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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240403T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240403T103000
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SUMMARY:Information Session for the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) Strategic Element
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)\, in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science (AAS)\, will deliver the Australian Government’s 6 million dollars Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) Strategic Element to open up a world of science and technology enterprise for Australian researchers and innovators \nThe Fund includes grants ranging from AUD $100\,000 to $1\,000\,000 for eligible Australian organisations collaborating on key areas of science and technology with priority partner countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Expressions of Interest are now open. Find out more information at glodip.org.au.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/information-session-for-the-global-science-and-technology-diplomacy-fund-gstdf-strategic-element/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055756Z
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SUMMARY:NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program – Specialisation Courses Info Session
DESCRIPTION:(Open to other states\, with additional program fees) \nThe NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program\, run by Cicada Innovations\, has been designed by industry experts to help you maximise the impact of your health innovation and successfully commercialise your technology. \n​This online info session will focus on: \n\nThe different programs on offer\n​Who the workshops are for & prerequisites\n​How to apply\n​An overview of the content that you will learn\n\nKatja Beitat\, Head of HealthTech\, will be open to answer all your burning possible questions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/nsw-health-commercialisation-training-program-specialisation-courses-info-session/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055756Z
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SUMMARY:MSD Reverse Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Austrade\, MSD and partners for an interactive webinar. \nThis is an opportunity to hear directly from MSD’s US Business Development & Licensing team\, ask them questions\, and apply to meet either virtually or in-person at BIO San Diego.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/msd-reverse-pitch-event/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055733Z
CREATED:20240318T041224Z
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SUMMARY:WA Government Tech Investment Update
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Western Australia’s Digital Future: Initiatives\, Strategies\, and Industry Participation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Department of the Premier and Cabinet\, Department of Finance\, Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation and Australian Information Industry Association have organised this event to inform industry on the $900 million Digital Capability Fund (Fund)\, ICT Procurement framework\, WA Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) and the Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy. In addition\, Spatial WA\, a whole of Government initiative set to deliver an Advanced Digital Twin for Western Australia will provide an insight on the $140 million allocated to improve Western Australia’s digital capabilities to accelerate land development approvals and streamline the delivery of key infrastructure projects.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-government-tech-investment-update-2/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="AIIA":MAILTO:membership@aiia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055810Z
CREATED:20240408T062518Z
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SUMMARY:National Energy Transition Accelerator Online Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Startup founders\, researchers and industry professionals across Australia please RSVP to this online information session to learn more about our National Energy Transition Accelerator program which includes a $10\,000 equity free grant and subsidised travel costs to attend interstate sessions! \nFor more information on this exciting opportunity\, visit the Trailblazer website: https://rtcm-trailblazer.au/our-focus/national-energy-transition-accelerator/
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/national-energy-transition-accelerator-online-info-session/
LOCATION:Online via Webex\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055748Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Readiness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Available dates:  Tuesday\, 16th April 2024 & Thursday\, 16th May 2024 \nTime: 12PM AWST \nThis 90 min free webinar is the only one you need to get your business or organisation ready to apply for funding. You’ll thank us later! \nWe’ll cover: \n\nUsing a strategic approach to funding\nDeciding whether to apply\nDevelop a content bank\nCritical supporting documents\nShowcase of selected State Government grant opportunities for businesses\nDeep dive into understanding eligibility criteria and grant objectives\nLive Q&A\n\nAbout BlueSalt Consulting: Our team has unlocked $60m+ in funding for clients and know what it takes to have a strong bid. If securing grant funding is on your agenda\, join us as we teach you how to get ‘grant ready’.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/grant-readiness-webinar/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240417T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240417T093000
DTSTAMP:20260325T085051Z
CREATED:20240414T055433Z
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SUMMARY:Decrypting Cyber: Unseen Threats to Business Events
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Australian Business Events Association\, the WA Council invites members and the wider business events community to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs your business cyber secure? A cybercrime is reported every 7 minutes on average and in Q4 of 2022 Australia had the highest data breach rate per capita in the world. \nJoin the Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) WA Chapter to hear from Cecily Rawlinson\, Director of CyberWest Hub about how you can reduce your cyber security risk and learn about the good and the bad of AI when it comes to cyber security. \nTickets\n\nTickets are $59 each\nSpaces are limited.\nBreakfast is included in ticket purchase.\n\nImportant\n\nTickets are in AUD and include GST in the price.\nRefunds can be issued up to 7 days from the event.\nThis event is open to ABEA members and the wider Business Events community.\nIn-person event only.\n\nFind more information at www.abea.org.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/decrypting-cyber-unseen-threats-to-business-events/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240417T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 Curtinnovation Awards Information Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online information seminar with members of the Curtin Commercialisation team as they outline the process for applying for the Curtinnovation Awards\, provide insider tips on how to strengthen your application\, and interview previous winners about their experience since winning their awards. \nThis session will be recorded for those who would like to watch it at a future time.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2024-curtinnovation-awards-information-seminar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240418T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055848Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to Impact WA – stories of impact-first investing
