Raine Catalyst Initiative EOI

About the Raine Catalyst Initiative

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The Raine Catalyst Initiative is a new Expression of Interest pathway designed to identify opportunities that address important health challenges and have the potential to improve health outcomes through strategic Foundation investment.

Building on almost 70 years of supporting exceptional researchers and initiatives, the Catalyst Initiative seeks opportunities where Foundation support can accelerate progress, strengthen collaboration, and unlock greater impact. Beyond Foundation funding, this may also include philanthropic engagement and partnership development where appropriate.

Expressions of Interest are welcomed from researchers, clinicians, research organisations, health services, and collaborative partnerships whose opportunities align with the Foundation’s charitable purpose.

Applicants are encouraged to consider the Foundation’s Strategic Priority Areas, although opportunities outside these areas may also be considered where they demonstrate strong alignment with the Foundation’s charitable purpose and the potential for meaningful health impact. 

Strategic Priority Areas

The Raine Foundation has identified four strategic priority areas to help guide investment toward areas of significant need and opportunity:

Healthy Ageing

Focuses on extending health span, preventing or delaying age-related disease, and improving quality of life across later years through research that supports healthier, longer lives. The area is aligned with significant population health challenges.

Child Health

Supports research and initiatives that improves health outcomes from early life to 18 years old, including prevention, treatment, and long-term wellbeing for children.

Aboriginal Health

Prioritises culturally informed, community-led opportunities that address health inequities and supports better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the lifespan.

Cardiovascular Health

Targets prevention, early detection, and improved treatment of heart and vascular disease, a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in Western Australia and beyond.

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The Raine Catalyst Initiative uses a two-stage Expression of Interest process designed to identify opportunities with the greatest potential for meaningful health impact. 

Stage 1 – Expression of Interest 

Applicants submit an Expression of Interest outlining their opportunity, its potential impact, and how Raine support could help accelerate progress. EOIs undergo a preliminary review, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their EOI, including whether they will progress to the next stage. 

Complete the Expression of Interest

Stage 2 – Opportunity Development 

Selected applicants may be invited to further develop their opportunity. Depending on the nature of the opportunity, this may include providing additional information, refining the proposal, exploring Foundation funding, philanthropic engagement, partnership development, or a combination of these approaches.

Progression beyond the EOI stage is by invitation and does not guarantee funding. 

For more information about the process, please refer to the Applicant Journey in the EOI Guidelines. 

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Expressions of Interest are welcomed from researchers, clinicians, universities, medical research institutes, hospitals, health services, not-for-profit organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, and collaborative partnerships based in Western Australia.

Examples of opportunities include:

  • Medical research, clinical research, and clinical trials  
  • Translational innovation  
  • Prevention, early intervention, and diagnostic initiatives  
  • Health service innovation and models of care  
  • Community-led health initiatives  
  • Pilot and proof-of-concept initiatives  
  • Strategic capability and workforce development 
  • Collaborative partnerships
  • Programs and major research centres that strengthen Western Australia’s health and medical research ecosystem  

Lead applicants should demonstrate the experience, leadership and delivery capability appropriate to the proposed opportunity, including an established track record relevant to the nature of the proposed initiative. 

Applicants should review the EOI Guidelines before submitting an Expression of Interest.

Download the resources below to help prepare your Expression of Interest

Download Full EOI Guidelines Download Proposal Template Download Applicant Declaration Form

 

Certification Form

Complete the Expression of Interest

EOI Opens

  • 30 June 2026

EOI Closes

  • 5:00pm AWST, 29 July 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit early. Late submissions may not be accepted.

Have a question? We encourage applicants to review the EOI Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions before contacting the Foundation.

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If you have any questions regarding eligibility, alignment, or the suitability of a proposal, please email your enquiry to raine@rainefoundation.org.au and a member of the Raine team will respond or arrange a discussion where appropriate.

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