{"id":2155,"date":"2020-01-20T07:54:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T01:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/?page_id=2155"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T03:08:20","slug":"curtinnovation-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/entrepreneurs\/curtinnovation-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtinnovation Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"styled-heading\"\n        data-variant=\"default\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-labelledby=\"\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                        \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>The <strong>Curtinnovation Awards<\/strong> celebrate bold thinkers at Curtin University who are creating real-world impact. Whether you&#8217;re a researcher, student or entrepreneur, if you\u2019ve developed an idea that could shape industries, improve lives or solve critical challenges, we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>All ideas are welcome. Previous winners of the Curtinnovation Awards include an evidence-based bio-enhanced native seaweed solution to chronic inflammation; a real-time asset tracking system using existing camera infrastructure; and a breakthrough in synthetic graphite production for lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Funding to fuel your idea<\/strong> \u2013 win up to <strong>$15,000 cash<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry recognition<\/strong> \u2013 showcase your work to leaders in business, government and research<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pathway to commercialisation<\/strong> \u2013 support from Curtin\u2019s expert team to take your innovation to market<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive networking opportunities<\/strong> \u2013 connect with key industry figures at our <strong>annual awards luncheon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications for the 2026 Curtinnovation Awards are now open. This year&#8217;s Awards recipients will be announced on Friday, 28 August 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"black\" \n             block-name=\"banner-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"black\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title h3\" id=\"2026-curtinnovation-awards-applications-are-now-open\">2026 Curtinnovation Awards applications are now open<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Applications are open until Friday, 10 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                \n                            <div class=\"block-heading__buttons\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/curtinuniversity.submittable.com\/submit\"\n                           class=\"button button--gray-dark filled\"\n                           target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Apply now\">Apply now\n                            <span class=\"ico ico-arrow\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span> <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                            \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-scaled.jpg\"\n             alt=\"\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/Curtinnovation-Awards-2025-001-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n             sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"award-categories-and-prizes\">Award categories and prizes<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>The highest value prize is the Griffith Hack Overall Award valued at $15,000 cash.<\/p>\n<p>All other categories offers a cash prize valued from $5,000.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants will also be considered<span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;font-family: var(--base-font)\">\u00a0for a Curtin Ignition scholarship valued at $3,850 + GST. For more information about this, read the FAQs below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Griffith-Hack-Overall-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Griffith-Hack-Overall-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Griffith-Hack-Overall-Award\">Griffith Hack Overall Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Griffith-Hack-Overall-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$15,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation from the overall applicant pool.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Curtin-Entrepreneurs-Award-sponsored-by-the-Malka-Foundation\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Curtin-Entrepreneurs-Award-sponsored-by-the-Malka-Foundation\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Curtin-Entrepreneurs-Award-sponsored-by-the-Malka-Foundation\">Curtin Entrepreneurs Award sponsored by the Malka Foundation<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Curtin-Entrepreneurs-Award-sponsored-by-the-Malka-Foundation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash awarded to the best innovation developed by a graduate of our Ignition or Accelerate programs.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Business-and-Law-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Business-and-Law-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Business-and-Law-Award\">Business and Law Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Business-and-Law-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation related to the fields of business and law.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Health-Sciences-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Health-Sciences-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Health-Sciences-Award\">Health Sciences Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Health-Sciences-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation related to the fields of health sciences.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Humanities-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Humanities-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Humanities-Award\">Humanities Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Humanities-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation related to the field of humanities.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Curtin-Global-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Curtin-Global-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Curtin-Global-Award\">Curtin Global Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Curtin-Global-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation developed by a team connected to one of our international campuses.