Events, Programs and Funds for Innovators in Western Australia
WA Innovation Calendar
Events
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ANDHealth+ is a commercialisation acceleration program for innovative digital and connected health technologies with demonstrable commercial and clinical impact potential. The two-stage program supports proof-of-concept stage, evidence-based digital and connected […] |
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Agriculture is evolving rapidly, but many of its biggest challenges are shared across regions. From climate resilience and labor shortages to technology adoption and market expansion, producers and innovators are […]
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Organisational Capability and Culture Lead the ongoing development of a high-performing, engaged and future-focused professional team through workforce planning, coaching, mentoring, succession planning and professional development. Develop leadership capability and […]
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The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is seeking public feedback to inform a review of the current Western Australian competitive procurement thresholds and a review of the operation and […] |
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Education & capability-building program designed to support Aboriginal businesses to prepare for & engage with Australia's Defence industry. Hosted by the Waalitj Hub and Zagul Biri Over the Horizon is an education and capability-building program designed to support Aboriginal businesses to prepare for and engage with opportunities in Australia's Defence industry. Delivered in partnership by […] The Fortescue Innovation Grants aim to inspire Pilbara based community members to innovate and embrace green and sustainable initiatives, events and programming. Grants of up to A$25,000 (GST exclusive) are […]
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The WA Government is seeking a qualified and experienced operator organisation to undertake the implementation and operation of the WA Commercialisation Hub. Funded by the New Industries and Innovation Fund […] |
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Supercharge Your US Expansion: Exclusive Webinar Series from ANDHealth Are you exploring US healthcare market opportunities or preparing for your first steps into the world’s largest health system? Don’t miss this exclusive three-part virtual series from ANDHealth, designed for digital and connected health innovators ready to accelerate international growth into the US market. What you’ll […]
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Discover the world-class research driving energy, materials and industrial innovation at Curtin University’s second annual Energy Research Showcase. Please join us for a day showcasing Curtin University's multidisciplinary research expertise […]
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The Additive Manufacturing CRC (AMCRC) has opened a new CORE Project Funding round under its $57.5 million Collaborative Funding Program, creating new opportunities for organisations to turn innovative ideas into […] |
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Applications are now open for the second year of the #Propel Australian Submarine Scholarship Program. 3,000 two-year undergraduate scholarships are available throughout the life of the program, providing students with […]
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NCMAS provides access, based on research and computational merit, for researchers at Australian universities and publicly funded research agencies, to resources at the major national HPC facilities. NCMAS supports HPC […]
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StartupWA are seeking candidates who bring a genuine interest in (and experience of) WA's startup ecosystem, and want to contribute and commit their time. These are unpaid positions. It is […] |
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Do you have an interest in mining, rehabilitation and other key steps in mining? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Alcoa’s Huntly Mining Operations—one of the world’s largest […] |
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Explore the Hong Kong market and connect with international founders, investors, potential partners and industry leaders through a supported Spacecubed delegation to Entrepreneur Day. Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade […] |
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Held on the eve of the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, the AARP x Land Forces Demo Day brings together industry leaders, innovators, and defense personnel for an immersive […]
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The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) supports early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through grants that enable collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Administered by the Academy […]
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The Regional Challenge Research Initiative (RCRI) is a multi-country, challenge-driven applied research grants initiative. The RCRI funds 12- to 15-month collaborative projects that produce practical tools, models, knowledge and data […] |
6 events,The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the region’s premier event for the land defence sector, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia, and technology leaders in support […]
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Melville and Cockburn today will help shape how our region lives, works and does business tomorrow. On 6 October, MCCC, in partnership with the City of Melville, welcomes DevelopmentWA to […]
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The morning features a welcome and high-level overview of the state of Implementation Science in Western Australia, presented by WAHTN Chair Professor Steve Webb, followed by case study presentations of […]
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IEEE VTS Seminar and Networking Event. Seminar title: Beyond the Hype: Why Drone Technology Has Hit a Plateau — And What Comes Next Official Launch of the IEEE VTS Western […] |
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Morning Startup Presentation: Brendan and Liz Wright, the husband-and-wife team behind Joondalup-based CommunityToGo, have pivoted again and again. In the early 2010s, when apps were still a novelty, they delivered […]
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From Idea to Business: Begin with the End in Mind Most innovators end up pitching an idea, not a business. The idea is often excellent. But an idea is not something a customer can buy, an investor can back, or a partner can rely on - and the gap between the two is where most […]
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Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. This month, Michael Pasquale from WRAYS joins our CORE Start cohort to talk […] |
