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3 events,Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial […]
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Introduction to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Research & Innovation (CERI) and CERI Females in Research, Science & Technology (FIRST) Program | Monday 29th June @ 10:00am-10:30am Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86297693512?pwd=KoKq9PsXm2bYNbCaN23gsZQ0DXQzL7.1 CERI is a not-for-profit established in 2015 by the Bass Family to support research commercialisation in Western Australia. We offer a range of services to help […]
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Latitude 37 is a new program from Airwallex designed to accelerate young Australian founders building AI-focused products, services, or business models. You are eligible if AI is central to your product, service, or business model, you’re aged 25 or under at the application deadline, you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have local roots, and […] |
9 events,Forrest Fellowships are offered to early-stage postdoctoral researchers who have outstanding academic profiles and who have already made significant personal research contributions within and beyond their discipline. Forrest Fellows will wish to extend their postdoctoral research well beyond the focus of their doctoral dissertation and will aim to do so in a way that builds […]
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Growers across all three GRDC regions report operating in "digital darkness", limiting their ability to use telematics, automation, and data-driven tools. More than half of growers surveyed by Grain Producers Australia cited connectivity and digital literacy gaps as core reasons for delaying investment in digital technology and automation. The NGN Grains Adopt Online Workshop is […] 
Calling Regional WA Women Founders We are looking for 10 ambitious women founders based in regional Western Australia who are building scalable businesses and are ready to develop their growth and investment strategy. The Connected Futures Hub gives you six months to learn that language, while deepening your understanding of your own business, sharpening […] |
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In this session, Jesse will go deep into the internal operating system behind KeepSpace: the structure, team, culture, planning rhythms and decision-making processes that have helped the company grow into a resilient, multi-million dollar business. Jesse’s talks are known for being candid, practical and almost uncomfortably transparent. Expect a rare look inside the actual day-to-day […]
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Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more […]
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Western Australia's (WA) Innovators of the Year awards program recognises local businesses, government entities and young people that have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology or service. In 2024, a new WA Government Innovators of the Year Award was introduced to acknowledge Western Australian government entity employees who are innovating, creating novel IP and adding […] |
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The CSIRO ON Prime program equips publicly funded researchers with the tools to uncover where their science can create the greatest real-world impact. Through this fast-paced, hands-on program, teams engage directly with customers, challenge their assumptions, and identify the most promising pathways forward. The Showcase event marks the culmination of the nine week program, where […]
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Join Life Sciences WA for the first of our regular LSWA Sundowner event series, bringing together Western Australia’s life sciences ecosystem for an evening of networking and connection. This relaxed and welcoming event is an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and emerging professionals from across the sector. Whether you are […]
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MRIWA TECH TALKS: Investigating impure water effects on rare earth bearing mineral flotation MRIWA invites you to our monthly tech talks discussing the intricate processes and findings of our recently completed projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face. Discover how innovative science is reshaping the future of rare earth processing at our upcoming […] |
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AI is now the cheapest advisor in the room - and that's exactly the problem. Early-stage founders are increasingly turning to AI for the advice they can't yet afford: drafting legal agreements, preparing patent applications, working through R&D tax claims, setting up company structures. Used well, with the right expertise behind it, AI is a […]
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1 event,5–10 July 2026 | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Western Australia The 2026 RACI National Congress is Australia’s premier gathering of chemical scientists, engineers, educators, and innovators from across the country and around the globe. Hosted by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Australia’s peak professional body championing the chemical sciences, this Congress is a […] |
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The Fremantle Innovation Exchange (FIE) is a new initiative by the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce made possible through funding from the Meshpoints Promotions & Storytelling Challenge. This opening session will explore the breadth of Western Australia’s blue economy, showcasing founders and industry leaders working across marine technology, ocean sustainability and coastal innovation. Through founder storytelling […]
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In an era of rampant misinformation, the credibility of science has never mattered more – or been harder to protect. CSIRO Publishing is responding on two fronts: making rigorous science accessible and engaging for the general public, and equipping researchers with the skills and confidence to publish with impact. Join us for a snapshot of […]
