Meshpoints Fund

Funding for the people building WA’s ecosystem

The Meshpoints Fund backs initiatives that respond to identified ecosystem needs, through themed Challenges and the IdeaStarter stream.

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121
Grants awarded: $3.2M
Granted since 2022: 67
Organisations funded: 3
Rounds open now

The Innovative Society Fund

Grant funding for the organisations that strengthen the ecosystem

The fund provides grant funding to not-for-profit organisations to build the skills, capability and capacity of the WA innovation ecosystem. It runs as a devolved grant funding mechanism, managed by Spacecubed with support from Lotterywest, through themed Challenges and the IdeaStarter stream.

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Eligibility

Based in Western Australia and not-for-profit
A registered Meshpoints Partner — free, non-binding
Up to $20,000 if registered for GST, $15,000 if not — capped annually
20% of the grant matched in cash from outside the fund
Match waived for CaLD, women, regional and First Nations initiatives
All activity completed within 6 months of approval
No applying on behalf of an individual or an ineligible organisation

Eligible organisation types

ACNC charityIncorporated associationCompany limited by guaranteeNon-distributing co-operativeAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisationUniversity or statutory bodyLocal government authority

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Open Challenge

If your initiative addresses a clear ecosystem need but doesn't align with a current Challenge, the Open Challenge pool considers proposals outside the Challenge framework. Applications are accepted year-round and assessed in batches alongside the themed Challenges.

Applications: Closes 31 December 202687 days left
Up to: $20K
Project length: 6 months
Funding awarded: Assessed quarterly

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IdeaStarter

Funding for incubator and accelerator programs to help founders test early-stage ideas — prototyping, product testing and market validation.

Up to: $5K per founder
Capped at: $20K per program

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Lead applicants must be WA-based not-for-profits and registered Meshpoints Partners. Not a partner yet?

How it works

From expression of interest to acquittal

Applications aren’t a single submission. The team works with you on the draft before it reaches the independent assessment panel.

1
Submit an EOI
A short expression of interest with details about your project and your organisation.
2
Get invited to write an application
The Meshpoints team talks the idea through with you, and confirms it fits the fund and meets the eligibility requirements.
3
We work with you on it
You draft the application and budget, and a team member gives you feedback on it before it goes anywhere.
4
You submit before the deadline
Once the draft has been reviewed you’re invited to submit through the application portal, ahead of the round’s assessment date.
5
An independent panel assesses it
Experienced entrepreneurs and ecosystem participants score applications against the published criteria, and may ask clarifying questions.
6
We notify you of the outcome
Every applicant is told in writing. Successful grants are 90% paid on acceptance of the grant agreement.
7
You deliver, report and acquit
Projects usually run up to six months, with a progress update along the way and an acquittal at the end, which releases the final 10%.