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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ARENA Launchpad Startup Funding Round
DESCRIPTION:The Startup Funding Round totals up to $15 million\, with grants of $500\,000 available\, with up to a further $500\,000 available for projects with high capital expenditure requirements (i.e up to $1\,000\,000 per grant).\n\n\n\nThis round will directly support early-stage clean energy startups to: \n\nBuild the technical and commercial readiness of renewable energy technologies and products aligned with ARENA’s Investment Plan and Strategic Priorities.\nClose early funding gaps and reduce barriers to future public or private investment.\nStrengthen Australia’s pipeline of early-stage energy startups.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-arena-launchpad-startup-funding-round/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: InnovationAus Awards for Excellence 2027
DESCRIPTION:Entries are now open for the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence 2027\, recognising the companies turning Australian research and ideas into technologies that industry can use\, adopt and scale.\nCategories: \n\nAI and Advanced Technologies\nDefence and Dual-use Technology\nEnergy and Renewables\nFood and AgriTech\nGovTech Project\, Product or Service\nHealthTech\nManufacturing and Materials Science\nSoftware Innovation\nTranslation Hero\nInnovation Leadership Award – nomination award\n\nThe InnovationAus Awards for Excellence is open to organisations operating in Australia during the entry period which have an ABN. The Australian Computer Society is the Platinum Sponsor of the 2027 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence\, with the CSIRO ON Program and Griffith Hack also supporting the program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovationaus-awards-for-excellence-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T150000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Pipeline Accelerator 26-27 Round 1
DESCRIPTION:In this Pipeline Accelerator round\, TIA is partnering with Phenomics Australia\, ANSTO’s National Deuteration Facility (NDF)\, Bioplatforms Australia and Microsopy Australia to expand the infrastructure and expertise available for the discovery and translation of medical research.\nThe Pipeline Accelerator voucher aims to partially subsidise the cost of access to TIA\, NDF and Phenomics Australia supported facilities\, with optional additional access to Bioplatforms Australia and Microscopy Australia via supplementary vouchers. To access a supplementary voucher from Bioplatforms Australia or Microscopy Australia\, you must also apply for a TIA\, Phenomics Australia and/or NDF voucher on the same application. \nThis scheme runs every six months to provide rapid access to promising early-stage therapeutic development projects. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-pipeline-accelerator-26-27-round-1/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T033011Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: EXA: Aboriginal Business Pavilion 2027
DESCRIPTION:Launched at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) in 2023\, the Western Australian (WA) Government’s Aboriginal Business Pavilion has provided businesses with a platform to showcase their products\, technologies\, innovations and services to the domestic and international energy supply chain. \nIf you are a WA Aboriginal business currently operating in\, or capable of servicing\, the energy supply chain in domestic and international markets\, we encourage you to submit an expression of interest. \nTo be eligible\, businesses must be listed as a certified Aboriginal business in the Aboriginal Business Directory Western Australia (ABDWA) and be registered or certified with Supply Nation. \nExpressions of interest will be assessed based on the information provided in the application. Representatives from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) may contact applicants to request further information as part of the assessment process and notification of outcomes. \nExpressions of interest to co-exhibit at the Aboriginal Business Pavilion at EXA 2027 are now open and will close at 5:00pm AWST on Friday 30 October 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-exa-aboriginal-business-pavilion-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261101T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T085410Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Startmate Summer ’27 Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:For 14 weeks\, Startmate helps Australia and New Zealand’s most ambitious founders move faster\, build something people want\, and raise their next round.\nThis cohort runs Feb 1 to May 7\, 2027. Remote-first\, with three weeks together in person and our Melbourne and Sydney offices open to co-work from. $120k invested at acceptance. \nDeadline 1 November. Learn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-startmate-summer-27-accelerator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261101T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T100559Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Pawsey Senior System Administrator Storage [job]
DESCRIPTION:Join Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre ’s Scientific Platforms Team and help deliver the storage infrastructure that underpins Australia’s national research computing capability.\nAs a Senior System Administrator Storage you will you will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving the large-scale storage platforms that support Australia’s researchers. Working as part of a highly skilled team\, you will provide technical leadership on systems support across complex storage environments designed to deliver reliable\, resilient and long-term access to research data. \nA key focus of the role will be supporting Pawsey’s major storage platforms\, including Acacia\, one of the world’s largest research object storage systems built on Ceph\, and Banksia\, a large-scale tape archive storing more than 170PB of research data.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge storage and HPC technologies while contributing to research outcomes of national importance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-pawsey-senior-system-administrator-storage-job/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T070000
DTSTAMP:20261024T035322Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Accelerate Program 2027
