Curtin Ignition Scholarship now open

About the event

Calling All Cockburn Innovators and Entrepreneurs!

• Are you ready to transform your clever idea into a high-growth enterprise?  
• Do you want to hothouse your idea with some of the best minds in WA’s innovation, startup and investor communities? 
• Would a City of Cockburn scholarship worth $3,750 to take part in Ignition help your dreams become a reality? 

 If you said yes to all of the above, then apply for the City of Cockburn’s Ignition scholarship and experience an immersive week of world-class training alongside 90 WA innovators, investors, and mentors! 
 
That’s what 2026 scholarship recipients Aaron Norish (North Lake), Charlene Clarke (Aubin Grove), and Jennifer Wragg (Hammond Park) did—discover their ideas and success stories from the Curtin Ignition program here: Turn your big idea into a reality with Curtin Ignition

Applications for the City of Cockburn Ignition scholarship open 7 May and close 4 June. The winner will be announced in June. Ignition runs 15 August - 21 August 2026. 

Who Should Join?

Curtin Ignition is perfect for:

• Entrepreneurs with ideas they’re ready to develop  
• Business owners planning innovative expansions  
• Researchers and academics exploring commercialisation  
• Anyone with a concept they want to validate and refine. 

Important Dates to Remember:

• Applications open: 7 May
• Applications close: 4 June
• Winner announced: Late June
• Program dates: Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August

To find out more on how the Curtin Ignition could ignite your entrepreneurial fire view the Curtin Ignition page.