The X-TEND WA Program is a competitive grants program, funded under the New Industries Fund.
X-TEND WA will fund organisations which deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs that support the development of entrepreneurs and stimulate private investment in innovative projects in Western Australia.
The New Industries Fund will co-contribute up to $100,000 per successful application.
On 11 June 2020, Minister Dave Kelly announced a portion of the New Industries Fund (an additional $100,000) would go towards funding for education and mentoring programs to support start‑ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) impacted by COVID-19, which will be delivered by existing X-TEND WA program recipients.
Minister Kelly further announced on 14 August 2020 additional funding towards this initiative (up to $390,000), to support even more affected start-ups and SMEs.
For details on the programs and how they can best support your business, visit www.newindustries.wa.gov.au or email innovation@jtsi.wa.gov.au
There are currently no applications open.
Recipients
COVID-19 Recovery Business Advice and Mentoring.
Regional Reboot by Agristart, - Online and face-to-face events for businesses in Albany, Margaret River, Collie, Busselton, Broome, Kununurra, and Geraldton
Fast Forward WA, by Atomic Sky - Suitable for any type of small business but will be more aligned with SMEs in the B2B industrial sector such as small manufacturing, product and service providers to the mining, oil and gas, agriculture or technology sectors.
Telethon Kids Institute - COVID-response program to support the WA digital health industry.
Perth Angels - Webinars, one-on-one mentoring and professional business services available to all sectors.
Triangulate by Triangle Equity Partners - Providing one-on-one mentoring and the development of a tailored tactical action plan for SMEs.
Round Two Recipients
| Program |
Description |
Company Name |
| Agristart |
Providing entrepreneurial and investor support in the regions. |
Agristart |
| Peel Entrepreneurial Academy |
Ideation and Scale up program for the Peel Region. |
Meshpoints |
| Perth Biodesign |
Support for development of medical technologies. |
University of Western Australia |
| Growth and Diversity Program |
Program to energise and grow private investment in WA’s start up and early stage sector. |
Perth Angels |
Triangle Innovation –China Gateway
|
Preparation for established companies to export to China. |
Triangle Equity Partners |
Round One Recipients
The Hon Dave Kelly announced funding to six programs that will support innovators and educate investors on 8 July 2019. These programs are:
| Program |
Description |
Company Name |
| Digital Health Commercialisation |
Developing and commercialising digital health solutions. |
Telethon Kids Institute |
| Quantum Spacetech Accelerator |
Investor ready program to enable companies to join the space supply chain. |
Atomic Sky Pty Ltd |
| Boosted series SMEs and Scale Ups |
Scale up program for theAgriTech, FinTech and IoT sector. |
Spacecubed |
| Launchpad@Bloom |
Founder development program for young founders. |
St Catherine’s College |
Profound Incubator
|
Business solutions utilising entrepreneurs of neurodiversity |
Apps People |
| Impact Seed |
Investor education in impact investment opportunities. |
Impact Seed Pty Ltd |