Each year, exceptional Australian local applications, distinguished in their respective categories, earn the prestigious nomination to represent Australia on the Global Stage at the WSA Global Competition.
Presenting the outstanding nominees selected to represent Australia at the prestigious WSA Global Competition 2026.
Sophiie AI is an innovative Australian technology solution redefining how small and medium-sized service businesses operate by making advanced artificial intelligence accessible, practical and commercially valuable. Designed as a voice-first AI office manager, Sophiie goes beyond conventional chatbots and virtual receptionists by transforming customer conversations into meaningful operational actions, including appointment scheduling, enquiry management, customer follow-ups and workflow automation.
What makes Sophiie particularly compelling is its human-centred approach to democratising AI, bringing sophisticated automation to smaller enterprises that traditionally lack the resources or technical expertise to adopt such capabilities.
Bharat Dharma Academy – Ask Maa Kali is an inspiring Australian digital initiative demonstrating how technology can play a meaningful role in preserving cultural identity, celebrating traditions and passing centuries-old cultural knowledge to future generations.
In an increasingly interconnected world, maintaining cultural heritage across geographical and generational boundaries is both a challenge and an opportunity. This platform addresses that challenge by making Hindu cultural traditions, scriptures, festivals, temple information and Panchang calendar guidance accessible through an engaging digital learning experience. By combining AI-assisted conversations with traditional knowledge resources, educational videos and bilingual English and Hindi accessibility, it creates a contemporary gateway to cultural discovery, particularly for younger generations and diaspora communities.
Air2Energy is a pioneering Australian clean technology innovation addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global transition towards a sustainable future: reducing carbon emissions from energy-intensive industries without compromising their economic viability.
Developed by a young and diverse Australian team, Air2Energy introduces an innovative approach to industrial decarbonisation by retrofitting existing gas boilers with technology designed to capture carbon dioxide from exhaust emissions and utilise it in an electrochemical process to generate usable electricity. Its integrated digital sensors and monitoring dashboard also provide real-time environmental and operational insights, enabling businesses to measure their progress towards sustainability goals.
SquareBySquare is an inspiring Australian digital innovation redefining how individuals and communities participate in environmental conservation by making collective action tangible, transparent and accessible to people around the world.
Built on the powerful idea that meaningful change can begin with just one square metre, SquareBySquare enables individuals to support the protection of real Australian rainforest, personalise their contribution and see its precise location on an interactive public map. By combining digital mapping, e-commerce, personalised certificates and community engagement, the platform transforms traditional conservation fundraising into an engaging and participatory experience that connects citizens directly with local conservation organisations.
The Genetic Screening Platform (GSP) is an outstanding Australian health technology innovation demonstrating how artificial intelligence can transform preventive healthcare, improve clinical decision-making and empower families with more reliable genetic information.
Developed at UNSW Sydney’s Biomedical Machine Learning Lab, GSP addresses a critical challenge in reproductive healthcare: determining which inherited genetic conditions are sufficiently serious to warrant inclusion in carrier screening programs. By combining advanced AI agents, medical research databases and internationally recognised clinical guidelines, the platform automates complex disease severity assessments while providing transparent, evidence-based explanations for clinical review.
Match Feel Haptic Device is an extraordinary Australian innovation demonstrating how human-centred design and emerging technologies can break down accessibility barriers and transform the way people with disabilities experience live sport.
Developed through a collaboration between Charles Elena, Infosys, Field of Vision and Tennis Australia, Match Feel introduces a pioneering haptic technology that enables blind and low-vision spectators to experience live tennis through touch. By translating real-time ball-tracking data from the Australian Open into intuitive tactile movements and vibrations, the device empowers spectators to follow rallies independently and experience the excitement of the game alongside everyone else.
Junbell® Musical Communication for Stroke Survivors is an inspiring Australian assistive technology innovation demonstrating how digital learning, music and artificial intelligence can help people regain their ability to communicate, rebuild independence and reconnect with the world following a stroke.
Born from founder Julius Maramba’s deeply personal experience of witnessing a close friend lose his speech, Junbell transforms this challenge into an accessible, human-centred communication solution. Through an intuitive mobile interface, users can express everyday needs using ready-made phrases spoken in a digitally recreated version of their own voice. Its distinctive integration of musical patterns introduces an alternative pathway for learning and recognising communication cues, supporting users as they develop confidence and familiarity with the system.