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CRC-P Round 19 is now open, but preparing a strong application takes more than just a good idea. If you’re looking for practical tips on how to prepare a competitive CRC-P application and what assessors are looking for, start with gemaker’s 6 top tips: gemaker.com.au/insights/getti….

The Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub has released its 2026 Progress Report, highlighting progress in national collaboration, research capability and global partnerships across the critical minerals sector. Explore the report to see the impact so far. research.csiro.au/critical-miner…

Applications are open for Cicada x Tech23 2026, Australia’s biggest deep tech event. 23 startups will present to investors, industry and policymakers, with strong alumni funding outcomes. Apply by 30 April. events.humanitix.com/cicada-x-tech2…

We're delighted to welcome our new Commercialisation Manager Andy Hart to the team, bringing with him deep expertise in STEM commercialisation, technology transfer, and IP strategy. Read his full bio at: gemaker.com.au/team-members/a…

NSW has launched a $20M Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund for startups turn research into market-ready products. The first round includes $7M and targets the stage where promising technologies need support to scale and attract investment. chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-gover…

Nominations are now open for the 2026 ATSE Awards recognising excellence in applied science, technology and engineering across Australia. Categories span early career to sector leadership and innovation. atse.org.au/what-we-do/ats…

NSW has launched the Emerging Technologies Commercialisation Fund to help startups translate research into market-ready technologies. Grants of $500,000 to $2 million are available for TRL 3–7 innovations aligned with NSW priorities. Apply by 29 April. npd-web.matrix.squiz.cloud/ocse/industry-…

CRC Grants Round 27 is now open, supporting medium to long-term industry-led research collaborations. The Round 26 outcomes included $53 million for the Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC. Applications close 29 April. business.gov.au/grants-and-pro…

Applications are open for Cohort 11 of the ASTN-GSIC “The Business of Sport” Pre-Accelerator Program. A 10-week online program supporting early-stage sportstech founders and innovators. Applications close 12 April 2026. astn.com.au/early-stage-me…

Nominations are open for the Australian Academy of Science’s 2027 honorific awards, recognising outstanding scientific achievement from early-career to lifetime contributions. Anyone can nominate. Nominations close 1 May 2026 science.org.au/our-work/award…

Expressions of Interest are open for experienced researchers to join the WA Grant Excellence Service (WAGES) as expert peer reviewers. Contribute to strengthening WA’s health and medical research funding success. Apply by 1 June 2026. mtpconnect.org.au/wa-grant-excel…

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The MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Program is open, offering up to $33 million to establish incubators supporting Australian SMEs in early-stage medical research and innovation. Apply by 22 July 2026. business.gov.au/grants-and-pro…

Entries are open for the 2026 Australian Technologies Competition, supporting innovative Australian tech companies across AI, deep tech, clean energy, medtech and more. Applications close 10 May. austechcomp.com

Entries are open for the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, recognising excellence in research, leadership, science engagement and school science. There are 19 prizes and a total prize pool of $190,000. Entries close 16 April. australian.museum/get-involved/e…

Nominations are open until 20 April for the 2026 Excellence in Innovation Awards, presented by Edith Cowan University at Collaborate Innovate in Perth. The awards recognise outstanding industry–research collaboration and measurable national impact. collaborateinnovate.com.au/excellence-in-…

Nominations are open for the 35th INCITE Awards, Western Australia’s premier technology innovation awards and the state’s pathway to the national iAwards and international APICTA Awards. Project nominations close 7 April. inciteawards.org.au

The 2026 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards introduce new categories recognising excellence across academia, industry and First Nations science leadership, alongside a new national Young Tall Poppy Science Summit. Nominations are now open until 20 April. aips.org.au/2026-young-tal…

Early Bird registrations for Collaborate Innovate 2026 are now open until 31 March. Held 20–22 May at The University Club of Western Australia, the conference will explore National Growth, Global Reach and Australia’s path to global innovation leadership. collaborateinnovate.com.au/registration/