Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Grants Program – Round 5

The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship program supports investment in gender equity initiatives that aim for lasting systemic change by eliminating barriers for women’s participation in STEM education and careers, and entrepreneurship.

The program objectives are to:

• increase awareness and participation of girls and women in STEM education and careers
• increase awareness and participation of girls and women in other parts of the innovation ecosystem including innovative businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurial activities and careers
• increase the number of women in senior leadership and decision making positions in government, research organisations, industry and businesses.

What’s on offer?
Grants between $1 million and $2 million
Support for long-term, systemic change
Funding for projects that boost participation, careers and entrepreneurship for women in STEM

Applications close Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 5.00pm

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