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The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian Government grant, funded through the $40 million New Industries and Innovation Fund (2025-29).
The IBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) and backs early-stage founders, innovation-driven SMEs, and startups in Western Australia to strengthen capability and commercialise innovative projects.
Matched funding requirements for targeted cohorts have been reduced to encourage applications from:
- businesses headquartered in regional WA
- First Nations founded businesses, and
- female founded businesses
For further information please refer to the Innovation Booster Grant 2026 Guidelines, the Innovation Booster Grant - FAQ and the other documents provided below.
Applications for the Innovation Booster Grant are currently open until Monday 30 March 2026, 4:00pm (AWST).
An online information session for applicants was held on Tuesday 17 March and you can view the PowerPoint presentation here.
First Nations founded businesses are eligible for grant writing support from a First Nations grant writing service. Please contact ibg@deed.wa.gov.au for more information and to access this support service.
Please be advised this Apply Now button opens to an external grant application portal.
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