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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 will be held on Tuesday 17 March, 9:00am-10:00am (AWST). Register here: Innovation Booster Grant Information Session
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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