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Innovation precincts are often presented as places where universities, industry, government, start-ups and communities come together — but proximity alone does not create collaboration. In this fireside chat, Vanessa Campbell, Director of Innovation Precincts at the University of Melbourne, will explore what it takes to turn a physical precinct into an active innovation ecosystem. Drawing […]
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Philippines Market Entry Readiness: From Market Insight to Action Austmine and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) invite Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) companies to join a practical webinar focused on taking the next step in the Philippines mining market. The Philippines presents opportunities for Australian METS across mining equipment, technology, engineering, […]
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Protect your business from scams and cyber threats with practical advice from industry and government experts. Small businesses are frequent targets for scams and cyber threats. Learn how to recognise the warning signs, reduce your risk and respond effectively if your business is compromised. Supported by AusIndustry, Business Foundations, CCIWA, and Small Business Development Corporation. This practical […] |
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Supercharge Your US Expansion: Exclusive Webinar Series from ANDHealth Are you exploring US healthcare market opportunities or preparing for your first steps into the world’s largest health system? Don’t miss this exclusive three-part virtual series from ANDHealth, designed for digital and connected health innovators ready to accelerate international growth into the US market. What you’ll […]
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The 4th Annual ADM Western Australia Defence Summit will convene at The Ritz-Carlton Perth on 9 October 2026. This premier, policy-focused summit will bring together Defence leaders, government officials, and senior industry executives to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Australia's defence sector. The Summit will explore critical themes including: Navigating the Indo-Pacific […]
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How does coastal & marine stewardship work across different places, organisations and scales — and what makes it possible to work collectively? Join us for the 2026 Regional Learning Exchange, bringing together six learning stories from across Western Australia to explore how stewardship is organised, supported, and delivered in practice. The stories look at the […] |
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Championing Australia's regional and remote businesses Running a business in regional or remote Australia isn’t easy. Isolation, limited reach and tough conditions can all stand in the way. Yet, out here, challenge breeds creativity. And in the face of adversity, innovation thrives. That’s why we created the Innovate with nbn® Grants Program with the Regional Australia […]
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Explore WA geoscience data and develop innovative approaches to real-world challenges! GSWA are hosting a HyLogger Hackathon from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October 2026. This event is open to geoscience and data science students and young professionals, who may register either individually or as a team. Individual registrants will be allocated to teams on […]
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The State of Startup Capital in WA: in a state awash with money, why is "access to capital" still not solved? Western Australia has no shortage of wealth, yet startups make up a tiny proportion of their investment portfolios (about 0.4%). Do they need educating on ESIC? Furthermore, WA startups attract very little Australian venture […] |
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Agriculture is evolving rapidly, but many of its biggest challenges are shared across regions. From climate resilience and labor shortages to technology adoption and market expansion, producers and innovators are seeking practical solutions that work in real-world pasture and rangeland systems. Join agritech leaders from New Zealand, Australia, Colorado, and Wyoming for a three-part webinar […]
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CDAO Perth unites Western Australia’s leading data executives to harness its power and lead with confidence. As organisations navigate increasing complexity and scrutiny, sharper decision-making, stronger governance, and the ability to drive consistent, measurable outcomes have become vital. CDAO Perth is built for leaders turning data into a true business asset—offering a space to share […]
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Closing the Loop: Water and Wastewater Management for a Circular Economy Growing water demand, climate change, resource constraints and ageing infrastructure are challenging conventional linear approaches to water management. This webinar explores how circular economy and One Water approaches can transform water and wastewater systems through recycling, reuse, decentralised solutions and resource recovery. Bringing together […] |
13 events,Held over two days at the Hedland Hotel in Port Hedland, the Forum celebrates the leadership, innovation and contribution of women across industry, business and community. From local entrepreneurs to […] Established in 2020, R Exchange provides an opportunity for open-source data science enthusiasts from a variety of disciplines to connect and learn from each other. R Exchange Perth will feature […]
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Join Business News for our latest Sector Briefing, Risk & Security, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving threats facing Western Australian businesses. From sophisticated financial scams […]
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The Genesis Speaker Series, powered by the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), connects academic trainees and early-stage founders with leaders shaping the future of biotech and medtech innovation. Transform your data into a strategic business asset by learning the fundamentals of effective data management. This program explores how accurate, organized, and secure data drives better […]
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A Western Australian Innovation Hackathon exploring applications of AI in green technologies GreenTech Hub, supported by Spacecubed and WA Data Science and Innovation Hub, is launching the first GreenSpark Innovation […] |
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Agrifutures invite you to register for an upcoming Rural Women’s Award & Acceleration Grant Q&A session. These sessions are intended to provide clarity around the differences between the two programs […]
