Startups... WA's next big resource

Advocating for WA startups since 2015

StartupWA represents and advocates for the people shaping the future of innovation across our state.
A city skyline with water and boats.
A city skyline with water and boats.

What We Do

StartupWA advocates for, connects and empowers Western Australia’s startup ecosystem. It amplifies the voice of founders and early-stage tech business, researches and publishes startup-sector insights, builds community across founders, investors, hubs and institutions, and lobbies government to enable funding, procurement and policy frameworks that let WA-based startups grow, commercialise ideas, attract talent and compete globally.

Publish insights

We provide research and reports that highlight the strength and potential of WA’s innovation sector.

Connect the ecosystem

Engagement with innovators, facilitators and supporters through meetings, online forums and events across the ecosystem

Policy and advocacy

We represent WA startups to government and industry to create policies that support growth.

Who We Are

StartupWA is a not-for-profit, representative organisation that promotes and advocates for the startup sector in Western Australia, which includes entrepreneurs, investors, universities, corporates, tech hubs, accelerator programs and early-stage, scalable businesses.

10+

1600+

Members

Years supporting the ecosystem

Why Western Australia?

WA is uniquely positioned for global innovation with strengths in resources, clean energy, space, agriculture and ocean tech.

aerial view of green trees beside blue sea during daytime
aerial view of green trees beside blue sea during daytime
  • Strategic time zone

  • Highly collaborative ecosystem

  • Access to sector specialists and industry

  • Strong research and talent pathways

Become part of a growing network of founders, investors, operators and supporters shaping the future of Western Australia’s tech sector. Membership gives you access to curated insights, exclusive events, direct policy engagement opportunities and a stronger collective voice for startups across the state.

Membership & Partners