Innovators of the Year 2024

The WA Innovators of the Year program is a WA government initiative that highlights the most entrepreneurial minds and businesses in Western Australia.

Successful businesses and innovations benefit the broader community through the creation of:

  • new jobs
  • new industries
  • economic growth
  • export opportunities for Western Australia

This program aims to recognise outstanding participants who have successfully commercialised their ideas.

Applications are open for the Western Australia’s Innovators of the Year 2024.

This year, a new category for the public sector has been introduced which closes on 31 July 2024, and an increased prize pool of $240,000 shared across 8 awards within 6 categories.

The following categories are as follows:

  • Rio Tinto Growth Category
  • Rio Tinto Emerging Category
  • Business News ‘Great for the State’ – Platinum Award
  • Wesfarmers Wellbeing – Platinum Award
  • Woodside Oil & Gas – Platinum Award

More information on the relevant categories is available on their website, including how to apply.

All award winners will be announced at the WAIOTY Awards Ceremony, which will take place in October 2024.

You may proceed to click the button below for more details.

Emergination is also proud to be part of the Innovator of the Year program. Justin will provide mentoring sessions to the finalists this year.

Emergination’s business coaching and mentoring program provides individualised support and exclusive access to a host of online training tools. Business coaching helps business owners and leaders maximise the potential of their business, with guidance to seize opportunities to take their business to the next level.

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