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    AU
    Score: 78/100

    Western Australia Market Entry

    World-leading mining and energy sector with Perth as the closest Australian capital to Asian markets.

    Population: 2,800,000

    Location Overview

    Business Environment

    78/100

    Overall score

    Startup Ecosystem

    Growing

    Growth potential

    Key Industries

    6

    Major sectors

    Market Focus

    state

    Market type

    Key Industries

    Agriculture
    CleanTech
    Defence & Space
    Mining & Metals
    Oil & Gas
    Space

    Government Support

    Invest and Trade Western Australia logo

    Invest and Trade Western Australia

    Official trade and investment agency for Western Australia

    The Invest and Trade Western Australia provides comprehensive support for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in Western Australia. They offer guidance on regulations, incentives, and can connect you with local partners and resources.

    Services Available:

    • • Market entry guidance and strategy
    • • Regulatory compliance assistance
    • • Local partner introductions
    • • Investment incentives information
    • • Site selection support
    Service providers

    Specialised Service Providers

    K&L Gates LLP logo

    K&L Gates LLP

    Sydney, NSW

    K&L Gates is a global law firm that helps companies enter and scale in the Australian market through its integrated network of over 300 lawyers across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

    Corporate and M&A
    Intellectual Property
    Labor and Employment
    +3

    Working with:

    AirTree Ventures logo
    All G logo
    Vietnam Airlines logo

    Contact person(s):

    SAJO
    1883
    2,000+
    Website
    View profile
    Pinsent Masons LLP logo

    Pinsent Masons LLP

    Sydney, NSW

    A purpose-led, multinational law firm and professional services provider helping international companies enter and scale in Australia through expert legal advice in infrastructure, energy, and corporate sectors (Pinsent Masons Australia).

    Construction & Projects
    Corporate/M&A
    Dispute Resolution
    +5

    Working with:

    Axis Limited logo
    Huel logo
    Bega Cheese Limited logo
    +1

    Contact person(s):

    MCHO
    N/A
    3,500+
    Website
    View profile
    Radium Capital logo

    Radium Capital

    Perth, WA

    Radium Capital is a leading Australian R&D finance provider that helps companies scale by providing early access to their expected R&D tax incentive refunds through non-dilutive Radium Advances (Radium Capital).

    Cash Flow Solutions
    Non-Dilutive Capital
    R&D Finance
    +2

    Working with:

    ApyApp logo
    WeMoney logo
    Savic Motorcycles logo

    Contact person(s):

    DWJL
    2017
    11-50
    Website
    View profile
    SGS Australia logo

    SGS Australia

    Geneva, Switzerland

    SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, helping organizations ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of their products and processes (SGS About). They support companies entering the Australian market through specialized services like speed camera certification, mining exploration sampling, and environmental PFAS testing (SGS Australia).

    Certification
    Consulting
    Inspection
    +3

    Working with:

    Mowi logo
    Starbucks APAC logo
    Nestlé logo
    +2

    Contact person(s):

    GPSDTA
    +1
    1878
    100,000+
    Website
    View profile
    Innovation

    Innovation Ecosystem Partners

    Atomic Sky (QuantumTX) logo

    Atomic Sky (QuantumTX)

    Perth, WA

    Atomic Sky is a Perth-based strategic innovation consultancy that delivers QuantumTX, a federally-funded space and technology incubator program supporting Australian startups working at the intersection of mining, energy, agriculture, defence and the global space sector. Since 2018 QuantumTX has delivered more than $3 million in support to 124 startups and SMEs.

    Incubator
    Accelerator
    Mentorship Program
    +1

    Working with:

    CorePlan logo
    Tap into Safety logo

    Contact person(s):

    PR
    2013
    2-10
    Website
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    Austmine logo

    Austmine

    Sydney, NSW

    Austmine is the leading industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. For over 30 years, it has championed the global advancement of technology and innovation in mining, delivering value to members and driving industry collaboration. As a not-for-profit organization, Austmine builds a thriving METS community through collaboration, connection, and shared opportunity, creating access to global markets and networks while showcasing emerging technologies that transform mining and advocating at high levels of government and industry.

    Awards
    Education & Training
    Industry Reports
    +2

    Working with:

    Thiess logo
    Nokia logo
    Rockwell Automation logo
    +2

    Contact person(s):

    RTSKST
    1989
    11-50
    Website
    View details
    Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program logo

    Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program

    Melbourne, Sydney, Perth

    A 12-month clinician-entrepreneurship program delivered by MTPConnect and ASME, now in its fourth cohort (2025-26) across Victoria and NSW.

