Services · Regional Innovation
Regional focus for global scale.
Our regional programs empower founders and industry from vision to venture — connecting people, knowledge and investment across regional Western Australia.
Our regional programs empower you from vision to venture
We connect you with mentors, experts, investors, new networks and a community of like-minded businesses.
We help you think strategically about your business so you can develop a clear picture of your next steps.
You’ll be able to communicate your business with confidence.
Learn from experts delivering highly engaging, interactive training — virtually or face-to-face — with the tools to grow.
Current programs
Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries
A 12-week, industry-led program giving 18–25s hands-on exposure, mentoring and skills to kickstart a future-focused career in an emerging agriculture industry.
Applications have now closed
Connected Futures Hub
Six months for regional WA women founders to master their story, sharpen their strategy and get investor ready.
Applications have now closed
CONNECT Sustainable Industries
A business incubator supporting five regional WA startups with mentoring, site visits, co-working space and a showcase at the Regional Innovation Summit.
Applications closed 5pm Monday 11 August 2025
LEEF
A six-month program empowering up to 10 regional women with mentoring, workshops and office space to build resilience, leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Runs annually — register your interest
Previous programs
Down South Adventures Weekend
A premium regional event showcasing investment opportunities across innovation, culture and sustainable industries in WA’s South West through roundtables, cultural experiences and networking.
Regional Ventures Showcase
An opportunity for regional WA startups and businesses solving regional problems to have their business featured at West Tech Fest in Perth, Asia Pacific’s innovation festival.
Meet the Entrepreneur Series
Seven events showcasing the journeys of local startup founders and innovators in an informal setting, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs, investors and community across the South West.
Australia's South West Tourism Product Incubator
An innovation and entrepreneurship mentoring program, delivered with Australia’s South West, to guide business agility and support new tourism product development.
Get SET Series
A practical, hands-on event series at The SET in Vasse equipping regional entrepreneurs and small business owners with the skills, tools and knowledge to grow and innovate.
What participants say
The knowledge and insights gained have been pivotal in uncovering our core values, fostering confidence, and shaping our approach and strategies with a particular emphasis on sustainability.
Founder, Wildlot Distillery — CONNECT participant
It’s been fantastic to join with other businesses from around WA to showcase the innovation and energy that exists to grow WA’s economy. Programs like this are critical to building local networks across the distances we face between regional communities and global markets.
Group Commercial Director, Gemtek — CONNECT participant
Hands down the best conference I’ve attended. Every speaker was incredible, relevant and inspired action.
Managing Partner, Tusc — Regional Innovation Summit
It was a fantastic experience filled with helpful workshops, information and so much support. I met beautiful people through LEEF and learnt so much — I would do this program over and over again.
2025 LEEF cohort
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