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture around their innovative product or service. \nThrough practical sessions\, mentoring and access to experienced entrepreneurs\, investors and industry experts\, founders develop the skills\, tools and connections to reach their first customers\, strengthen their business model and go-to-market strategy\, and build investment readiness. \nFollowing a record year for Accelerate in 2026\, which saw two participating ventures secure investment during the program\, Accelerate 2027 will offer even greater opportunities for founders to progress their ventures\, including direct access to at least $500\,000 in funding through an investment process embedded within the program. \nLearn more and apply here by 2 November 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-accelerator-program-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T052149Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRIWA 2027 Scholarships Program
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for MRIWA’s 2027 Scholarships Program\, supporting future research leaders undertaking innovative minerals and mining-related research in Western Australia.\nThe program offers scholarships to PhD postgraduate students undertaking minerals and mining-related research at Western Australian universities. Recipients will also gain access to MRIWA’s Education and Workforce Program\, providing valuable professional development opportunities and industry connections. \nThe Program provides: \n\nannual scholarship funding of $45\,381\nan additional annual research and travel allowance of $6\,483\naccess to events and networking opportunities\ntraining and ongoing support throughout the scholars’ studies\n\nFor more information and application details\, visit the MRIWA Scholarships webpage. \nApplications close at 11.59pm AWST on 2 November 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mriwa-2027-scholarships-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
ORGANIZER;CN="Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA)":MAILTO:events@mriwa.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T170000
DTSTAMP:20261011T064814Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Semiconductor Innovation Fund: IP & Grant Support Subsidy
DESCRIPTION:S3B invites applications for the IP & Grant Support Round of the Semiconductor Innovation Fund\, supporting early-stage companies and projects to strengthen their funding applications and commercial positioning through professional services. \nThis initiative provides subsidies for grant writing\, IP advisory\, and other business-enabling services to help Australian semiconductor companies secure funding\, clarify their IP strategy\, and focus on innovation. \nGrants of up to $16\,500 are available\, with funding scaled based on the potential impact and scope of each project. \nApplicants must be Australian-based semiconductor companies\, start-ups\, or project teams developing semiconductor-related products or technologies. Projects must demonstrate a clear need for support and outline the expected outcomes (e.g. submission of a major grant application\, strengthened IP strategy\, progress toward commercial readiness). \nIf your company is seeking support to prepare a competitive funding submission or refine your intellectual property approach\, we encourage you to apply by 5.00pm AEST\, 2 November 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-semiconductor-innovation-fund-ip-grant-support-subsidy/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261102T170000
DTSTAMP:20261027T094622Z
CREATED:20261027T094622Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Breakthrough Energy Innovator Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:The Breakthrough Energy Fellows program is designed to tackle early-stage barriers to climate technology innovation\, accelerating discovery and increasing the number of technologies working toward commercialization.\nInnovator Fellowship: The flagship program\, the Innovator Fellowship\, is designed to accelerate the development of promising early-stage climate technologies. The Fellowship is a full-time\, one-year commitment for innovators committed to commercializing their climate technology. Typically\, Innovator projects have raised less than $2M in dilutive funding and must be legally incorporated prior to program start date of September 2027. \nThe Innovator Fellowship is intended for very early-stage hard-tech climate companies that need technical de-risking and commercialization support. \nAt the time of application\, successful applicants typically meet the following criteria: \n\nTechnology readiness level 1-4\nDemonstrate the potential to reduce or capture greenhouse gas emissions\, at scale\, by 500 million tons per year\nTypically\, have raised less than $2M in dilutive funding (not including grant funding)\nLegally incorporated by the start of the program in September 2027\n\nThe Breakthrough Energy Fellows program will provide Fellows with funding to support research and development costs such as lab space\, equipment\, supplies\, staff\, and more. Innovator Fellow projects typically receive up to $500\,000 in catalytic investment via SAFE. Explorers receive between $50\,000-$150\,000. \nLearn more and apply here. Concept papers are being accepted until 2 November 2027 for the Innovator Fellowship.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-breakthrough-energy-innovator-fellowships/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T060557Z
CREATED:20260819T060557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T060557Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iF DESIGN AWARD 2027
DESCRIPTION:For over 70 years\, the iF DESIGN AWARD has set the global standard for outstanding design. The internationally recognized iF label and the high-profile iF Jury celebrates designers who challenge conventions\, rethink systems\, and transform ideas into meaningful experiences. \nFees apply. Learn more and apply here by 4 November 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-if-design-award-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T023344Z
