Women in Innovation

Women in Innovation Nominate or apply now for the 2026 Women in Innovation Awards.

Women in Innovation is a community that strives to support and elevate South Australia's innovative women. In 2014 Women in Innovation partnered with NewsCorp to launch the Winnovation Awards, an awards program showcasing inspiring and innovative South Australian women across eight categories. The Winnovation Awards have continued to go from strength to strength with a total of 10 categories featured in the annual awards.

26/08/2026

Applications for the 2026 FoundHer Grant Program are in.

Before we meet the founders behind the 2026 FoundHer applications, we want to take a moment to recognise some of the people helping make FoundHer possible.

Our FoundHer Partner Launch, hosted by Westpac, brought together an incredible community of partners, founders, supporters and ecosystem leaders - and what a brilliant night it was.

There was such a great energy in the room. Generous conversations, new connections and a real sense of what can happen when people come together with a shared commitment to backing South Australian women founders.

A huge thank you to Westpac for hosting us, and to the Government of South Australia through the Office for Small and Family Business for helping make FoundHer possible.

And to our FoundHer partners - Westpac, BHP, Tilbrook Rasheed Chartered Accountants, Thomsons, Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, Sweat and Oranje. Brand + Communications. - as well as every donor and supporter who is part of the FoundHer community, thank you.

We can’t wait to introduce you to the founders this community is here to back.

19/08/2026

Applications for the 2026 FoundHer Grant Program are in.

Before we meet the founders behind the 2026 FoundHer applications, we want to take a moment to recognise some of the people helping make FoundHer possible.

Our FoundHer Partner Launch, hosted by Westpac, brought together an incredible community of partners, founders, supporters and ecosystem leaders - and what a brilliant night it was.

There was such a great energy in the room. Generous conversations, new connections and a real sense of what can happen when people come together with a shared commitment to backing South Australian women founders.

A huge thank you to Westpac for hosting us, and to the Government of South Australia through the Office for Small and Family Business for helping make FoundHer possible.

And to our FoundHer partners - Westpac, BHP, Tilbrook Rasheed Chartered Accountants, Thomsons, Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, Sweat and Oranje. Brand + Communications. - as well as every donor and supporter who is part of the Founder community, thank you.

We can't wait to introduce you to the founders this community is here to back.

29/07/2026

Innovation looks different for everyone.

It might be a scientific breakthrough.
A new technology.
A creative idea.
A business that’s changing an industry.
Or a solution that’s making a real difference in people’s lives.

Wherever you’re driving innovation, there’s a place for you in the 2026 Women in Innovation Awards.

Applications and nominations are now open.

Know an extraordinary woman driving innovation? Nominate her.

If you’re driving innovation, we’d love to hear your story. Apply Now!

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 31 August 2026.

https://womenininnovation.com.au/winnovation-awards/

28/07/2026

Every story deserves to be recognised.

The 2026 Women in Innovation Awards celebrate the women behind innovation in South Australia.
Whether you're building a business, advancing research, developing new technology or creating change in your community, we'd love to hear your story.

Applications and nominations are open.

Know an extraordinary woman driving innovation? Nominate her.
If you're driving innovation, we'd love to hear your story.

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 31 August 2026.

https://womenininnovation.com.au/winnovation-awards/

24/07/2026

Every breakthrough starts with someone who sees the world differently.

Every breakthrough has a story worth recognising.

The 2026 Women in Innovation Awards celebrate the women driving innovation across South Australia.

Whether you're advancing research, building a business, developing new technology or creating positive change in your community, this is your opportunity to be recognised.

Applications and nominations are open until 11:59pm Monday 31 August 2026.

Know an extraordinary woman driving innovation? Nominate her.
If you're driving innovation, we'd love to hear your story.

https://womenininnovation.com.au/winnovation-awards/

24/07/2026

Not every innovator calls themselves an innovator.

Sometimes they’re just trying to solve a problem.

The 2026 Women in Innovation Awards recognise the women behind the ideas, businesses, research and technologies defining South Australia’s future.

Whether you’re leading change in science, engineering, health, technology, education, the creative industries or social innovation, this is your opportunity to be recognised.

Applications and nominations are now open.

Know an extraordinary woman driving innovation? Nominate her.
If you’re driving innovation, we’d love to hear your story.

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 31 August 2026.

https://womenininnovation.com.au/winnovation-awards/

08/07/2026

Great gin. Great conversation. Great people.

A week ago today, Ginnovation explored a different kind of innovation.

The kind that changes lives.

Sometimes innovation isn’t just about technology.

Sometimes it’s about changing the way we think.
The way we care.
The way we lead.
And the way we improve people’s lives.

Outside, it was one of Adelaide’s coldest winter nights.

Inside, Reform Distilling was filled with warmth, curiosity and conversation as Maggie Beer AO and Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM explored food, health, wellbeing and innovation.

It wasn’t a keynote.
It wasn’t a panel.
It was simply two remarkable women exchanging ideas, challenging convention and showing us that innovation is just as much about people as it is about technology.

Thank you to Maggie Beer AO and Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM for such a generous evening, to our wonderful MC Lisa McAskill for guiding the conversation so beautifully, and to Women in Innovation Ambassador Dr Fiona Kerr, whose reflections added another dimension to the discussion.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who made the room what it was.

A full house.
Great conversation.
New connections.

Exactly what Ginnovation is all about.
Until next time... 🧡

07/07/2026

Find her. Fund her. Back her.

Every founder’s journey starts with someone who believes in them.

You can help back the next generation of women founders across South Australia.

For a limited time, the first 100 donations to the FoundHer Grant Program will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the South Australian Government through the Office of Small and Family Business.

That means a $500 donation becomes $1,000 of support for women founders building the businesses of tomorrow.

Despite building high-potential businesses, women founders received less than 0.5% of Australian venture capital funding in early 2025.

100% of every donation goes directly towards FoundHer Grant funding.

Donations made via an ABN are tax deductible.

Together, we can find, fund and back the next generation of women founders.

Donate today: https://foundhergrantprogram.com/

05/07/2026

2026 FoundHer Grant Program
Applications Now Open

Applications now open.

Applications for the 2026 FoundHer Grant Program, a Women in Innovation initiative, are now open.

In partnership with the South Australian Government’s Office for Small and Family Business, FoundHer exists to increase access to capital, visibility and opportunity for female founders.

With $110,000 in grant funding available, FoundHer backs female founders through funding, visibility, strategic support and growth opportunities.

More than a grant program, FoundHer connects founders with the people, networks and expertise that help businesses grow.

Supported by the South Australian Government and our FoundHer partners Westpac, BHP, Tilbrook Rasheed, Thomson Geer, Madderns and SWEAT, the 2026 grants include:
• 4 x $20,000 FoundHer Launch Grants
• 1 x $30,000 FoundHer Elevate Grant

If you’re a founder ready to grow - or you know a founder we should know - now’s the time to apply.

Apply now: https://foundhergrantprogram.com/

Applications close Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm ACST.

Recipients will be announced at the 2026 Women in Innovation Awards on 06 November 2026.

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