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A Western Australian Innovation Hackathon exploring applications of AI in green technologies GreenTech Hub, supported by Spacecubed and WA Data Science and Innovation Hub, is launching the first GreenSpark Innovation Hackathon to develop green AI solutions in response to Western Australian industry challenges. GreenSpark is challenging participants to build practical AI tools that solve real […]
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The workshop is for Indigenous business owners, artists, entrepreneurs and start-ups wanting practical tools to protect their cultural knowledge, business assets and intellectual property. By the end of the Workshop, participants should be able to: understand what ICIP is, the difference between ICIP and Western IP law (copyright and trade marks), where the two intersect […] |
6 events,Global Citizen and Bloom are bringing different perspectives together to explore what the future of energy, climate and resilient communities could look like. The future won’t be shaped by one profession, one industry […]
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Experience the holistic landscape restoration work happening across Western Australia, and build connections for the future, for those interested in food security, regenerative agriculture, water, or landscape restoration. The day forms […]
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A free four-week program matching Town of Victoria Park businesses with AI-literate individuals to implement one practical AI solution. Projects could improve marketing, customer emails, administration or internal knowledge systems. […]
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AI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal, Governed and Ready to Commercialise? Whether using AI for everyday workflows or developing proprietary models, innovative businesses face rising legal and commercial scrutiny. This one-hour webinar explores how to identify your AI maturity, navigate privacy obligations and reforms, and prevent early design decisions from creating costly […] |
3 events,Global Citizen NOW: Perth is where the agenda for global action on energy access, connectivity, and the clean energy transition will be set — aligning leaders across government, business, philanthropy, […]
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This is a new strategic leadership role with enterprise-wide influence across CSIRO’s research infrastructure portfolio. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Technology, National Facilities and Collections, and with the full […] |
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About the Future Textiles CRC Australia is a major producer of high-quality natural fibres, yet much of this value is exported before downstream processing, while most finished textile products are imported. Domestic manufacturing capability has declined, supply chains are fragmented, and Australia lacks sufficient scale-up, sorting and recycling capability to capture emerging opportunities in advanced […]
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Engineers are trained to see constraints as problems to be solved. In space, those constraints include radiation, isolation, distance, microgravity and extreme environments. Hear from Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian […]
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Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture […] |
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2026 AusAgritech Annual General Meeting AusAgritech members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online. The AGM provides members with an opportunity to hear […]
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Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders Running a creative business in the South West? This one's for every regional founder who's been meaning to look after themselves "once […]
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Meet the Buyer™ brings together the largest and most diverse showcase of WA food and beverage businesses anywhere in the state. One day. One location. Hundreds of products grown, farmed, fished, processed and produced right here in Western Australia. From the familiar brands you already know and love to the innovators and emerging producers capturing […] |
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Supercharge Your US Expansion: Exclusive Webinar Series from ANDHealth Are you exploring US healthcare market opportunities or preparing for your first steps into the world’s largest health system? Don’t miss this exclusive three-part virtual series from ANDHealth, designed for digital and connected health innovators ready to accelerate international growth into the US market. What you’ll […]
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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 […]
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Boundaries Without Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy and Still Be Taken Seriously Claire Seeber Join us for the October edition of WiTWA's Monthly Breakfast Networking Series, a welcoming, community-driven […] |
17 events,Part of the OCA Conference Australia, this event will bring the OCPP community together for hands-on testing, knowledge sharing, and valuable connections with the people shaping the future of EV […]
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Semiconductors are the single most important technology on the planet, underpinning all advanced capabilities from AI, quantum, defence, advanced manufacturing, renewables, electronics, to biomedical applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of our domestic deep-tech industry and their role in Australia's economic development. Semiconductor Australia 2026 brings together Australia’s brightest […]
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When Australians Investing In Women launched our 2025 strategic roadmap, we made a clear commitment to strengthening gender lens investing in Australia and helping shift more capital towards women and girls. This can’t be designed in isolation. Next month, we will travel be travelling around the country for a series of Gender Lens Investing Consultation […]
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SecureIT26 is ISACA Perth’s conference that bringing together senior professionals, decision-makers, and leaders across IT audit, risk, cybersecurity, governance, and financial crime. This year’s theme, Governing the Digital Ledger, explores how blockchain, digital identity, digital currencies, and emerging cryptographic technologies are reshaping risk, accountability, and trust across both public and private sectors. As these technologies […] |
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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. Spanning the entire AM value chain, the program brings together manufacturers, researchers, technology providers, material suppliers […]
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he Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) supports cross-disciplinary collaboration between researchers and industry which address Defence Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) priorities and contribute to ADF capability. The CRG is one mechanism in which the DSC supports the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) to enable the research and […]