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Set Your Startup Up for Success Learn the essential legal and financial foundations every founder needs to know before launching. What You’ll Learn: The key legal structures for new businesses and how to choose the right one Basic accounting principles and compliance requirements Essential tools and practices to manage your business finances Common legal and […] |
5 events,ON Prime is a free, nine-week program that helps research teams turn great ideas into real-world impact. Open to all disciplines and project stages, Prime guides teams of two to five through customer discovery, communication skills and evidence-building. With support from expert facilitators, you’ll identify who benefits most from your research and strengthen your ability […]
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All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture's 20th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 8 July 2026. The UWA Institute of Agriculture warmly invites all interested members of the public to register to attend its 20th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA. This year, we […]
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An Expression of Interest (EOI) to understand WA's capability across defence-related manufacturing and supply chains opens on 26 May and closes on 8 July 2026. Defence West invites industry and research organisations to respond to the EOI to help shape Western Australia’s contribution to defence-related manufacturing and supply chain capability. Responses are welcomed from organisations […] |
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The BioProcessing Network (BPN) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to fostering and advancing technical knowledge across the biotechnology industry. From upstream to downstream processing, formulation, filling, facility design. This inaugural WA gathering marks the beginning of regular BPN meetings in Perth, creating a forum for the WA biotechnology and bioprocessing community to connect, exchange ideas, […]
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Join us for the Supercharge Australia Incubator #2 Pitch Day, showcasing the next generation of battery and electrification innovators shaping Australia’s energy future. These companies are tackling the full lithium battery value chain - the materials that go in, the chemistry that makes them safer and longer-lasting, the systems that track health across an entire […]
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Circular Economy and Sustainable Procurement insights for local government and business operators. The Circular Futures Forum is a full-day seminar bringing together sustainability, procurement, waste, and finance officers from local governments across Western Australia to explore what the circular economy really looks like in practice — and how to make it work in your organisation. […] |
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Founders Factory and Rio Tinto have partnered to fund and accelerate technologies shaping the future of mining and expediting the path to industrial decarbonisation. Operating from our hub in Perth and remote, the program offers founders access to Rio Tinto's industrial expertise and advanced mining facilities in Western Australia, in addition to a 4 month […] Improve your organisation's competitiveness, productivity and sustainability by harnessing research expertise Benefits: A multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students Cost effective, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies 100% ownership of intellectual property Select students appropriate to your project and skill-gap 'Test-drive' students prior to potential employment A flexible participation mode (virtual, […] Operating from Perth, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups (pre-seed to seed) with capital and a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies. Together with the Government of Western Australia, the accelerator supports startups restoring ecosystems and building scalable businesses across: - Water […] |
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2 events,This program is open to eligible SMEs based and operating in Australia, working on innovative technologies or solutions in any of these sub-sectors: Biosecurity: people and animal health | Biosecurity: plant and environment health | Animal disease diagnostics | Biotherapeutics: biomedical manufacturing and medical devices | Developing and delivering complex therapeutics | Digital and AI […] In late September 2026, the WA Government, through Invest and Trade WA, will lead a business mission to Vietnam. Invest and Trade WA are seeking registrations of interest from WA-based businesses currently operating, or with a significant interest, in the Vietnam market. To be eligible, your business must operate in one of WA’s priority sectors […] |
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3 events,The 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure initiative invests in research infrastructure to ensure Australian researchers find innovative solutions to complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need. This grant opportunity has four streams. Stream 1 - Innovation enablers Stream 2 - Digitisation of health care Stream 3 - Co-investment partnerships Stream 4 - mRNA […]
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Investment Options From First Dollar to Venture Capital Understand the full funding journey and learn how to attract the right investors from seed to scale. What You’ll Learn: Personal insights from raising $55M and launching a fund Preparing for investment: traction, defensibility, and reducing risk Pros and cons of external investment Getting the first $50K: […] Designed by Curtin University’s Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship portfolio, this four-part online series introduces you to the foundations of business thinking, creative problem solving, and confident communication – no experience necessary. Firestarter is designed for Curtin staff and students who are curious about how entrepreneurial skills can support them no matter what their career ambitions. No […] |