DESCRIPTION:In the first of a series of 2024 events\, Philanthropy Australia\, Spinifex Trust and Impact Seed welcome you to join us for an evening of conversation and learning from foundations and investors.  Your 3 key takeaways from this event will be: \n\nHear stories from impact investors taking an impact-first approach\nLearn about WA’s new Catalytic Impact Loan Fund\nConnect with other funders considering an their own impact investment journey\n\nThis invitation-only event will feature a panel and speakers comprising both local Western Australian and national Foundation leaders who are bridging the divide between investment and philanthropy; Providing catalytic\, concessionary impact loans to social enterprises with sustainable business models that create impact n diverse areas from First Nations and community inclusion\, through to education\, mental health and family violence: \n\nMcClements Foundation\nMinderoo Foundation\nSnow Foundation \n\nOn the evening we will also be introducing Impact Seed’s new WA Impact Loan Fund to potential co-investors and supporting stakeholders.  The Fund (enabled with the support of Paul Ramsay Foundation)\, is targeting deployment of $2M in catalytic impact capital in WA in the next two years through a co-investment approach and is the first fund in WA to take a collaborative approach to delivering patient\, concessionary\, and fit for purpose finance between $50-$500K to social enterprises at the crucial Development stage* of their growth. \nThis event is part of the Investor Series of events in the Impact 2 Innovate Program\, and is made possible through funding from the WA State Government New Industries Fund XTEND Program. \nThis is the start of what we hope will be an impactful relationship between WA investors looking for impact and social enterprises seeking funding in the community. Wherever you’re at along this investing for impact journey\, whether you’re looking to learn more or make your first investment. We invite you to come along and join the community looking to invest for impact in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/journey-to-impact-wa-stories-of-impact-first-investing/
LOCATION:The Wentworth Building\, 2/300 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="Impact Seed":MAILTO:team@impactseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T103000
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SUMMARY:WASEC & Impact Seed: Open Door Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, 23 April at 9am for a monthly Open Door Session\, a new collaboration between the Western Australian Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Impact Seed\, tailored for all stages of your social enterprise journey. Whether you’re a newcomer\, a recently approved WASEC member\, or an established entrepreneur\, these online gatherings are designed to provide the support you need. \nThe sessions aim to: \n\nKeep you informed about the latest news and developments in the social enterprise sector\, both in Western Australia and nationally\nAnswer any questions you may have about how WASEC and Impact Seed can assist you\nProvide valuable insights into training\, business development\, and funding opportunities\nFoster connections with fellow WASEC members\, creating a supportive community for sharing experiences and ideas\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your social enterprise\, network with like-minded individuals and take the next step in your journey towards positive social impact.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wasec-impact-seed-open-door-session/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055748Z
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SUMMARY:Project Planning Fundamentals Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Available dates:  \nTuesday\, 23rd April 2024 \nThursday\, 23rd May 2024 \nTime: 12PM AWST \nThis 90 min free webinar will take you through the fundamentals of how to document the intentions for your strategic projects. \nIf you want to have greater clarity as an organisation about how your key projects will roll out\, and learn how to create a valuable tool to use to support funding submissions\, this is the webinar for you. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nPurpose of a project plan\nDetailed overview of project plan elements\nLive Q&A session
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/project-planning-fundamentals-webinar/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055804Z
CREATED:20240329T083732Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation & Entrepreneurship – With Lesley Gillespie OAM
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes to turn a small family business into a large network! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn what it takes to turn a small family business into a large network! Lesley Gillespie co-founded Bakers Delight with her husband Roger. From humble beginnings in 1980 with one bakery in Hawthorn\, Lesley turned her business into a network spanning 700 franchises across four countries; Australia\, New Zealand\, Canada and the USA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-entrepreneurship-with-lesley-gillespie-oam/
LOCATION:Mannkal Economic Education Foundation\, 31 Hood Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260325T085051Z
CREATED:20240318T041656Z
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SUMMARY:Corporates Compromised – A Cyber Security Simulation – Government Edition
DESCRIPTION:Experience strategy\, insights and knowledge of cyber best practices in Corporates Compromised\, a dynamic 90 minute cyber-attack simulation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporates Compromised – A Cyber Security Simulation – Governments Edition \nJoin us for Corporates Compromised™\, a cutting-edge cyber security awareness training tool developed by the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC). This simulation is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and understanding of current cyber security risks facing your organization. \nEvent Details: \n\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024\n🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM\n📍 Location: 491 Wellington Street\, Perth WA\, Australia\n\nHow It Works: \n\nThe simulation guides you through a realistic cyber security incident affecting a fictitious organization\, offering valuable insights and skills applicable to your own business.\nExperience the incident in real time\, learning core aspects of an effective cyber security strategy.\nLearn to link cyber security to critical processes and assets\, understand exposure levels\, articulate risk appetite\, and prioritize areas for investment.\nGain knowledge about good cyber security practices\, such as the CSCRC/AICD Cyber Security Governance Principles and the ASD’s ‘Essential Eight\,’ through interactive experiences.\nIn teams of up to 10 participants\, explore conflicting priorities and observe how risks\, threats\, and your organization’s response interact.\nThe ultimate training tool to prepare you for the threat of a cyber incident.\n\nSpecial Focus – Government Scenario:\nThis edition of Corporates Compromised™ is uniquely tailored to address cybersecurity challenges specific to government scenarios. \nTicket Information:\nSecure your seat for this ticketed event! Limited seats available. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your team’s cyber security readiness. Join us for Corporates Compromised™—where learning meets real-world cyber resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/corporates-compromised-a-cyber-security-simulation-government-edition/
LOCATION:ECU Perth City\, 491 Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup
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