8 - 12 December 2025 | Perth, WA
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Exciting changes to the Innovation Booster Grants in 2023 with Charlie Gunningham – Director, New Industries Fund

Charlie Gunningham introduces the 2023 Innovation Booster Grant, designed to aid early-stage startups in Western Australia with their innovative projects.

Key Insights:

  • The 2023 Innovation Booster Grant has been enhanced, now offering up to $40,000 (with an 80-20 funding split) to support innovative projects by early-stage startups in Western Australia.
  • The grant application process is more founder-friendly, allowing for internal tech teams, immediate invoicing of half the grant amount, and a focus on projects that demonstrate a genuine need for funding and potential for significant impact.
  • Alongside the grant details, there are several upcoming events and initiatives in the WA startup scene, emphasizing the state’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Charlie Gunningham discusses the Innovation Booster Grant for 2023, detailing its enhancements, eligibility criteria, and application process.

The grant aims to support early-stage startups in Western Australia with a focus on innovation and commercialisation.

The session also touches on upcoming events and initiatives in the WA startup scene and ends with a Q&A segment.

Morning Startup is streamed live by PerthVideo.com.au – you can also catch other episodes here: https://perthvideo.com.au/morning-startup-perth/