- The latest recipients of the Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) have been revealed
- 12 local innovators will share in over $450,000 worth of funds
- A record number of applications were received for this round of IBG's
An innovative health startup which is utilising a non-invasive detection method for heart attack screening is one of the latest recipients to benefit from the Cook Government's Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) program.
Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson said a total of $468,000 had been awarded through the IBG to 12 local innovators to help build their businesses.
Some of the recipients' projects include using artificial intelligence (AI) software to create video-based training courses, a height safety work bucket and a sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides in the cotton industry.
The latest round of the IBG saw over 250 applications submitted, making it one of the most competitive rounds on record.
The 12 recipients chosen included more than half representing female-founded businesses or regional projects, which aligns with the diversity and inclusion priority action area of the State's Innovation Strategy.
The IBG supports innovators to overcome some of the barriers along the way to commercialisation, as well as build new relationships between innovators, consultants and service providers.
Eligible use of grant funds includes research and development, product development, technology transfer and intellectual property, and commercialisation support services.
Since 2022, the IBG has awarded more than $5.2 million to support 152 local innovation projects.
For more information see: wa.gov.au | New Industries Fund: Innovation Booster Grant
As stated by Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson:
"It's a great time for innovation in WA with our local innovation ecosystem being recognised internationally as a global leader in automation, robotics and remote operations.
"Through funding programs like the IBG, the Cook Government continues to support the growth of our local innovation ecosystem and help businesses to showcase their achievements to a global audience.
"Congratulations to our latest recipients, as the process for this round was extremely competitive with more than 250 applications - the most received in a round.
"It was very pleasing that more than half of the IBG recipients come from a diverse background, and I look forward to following their next steps as they expand and enrich their innovative ideas."
Full list of Innovation Booster Grant recipients
Business name |
Project details |
Grant amount |
Geobond Group |
Creating a sustainable construction solution using geopolymer concrete from WA industry by-products. |
$40,000 |
Coursebox |
AI software to create video-based training courses. |
$40,000 |
Syrinx Environmental |
Performance testing various biosorbents for EnPhytoBox, nature-based wastewater treatment innovation. |
$40,000 |
Ticking Heart |
Non-invasive biomarker detection for heart attack screening. |
$40,000 |
Demagtech |
Sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides in WA's growing cotton industry. |
$40,000 |
Wisegrow Investments t/a TECHT |
Development of a new microbial corrosion detection method. |
$40,000 |
Pretect Devices |
Prototype hospital readiness and patent filing. |
$28,000 |
WaveX |
Integration of advanced control for the D-Spar wave powered generator. |
$40,000 |
OnSilent |
Boosting efficiency in the trades with an AI call assistant. |
$40,000 |
Living Oceans |
Laboratory verification of live-sand production for the marine aquarium industry. |
$40,000 |
Glossy Boys |
Expanding their successful brand and product into the US market. |
$40,000 |
Wingman Aerial Tool Systems |
Building a height safety work bucket to bring to market. |
$40,000 |