CREATED:20260914T023314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T023344Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agrifutures Rural Women's Acceleration Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant offers women with an idea\, cause\, or vision the chance to create impact in rural and emerging industries and communities by providing opportunities for learning and development to bring their vision to life.\nSeven Australian women per annum will be granted with a learning and development bursary of up to $7\,000 for professional development to enable them to bring their idea\, cause or vision to life. \nThe Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant is one of many AgriFutures Australia initiatives ensuring our rural industries prosper now\, and into the future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-evokeag-2027-startup-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T023425Z
CREATED:20260914T023425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T023425Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE:  AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
DESCRIPTION: AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award empowering and celebrating the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries\, businesses and communities\, now and into the future.\nOver the past 25 years\, the Award has gained a significant profile\, and is recognised as a program of influence among parliamentarians\, industry\, media and Award alumni. Each state and territory Winner receives a $15\,000 grant for their project\, business or program\, access to professional development opportunities and alumni networks. \nAgriFutures Australia is committed to the future growth and advancement of the Award as a means of identifying\, celebrating and empowering women. The Rural Women’s Award is one of many AgriFutures Australia initiatives ensuring our rural industries prosper now\, and into the future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-rural-womens-award/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260913T082650Z
CREATED:20260913T082650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T082650Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub Operator
DESCRIPTION:The new WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub will support creative industries across Western Australia’s nine regions\, with focus areas including design\, music\, advertising\, film\, and media\, as well as emerging technology sectors including gaming\, product design\, software development\, and immersive technologies. It will nurture partnerships and develop new collaborations with creative tech and innovation partners locally\, nationally and globally.\nThe WA Creative Technologies Innovation Hub requires an Operator from 1 July 2027. \n\nThe Hub will build partnerships with secondary and the higher education sector to support and expand programs that prepare students for future careers in creative technologies. The Hub will build capability and capacity in creative and immersive technology industries across WA by:\nHelping businesses and creative enterprises grow by linking research\, entrepreneurship and education in the use of digital and immersive technologies\nIdentifying strategic investment opportunities to advance ideas and foster collaborations that deliver improved commercial\, community\, and cultural outcomes\nShowcasing independent WA creative talent through local\, national and international events and partnerships\nExpanding the State’s presence in the global digital supply chain of creative services\, content and code\nSupporting research\, innovation\, and the practical integration of digital and immersive technologies across industries\nDriving greater understanding and adoption of user-centric design and human factors engineering\nBuilding and nurturing collaborations with industry\, research institutions\, and global partners to drive innovation and market growth\nThe Hub director attending the State-funded innovation Hubs’ directors bi-monthly meetings to promote statewide cross-sectoral networks for their Hub’s startups\, emerging businesses\, SMEs\, and others\nDelivering Statewide outreach and access pathways for supporting regional innovators and First Nations businesses
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-creative-tech-innovation-hub-operator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260913T083049Z
CREATED:20260913T083049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T083049Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Digital Futures Innovation Hub Operator
DESCRIPTION:The WA Digital Futures Innovation Hub will focus on strengthening Western Australia’s business capability in AI\, data science\, cybersecurity\, and emerging technologies. By uniting the innovation ecosystem\, industry\, government and research partners\, the Hub will support accelerated technology adoption\, enhance digital resilience\, and prioritise skills development\, applied research\,\nand knowledge exchange.\nAs digital systems take on more routine and analytical tasks\, human expertise remains essential for strategic direction\, ethical oversight and innovation. The Hub will also focus on skills development\, applied research and knowledge exchange\, offering access to tools\, training and expert guidance. \nBy building capability and confidence across WA businesses\, the Hub will support the safe\, ethical\, and effective use of digital technologies—strengthening and contributing to long-term economic growth. \nThe WA Digital Futures Innovation Hub will build capability and capacity across WA by: \n\nEnsuring the State remains at the forefront of the digital revolution by increasing the uptake\, education\, training\, and awareness of AI\, data science\, cybersecurity and other evolving  digital technologies\nBringing together stakeholders engaged in advancing local and regional digital development\nAccelerating the adoption and development of digital capabilities across Western Australia for long-term state advantage\nOffering access to tools\, frameworks\, and data for developing\, training\, and managing AI and data science models\nOptimising the transformative potential of digital technologies to build a future-ready workforce\nStrengthening the strategic alignment of digital technologies and leverage their combined impact on the growth of other sectors\nAddressing the legal\, privacy\, security and ethical issues arising from the increased use of digital technologies\nAttracting investment into Western Australia to support the research\, development\, and commercialisation of digital technologies and services\nThe Hub director attending the State-funded innovation Hubs’ directors bi-monthly meetings to promote statewide cross-sectoral networks for their Hub’s startups\, emerging businesses\, SMEs\, and others.\nDelivering Statewide outreach and access pathways for supporting regional innovators and First Nations businesses
