PROCUREMENT ROUNDTABLE REPORT
Breaking Down Procurement Barriers for WA Startups
For too long, Western Australian startups have struggled to access government contracts, despite their innovation and agility. The barriers are real, but so are the solutions.
On 23 July 2025, StartupWA brought together 57 key stakeholders—startup founders, government leaders, procurement experts, investors, and corporate executives—to tackle this critical challenge head-on. This diverse roundtable identified the real barriers preventing local innovators from competing fairly and developed actionable strategies to level the playing field.
The result? Ten practical recommendations that could transform how WA does business with its homegrown innovators. From challenge-based procurement models to streamlined processes, these solutions offer a roadmap for unlocking millions in opportunities for local startups.
StartupWA is now advocating for these game-changing initiatives to ensure WA's most promising innovators get the chance they deserve to solve problems and drive economic growth right here at home.
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