WA's Startup Ecosystem

WA's startup sector consists of more than 2,500 startups and scale ups, innovators, teams, researchers... and their advisors, mentors, investors, with corporates, universities and government also playing important roles. Navigating this elaborate network can be daunting - Dealroom and the WA Innovation Ecosystem Navigator (see below) are good places to start...

Dealroom

A global platform that tracks startups, investors, accelerators and deals to provide up to date public data on WA’s innovation ecosystem.

WA Innovation Ecosystem ("Navigator")

Developed by Meshpoints, the updated Navigator shows the organisations, programs, grants and players driving innovation across Western Australia. Searchable, and with an AI tool (the 'Quokka Bot') to help you find what you need.

Meshpoints

This Lotterywest-funded not for profit is a collaborative network of organisations and individuals looking to "build a thriving innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in WA". Offers Challenge/grants, events and connections.

Techboard

Headquartered in WA, Techboard has been collecting data on the Australian startup and young technology company ecosystem since 2015.