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Anthony Albanese and Charlie Gunningham. Photos: Michael O'Brien.

Technology, Innovation & Science 13 May 2026

R&D overhaul draws 'complexity' fears

Changes to the research and development tax incentive have received a mixed review from industry and experts, with some warning it risked legitimate research missing out on funds.

Charlie Gunningham says there's a mental health crisis in WA's startup sector.

Technology, Innovation & Science 23 Apr 2026

Founders mental health neglected, report finds

Two thirds of WA founders are grappling with financial stress as a landmark StartupWA report reveals a mental health crisis leaving state's innovation ecosystem at a breaking point.

Appointments 08 Aug 2025

Appointments August 8, 2025

Not-for-profit legal organisation The Piddington Society has announced the appointment of Tracey Cinavas-Prosser as executive officer, commencing in August.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Photo: Lukas Koch / AAP.

Government 26 Mar 2025

Budget cash for pandas, but not tech

Technology sector leaders have lambasted the lack of investment in the federal budget, labelling it a missed opportunity to enhance competitiveness and productivity.

Technology, Innovation & Science 14 Mar 2025

Perth to host UN AI contest

Perth will host the first-ever Australian chapter of the UN AI for Good Innovation contest; with five finalists selected to pitch for a trip to the peak AI conference in Geneva.

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham. Photo: Attila Csaszar.

Technology, Innovation & Science 24 Feb 2025

NIF pledge good, but not enough: Gunningham

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham has welcomed WA Labor's promise to extend the New Industries Fund but said the $40 million injection was less than half the amount needed.

Appointments 17 Jan 2025

Appointments January 17, 2025

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Gunningham, Clare Pollock, Merinda March, Mark Hyde, Sharon Payn, Alex McGlue, Gina Williams, George Bauk and Julian Hanna.

Government 16 Jan 2025

WA eases manufacturing procurement rules

The WA government has quietly updated its procurement policy to allow projects up to $5 million to be fulfilled by local manufacturers without a tender – up from $50,000.

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Government 18 Dec 2024

StartupWA calls for $100m commitment

Members of WA's start up community are calling for a $100 million commitment to extend the New Industries Fund beyond 2025, warning a failure to do so risked WA falling behind other states.

Appointments 15 Nov 2024

Appointments November 15, 2024

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Mark Norwell, Bill O'Keeffe, Derek Hays, Brook McGowan, Michael Barnes, Tim Ungar, Charlie Gunningham, and Nathan Drudi.

Technology, Innovation & Science 08 Nov 2024

Gunningham to take StartupWA helm

Former Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Charlie Gunningham has been appointed to chair of the StartupWA board, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the think tank.

Financial Services 29 Mar 2023

Promise of new era in venture capital

Three new local funds proposing to focus on early-stage investment are raising expectations.

Appointments 04 Nov 2022

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Simon Barnes, Deon Baddock, Ben MacKinnon, Tracie Clark, Marcus Tan, Lindsay O'Sullivan, Danelle Cross, Donna Cross, Tom Goerke, Charlie Caruso, Andrew Stead, Helga Mikkelsen, Sara Giunco, Eddie Chia Wei Quan and Kristen Di Gregorio.

Technology, Innovation & Science 25 Mar 2021

New chapter for state support

Tech startups are hoping the new state government will help develop, and fund, opportunities.

Technology, Innovation & Science 01 Dec 2020

Funding boost for Startup WA

The state government has committed $160,000 in funding to advocacy group StartupWA, which plans to host a series of summits to help build the state's start-up and technology sector.

Great for the State 18 Feb 2020

Shooting for the stars in a smart WA

Ambitious entrepreneurs and sensible policies could make WA the world's pre-eminent location for data analytics, remote operations and high-tech industries.

Technology, Innovation & Science 14 Dec 2017

Startups face up to the competition

Tech innovators, investors and entrepreneurs descended on Perth during the past fortnight for a series of startup events that sparked wide-ranging discussions about how to strengthen the local ecosystem and compete on the world stage.

Small Business 14 Mar 2017

Tech players rue poor connection

There are plenty of people who want success for the local startup scene, but fewer seem willing to commit to fund it.

Technology, Innovation & Science 15 Feb 2017

Software investor poised for growth

The investment holding company that has bought Perth startup success story SEQTA Software is poised to lead further rationalisation in the education software sector.

Opinion 08 Feb 2017

Peak tech body develops strategic initatives

OPINION: The startup and innovation sector is well prepared for the challenge ahead.

Deals 31 Jan 2017

Grosser to lead StartupWA after SEQTA merger

Perth company SEQTA Software has combined with Melbourne-based Synergetic Management Systems to create Australia's largest education software business.

Opinion 12 Aug 2016

Role for government in startups’ success

Cooperation between the startup community and government is welcomed, but what form it takes is yet to become clear.

Technology, Innovation & Science 29 Jul 2016

Innovation Summit aims to get beyond base camp

At yesterday's WA Innovation Summit, put together for new Innovation Minister Bill Marmion, 250 invited guests came up with plans on how best to spend the newly allocated $20 million of innovation funds.

Government 13 May 2016

Mixed reaction to state budget

Western Australia's peak business group has welcomed the state government's budget, but other business groups believed more could have been done for their respective sectors.

Opinion 02 May 2016

Act soon or it’s all ideas, no boom

For Perth to become an innovation hub, in a global context, there will need to be a step-change from a range of stakeholders – the startup community and its funders, schools and universities, and, importantly, the state government – in order to support the structural change needed to achieve significant success.

Government 11 Dec 2015

Call for big lift in digital investment

WA needs to get behind its early stage tech sector or risk losing 25 per cent of state GDP.

Cultural Industries 17 Sep 2015

Launch day for StartupWA

A new not-for-profit representative organisation led by several local startup entrepreneurs and business leaders has officially launched today.

News Articles for StartupWA

R&D overhaul draws 'complexity' fears

Founders mental health neglected, report finds

Appointments August 8, 2025

Budget cash for pandas, but not tech

Perth to host UN AI contest

NIF pledge good, but not enough: Gunningham

Appointments January 17, 2025

WA eases manufacturing procurement rules

StartupWA calls for $100m commitment

Appointments November 15, 2024

Gunningham to take StartupWA helm

Promise of new era in venture capital

Appointments November 4, 2022

New chapter for state support

Funding boost for Startup WA

Shooting for the stars in a smart WA

Startups face up to the competition

Tech players rue poor connection

Software investor poised for growth

Peak tech body develops strategic initatives

Grosser to lead StartupWA after SEQTA merger

Role for government in startups’ success

Innovation Summit aims to get beyond base camp

Mixed reaction to state budget

Act soon or it’s all ideas, no boom

Call for big lift in digital investment

Launch day for StartupWA

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