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AI is here to stay. You can ask Claude! But here's the thing that Gemini may not speak about: Privacy. People's Privacy. When you're about to build that prompt in GROK what are the pesky privacy things you should know? What actually is Privacy? Join the Privacy Mayhem crew for a chat on how to manage the […]
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Explore Additive Manufacturing Innovation with AMCRC’s new STARTER Project Funding Program The Additive Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC) is launching its new STARTER Project Funding Program — designed to help Australian businesses, particularly manufacturing SMEs and start-ups, explore the potential of additive manufacturing through shorter-term, lower-risk R&D projects. With reduced financial barriers and faster pathways to impact, the STARTER […]
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Join HILT CRC for a webinar on alumina decarbonisation, featuring an update on RP1.013 Alumina refineries’ next-generation transition (AlumiNEXT™) Project and a broader discussion of the technologies, integration challenges and industry priorities shaping the transition to low-carbon alumina. AlumiNEXT™ is focused on two major emissions-reduction pathways for alumina refining: achieving low- or zero-emissions steam generation and recovery […]
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Join us for the second webinar in ATSE’s Agriculture and Food Forum series, Biologicals – a multi-part series exploring the future of Australian food and agriculture, from nutrition and sustainability to biosolutions, productivity and value-added innovation. 'Biologicals' is the name for a suite of existing and novel crop protection and plant health tools that includes biopesticides (living, […] Golden Ticket 2026 aims to enhance the health and medical innovation knowledge, skills and experience of high-potential WA innovators, by providing access to financial support to cover salary costs, development opportunities, and professional services (e.g. Intellectual Property (IP), regulatory affairs, reimbursement expertise) so they can validate early ideas and develop their personal capability to lead […]
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Resilient Value Chains for the Energy Transition: A Circular Economy approach on Critical Battery Materials with Dr Stéphanie Riché & Dr Caroline Celle Join us for our new international monthly webinar series where we speak with researchers from around the globe who are advancing the fields of critical minerals and tailing valorisation. The energy transition […] |
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Western Australia is a global leader in the extraction and trade of minerals, with iron ore dominating our trade partnerships for decades. Now, we reach a defining crossroad in industry as we balance our future sustainability and global competitiveness. Join industry leaders, innovators and policymakers for From Ore to Opportunity: The Path to a Green […]
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Startup applications are open to innovative, scaleable, WA based startups who are looking for the chance to pitch and receive advice, feedback and potential funding. Who are the South West Angels? The South West Angels is a not-for-profit organisation actively engaged with connecting regional investors to innovative WA startups. We aim to bring together those […]
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AMCRC’s CORE Project Funding Program is designed for Australian companies that are willing and have capacity to invest in multi-year, collaborative R&D projects. Projects require a minimum industry cash contribution of $100,000 per year, with AMCRC providing matched funding. The program invests in industry-led, collaborative research projects delivered in partnership with one or more of […] |
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Since 2018 we have championed over 95 award winners, 320 finalists and 2,328 nominees in their career, and we’re just getting started. This awards program is run in collaboration with a range of incredible partners, industry leaders, and the Australian digital community which rallies around this program year on year to see more incredible humans […] Launchpad is a 12-week program that lets you develop a business idea and get academic credit towards your university degree. Launchpad provides students with an academic structure that encourages and supports entrepreneurial activity. Accepted students are provided access to Bloom's co-working space, allowing them to interact with members with small businesses and start-ups. Students also […] A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed and Series A (or equivalent) Australian and New Zealand startups building AI&ML-driven platforms and products. The Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New Zealand connects founders with the best people, products and practices to help them grow, leveraging Google’s AI&ML technical expertise and global networks to support startups' […] |
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This workshop, delivered in partnership with SPP, is designed to help WA health and medical researchers, innovators and start-ups strengthen major national funding bids. It will be a practical masterclass on what distinguishes successful applications focusing on impact and what assessors value. Participants will gain a clear, assessor-informed understanding of how to position their research […] 
Designed for local founders with dreams of scaling their business, the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator is a six-week program, tailor-made for early-stage founders looking to grow. This program is FREE thanks to the support of the City of Perth. Applications are now open and close on 20 July, 2026. APPLY HERE Applications are now open for the Australia–Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants. This bilateral program supports collaborative research projects between eligible Australian organisations and Vietnamese partner organisations. The program provides up to A$1.3 million in total funding, with grants of between A$100,000 and A$300,000 available for projects running from 24 to 36 months. […] |
