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Ecosystem

A Network of Shared Ambition

We bridge the gap between government, industry, and entrepreneurs to build a more resilient and sustainable innovation landscape for all.

190

Meshpoints Partners

86

Projects Supported

$2.6M

Deployed in Grants

14000

Entrepreneurs Supported

Meshpoints

Building a Thriving and Resilient Ecosystem

Established by the Spacecubed Foundation and backed by Lotterywest, Meshpoints is a collective impact initiative designed to bridge the gaps in our state’s entrepreneurial landscape through three key pillars:

Meshpoints Partner Network A collaborative network of individuals and organisations dedicated to ecosystem building, facilitating knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships.

Meshpoints Fund A strategic investment vehicle that deploys challenge-led funding to not-for-profit organisations. We support collaborative projects that solve systemic gaps and unlock new opportunities for growth across the state.

WA Ecosystem Navigator The definitive data platform for Western Australia’s innovation sector that tracks stories, activity, and outcomes.

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May

Morning Startup

11:30 pm · Riff

Free
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Ecosystem Partners

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Open Challenges

Targeted Funding for Ecosystem Impact.

We deliver funding through a challenge-led model designed to solve the most pressing gaps in our innovation community.

OtherOpen Now

Open Innovation Challenge

Non-Challenge (Open) stream grants can apply, putting forward their argument for their solution, at anytime. It will be assessed concurrently with Challenge-focused grants, and are highly competitive.

$20,000

Prize Pool

Closes 1 May 2026

Apply →
OtherOpen Now

Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge

This will be grounded in insights from StartupWA’s latest founder survey and recent mental health and wellbeing roundtable, helping shape the challenge, why it matters, and the types of initiatives we’re looking to support.

$100,000

Prize Pool

Closes 1 June 2026

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Projects We Have Supported

We back initiatives that create a stronger foundation for all changemakers.

Explore a snapshot of projects building visibility and credibility for Western Australian innovation.

Bloom
EdTech

Bloom

A high-impact showcase connecting the next generation of entrepreneurial talent with the mentors, investors, and industry leaders who can scale their vision.

167

Individuals impacted

100%

Growth in Student Representation

IDEAcademy
Other

IDEAcademy

10 ideas funded for students going through the IDEAcademy internal entrepreneurial incubator.

$40K

In Seed Funding for 8 student entrepreneurs

$5K

Average Prototype Grants

Curtin University
EdTech

Curtin University

An initiative dedicated to developing the capacity and ambition of young leaders, ensuring they have the resilience to thrive in the future of industry.

3,500

Students reached across WA

12

Strategic events hosted

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