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Learning-and-Teaching-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Learning-and-Teaching-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Learning-and-Teaching-Award\">Learning and Teaching Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Learning-and-Teaching-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation related to teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Science-and-Engineering-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Science-and-Engineering-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Science-and-Engineering-Award\">Science and Engineering Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Science-and-Engineering-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>$5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation related to the fields of science and engineering.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Trailblazer-Award\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Trailblazer-Award\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Trailblazer-Award\">Trailblazer Award<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Trailblazer-Award\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Supported by the <a href=\"https:\/\/rtcm-trailblazer.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer<\/a> program, $5,000 cash prize awarded to the best innovation that can support the resources technology and critical minerals sectors.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Key dates<\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n    block-name=\"list-options\"\n    role=\"complementary\"\n    aria-label=\"List options\"\n    data-order=\"none\"\n    data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                        <div class=\"box\"><p>Monday 16 February 2026 &#8211; Applications open <\/p><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"box\"><p>Thursday 19 March 2026 &#8211; Application workshop<\/p><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"box\"><p>Friday 10 April 2026 &#8211; Applications close<\/p><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"box\"><p>Friday 8 May 2026 \u2013 Shortlist pitching<\/p><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"box\"><p>Wednesday 27 May 2026 &#8211; Finalists announced <\/p><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"box\"><p>Friday 28 August 2026 &#8211; Curtinnovation Awards luncheon<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"black\" \n             block-name=\"banner-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"black\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title h3\" id=\"get-in-touch\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n            \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__subtitle large\">\n                <p>Have a question about the Curtinnovation Awards?<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>We&#8217;re here to help. Contact our Commercialisation team for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                \n                            <div class=\"block-heading__buttons\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"mailto:commercialisation@curtin.edu.au \"\n                           class=\"button button--gray-dark filled\"\n                           target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Contact us\">Contact us\n                            <span class=\"ico ico-arrow\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span> <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                            \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation.jpeg\"\n             alt=\"\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation-740x370.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation-1000x500.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation-480x240.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation-1200x630.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/EmailUs_Commercialisation.jpeg 1200w\"\n             sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Who-is-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-for?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Who-is-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-for?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Who-is-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-for?\">Who is the Curtinnovation Awards for?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Who-is-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-for?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The awards are open to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curtin academic and professional staff<\/li>\n<li>Undergraduate and postgraduate students<\/li>\n<li>Curtin Alumni who have or would like to establish a partnership with Curtin to further develop their innovation<\/li>\n<li>Graduates of our Curtin Ignition or Curtin Accelerate programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about forming a partnership with Curtin, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:commercialisation@curtin.edu.au\">commercialisation@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-are-the-selection-criteria-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-are-the-selection-criteria-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-are-the-selection-criteria-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\">What are the selection criteria for the Curtinnovation Awards?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-are-the-selection-criteria-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Applications are assessed by their:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>level of competitive advantage<\/li>\n<li>innovativeness<\/li>\n<li>stage of development<\/li>\n<li>the scale of your chosen market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Will-there-be-an-information-session-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Will-there-be-an-information-session-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Will-there-be-an-information-session-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\">Will there be an information session for the Curtinnovation Awards?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Will-there-be-an-information-session-for-the-Curtinnovation-Awards?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"467\">Yes. We\u2019ll be hosting an application workshop on <strong>Thursday 19 March<\/strong> for anyone interested in applying for the Curtinnovation Awards. The session will provide an overview of the Awards, walk through the application process, and give you the opportunity to ask questions.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Do-I-need-to-complete-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-application-deck-(PPT)?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Do-I-need-to-complete-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-application-deck-(PPT)?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Do-I-need-to-complete-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-application-deck-(PPT)?\">Do I need to complete the Curtinnovation Awards application deck (PPT)?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-complete-the-Curtinnovation-Awards-application-deck-(PPT)?