Challenge #1Closed
Promotions & Storytelling Challenge
Challenge #1 backed initiatives that tell the story of Western Australian innovation — lifting the visibility of the founders, programs and results the ecosystem rarely hears about, and carrying those stories to audiences beyond it.
- 8
- Projects funded
- $152.6K
- Granted
- $19,069
- Average grant
- 8
- Organisations
What it backed
What this Challenge looked for
The eight funded projects spanned digital storytelling, live events, founder video series and evidence-building — with a deliberate weight towards voices the ecosystem under-represents.
Founder and community storytelling
- Digital storytelling campaigns
- Founder video series
- First Nations-led narratives
- Amplifying under-represented voices
Evidence and case studies
- Quantifying innovation returns
- Published case studies
- Research the ecosystem can reuse
Events and showcases
- Curated storytelling series
- Live sessions and exchanges
- Bringing local ecosystems together
Regional and national reach
- Promoting regional WA innovation
- Attracting investment attention
- Putting WA on national platforms
Timeline
Key dates
4 February
Applications open
25 March
Applications close
April 2026
Funding awarded
13 April 2026
Projects commence
Up to 6 months
Project duration
Eligibility
Who can apply
Lead applicants must be a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation — an ACNC-registered charity, an incorporated association, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, a non-distributing co-operative, a not-for-profit Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation, a not-for-profit incorporated under statute or charter (such as a university), or a local government authority.
You also need to be a registered Meshpoints Partner. Registration is free and is formalised through a non-binding partner agreement. Eligible organisations can't apply on behalf of (auspice) an individual or an ineligible organisation.
Organisations registered for GST can apply for up to $20,000. Organisations that aren't registered for GST, or that are unincorporated, can apply for up to $15,000. At least 20% of the grant amount must be matched in cash from another source — this co-funding requirement is waived for initiatives supporting CaLD communities, women, regional communities and First Nations people.
All funded activity must be completed within six months of approval.
Funded projects
What this Challenge funded
The 8 projects funded through Promotions & Storytelling.
| AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia 2026 | Apr 2026 | $20,000 | |
 South West Angels | Amplifying Regional WA Innovation & Investment | Apr 2026 | $14,950 |
CF Circular Fashion Festival | Circular Design Stories & Marketing Incubator | Apr 2026 | $20,000 |
 Saltwater Country Limited | Elevating First Nations Innovation Ecosystem Impact: Digital Storytelling | Apr 2026 | $20,000 |
 Fremantle Chamber of Commerce | Fremantle Innovation Exchange | Apr 2026 | $17,600 |
 St Catherine's College | Telling the Story of AI Innovation in WA | Apr 2026 | $20,000 |
 The Hub on SX | The Full Return - Impact Innovation ROI | Apr 2026 | $20,000 |
 Curtin University | YEAWA Founder Story Video Series | Apr 2026 | $20,000 |