative businesses to the next level.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program gives you a clear\, practical pathway to: \n\nunderstand your funding options\nprepare properly for investor conversations\nbuild confidence in your pitch\, financials and commercial story\n\nSo you can move toward capital with clarity\, confidence and support! \nThanks to the generous sponsorship of Westpac\, there are 20 part-scholarships on offer for participants selected for the program. With this support\, the $6\,250+GST program fee has been heavily subsidised\, leaving you to pay just $1\,250+GST. \nLearn more and apply before 6 Feb 2026: DEADLINE: Tech Ready Women Investment Ready Program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-tech-ready-women-investment-ready-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260131T090000
DTSTAMP:20251126T053637Z
CREATED:20251126T053637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T053637Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MSWA Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Care Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Backing breakthrough technologies to improve life for people with neurological conditions\n\nMSWA and Founders Factory have partnered to fast-track global startups developing innovations that transform care for people living with MS and other neurological conditions. \nThe program supports early-stage ventures harnessing AI\, robotics\, wearables\, and digital health to address multiple sclerosis\, stroke\, Parkinson’s disease\, Huntington’s disease\, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injury. \nFounders gain access to investment\, expert-led workshops\, 1:1 mentoring\, and access to a global network of clinicians\, researchers\, and health tech leaders. Together\, our goal is to turn breakthrough ideas into tangible improvements in care\, mobility\, and independence. \nLearn more and apply here: https://foundersfactory.com/mswa-ms-neurological-care-accelerator/
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mswa-multiple-sclerosis-neurological-care-accelerator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260130T090000
DTSTAMP:20260128T023443Z
CREATED:20260128T023443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T023443Z
UID:10004147-1769760000-1769763600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Government & Founders Factory Nature Tech Program
DESCRIPTION:Operating from Perth\, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups (pre-seed to seed) with capital and a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies. \nLearn more and apply here by 30 Jan 2026: https://foundersfactory.com/western-australia-government-nature-tech-accelerator/
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-government-founders-factory-nature-tech-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251219T090000
DTSTAMP:20251115T062401Z
CREATED:20251115T062401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T062401Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Housing Innovation Fund (HIF)
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Innovation Fund will support the local construction industry through a combination of grants and loans. \nThe HIF forms part of the broader WA Housing Plan\, through which the Government is delivering long-term solutions to increase housing supply\, reduce red tape\, unlock land\, and build workforce capability. Since 2021\, more than $4.5 billion has been committed to initiatives aimed at boosting housing availability across the State. \nThe Housing Innovation Fund will back local businesses seeking to: \n\nscale up manufacturing and prefabrication capabilities;\nautomate key elements of the construction process;\nimprove environmental sustainability;\nreduce build times and reliance on traditional labour; and\nstrengthen WA’s construction and manufacturing resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-housing-innovation-fund-hif/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20251019T071123Z
CREATED:20251019T071010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T071123Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Prime Minister's Prizes for Scientists and Innovators 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes award Australian scientists and innovators with prizes to recognise demonstrated achievements in science and research-based innovation and commercialisation. \nThere are 5 Science Prizes ranging between $50\,000 and $250\,000. Winners receive prize money\, a medallion\, lapel pin and an award certificate. \nThere are 5 science prizes for science and innovation: \n\nPrime Minister’s Prize for Science ($250\,000)\nPrime Minister’s Prize for Innovation ($250\,000)\nMalcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50\,000)\nFrank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50\,000)\nPrize for New Innovators ($50\,000)\n\n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2025-prime-ministers-prizes-for-science-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T090000
DTSTAMP:20251109T031850Z
CREATED:20251109T031850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T031850Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2025 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that use novel methods to harness multiple existing data infrastructure types in developing and implementing new approaches for addressing an unmet medical need. \nResearch proposals should incorporate: \n\nnew linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data infrastructure sources of different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data\, registry and biobank data\, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and/or\nnovel methodologies and approaches that leverage and enhance existing linked research data infrastructure of at least two different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data\, registry and biobank data\, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and\na clear outline of how the proposed project will produce knowledge and outcomes that address an area of unmet medical need.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2025-research-data-infrastructure-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250926T090000
DTSTAMP:20250925T111739Z
CREATED:20250925T111739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T111739Z
UID:10003870-1758873600-1758877200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Accelerate Program
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Accelerate is designed for founders of early-stage innovation driven business with a connection to Curtin looking to establish or scale their market presence. \nTo be eligible\, at least one of your team members must be a Curtin alumni\, researcher\, staff member or student\, or have participated in a Curtin Entrepreneur program such as Curtin Ignition or the Curtinnovation Awards. \nApplications close Sunday 26 October. Read more about the program here: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/entrepreneurs/curtinnovation-awards/
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-accelerate-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250616T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250616T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T023706Z
CREATED:20250606T022931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T023706Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions Round 4
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Industry\, Science and Resources are seeking innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. The three challenges in this round of BRII focus on renewables and low emissions practices. You can apply if you have successfully completed a BRII Renewables and Low Emissions Feasibility project\, or have been invited to apply for the Proof of concept stage funding round.The challenges are  \n\nIncreasing energy efficiency of commercial fishing operations.\nPowering safe drinking water for Australian First Nations remote communities.\nAlternative packaging for premium Australian wine.\n\n\nLearn more here: DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions Round 4
