Breaking news: Announcing the finalists of the 34th INCITE Awards
Western Australia’s premier technology and innovation awards program, the 34th INCITE
Awards,
is delighted to annouce the finalists in this year's awards.
These individuals and organisations exemplify excellence in technology and innovation, and the incredible and diverse talent that
is driving Western Australia's innovation ecosystem forward.
From groundbreaking software to immersive VR simulations, AI-powered medical tools to sustainability-focused apps — our 2025 finalists are
solving complex problems and shaping the future of technology.
Steward for the INCITE Awards, WAITTA, thanks all nominees who entered this year's program.
Winners and Merit recipients will be announced at the gala awards evening on Friday, 18 July 2025 at The Westin Perth. Winners and Merit
recipients automatically advance to the national iAwards
on 28 August 2025, hosted at SkyCity Adelaide.
Early Bird ticket prices for the 34th INCITE Awards end Sunday, 1 June at 11.59pm AWST. Tickets will be available for
purchase until 17 July 2025. To ensure we can accommodate your dietary requests, it is recommended you purchase your ticket at
least three weeks prior to the event.
AI-automated
phonetic transcription for clinical application: Automates
phoneme-level speech analysis in children, enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis of speech sound disorders and reducing reliance on
time-intensive manual transcription (Ying Li, Curtin University)
AURA-CXR:
An AI-powered radiology tool delivering explainable, tailored diagnostic reports to ease radiologist workloads, enhance accuracy,
and improve patient outcomes—especially in remote areas (Chayan Mondal, Curtin University)
NEONATE-in-VR:
A VR training program for paramedics, simulating real-life neonatal emergencies in a safe, scalable virtual space (Michella Hill,
Edith Cowan University)
OpenOmni: A secure, open-source AI companion using voice and vision to deliver personalised, accessible home-based
support for older Australians, reducing reliance on text-based systems (Sirui Li, Murdoch University; Wei Liu, Pascal Sun, Xinyu
Wang and Wenxiao Zhang, The University of Western Australia)
Energy Insights by Clear Carbon: A
platform that enables real-time energy tracking and highly accurate, end-to-end carbon emissions management - solving the persistent
operational paint point of being unable to trace energy molecules and electrons in real time across complex industrial systems (Hemal
Modi, Clear Carbon)
OpenSpan™ Call Protect by Norwood Systems: A
revolutionary solution that uses advanced multimodal analysis of speech, content, and behavior to proactively detect and block
sophisticated phone call scams in real time—protecting users from fraud while preserving seamless, trustworthy communication (Norwood
Systems)
Racism Register: A groundbreaking
platform using anonymous self-reporting to transform lived experiences of racism into powerful data for systemic change across Australia (Elizabeth
Lang and Elizabeth Tekanyo, the Equity Institute)
Real-time drone-assisted meteorite recovery using
machine learning:
Combines drones, satellite comms, and AI to revolutionise target identification, slashing fieldwork from weeks to days and boosting
precision across industries (Dr Hadrien Devillepoix, Dr Sawitchaya (Nancy) Tippaya, Curtin University; Dr Seamus Anderson,
NASA (formerly Curtin University); Lewis Lakerink, Swinburne University)
QBit Bridge by Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre: Pawsey’s
Qbit Bridge seamlessly combines classical and quantum computing, making quantum technology accessible and practical for real-world
research—accelerating innovation and strengthening Australia’s position in the future of computing (Pawsey Supercomputing Research
Centre)
Asset Engine: A
cost-effective solution for local governments to manage digital asset registers and maintenance (Craig Oatway, Asset Engine)
MERLIN: A powerful AI platform at Perth Children's Hospital driving better outcomes through secure, advanced data analysis (Dr Harry
Smallbone, Thomas Drake-Brockman, Britta von Ungern-Sternberg & Shaun O'Neil, Child and Adolescent Health Service)
NEONATE-in-VR:
A VR training program for paramedics, simulating real-life neonatal emergencies in a safe, scalable virtual space (Michella Hill,
Edith Cowan University)
AI-automated
phonetic transcription for clinical application:Automates
phoneme-level speech analysis in children, enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis of speech sound disorders and reducing reliance on
time-intensive manual transcription (Ying Li, Curtin University)
Beachbot AI: An AI-powered, autonomous beach
cleaning robot designed to address environmental pollution through leveraging smart driving, real-time trash detection, obstacle
avoidance, and ESG data reporting (Dr Peter Yau & Tso Kar Ho (Ejoe), Beachbot AI)
Decentralised Art Gallery (DAG) powered by
VooGlue:
The Decentralised Art Gallery empowers artists, enriches venues, and makes fine art ownership accessible to all through blockchain-secured
fractional NFTs and patented authenticity technology (Brian Carew-Hopkins, VooGlue Pty Ltd)
Ember Connect: An innovative digital platform
empowering First Nations women with the networks, tools, and opportunities to lead lives of choice by contributing to the empowerment of
First Nations women, driving both individual and systemic change (Ember Connect)
Employable Me by APM: A mobile-first,
personalised platform that empowers jobseekers with tailored learning, career tools, and direct employer connections to confidently find
and secure suitable jobs (Advanced Personnel Management)
Kawu Balya - Your Health, Your Story: The Kawu Balya App is a culturally responsive, offline-capable health tool that
empowers remote and Indigenous communities to manage their wellbeing and safely share data with care providers—bridging critical gaps in
