- Calling for organisations to operate the new Murray Street Launchpad
- Initiative to strengthen Western Australia’s health and biomedical innovation field
- Provides innovators greater opportunity to collaborate and commercialise their ideas
- Cook Labor Government investing in jobs and industries for the future
The Cook Labor Government is seeking expressions of interest from organisations capable of establishing and operating the Murray Street Launchpad, a soon to be completed facility in the Perth CBD designed to strengthen Western Australia’s health and biomedical innovation field.
The Launchpad, will provide a visible and accessible entry point for entrepreneurs, founders, startups, researchers, clinicians and industry partners, seeking to advance ideas transforming them into investment readiness.
The Department of Health will select a partner to activate and manage the Launchpad, creating opportunities for collaboration, skills development and commercialisation across the sector.
By combining experts with networks and potential investors in a dedicated environment, the Launchpad will accelerate the development of new health and biomedical products, services and technologies, while strengthening future health, research and economic outcomes.
Discover more about the expression of interest guidelines and application documents via the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund website . Expressions of interest close on 20 October 2026.
As stated by Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson:
“The Cook Labor Government is working to position WA as a recognised leader in translating research into new technologies, treatments, businesses and jobs. The Murray Street Launchpad is an important step towards achieving that vision.
“Western Australia is already home to world-class researchers, clinicians and innovators. The Launchpad will connect those strengths with the networks, expertise and support needed to transform promising ideas into real-world health and economic outcomes.
“We are seeking a capable organisation or partnership, which can bring people together, foster collaboration and create a strong pipeline of health and biomedical innovations for Western Australia.”
