With the continued support of Lotterywest and Spacecubed, Meshpoints is proud to provide critical funding to help Western Australian innovators, changemakers, and community leaders thrive in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.
As part of our recent three-year anniversary celebration, we were thrilled to announce the recipients of our latest round of funding, totalling $332,900 across eight new initiatives. Unveiled by Lisa O’Malley MLA at our milestone event (find out more here), these grants are designed to strengthen grassroots impact, foster cross-sector collaboration, and support inclusive innovation across all corners of the state.
From building youth entrepreneurship in regional WA, to scaling sportstech, reimagining education, and empowering First Nations women in the Kimberley, these projects reflect the depth and diversity of WA’s innovation ecosystem. Each initiative is a testament to the power of community-led change, and we’re proud to support their journey through the Meshpoints Innovative Society Fund.
Meet the latest grant recipients below.
WASEC Social Incubator | Catalyst Create $80,000
Led by the WA Social Enterprise Council, this 6 – 8 month incubator will support early-stage startups focused on social impact, offering mentorship, investment pathways, and capacity building.
Future Founders Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Program | Catalyst Create $40,000
Delivered by South West Angels, this program will empower young innovators in regional WA through hands-on learning, mentorship, and workshops designed to turn ideas into viable ventures.
Grassroots Social Innovators Support Service Pilot | Catalyst Create $50,000
Befriend will support community leaders with lived experience of disadvantage through mentorship and resources, helping them launch early-stage social innovation projects.
StartupWA Roundtables | Catalyst Create $42,900
StartupWA will deliver a series of stakeholder roundtables to inform policy, develop advocacy strategies, and contribute to sector-wide insights through a formal publication and West Tech Festival engagement.
Accelerating Sportstech Innovation | Catalyst Create $90,000
Led by ASTN, this 12-month initiative aims to grow WA’s sportstech sector through startup support, masterclasses, networking, and an industry roundtable focused on job creation and investment.
GoSH Hybrid – Mid West | Catalyst Inspire $10,000
A project by the Peel Chamber of Commerce, this immersive STEM experience will reach 200 regional youth, offering interactive showcases and speaker sessions to inspire innovation.
ReimaginED Fremantle 2025 | Catalyst Inspire $10,000
All Saints’ College’s Beyond Boundaries Institute will host a transformative education conference, using Fremantle as a learning canvas and welcoming local and international thought leaders.
Maganda Maker Gathering: Lombadina | Catalyst Inspire $10,000
Building on the success of the 2024 Sugarbag pilot, this three-day camp led by Maganda Makers Business Club will support up to 80 First Nations women entrepreneurs with peer connection, mentorship, and investment readiness.
This latest round of grants reaffirms our vision: to build a connected, inclusive, and resilient innovation ecosystem where every entrepreneur and community builder can succeed, no matter their postcode or background.
These newly funded initiatives build on the momentum captured in our 2025 Impact Report, which reflects on three years of collective impact across the WA innovation ecosystem. Developed with Huber Social, the report shares key insights from grantees, partners, and entrepreneurs, highlighting what's working, where gaps remain, and how we can continue to strengthen collaboration across sectors and regions. Click here to download the full report and explore how Meshpoints-supported initiatives are driving meaningful change across the state.
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