    Accelerator
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    Australian Constructors Association (ACA) logo

    Australian Constructors Association (ACA)

    Sydney, NSW

    The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is the national body representing Australia's leading construction, infrastructure, and services companies. They collaborate across the sector and represent industry leaders' views to shape government policies, ensuring high-performing assets and services from infrastructure, building, resources, and energy industries. Their goal is a sustainable construction industry built on equitable commercial frameworks, positive culture, and sufficient skills and capacity.ACA Homepage

    Conferences
    Networking Events
    Policy Advocacy
    +1

    Working with:

    Lendlease logo
    CIMIC logo
    Brookfield Multiplex logo
    +2

    Contact person(s):

    PCJDAC
    1994
    2-10
    Website
    View details
    Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) logo

    Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA)

    Sydney, NSW

    The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) is the leading industry association representing over 140 financial market participants, including major Australian and international banks, global brokers, government treasury corporations, super funds, asset managers, energy firms, and market infrastructure providers.AFMA Homepage, AFMA About Us Formed in 1986, AFMA promotes best practices in capital, credit, derivatives, foreign exchange, and specialist markets to maximize their contribution to Australia's economy. It facilitates self-management of OTC markets through efficient, ethical practices, conventions, and standard documentation, ensuring global best practice in transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, and risk management.AFMA About Us AFMA provides industry standards, policy input to regulators, professional accreditation via the Financial Markets Certificate, and member committees for ongoing market review, enhancing market integrity, efficiency, and Australia's position as a financial center.AFMA About Us, AFMA Accreditation

    Awards
    Education & Training
    Industry Reports
    +4

    Working with:

    Commonwealth Bank of Australia logo
    National Australia Bank logo
    Westpac logo
    +2

    Contact person(s):

    BHGMKB
    1986
    11-50
    Website
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    CERI logo

    CERI

    Perth, WA

    The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) is a Western Australian social enterprise founded by the Bass Family Foundation that supports early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and researchers. CERI provides residency space, mentorship, masterclasses, bootcamps and catalytic funding (including CERI Start), without taking IP or equity in founder ventures.

    Incubator
    Mentorship Program
    Education & Training
    +2

    Working with:

    WaveX logo
    Stepsmart logo
    Hyperion Systems logo

    Contact person(s):

    CBTS
    2016
    2-10
    Website
    View details
    Government support

    Government & Industry Support

    ArCham - Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Australia logo

    ArCham - Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Australia

    Perth, WA

    ArCham promotes commercial relations between Australia and Argentina, creates networking opportunities and contributes to educating about the business environment between the two countries.

    Events
    Networking
    International trade
    +2

    Contact person(s):

    LGRJ
    2016
    2-10 employees
    Website
    View details
    AC

    ASEAN Chamber of Commerce Inc.

    Perth, WA

    Perth-based non-profit chamber formed in 2018 to foster business, trade, and cultural ties between Western Australia and the ten ASEAN member states.

    Contact person(s):

    SS
    2018
    11-50 employees
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    Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce logo

    Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce

    Sydney, NSW

    Bilateral chamber connecting Australian businesses with Israeli innovation through high-profile events, thought leadership and networking across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Tel Aviv.

    Chamber of Commerce

    Contact person(s):

    MBACTC
    +2
    1970
    11-50 employees
    Website
    View details
    Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) logo

    Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA)

    Perth, WA

    As the peak body representing businesses in WA for more than 125 years, we support and connect thousands of businesses with one vision in mind: for WA to be a world-leading place to live and do business. And, with four out of five jobs created by business in this State, a healthy core of successful and engaged businesses will make sure our community prospers. We want your business to be the

    Business & Industry News
    Business Events
    Training & Networking
    +10

    Contact person(s):

    NIBSDL
    +2
    1890
    51-200 employees
    Website
    View details
    Consulate General of Malaysia, Perth logo

    Consulate General of Malaysia, Perth

    Perth, WA

    Official Malaysian consulate in Perth promoting bilateral trade, investment and consular relations between Malaysia and Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia.

