WA Innovation Booster Grant
Innovation Booster Grant (Western Australia)
Closed for now
The New Industries Fund umbrella has been re-scoped across WA budget cycles. Check the WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation website for the current suite, which has included the Innovation Booster Grant, New Industries Fund Innovation Seed Fund and Female Innovators Boost.
Grants of up to A$40,000 to help WA startups and SMEs develop and commercialise innovative products and services, delivered under the New Industries Fund.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (Western Australia)
public · regional
Deadline: annual_call — Runs in competitive rounds under the New Industries Fund, typically once or twice a year.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- small enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, energy, mining, any
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
Western Australian-based startups and small businesses. Some rounds have had dedicated allocations for female founders and regional applicants.
How to apply
- Confirm the innovation is at a stage suitable for the grant's technology readiness requirements.
- Apply through the WA grants portal during an open round.
- Assessment by an independent panel.
- Grant agreement and milestone reporting.
What you will need
- Project plan and commercialisation strategy
- Budget and quotations
- ABN and evidence of WA operations
- Financial statements
- Team CVs
Source. https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-jobs-tourism-science-and-innovation/new-industries-fund — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked
"The New Industries Fund supports the growth and development of new and emerging businesses in Western Australia."