Programs (Grants and Awards)
Find out about the programs (grants and awards) currently available through the WA Department of Commerce's Industry, Science and Innovation Division.
Western Australian innovation development schemes
Programs and activities under the WA Innovation Development Schemes have been designed to encourage the development of strategic areas of importance to WA and enhance the State’s competitive advantage. To find out more, select from the following programs:
Innovation Capability Development Program
The Innovation Capability Development Program Round 1 - WA Business Online is designed to improve the rate of participation by WA industry in e-commerce and online economic activity. Find out about the objectives, funding, available, information for applicants and application process. Go to Innovation Capability Development Program
Innovation Investment Facilitation Program
The Innovation Investment Facilitation Program supports state, national and international research and development (R&D) funding applications to successfully leverage significant Commonwealth, international or industry R&D funding into Western Australia.
Go to Innovation Investment Facilitation Program
Industry Facilitation and Support Program
This program is a specific calling of companies and small businesses seeking financial assistance up to $25,000 to supply the resources sector in Western Australia. Go to Industry Facilitation and Support Program
Innovation Promotion Program
The Innovation Promotion Program is designed to promote and raise the level of participation in science and innovation that may create new opportunities for industry development. This page details the objectives, information for applicants, key dates and submission information. Go to Innovation Promotion Program
Innovation Vouchers Program
The Innovation Vouchers program will provide financial assistance (up to $20,000) to small to medium enterprises (SME's) to access professional skills, services or knowledge that will enable them to advance their innovation or commercialisation activity in Western Australia. Go to Innovation Vouchers Program. Go to Innovation Vouchers
Research Centres Program
The Research Centres Program provides initial and catalytic investments to establish and support research centres that focus on specific Western Australian challenges and opportunities. Go to Research Centres Program
Evaluation tool
The Department of Commerce uses its science and innovation investment evaluation tool to assist with evaluating applications for funding under the WA Innovation Development Schemes. The department also uses the tool to evaluate the impact of new investments during and at the end of their funding period. Go to Evaluation tool.
Regional Mobile Communications Project
The $39.2 million Regional Mobile Communications Project (RMCP) will provide Western Australia’s regional, rural and remote communities and businesses with access to a self-sustainable and affordable mobile voice and wireless broadband service.
Go to Regional Mobile Communications Project
BioGENEius Challenge
BioGENEius is a biotechnology research program aimed at motivated and talented high school students in Western Australia. Go to BioGENEius Challenge
Innovator of the Year Awards
The Western Australian Innovator of the Year Awards is a valuable initiative which provides support to innovators and entrepreneurs across our State. Here you can access information about the 'Business Competition'. Go to Innovator of the Year Awards
Western Australian Industry and Export Awards (WAIEA)
The Western Australian Industry and Export Awards are the State's most prestigious business awards. They acknowledge the innovation, hard work and success of businesses, large and small, in reaching new markets. Go to WA Industry and Export Awards
Western Australian Science Awards (WASA)
The Western Australian Science Awards celebrates the State’s best scientists, science communicators and science teachers. Established in 2002, they honour and reward the outstanding achievements of Western Australia’s science and innovation community. Go to WA Science Awards
Other Government programs
Programs are run by other State Government Departments and the Federal Government which encourage, promote, facilitate and assist the development of innovation, technology, science and industry in WA. This page contains links to these programs. Go to Other Government programs