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-business-research-and-innovation-initiative-brii-renewables-and-low-emissions-round-4/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250603T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250603T090000
DTSTAMP:20250516T085238Z
CREATED:20250516T085238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T085238Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Pitch / Showcase at WA Drone Event
DESCRIPTION:Call for Aerial Drone SMEs\, Startups\, Researchers to Pitch and Exhibit their Ideas/Products at the Shaping the Skies: Advancing Aerial Drone Innovation in WA Event\n\n\nSMEs or researchers are strongly encouraged to actively participate in our pitching & exhibition session to showcase their products. There will also be a time to showcase a demo in a specifically-designed demonstration zone at AARP. \nThere will be an AWARD for the best pitch/exhibit! \nLearn more and apply by 3 June: DEADLINE: Pitch / Showcase at WA Drone Event
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-pitch-showcase-at-wa-drone-event/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250601T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250601T070000
DTSTAMP:20250702T071541Z
CREATED:20250506T021939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T071541Z
UID:10003248-1748757600-1748761200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:The program will assist you in: \n\nRefining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity\nAccessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step\nApplying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept\nGaining industry insights from experts\, researchers and your mentor\nCollaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.\n\nThe program is made up of virtual webinars and online learning  \nOpen to any SMEs based and operating in Australia who are working on digital technologies or artificial intelligence in any of these sub-sectors: \n\nArtificial Intelligence\, including:\n\nComputer vision\nMachine learning\nChatGPT / large language models\nNatural language processing\n\n\nDigital manufacturing\nQuantum computing\nCybersecurity\nRobotics and autonomous systems\nOther\n\nLearn more: DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-to-grow-digital-technologies-and-artificial-intelligence-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T074710Z
CREATED:20250411T051148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T074710Z
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SUMMARY:Bandwidth Amplify Program Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Take your creative business to the next level with AMPLIFY – a six-week virtual mentorship program designed to provide tailored\, expert guidance. \n🔹 Starts Wednesday 28th May 2025 with a Group Workshop at Riff:Spacecubed (also available virtually) including guest industry presenters\, and personalised advisory support to help select the most suitable mentors for your business. \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bandwidth-amplify-program-workshop/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Tech Village":MAILTO:mathew.lewis@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T021213Z
CREATED:20250527T074322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021213Z
UID:10003327-1748332800-1748365200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AOF - R&D Tax Incentive
DESCRIPTION:Applications for advance and overseas findings (AOFs) for R&D activities commencing in the 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 income year are closing on 30 June 2025. \nApplications must be submitted using the AOF form available through the R&DTI customer portal. Late AOF applications cannot be accepted. If you wish to claim the offset for R&D activities conducted overseas\, you must obtain a positive overseas finding first. Advance findings for activities conducted solely in Australia are not mandatory but will give you certainty about the eligibility of those activities for up to 3 years. \nAn updated version of the AOF form was released last year. If you are using the updated form for the first time and need assistance\, email RDTaxIncentive@industry.gov.au \nLearn more here: DEADLINE: AOF – R&D Tax Incentive
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aof-rd-tax-incentive/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250523T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250523T090000
DTSTAMP:20250517T020612Z
CREATED:20250517T020612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T020612Z
UID:10003298-1747987200-1747990800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity - Associate - Beanstalk AgTech
DESCRIPTION:Beanstalk is a leading ventures and advisory firm dedicated to driving profitable and sustainable agrifood systems. \nThey are on the lookout for a high-performing\, entrepreneurial\, and impact-driven individual to join their team. \nAs an associate\, you will be working within a team to deliver agrifood innovation projects across Australia and Indo-Pacific region. You will be working with stakeholders from startups to multinational corporations. \nApplications for this role will close Friday 23 May\, 2025.\n \nLearn more and apply: DEADLINE: Job Opportunity – Associate – Beanstalk AgTech
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-job-opportunity-associate-beanstalk-agtech/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T090000
DTSTAMP:20250517T040316Z
CREATED:20250517T040316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T040316Z
UID:10003304-1747900800-1747904400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE:  Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)
DESCRIPTION:The Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)  is a competitive Western Australian government grant exclusively for the biomedical industry sector. This round is funded through the $8.65 million Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy Funding\, which sits under the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation (JTSI).  \nBiomedical Industry CBG are awarded in any of the following four categories: \n\nProduct Readiness\nTeam Readiness\nIntellectual Property Readiness\nCommercialisation Readiness.\n\nLearn more and apply: DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-biomedical-industry-innovation-booster-grant-cbg/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T090000
DTSTAMP:20250427T233141Z
CREATED:20250427T233141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T233141Z
UID:10003218-1747900800-1747904400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Innovation Booster Grant (IBG)
DESCRIPTION:The Biomedical Industry IBG is a competitive funding grant\, designed to provide WA-based startups and small businesses with the financial boost needed to access professional skills\, services or knowledge\, to advance their innovative idea\, project or commercial activity in Western Australia. \nInnovation Booster Grants are awarded in any of the following four categories: \n\nResearch and Development\nProduct Development\nTechnology Transfer and Intellectual Property (see below)\nCommercialisation Support Service (see below).\n\nPlease Note: expenditure under Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property\, and Commercialisation Support Services MUST involve the use of an external consultant (for example\, an IP attorney). \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-biomedical-industry-innovation-booster-grant-ibg/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250513T110000
DTSTAMP:20250429T025626Z
CREATED:20250429T025626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T025626Z
UID:10003227-1747130400-1747134000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Australian Export Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Export Awards is one of Australia’s most prestigious and longest running export awards programs.The awards can help you unlock new business opportunities\, build connections\, grow your export business\, and receive global recognition. We receive applications from all over Australia across 14 national categories. For the first time this year there is a new national award category\, ‘First Nations Exporter’ \n\nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-australian-export-awards-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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