The Western Australia’s Innovators of the Year (WAIOTY) Awards has showcased innovative and entrepreneurial individuals, businesses and creative minds since 2006.
Applications are now open for exceptional innovators in Western Australia who have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology, or service, which is at the emerging innovation or growth phase of development. The innovation must demonstrate an economic, social, and/or environmental benefit to Western Australia.
Now in its 19th year, the 2025 program recognises WA innovators across 7 categories. Category winners will share in the program’s largest ever prize pool of over $280,000. In addition to the funding available, the WAIOTY program offers all finalists:
- A professionally edited video of their innovation which is shown at the Awards Ceremony and is gifted to the finalist following the conclusion of the program for marketing and promotion of their business and innovation.
- Professional photographs of the company and their innovation.
- Featured in a Business News full-page spread with their finalist peers.
- An invitation to an ‘Accelerator Program’, with workshops and webinars to refine your pitch presentation, protect your IP, grant writing and more.
Applications for the awards close at 11am AWST 11 June 2025.
More information on the relevant categories, including how to apply, is available through the WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation website.
All award winners will be announced at the WAIOTY Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Monday 27 October 2025.