rural healthcare access (Andrew Maiorana, Cate Hollingsworth, Henry Truong, Jacob Arvino, Jim Hie Ling, Kit Yan Chan, Stefan
Hofmann, Sonny Pham & Susannah Soon, Curtin University)
Racism Register:A
groundbreaking platform using anonymous self-reporting to transform lived experiences of racism into powerful data for systemic change
across Australia (Elizabeth Lang and Elizabeth Tekanyo, the Equity Institute)
SYNAPTA: An AI-driven education platform
that combats plagiarism, automates marking, personalises learning, and revolutionises graduate recruitment - empowering students,
institutions, and employers alike (Aleksa Cvetkovic, Alpesh Shah, Steven Nguyen & Ted Wong, SYNAPTA)
VR Training by Industrial Metaverse: Trusted
by the US Military, this VR training solution delivers faster learning, higher retention, and real-world skills through
immersive, risk-free simulations (Sarah Hussein, Industrial Metaverse)
Clear Carbon: The Intelligent Emissions Platform for
Air, Land and Water: A
platform that enables real-time energy tracking and highly accurate, end-to-end carbon emissions management - solving the persistent
operational pain point of being unable to trace energy molecules and electrons in real time across complex industrial systems (Hemal
Modi, Clear Carbon)
Oasis Fertility App by Oasis Fertility
Centre: A
comprehensive fertility app that supports patients with education, visit preparation, bookings, and data tracking - enhancing
communication, reducing clinic calls, and improving efficiency throughout the IVF journey (Oasis Fertility Centre)
The ESG Literacy Hub:Australia’s
first dedicated ESG education platform that simplifies complex sustainability topics into practical, accessible learning and builds a
national community for ongoing support and action (Dannie Phelan & Sophie Webb, The ESG Literacy Hub)
Clear Carbon: A startup enabling
real-time energy tracking and highly accurate, end-to-end carbon emissions management.
Li-ion Energy: A startup providing affordable, high-quality
reconditioned lithium batteries that deliver reliable performance while advancing sustainability in e-mobility, power storage, and
industry.
SYNAPTA: An startup leveraging AI in
education to combat plagiarism, automate marking, personalise learning, and revolutionise graduate recruitment
AI for predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: An algorithm developed to modernise healthcare and reduce the
workload on healthcare workers while providing quicker predictions for patients potentially having Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (Jon
Jovinsson, Tristan Gardiner, Steven Cobain & Mahathir Abdur Basher, Edith Cowan University)
AnatoView: An innovative interactive 3D medical annotation viewer that enhances diagnosis, surgical planning, and patient
education by making complex congenital heart disease anatomy more understandable, accessible, and collaborative worldwide (Jade
Woods & Lucy Boulos, Curtin University)
ClimateQuest:
Expert-developed mobile app that empowers primary school kids aged 7–12 to understand and act on climate change through interactive
stories, games, and educational tools for families and teachers (Huu Minh Quan Trinh, Jonathan Taylor, Nathan Scott, Nikhil Shejwal,
Samantha Taylor & Tyler Pryce, Curtin University)
Industrial
control system simulation software for cyber security:A
flexible, configurable software suite that simulates industrial control systems to accelerate cybersecurity research and innovation in
critical sectors like mining and processing (Jaxson Brown, Curtin University)
PhenoVariant: A user-friendly, automated platform that accelerates rare disease diagnosis by streamlining genetic
variant curation and phenotype annotation, bridging clinical expertise and technology across Australia and Singapore for global impact (Angelo
Lagahit & Sze Wei Shong, Curtin University)
ROBORIGGER AF12 and ROBORIGGER Remote Release Hook:
A smart, remote load-orientation system that removes workers from danger zones, boosts crane productivity, and transforms lifting safety
through IoT-connected control (Cody Dalliston, Curtin University)
Honorary award winners are announced on the evening. Honorary nominations have been extended to 1 June, 11.59pm AWST. Find
out more.
Why nominate in the INCITE Awards?
The INCITE Awards are Western Australia's premier technology awards program, celebrating excellence and innovation across the technology
sector. Here are some compelling reasons to nominate your project:
Pathway to the Australian iAwards: INCITE is
Western Australia's gateway to participating in national technology awards program the iAwards, and international program the Asia-Pacific
ICT Alliance Awards.
Showcase your innovation: Gain recognition for your innovative solutions and highlight your contributions to the tech
community.
Benchmark your solution: Receive valuable feedback and benchmarks from a panel of esteemed industry peers via the judging
process.
Expand your reach: Leverage national and international pathways for exposure and showcase opportunities, helping your
business expand its reach and awareness.
Network with industry leaders: Connect with other innovators, researchers, and tech leaders, and build valuable
relationships within the industry.
Access to expertise: Benefit from the insights and expertise of experienced judges who will review and assess your project.
As well as this, all INCITE nominees are offered automatic placement with business peer-to-peer mentoring program, Mentor
it Forward,
as well as ongoing support through brand and marketing assets and training webinars, discounted awards night tickets and much more.
Want to elevate your technology innovation in 2026? Pre-register to find out when nominations for the milestone 35th INCITE Awards open.
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