About The INCITE Awards
1. Who We Are
The INCITE Awards is WA’s longest running Tech Awards Program (since 1991) and the premier event in ICT for our State. The program aims to showcase and support ICT innovators in WA through an Awards system that will place their tech on the national & global map.
2. What We do
Every year, the INCITE Awards receive hundreds of entries from tech innovators across all ages and industry sectors.The program involves a mentored pitch fest, judging presentation & masterclasses by WA’s industry’s finest, an Awards gala event,and a national / international pathway for selected entries.
3. Why You Should Enter
Want to get your tech known in WA, across Australia and around the world? Need an industry mentor to help you create the perfect “pitch” your innovation? Looking for investment and industry / network opportunities to grow your tech? If you answer YES to any of this, then you should join the Awards!
LATERAL INCITE AWARDS 2020
Show YourselfWestern Australia’s industry is brimming with many world-first and robust digital solutions. Together we want to encourage our innovators to shine and show themselves & their tech. Let’s celebrate innovation, right here in Western Australia.
Important Dates
- 1 - 23 November 2020
- 10 August 2020
- 24 July 2020
- Week of 15 June 2020
- 8 May 2020
- 4 February 2020
- 13 Dec 2019
HONORARY AWARDS JUDGING
Judging for the INCITE Honorary Awards are underway. A panel of qualified judges with extensive exprience in the WA ICT and Innovation sector are carefully reviewing all nominations.
NOMINATIONS FOR HONORARY AWARDS NOW CLOSED
Nominations for the 29th Lateral INCITE Awards Honorary Awards are now open. Say thank you to our industry leaders by nominating them for the Dr Mal Bryce Tech Company of the Year, Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year and Achiever of the Year. Nominations closed 29 September 2020.
Virtual awards event
Over 450 people from around Australia, the UK, USA, Singapore and Malaysia tuned in for the Virtual 29th Lateral INCITE Awards Virtual Presentation. Award winners and merit recipients were recognised at this event. View the Virtual Presentation night recording.
Judging Week (Finalists Presentation)
This is it!! Our finalists would have refined their pitches and will present their final presentation to the judging panel. The presentations will determine the winners of the Awards in each category.
Announcement of Finalist – Virtual PitchFest
Finalists for the 29th Lateral INCITE Awards will be announced and encouraged to conduct their winning pitch fest in front of a judging panel. The panel will provide feedback on pitches for improvement before the final presentation.
Second Submission Briefing Webinar
Join Chief Judge, Celia Jordaan, to find out more about the Lateral INCITE Awards as she talks about the story of the Awards, how to enter, why you should enter and what exciting things awaits you and your tech in 2020!
Early Bird Entries Close
Early bird prices for your Awards entries close today! Make sure you start your registration to access savings for your Award entries. NOTE: You don’t have to finish your application by this date, just start it and then completely finish it by 27th February 2020.
Our Innovators And Leaders
Hall Of Fame
The Achiever of the Year Award is the award’s peak prize, recognising an individual’s outstanding contribution to the ICT and Technology industry in WA.
Professor Yogesan Kanagasingam
Achiever of the Year 2017-2018
27th Incite Awards
Dr Vivienne Conway
Achiever of the Year 2016-2017
26th Incite Awards
Dr Kate Raynes-Goldie
Achiever of the Year 2015-2016
25th Incite Awards
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
Gold sponsors
supporting partners
News & Media
WAITTA Part 5 – 2012 – 2013
Written by Jim Owens (with permission provided to republish on INCITE Awards website) Arnold Wong was WAITTA Committee Chair, for the 21st and 22nd Awards Taking over from Michael Coles, who in turn had taken over from the founder of the Awards, Jim Ellis OAM, Arnold...
WAiTTA Part 4 – 2010 – WAiTTA Looking Back, and a word from Mike Malone CEO of iiNet
Written by Jim Owens (with permission provided to republish on INCITE Awards website) 2010 Stage lighting added to the WAiTTA Extravaganza, and “Security” added to the awards Stage lighting was used to take the experience to a new level. WAITTA had been evolving over...
WAiTTA Part 2 – 1994-98 – WAiTA Becomes an event in its own right, and “T” for “Telecommunications” is added to the name
Written by Jim Owens (with permission provided to republish on INCITE Awards website) 1994 A new venue, new Chair, new MC, a big decision, and an Event in its own right In this year the awards moved to Langley hotel in Perth, and the professionalism was...

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