Membership
StartupWA has two types of membership. Why? Because startups need a strong, focused voice, and the ecosystem needs a way to connect and support them.
Explore the options below to find the membership that’s the best fit for you.
Ordinary Member
Who is this membership level for?
Startup Founders and Co-founders
Startup Staff & Team Members
Investors (Angel, Venture Capitalists etc)
Why join as an Ordinary Member?
Ordinary Members are the core of StartupWA. You are the builders, the risk-takers, and the investors who directly shape Western Australia’s startup future. StartupWA’s advocacy and representation are focused on your needs.
Associate Member
Who is this membership level for?
Corporate representatives and industry leaders
Government and public sector employees
Academics, researchers, and students
Technology enthusiasts
Community advocates (e.g., Innovation Hubs, Accelerators, Incubators etc)
Anyone with a keen interest in supporting the WA startup scene
Why join as an Associate Member?
Associate Members are the connectors. You strengthen the ecosystem, share knowledge, and help amplify the voice of startups. While advocacy focuses on the challenges startups face, associates play a vital role in making WA’s ecosystem stronger and more inclusive.
Membership Benefits
Invitations to StartupWA events.
Ability to join StartupWA Working Groups.
Free subscription to our members’ newsletter.
Ability to request your Startup to be featured in our newsletter.
You have a vote to elect member-elected StartupWA directors.
* Membership does not currently carry formal voting rights nor any member obligations under our Constitution. The Board of StartupWA intend to actively engage with Members to inform the role that the organisation should be playing in the ecosystem.