Access support matched to your needs
Gravity is the main entry point for BEIP support, including:
Challenge definition for industry and government seeking solutions,
Access to infrastructure for R&D, testing and evaluation,
Connections to customers, collaborators and community,
Support to navigate the funding landscape,
Intense incubation support, and
Support for outbound export or inbound interest to the WA and Australian market.
Every venture, investor and industry partner starts with an initial Diagnosis to define their challenges, then is routed to the right support based on their need, capacity and readiness.
For innovators, this can include access to subsidies and cash for education, on-demand incubation for up to 30 ventures per year and, for the right ventures, referral to the Propel accelerator.
Benefits
Streamlined access to local, national and international networks
Significant subsidies and cash for eligible ventures and investors
Matching innovators and industry on validated problems and opportunities
Access to facilities, researchers, coworking and testing infrastructure
Proven diagnosis methodology that adds value from day one
Free and discounted access to community and events
Case Studies
Examples of the support already provided through Gravity include:
An innovative WA small business...
A bespoke, detailed financial forecast model for their spin-out innovation, list of top ten local customers and pathways to connect with them, opportunity to present at a showcase event that led to customer connections.
A local technology startup company …
Support to apply for the best matching local grants, access world-class R&D facilities for product development and testing, subsidised services from an IP lawyer, and introductions to customers.
An international investor…
Keynote speaking opportunity at a conference and travel subsidies to attend, curated list of local connections and ventures that matched their thesis that led to multiple local and international projects.
A consortium of local governments …
Briefing on costs and benefits of different options for engaging with innovators, list of innovations that matched their specific challenge areas, business cases for the top innovations showing likely ROI, shortlist of additional funding sources to leverage their commitment.
Process
Gravity runs on-demand, so EOIs are welcome at any time. The steps of engagement are:
EOI - submit online and takes 5 minutes. EOIs are reviewed within 1 week to identify next steps
Initial and Deeper Diagnosis - you’ll receive an invitation to a call and/or request for further information
Recommendations and Access - together we agree your priorities then give you access and introductions to matching resources
Subsidised Support - whether navigation, coworking or incubation, you get access to the support you need progress