    Contact person(s):

    MG
    Unknown
    2-10 employees
    Website
    View details
    Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia logo

    Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia

    Perth, WA

    Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia (ICCWA) is an independent not for profit organisation under the patronage of Consulate General of Republic Indonesia, as the voice of the Indonesian business community in Western Australia.

    Contact person(s):

    RPJLAD
    +2
    2020
    11-50 employees
    Website
    View details
    Events

    Upcoming Industry Events

    PAC Australia (initiative of Creative Australia) logo
    Past Event

    APAM (Australian Performing Arts Market)

    Australia's leading internationally focused performing arts industry event - pitches, showcases and brokering connecting Australian & NZ contemporary work with global touring opportunities.

    Media & Creative
    Summit
    Monday, 23 February 2026
    See website
    Perth, WA
    PAC Australia (initiative of Creative Australia)
    0
    Organizer TBC logo
    Past Event

    Future of Mining Australia

    Australia's largest mining technology and innovation conference. 500+ mining professionals, 50+ exhibitors. Covers AI/ML, automation, ESG and digital mining transformation.

    Mining & Metals
    Conference
    Tuesday, 16 June 2026
    Sydney, NSW
    Organizer TBC
    500
    RX Australia (Reed Exhibitions) logo
    Past Event

    Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME)

    The largest regional mining event in Australia, held for over 30 years at the heart of Central Queensland's coal and resources industry. Hundreds of suppliers, live demonstrations and a free seminar series put vendors directly in front of Bowen Basin operational buyers.

    Mining & Metals
    Trade Exhibition
    Tuesday, 21 July 2026
    See website
    Mackay, QLD
    RX Australia (Reed Exhibitions)
    0
    RX Global (Reed Exhibitions) logo
    In 9 days

    GPCE - General Practice Conference & Exhibition

    Australia's leading conference and exhibition series for primary care, run in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth each year. Healthcare companies exhibit the latest medical innovations and practice solutions to GPs and primary healthcare professionals attending for accredited CPD education. A repeatable, multi-city route to the general practice buyer base for medtech and health software vendors.

    HealthTech
    Conference + Expo
    Friday, 31 July 2026
    See website
    Melbourne, VIC
    RX Global (Reed Exhibitions)
    0
    View event
    Organizer TBC logo
    Date TBC

    AHRI National Convention & Exhibition

    Australia's largest HR conference and Southern Hemisphere's biggest HR event. 2,000+ HR professionals, 100+ exhibitors. Premier platform for HR tech, payroll, L&D and people management solutions.

    Human Resources
    Conference + Exhibition
    Typically August 2026
    See website for time
    Melbourne, VIC
    Organizer TBC
    2,000
    Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum logo
    In 12 days

    Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum

    Australia's premier mining investment forum, in its 35th year at Kalgoorlie, combining presentations from ~66 listed miners and explorers with a large exhibition area for mining services and suppliers. Its concentration of decision makers and dealmakers is unmatched in the sector.

    Mining & Metals
    Summit
    Monday, 3 August 2026
    See website
    Kalgoorlie, WA
    Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum
    0
    View event
    Insights

    Industry Insights & Analysis

    Technology Market Entry
    Case Study

    How OVO Energy Pivoted From Licensing to Owning Its Australian Entry

    The UK energy challenger that pivoted from licensing its brand to owning its Australian entry.

    7/14/2026
    4 min
    Read the full case study
    Flat illustration tile for Climate, Energy & CleanTech Market Entry Playbook: Funding, Carbon & Grid in ANZ
    Market Entry Guides
    Guide

    Climate, Energy & CleanTech Market Entry Playbook: Funding, Carbon & Grid in ANZ

    How foreign cleantech and energy companies navigate the Safeguard Mechanism, ARENA and CEFC funding, NABERS, the Capacity Investment Scheme and AEMO grid connection, plus New Zealand's ETS and EECA co-funding

    6/6/2026
    13 min
    Read the full guide
    Technology Market Entry
    Case Study

    How WeWork Collapsed in the Australian Market

    WeWork expanded aggressively into Australia during 2018–2020, signing long leases at peak market rates across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

    5/8/2026
    3 min
    Read the full case study
    Chris Eigeland, CEO and co-founder of Go1
    Australian Startup Success
    Case Study

    How Go1 Scaled from Brisbane EdTech Startup to $2 Billion Corporate Learning Unicorn

    Four high school friends who first built websites for ANZ Bank reunited through Y Combinator to build the world's largest corporate learning content marketplace, aggregating 150,000 resources from 250 providers and reaching 50 million users across 10,000 organizations.