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Y Combinator is widely regarded as the world’s leading startup accelerator. If you’re an Aussie founder considering an application, join 77 Partners for a practical, no-fluff AMA on what YC looks for, how to craft a standout application, and how to make the most of the program. Hosted by our Venture Partner Yotam Rosenbaum (YC […]
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The MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Program provides grants of up to $33 million to support medical research and medical innovation projects through the establishment of BioMedTech Incubators. The grant is for an eligible organisation who can establish a working incubator, to partner with Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to progress new and innovative medical […]
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Critical Innovations for a Sustainable Mining Future The 2026 Technology Forum series continues to showcase the latest innovations in sustainable mining, building on the expertise and thought leadership demonstrated by organisations including Dassault Systemes, EDL, Quartex, Honeywell, FLS, SGS, Accenture, Datamine, Maptek, Micromine, MX3, Plotlogic, Universal Field Robots and WEIR since the series launched in […] |
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What kind of future do we want to create? As AI reshapes the way we live, work and connect, Meshpoints Congress 2026: The Future We Choose will bring together WA's innovation ecosystem to explore the opportunities, challenges and decisions that will shape the years ahead. Through a mix of keynote perspectives, interactive discussions and future-focused […]
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CORE Connect: The Ultimate Resources Networking Event What to expect: Curated networking matched to your interests and goals, Fast-paced speed networking rounds to maximise connections, Drinks and nibbles in the stunning Parmelia House Foyer and The full CORE ecosystem in one place. |
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Applications are open for the Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries Program! Are you 18–25 and curious about the future of agriculture, sustainability, innovation or technology? Do you want to explore real career and entrepreneurship pathways in Australia’s fastest‑growing emerging industries? Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries is a 12‑week, industry‑led program designed to give young people […] |
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1 event,Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Batch funding cycle. The batch will take place from October to December in San Francisco. The overall goal of YC is to help startups really take off. They arrive at YC at all different stages. Some haven't even started working yet, and others have been launched […] |
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Life Sciences WA is delighted to invite you to our Women in Life Sciences Lunch, proudly sponsored by Moderna, which returns again this year following its sold out success in 2025. Join us at Burswood on Swan for a three course lunch with stunning views over the picturesque Swan River. This event is designed to […]
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Join Innovate Australia for a post-summit showcase and networking event celebrating Australia’s participation in the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. Speakers will share key takeaways from the global event, including emerging AI innovation trends, international collaboration opportunities, policy discussions, startup ecosystem insights, and the growing impact of AI technologies advancing the […] Investigator Grants provide the highest-performing researchers at all career stages with consolidated funding for their salary (if required) and a significant research support package. Investigator Grants support: research across the 4 pillars of health and medical research: biomedical clinical public health health services research all career stages: early career researchers mid-career researchers established researchers researchers […] |
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MRIWA is proud to support Indigenous businesses looking to grow and innovate within the METS sector. If you’re an Indigenous business owner working in mining equipment, technology or services, there are opportunities to access research funding to help bring your ideas to life. Through MRIWA, eligible businesses can: – Partner with researchers and industry – […]
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The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the third event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series, featuring Chief Data Officer Natalia Kacperek. The OMRI Speaker Series provides a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem. In this session, […] The AIM WA Pinnacle Awards are Western Australia’s premier business leadership excellence awards, recognising and rewarding outstanding organisations across the corporate, government, community and not-for-profit sectors in Australia that have a significant footprint in Western Australia. The 2026 AIM WA Pinnacle Awards applications are now open, offering organisations the opportunity to be recognised for their impact and […] |
2 events,Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation's (CERI) Female Innovators in Research, Science and Technology (FIRST) program is all about unlocking the potential of women in deep-tech and accelerating more female-led, investment-ready ventures that will help diversify Western Australia’s economy. If you’re building something where the hardest part is proving the core idea actually works, you’re […] Are you ready to scale your agrifood solution into Thailand? VEP Round 1: Sustainable Agrifood Systems Development The Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program (VEP) is a twelve-week program that connects Thai and Australian agrifood startups and small and medium enterprises with research, industry and market opportunities across both countries. The VEP unlocks opportunities to collaborate on […] |
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