- WA based innovators are encouraged to apply now for the
annual WA Innovators of the Year awards program
- Prize money for this year is now at a record $240,000
- The number of awards has increased this year from 6 to 8
Western Australian innovators
are now invited to submit their applications to compete in Western Australia's
Innovators of the Year 2024.
The annual competition, now
in its 18th year, has upped the prize pool to a record $240,000.
Along with the extra
prize money, additional awards have been announced with the total number of innovators
acknowledged rising from 6 to 8.
Together with the
Emerging (pre-revenue) and Growth (post-revenue) category winners, there will
be two runners up, and 3 additional awards in new energy, well-being and 'Great
for the State'. These seven award recipients will share in the $240,000 prize
pool.
A brand-new category,
'Government Innovator of the Year', has been added, to acknowledge innovative
public servants who create novel products, services, technology and innovations
as part of their work that improve and value add to public service delivery.
The awards night is an
opportunity to acknowledge and reward exceptional innovators in WA and showcase
the diverse sectors in which they are working in across the State.
Last year's WA Innovator
of the Year Overall Winner was Portable PPB Pty Ltd for their highly sensitive
gold detection innovation.
Many finalists and
winners last year have received media recognition for their success and great
promotion for their innovation.
This year's finalists
will be announced in August and will then participate in an accelerator program
to help them grow their idea and business.
A ceremony to announce
the winners of WA Innovators of the Year 2024 will be held in October.
Applications close 11am
AWST Friday 31 May.
For more information see:New
Industries Fund: WA Innovator of the Year (www.wa.gov.au)
Comments attributed to Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister
Stephen Dawson:
"Western Australia's
Innovators of the Year awards program continues to showcase the brilliant local
innovators in our State for the 18th year.
"I encourage any Western
Australian innovators to consider applying for the awards program. It is a
fantastic opportunity to not only boost your business but also receive some
real hands-on support to take your innovation to the next level.
"It is exciting that this
year the prize pool has an extra $20,000 and there will be additional awards,
boosting it from 6 to 8, including a government category, which means more
businesses and innovators can receive the recognition they deserve."