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This Challenge will identify technologies that set a new standard for sustainable compute infrastructure in regional Western Australia (WA), at scale, with genuine benefit to the projects and communities that host them. Solutions are invited to match at least one of three use cases: Carbon-Free Energy Water-Positive Cooling Regional Integration & Benefits The Green Compute […] |
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3 events,The Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) conference series is the premier international forum for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). Hosted in Perth, WA, for its 18th edition, GHGT-18 is […]
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Join Business News for an exclusive lunch examining the leadership, innovation and strategic challenges shaping Western Australia's healthcare sector. Hear keynote insights from Dr Shirley Bowen, Director General of WA Health, alongside an expert panel of leading industry voices. Gain valuable perspectives on the policies, partnerships and priorities influencing the future of one of the […]
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Build Australia are seeking a small, passionate crew of video creators and storytellers to help tell stories of our nation’s builders. The Build Australia Fellowship is a six-month paid commitment […] |
6 events,The Perth branch of the Society for Underwater Technology host their 8th Subsea Controls technical conference and Exhibition This international conference in the field of Subsea Controls & Data Acquisition […]
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The CCIWA Small Business Summit 2026 will celebrate Small Business Day while providing a high-impact platform to connect Western Australia’s small business community with industry leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers. Hosting 300–400 attendees at the Pan Pacific Perth, the Summit will convene CCIWA’s network of more than 3,000 small business members, alongside key representatives from government, […]
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ARENA has allocated up to $250 million to Solar SunShot Round 3 to support the manufacture, development and scale-up of advanced technologies used to build and operate large-scale solar. Round […]
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Consultation is now open on the Exposure Draft of the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap (the Roadmap). National research infrastructure (NRI) underpins Australia’s sovereign research and development capability. Providing infrastructure to advance […] |
9 events,Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) 2026 puts defence and advanced manufacturing at the heart of Western Australia's regional growth story. Held over four days in Bunbury, iiF brings together […]
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Agriculture is evolving rapidly, but many of its biggest challenges are shared across regions. From climate resilience and labor shortages to technology adoption and market expansion, producers and innovators are […]
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Join us for Virtual Investor Roulette — a fast-paced session where you pitch to early-stage investors in small breakout rooms and get direct, honest feedback on your pitch, your idea […]
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Quantum computing is advancing, and organisations need to start preparing for its impact on today’s encryption. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) requires a multi-year business transition. Public-key cryptography is embedded across digital […] |
12 events,Western Australia is at a defining moment. Structural reform, record infrastructure investment, an accelerating energy transition, AUKUS and the urgency of digital transformation have created a convergence of pressure and […]
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping engineering practice, infrastructure, workforce capability, education and national productivity. As Australia accelerates its adoption of AI technologies, engineers have an increasingly important role to play […]
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Are you an Australian Business looking to expand to Southeast Asia or connect with potential Philippine partners? The Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ANZCHAM) invites you to an exclusive CEO […]
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A Defence Trailblazer and UNSW Canberra Veterans Program initiative designed to connect veteran and ADF members with early-stage companies. The Start-up Showcase is a Defence Trailblazer and UNSW Canberra Veterans […] |
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Join as the ON Prime 20 cohort shares how they're reimagining what's possible through research translation. ON Prime is a 9-week program that helps participants explore the potential of their […]
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Join us for an evening of networking and conversation following a day dedicated to showcasing the innovative products and services Subsea Energy Australia members. This sundowner is open to everyone, […]
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Join LESANZ for this practical webinar to learn how good preparation can help you successfully navigate the sale of intellectual property, whether as a stand alone asset or as part […] |
7 events,Entries are now open for the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence 2027, recognising the companies turning Australian research and ideas into technologies that industry can use, adopt and scale. Categories: AI […]
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In this Pipeline Accelerator round, TIA is partnering with Phenomics Australia, ANSTO’s National Deuteration Facility (NDF), Bioplatforms Australia and Microsopy Australia to expand the infrastructure and expertise available for the […]
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Perth City Founders Walk brings together start-ups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs and business owners for a relaxed, high-value networking walk through the Perth CBD. Meet at the ground-level café at Quay Perth Hotel at […] |
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For 14 weeks, Startmate helps Australia and New Zealand's most ambitious founders move faster, build something people want, and raise their next round. This cohort runs Feb 1 to May […]
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Join Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre ’s Scientific Platforms Team and help deliver the storage infrastructure that underpins Australia's national research computing capability. As a Senior System Administrator Storage you will […] |
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