Apply to the Meshpoints Fund

Meshpoints, powered by Spacecubed and supported by Lotterywest, exists to build a stronger culture of innovation in Western Australia. Our goal is to create a thriving, resilient ecosystem where any innovator or idea can succeed, regardless of sector, stage or postcode.

Two Streams of Funding

Meshpoints funding is delivered through two distinct streams, designed to support both ecosystem-level initiatives and early-stage ideas.

Who Can Apply

Lead applicants must be WA-based, not-for-profit organisations who support and strengthen the state’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Funding is available to registered Meshpoints Partners, and is designed to support ecosystem-building initiatives, including programs, platforms, research, events and activities that benefit founders, startups, innovators and entrepreneurs across WA.

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A Challenge-Led Model

Meshpoints funding is delivered primarily through focused Challenges — themed funding rounds shaped by ecosystem research, StartupWA roundtables, impact reports and direct community input, ensuring funding is targeted to the most pressing needs across WA’s innovation ecosystem.

  • Backed by $100,000+ per round
  • Supports at least five initiatives per Challenge ($20,000 max funding per project)
  • Supports projects up to six months in duration

If your initiative addresses a clear ecosystem need but doesn’t align with a current Challenge, we may still consider proposals outside the Challenge framework through our limited Open Challenge pool. If your initiative requires funding above $20,000, please contact us at info@spacecubed.com and our team can discuss your idea and, where appropriate, connect you directly with Lotterywest for further support.

Our Second Challenge Is Now Open
How can the innovation ecosystem build resilience and wellbeing among founders and their teams?

We’re inviting not-for-profit organisations to propose initiatives that strengthen resilience and wellbeing across Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem, supporting founders and their teams to navigate pressure, reduce isolation, and sustain themselves over the long term.

This Challenge has been informed by recent ecosystem research, including insights from StartupWA’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Roundtable and founder survey (see the report here), which highlighted a clear need for more proactive, connected and practical support for founder wellbeing across the ecosystem.

Apply for The Challenge Here
2026 Challenge Timeline
  • Promotions & Storytelling Challenge

    Applications open 4 February and close 25 March, 2026.

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  • Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge

    Applications open 23 April and Close 11 June, 2026.

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  • Challenge #3 (topic to be announced)

    Applications open July 2026.

  • Open Challenge (any topic)

    Applications accepted year-round, from February to December 2026, and assessed in batches alongside the other Challenges

    Apply now
Help Us Shape Future Challenges

Meshpoints Challenges are shaped by ecosystem insight, data and community input.

If you’ve identified a gap, issue or opportunity that isn’t covered by the current Challenge, we’d love to hear from you.