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-digital-futures-innovation-hub-operator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261105T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T040145Z
CREATED:20261022T040132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T040145Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Defence West x DEED Avalon 2027
DESCRIPTION:Defence West and the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification are partnering to host a Western Australian industry stand at the Avalon Australian International Airshow trade exhibition 2027.\nWestern Australian organisations with interest in the civil and defence aviation\, aerospace and space markets are invited to submit an expression of interest to participate in the industry delegation. \nThe custom-built stand will showcase WA industry and innovation\, providing exhibition pods for co-exhibitors and home-base access for rover delegates. \nSuccessful organisations are responsible for their participation expenses including flights and accommodation. \nDeadline 5 November 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-defence-west-x-deed-avalon-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20261027T092139Z
CREATED:20261027T092139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T092139Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Minderoo For Purpose Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:The Minderoo For-Purpose Fellowship offers a paid pathway into Australia’s for-purpose sector.\n\nThe fellowship is a paid\, full-time program running from 8 February 2027 to 15 December 2028. \nAcross the program\, Fellows will have the opportunity to: \n\nExperience different parts of the sector through placements across different organisations.\nLearn by doing and collaborating with experienced people.\nContribute to real projects while developing practical skills.\nReceive mentoring\, professional development and structured learning.\n\nWhether your strengths are in problem solving\, analysis\, communication\, relationships\, strategy or just getting things done\, there are ways to put those skills to work on the issues you care about. \n\nThroughout the Fellowship\, you’ll be employed by Minderoo Foundation and undertake structured placements across a range of leading for-purpose organisations\, helping you discover where you can make your greatest contribution while building a strong foundation for a meaningful career.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-minderoo-for-purpose-fellowship/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261112T140000
DTSTAMP:20261018T065945Z
CREATED:20261018T065927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T065945Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Solar SunShot Round 3 Funding
DESCRIPTION:ARENA has allocated up to $250 million to Solar SunShot Round 3 to support the manufacture\, development and scale-up of advanced technologies used to build and operate large-scale solar.\nRound 3 is focused on solar balance-of-plant and deployment technologies\, including racking\, tracking\, robotics\, advanced automation\, prefabrication and other technologies that can reduce the cost of constructing and operating solar PV facilities. \nThe Round is open to Australian and international companies incorporated in Australia seeking to establish\, expand or demonstrate relevant manufacturing and technology capabilities in Australia. The focus is on projects with the scale and innovation needed to make large-scale solar cheaper and faster to deploy and build lasting capability in Australia. \n12 November 2027 4.59PM EOI final submission date. Written submissions will not be accepted after this date \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-solar-sunshot-round-3-funding/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T043410Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship 2027
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with industry sponsors\, the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supporting students enrolled in full time study at an Australian university by providing: \n\nA bursary of $5000 per year for the final two years of your degree\nProfessional development workshops\nAnnual industry work placements aligned with the scholar’s areas of interest and their sponsor’s industry\nOpportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.\n\nApplications for the 2027 Scholarship open on Monday\, 5 October 2026 and will close on Friday\, 13 November 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-horizon-scholarship-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20261013T093342Z
CREATED:20261013T093342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T093342Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: West Tech Fest Satellite Event Submission
DESCRIPTION:Got an event\, idea or conversation you want to bring to life during West Tech Fest?\n\n\n\nWhether you’re planning a panel\, workshop\, networking event\, showcase\, forum or something completely different\, you can host your own event as part of the West Tech Fest satellite event program. \nConfirm your event idea and timing with the team via westtechfest@curtin.edu.au\, and grab the WTF logos\, before you make the official submission on the website
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-west-tech-fest-satellite-event-submission/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261130T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261130T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T093711Z
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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.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-thailand-australia-venture-exchange-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261130T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261130T170000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Startup Energy Transition  - SET Award 2027
