# StartupWA

> StartupWA is a Perth-based, volunteer-run nonprofit representing Western Australia’s startup sector. Founded in 2015, it brings founders, investors and institutions together, publishes research and advocates for changes to funding, procurement and innovation policy. Membership is free; its website reports more than 1,600 members.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Perth, Australia
- **Products:** Startup policy advocacy, Roundtables and reports, Free membership, Startup ecosystem resource directories, Affiliate and supporter engagement
- **Notable:** Established in 2015 as a representative body for WA startups., Published ecosystem research, including the 2015-16 and 2019 reports., Convened 57 participants to discuss procurement in July 2025 and 42 for storytelling in November 2025.

## Products & services

- **Startup policy advocacy** — Representing sector priorities on public funding, procurement, commercialisation, talent and investment.
- **Roundtables and reports** — Cross-sector discussions, surveys and published recommendations, including procurement, storytelling and founder wellbeing.
- **Free membership** — Ordinary membership for founders, startup staff and investors; associate membership for wider ecosystem participants. Includes event invitations, working groups and newsletter participation.
- **Startup ecosystem resource directories** — Listings of investors, grants, accelerators, education, coworking spaces, hubs and events.
- **Affiliate and supporter engagement** — Channels for organisations to contribute expertise, participate in policy discussion, collaborate and support the nonprofit.

## Achievements

- Established in 2015 as a representative body for WA startups.
- Published ecosystem research, including the 2015-16 and 2019 reports.
- Convened 57 participants to discuss procurement in July 2025 and 42 for storytelling in November 2025.
- Surveyed 129 WA founders and held a 32-person wellbeing roundtable in 2026.
- Appointed its first patrons, Dr Amanda Healy and Michael Malone, in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Appointed Dr Amanda Healy and Michael Malone as its first patrons, reported 12 October.
- **2026-10** — Published an AI roundtable report and a two-part submission on government procurement.
- **2026-09** — Reports page lists three federal submissions covering innovative-business CGT concessions, the R&D Tax Incentive and venture capital incentives.
- **2026-04** — Published founder mental health and wellbeing research based on 129 survey respondents and a 32-person roundtable.

## Links

- Website: https://www.startupwa.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupwa
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupwa_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wastartup

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Last updated: 2026-10-24