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 […] 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 […]
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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 […] |
8 events,
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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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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 […]
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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 […] |
12 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […] |
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 […] |
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 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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Join Due and specialist IP firm Davies Collison Cave for an executive conversation exploring the role intellectual property plays in mergers, acquisitions and investment. Whether you’re preparing a business for […]
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18 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
5 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 […]
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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 […]
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Bringing together Perth’s sustainability practitioners, climate professionals, and curious changemakers. Hosted by the Sustainability Practitioners Network (SPN) in collaboration with Net Zero Network (Western Australia) and Perth Climate Crew, this casual evening is all about […] |
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 […] |
10 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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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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The Startup Funding Round totals up to $15 million, with grants of $500,000 available, with up to a further $500,000 available for projects with high capital expenditure requirements (i.e up to […] |
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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 […]
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HDR candidates and ECRs sharing their favourite AI tools for research and academics in a panel discussion about the future of AI in research Register here |
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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 […] Forrest PhD Scholars are provided access to generous financial support, mentoring and professional development opportunities to help them accelerate their career and go further than they imagined possible. Forrest Scholars […]
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Launched at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) in 2023, the Western Australian (WA) Government's Aboriginal Business Pavilion has provided businesses with a platform to showcase their products, technologies, innovations and services […] |
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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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