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"449\">Yes. As part of your application, you are required to <strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"448\">download, complete and upload the Curtinnovation Awards application deck template<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"731\">The template includes further instructions and the specific questions we use to assess applications. <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"611\">All applications must be submitted using this template.<\/strong> Applications submitted using a different format or a custom deck will be considered incomplete and may not be assessed.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-have-entered-the-Awards-before.-Can-I-apply-again?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-have-entered-the-Awards-before.-Can-I-apply-again?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-have-entered-the-Awards-before.-Can-I-apply-again?\">I have entered the Awards before. Can I apply again?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-have-entered-the-Awards-before.-Can-I-apply-again?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Yes. Individuals or teams can enter with a different innovation even if they are past winners. Previous applications can be resubmitted each year as long as they have not previously won a Curtinnovation Award.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Who-is-on-the-selection-panel?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Who-is-on-the-selection-panel?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Who-is-on-the-selection-panel?\">Who is on the selection panel?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Who-is-on-the-selection-panel?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Our selection panel consists of a mix of industry professionals and Curtin Commercialisation staff.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-have-an-idea-but-it\u2019s-not-very-well-developed.-Can-I-still-apply?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-have-an-idea-but-it\u2019s-not-very-well-developed.-Can-I-still-apply?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-have-an-idea-but-it\u2019s-not-very-well-developed.-Can-I-still-apply?\">I have an idea but it\u2019s not very well developed. Can I still apply?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-have-an-idea-but-it\u2019s-not-very-well-developed.-Can-I-still-apply?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Yes, we accept projects at all stages of the innovation cycle. Any idea can be successful as long as there\u2019s evidence of a market and a development plan.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I'm-interested-in-partnering-with-Curtin-to-develop-my-idea.-What-evidence-do-I-need-to-show-to-be-eligible-for-the-awards?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I'm-interested-in-partnering-with-Curtin-to-develop-my-idea.-What-evidence-do-I-need-to-show-to-be-eligible-for-the-awards?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I'm-interested-in-partnering-with-Curtin-to-develop-my-idea.-What-evidence-do-I-need-to-show-to-be-eligible-for-the-awards?\">I&#8217;m interested in partnering with Curtin to develop my idea. What evidence do I need to show to be eligible for the awards?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I'm-interested-in-partnering-with-Curtin-to-develop-my-idea.-What-evidence-do-I-need-to-show-to-be-eligible-for-the-awards?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You need to articulate what assistance you need from Curtin to progress your idea and ideally, have identified or begun preliminary discussions with a Curtin department or researcher on how they can add value to its development. For more information about this process, please contact a member of our Commercialisation team at <a href=\"mailto:commercialisation@curtin.edu.au\">commercialisation@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Does-the-university-have-any-rights-to-my-idea\/IP-if-I-win-a-prize?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Does-the-university-have-any-rights-to-my-idea\/IP-if-I-win-a-prize?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Does-the-university-have-any-rights-to-my-idea\/IP-if-I-win-a-prize?\">Does the university have any rights to my idea\/IP if I win a prize?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Does-the-university-have-any-rights-to-my-idea\/IP-if-I-win-a-prize?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Submitting an entry does not change intellectual property ownership arrangements and there is no implied transfer of intellectual property ownership to Curtin as a result of your entry. Do not include sensitive business information in your application. For more information about Curtin&#8217;s IP Policy and Procedures, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/research.curtin.edu.au\/work-with-us\/commercialisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-happens-after-my-application-is-submitted?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-happens-after-my-application-is-submitted?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-happens-after-my-application-is-submitted?\">What happens after my application is submitted?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-happens-after-my-application-is-submitted?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If your project is shortlisted, you and\/or your team will be invited to the next stage of the program which is to pitch your innovation to a judging panel on Friday 8 May 2026. The Lead Applicant will be notified of the outcome of your application via email by Monday 20 April 2026.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-happens-if-my-application-is-shortlisted?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-happens-if-my-application-is-shortlisted?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-happens-if-my-application-is-shortlisted?\">What happens if my application is shortlisted?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-happens-if-my-application-is-shortlisted?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You will nominate a member of your team to present a pitch to our panel of judges. Other members of the team can attend the pitch. You will have a minimum of one week to prepare your pitch. Criteria on the pitch length and key deadlines will be communicated when you receive the shortlisting notification email. A member of the Curtin Commercialisation team will be assigned to you as a mentor to assist you with this process.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks to our event sponsor<\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards-image\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"2\" data-card-background=\"transparent\">\n                    <div  id=\"\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-4.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"\"\n                                 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