Venture UWA

DON'T MISS OUT
Applications for the VentureIn Internship Program are closing soon.

This is a great opportunity to gain real startup experience, build in-demand skills, and work alongside some of UWA’s most amazing student founders.

Over the course of the program, you’ll work directly with an early-stage startup participating in Venture UWA’s Incubator Program, contributing to real projects, solving real problems, and gaining firsthand exposure to the fast-paced world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

What you'll get:
→ Professional development that actually matters
→ Networking with founders, mentors, and industry professionals
→ Community and connection with a team that has your back
→ Industry experience
→ Practical skills you'll use long after the internship ends

Roles now open:
🤖 AI Strategist Internship
💻 Software Development Internship
📣 Marketing Internship
📊 Market Research Internship
🎯 Program Coordination Internship

📅 Applications close: 25 May

Don't miss out. If you want to learn by doing, not just watching, this is your opportunity.

→ Apply now: https://www.ventureuwa.com.au/internship-program or visit link in our bio.

📣 Ecosystem Update — What's Happening in WA Innovation

A few opportunities worth knowing about:
🔬 DeepStart Accelerator
A 3-month program for teams building breakthrough tech grounded in scientific research. Up to $500K in investment, global pathways, and a $5K grant for every team.
Applications close 12 June → https://rtcm-trailblazer.au/deepstart/

💡 Build with AI: Female Founders & Leaders
A hands-on, beginner-friendly hackathon for women and non-binary people to explore AI. No experience needed — just curiosity.
Sat 6 June | $10 → https://luma.com/ddoxi7av

🚀 Founders Factory Pitch Day
17 pre-seed to seed startups from across the globe pitching in Perth. Mining tech, nature tech, health tech — backed by Rio Tinto, WA Government & MSWA.
Wed 27 May → https://luma.com/gg4d86k2

📊 Data Matters: UWA Data Institute Conference
How do we safeguard data in an algorithm-driven world? Leaders from research, industry, and government explore the virtuous and the vicious.
Fri 12 June → https://events.humanitix.com/uwa-data-institute-2026-conference-or-data-matters-virtuous-and-the-vicious

Full Details in our blog | https://www.ventureuwa.com.au/post/what-s-happening-across-wa-s-innovation-ecosystem-may-june-2026