Pathfinder

What is the Pathfinder Fund?

"It is an early-stage fund to help progress UWA IP along the commercialisation pathway. OII acts as the manager of this fund on behalf of UWA".

The aims of the UWA Pathfinder fund are as follows:

• To fund 'early stage' projects or concepts that have clear commercial potential into 'investor-ready' or 'pre-seed fund ready' opportunities.

• To leverage funds from other sources.

• To create a self-sustaining fund by returning incomes from successful Pathfinder projects back into the fund. 

Click here for examples of approved Pathfinder Projects

General information can be found in the section Guidelines for Applicants  

Who can apply?

Refer to the Eligibility Criteria to see if you qualify

How do I apply?

Refer to the Application Process for more details

What are the allowable costs?

To view the current list of eligible and ineligible costs, please view Allowable Costs.

How are projects assessed?

This is covered in our Assessment Process and Criteria page

But I've got lots of questions?

No problem, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions area

But isn't there lots of administration involved for such small sums?

Refer to the Project Administration page to see how streamlined the process is.