Western Australia's innovation hubs

Access to expertise and facilities to connect innovators and entrepreneurs within the State.
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Innovation lies at the heart of human progress. Establishing ‘innovation hubs’ grows jobs and educational opportunities, unlocks local, national and international partnerships, fosters creativity, attracts investment and creates vibrant communities. There are several State-funded Innovation Hubs in Western Australia (WA) that offer collaborative facilities, shared spaces and use of technologies to bring together innovators and entrepreneurs across the State and beyond.  

These hubs encourage collaboration between all tiers of government, universities, business, industry and the community. This can create new industries by linking students with mentors, startups with venture capital and SMEs with the private and public sector. Innovation hubs have the ability to grow jobs in specific areas and industries that are subject to positive disruption, as exemplified by the State’s innovation hubs below.  

Cyberwest, the WA Data Science Innovation Hub, WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, and WA GreenTech Hub are administered by DEED via the New Industries Fund on behalf of the State Government and in collaboration with our industry partners. 

Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) is managed by the Shire of Murray in collaboration with State, local and Federal governments. All enquiries about FIPWA should be directed to the FIPWA contact page.

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CyberWest, the WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub

Co-funded by the WA Government, ECU and the City of Joondalup, CyberWest is committed to strengthening WA's cyber industry, developing a future-ready workforce, and raising cyber awareness across all sectors of the economy.
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WA Data Science Innovation Hub

Supported by the WA Government and Curtin University, the WA Data Science Innovation Hub focuses on increasing the uptake, education, training and awareness of data science and artificial intelligence in WA.
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WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub

Located in Bunbury, the WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub is a State-wide connector for tech creatives, both online and in person.
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WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub aims to accelerate the growth of WA's medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector, creating new jobs and supporting economic diversification.
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WA GreenTech Hub

Supported by the WA Government and hosted by Curtin University, the GreenTech Hub inspires, mobilises and connects green entrepreneurship in WA.
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Food Innovation Precinct WA

Managed by the Shire of Murray in collaboration with local, State and Federal governments, FIPWA is focused on strengthening WA's agrifood capability, competitiveness, commercialisation and regional economic diversification.

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