    4/2/2026
    12 min
    Read the full case study
    Australian Startup Success
    Case Study

    How Brighte Is Financing Australia's Clean Energy Revolution One Home at a Time

    Katherine McConnell left Macquarie Bank with a AU$1M home loan redraw and a mission to make solar accessible to every Australian household.

    4/2/2026
    12 min
    Read the full case study
    Success Stories
    Case Study

    How Canva Conquered Global Markets From Sydney

    From a Perth university dorm to a US$26 billion design platform — how Canva scaled to 220 million users across 190 countries while keeping its headquarters in Australia

    6/15/2025
    13 min
    Read the full case study
    Market data

    Available Market Data

    Mentors

    Industry Experts & Mentors

    DC

    Daniel Cannizzaro

    Founding Partner

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Advisor | Entrepreneur | Investor · Hey there I'm a trusted strategic advisor, entrepreneur, and former regulated fintech founder and CEO and global financial services management consultant, with a unique mix of ~20 years advisory, founder, operator & investor experience. I was recently the founder & CEO of Parpera, a B2B fintech that aspired to improve global economic prosperity by making it easier for people to do business.

    International Founder
    Technology / Product

    Experience with:

    GG
    VV
    View profile
    NW

    Nigel Williams

    Strategic Advisor

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Non-Executive Director, recently retired as Commonwealth Bank Chief Risk Officer. Director ASB Bank, Director Cancer Council NSW & Chair Audit, Risk & Technology Committee. MAICD · I joined Commonwealth Bank in 2018 as Group Chief Risk Officer after the APRA Prudential Review to improve the Group's Risk Management, Culture and Governance. It has been great being part of the leadership team that has made CBA the success it is today.

    Active Advisor
    Compliance / Risk
    Recognised Industry Leader

    Experience with:

    ASB Bank logo
    Clayton Utz logo
    View profile
    SD

    Stevie-Ann Dovico

    Chief Technology Officer

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Group Executive Technology | CIO50 2024 & 2025 | IT News Financial Services Technology Leader of the Year 2025 | Executive Leader of the Year 2022 Women in Digital | GAICD · Stevie is a dynamic and visionary Business and Technology leader with 20 years of experience in Banking, Financial Services, Telecommunications and Consulting. She has proven experience as a Group Executive, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Board Director.

    Scaled Founder
    Financial Services
    Recognised Industry Leader

    Experience with:

    NAB logo
    Beyond Bank Australia logo
    View profile
    LF

    Louise Furlong

    Founder and Director

    Bondi, New South Wales, Australia

    Rec2Recing in Construction and Tech with a Difference · Who am I? I am from Dublin, Ireland (Failte) I'm the definition of an extravert. I love PEOPLE and socialising whilst keeping active. Completing a bachelor's degree in Social Science and Psychology, I packed my bags and relocated to Australia in 2017. My recruitment career took off in Perth where I joined a high-performing recruitment agency, specialising in labour hire whilst I learned all things recruitment.

    International Founder
    HR / Talent

    Experience with:

    ER
    TalentWeb | B Corp logo
    View profile
    SK

    Sarah Kim

    Senior Trade Adviser (Technology & Services), Trade/Export Advisory

    Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia

    Senior Trade Adviser in the Technology & Services team at Investment NSW, the NSW Government's trade and investment agency. Advises NSW-based tech and services exporters on market entry strategy, export readiness and in-market connections, with a focus on opening Korea and broader Asia channels for Australian companies scaling internationally. · Highlights: Export/Trade Advisory, Technology & Services, Investment NSW

    Korea-AU corridor
    Trade & Government
    Tech Exports
    +1

    Experience with:

    Investment NSW logo
    Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) logo
    View profile
    DW

    David Whelan

    Founder/ Chief Executive Officer

    Greater Sydney Area

    Founder & CEO at Urban Rest · Ex-finance professional turned entrepreneur, founder of a technology/real estate platform Urban Rest. Urban Rest is redefining accommodation by providing different way to stay. At the core is a technology driven operating platform enabling previously unsuitable asset classes (Build to Rent, Residential, Boutique Hotels and office conversions) to be unlocked for use as corporate accommodation.

    International Founder
    Sector Expert: Real Estate

    Experience with:

    MFS Investment Management logo
    Urban Rest logo
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