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A device to predict kidney disease and a diagnostic imaging tool for cancer surgery are among the innovations awarded a share of $450,000 for commercialisation.

A company targeting treatment of blindness was announced as the WA Innovator of the Year on Wednesday night.

GenusPlus Group managing director David Riches was named First Amongst Equals at the 2022 40under40 Awards, ahead of a diverse cohort of Western Australia’s young business leaders.

The state government will invest more than $148 million in 40 projects state-wide, with DUG Technology, Austin Engineering, Kimberley Cotton Company and Stanley International College among the winners.

The state government has awarded $4.3 million to nine health and medical projects, including developing new therapy for liver cancer and delaying Alzheimer’s disease progression.

Two new specialist investor networks were launched in Western Australia this week, adding extra capital raising avenues for local startups.

A niche course based on a US university platform has proven a successful incubator for Perth’s fledgling biodesign industry.