DESCRIPTION:The SET Award empowers climate tech innovators and clean energy startups to catapult their businesses to the frontlines of the energy industry. Your solutions have the power to reshape industries\, uplift communities\, and accelerate the global shift to clean energy and we’ll make sure the world knows it. \nFinalists will gain global visibility\, connect with investors and industry leaders\, and compete for €10\,000 in equity-free prize money.\nThe SET Award is presented annually in five categories\, all of which are fundamental to the energy transition. These are: Clean Energy & Storage; Digital Energy\, Markets & Economy; Buildings & Construction; Industry & Value Chains; and Mobility & Transport. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-startup-energy-transition-set-award-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship,DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261207T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T070757Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: GRDC Grain Automate Open Innovation Call
DESCRIPTION:The Grain Automate Open Innovation Call seeks innovative RD&E proposals that accelerate machine automation\, autonomy\, intelligent systems and precision input use in Australian grain production. The call is designed to attract new participants\, diverse capabilities and novel approaches that complement and strengthen the existing Grain Automate portfolio. Applicants are invited to propose investments across four priority categories: Paving the Way for Autonomy\, Targeted Technology Development\, Building Intelligent Systems\, and Precision of Input Use. An Open Category will also consider high-value opportunities that align with the objectives and guiding principles of the call. \nApplications are encouraged from both Australian and international organisations and consortia. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their proposed activities\, technologies and partnerships will be adapted to Australian grain-production systems and deliver measurable value to Australian grain growers. \nProposals may be submitted by a single organisation or a consortium; however\, all proposals must demonstrate clear grower outcomes\, value for Australian grain growers\, and a credible pathway to delivery and impact. \nLearn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-grdc-grain-automate-open-innovation-call/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260919T101427Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Carbon Innovation Grants Program
DESCRIPTION:Supporting WA heavy industries to transition to net zero carbon emissions\nThe program funds feasibility studies\, pilot projects and capital works that help to avoid\, reduce or offset carbon emissions from heavy industry processes\, with a focus on supporting innovative technologies for carbon abatement and sequestration. \nThe Department of Water and Environmental Regulation administers the $15 million program through a competitive process. Two grant rounds have been completed. \nRound 3 of the grant program is now open for applications. Further details are provided below.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-carbon-innovation-grants-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20270114T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20270114T083000
DTSTAMP:20261027T090346Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Regional Economic Development Grants WA
DESCRIPTION:Eligible applicants can apply for funding for individual projects that contribute to increasing or sustaining jobs\, expanding or diversifying industry\, developing skills or capability\, increasing business productivity and attracting new investment to the regions.\nMore than $50 million has been allocated towards 470 approved projects across the 9 regions from previous rounds of the RED Grants Program for initiatives including: \n\nindustry development and expansion\nAboriginal industry development\nagricultural diversification\ntourism expansion.\n\nEach of the 9 Regional Development Commissions (RDCs) manage the grant round process for their region and will provide advice to applicants during the application process. \n\nGascoyne Development Commission\nGoldfields-Esperance Development Commission\nGreat Southern Development Commission\nKimberley Development Commission\nMid West Development Commission\nPeel Development Commission\nPilbara Development Commission\nSouth West Development Commission\nWheatbelt Development Commission
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-regional-economic-development-grants-wa-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20270131T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20270131T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T094654Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WEF Technology Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Each year the World Economic Forum awards 100 leading start-ups from around the globe for their cutting edge technologies with the potential to improve the world. Technology Pioneers engage with the Forum for two years sharing insights and connecting with policy makers and large corporates. The Technology Pioneers community helps early stage start-up scale their impact and technologies to positively shape our shared future. \nSelection criteria: \n\nBringing to market cutting edge frontier technologies with an effective business model\nCreating positive long-term impacts on society and the planet\nIdentifies with the Forum’s mission and is able to contribute time and expertise\nSeries A\, Less than 10 years old from company inception\, Independent and privately held\n\nTechnology Pioneers come from a wide range of sectors\, such as life sciences\, health\, energy\, the environment\, information technologies\, and new media. Companies from all sectors and all regions are encouraged to apply. Regional Technology Pioneers will be evaluated in a regional context.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wef-technology-pioneers/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20270630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20270630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260808T093046Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Collie Futures Small Grants Program
DESCRIPTION:Apply for up to $100\,000 for projects that will deliver meaningful community outcomes\, and help strengthen and diversify the Collie economy as the region transitions away from coal‑related industries. \nApplications can request funding for tangible equipment\, or activities that relate to the project and have strong potential to deliver broader benefits to the Collie community. \nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-collie-futures-small-grants-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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