INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar
2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
In collaboration with Perth Angels and proudly supported by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, INVESTinWA presents a unique seminar on best practices and opportunities in innovation investing.
Free to attend and includes a light networking lunch, this seminar will help you understand why innovation matters, who is driving innovation, and where the investment opportunities lie.

Hear from industry practitioners in innovation investing, specialists in finance and tax considerations and legal agreement issues.
Understand why innovation matters, who is innovating and the opportunities in innovation investing.
Assess your own strengths, gaps, And preferences to start building your own individual investment thesis as a guard rail to guide your choices – where you wish to get your share in WA’s innovation.

Building Tech Ecosystems: Economic Development Through Entrepreneurship
2025-08-19 23:00 - 23:30 | online
​Join for an actionable session for economic development professionals eager to build thriving innovation hubs.
Explore how AI is beginning to reshape the workforce and the implications for economic development and job creation. Learn how leading regions are using data to tell compelling stories, showcase strengths, inform strategic decisions, and support entrepreneurship.
​Hear insights from Cintrifuse, representing the Cincinnati region, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Development, NC (CEDCNC), representing the Research Triangle, on how they’re growing their tech ecosystems, engaging universities as engines of innovation, and connecting key stakeholders.
​If you’re an economic development professional, this session will give you ideas and insights you need to grow your innovation ecosystem — from understanding your local startup landscape, building an innovation brand, supporting founders, and fostering collaboration across the community.
​Discover how to leverage startup data to map your innovation landscape, attract investment, and drive sustainable growth, with practical insights and real-world examples you can apply in your region.
Event is online at 11pm

The Founder’s Roundtable: Beyond the To-Do List
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
The endless to-do list is a founder’s biggest illusion of progress. But being busy doesn’t equal growth.
In this session of The Founder’s Roundtable: Beyond the To-Do List.
This isn’t about fleeting productivity hacks; it’s a facilitated, peer-to-peer strategy session designed to install founder-level focus.
Guidance to expect:

Diagnose your ‘urgency trap’: Uncover the activities that consume your hours but yield minimal long-term value.
Define your true strategic priorities: Cut through the noise and identify the pathways that genuinely accelerate your growth.
Commit to one actionable shift: Walk away with a clear, immediate step that transforms reactive hustle into intentional, impactful progress.

Location: WAE Female Founders Lounge, Purpose Studio

Webinar: Offshore Seaweed Cultivation
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | online
This webinar explores the cutting-edge advancements in deep-cycling offshore seaweed mariculture, a “stellar technology” poised to revolutionise ocean regeneration and sustainable economies. Led by Dr. Brian von Herzen, Dr. Joseph Rauch, and Steve Hamilton, the session will delve into the automation, scaling, and commercialisation of these innovative platforms with Prof Jeff Wright discussing commercially scalable hatchery and grow-out methods for offshore cultivation of kelp.
Attendees will learn about the ecological benefits, including carbon removal and climate repair, alongside the intricate engineering and operational strategies—from remote command and control to robust structural design—that are making large-scale, cost-effective deployment a reality for coastal communities across Australasia.

The Opportunity for Naturally Occurring Hydrogen
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:30 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
An emerging area of interest in the hydrogen ecosystem is the opportunity for naturally occurring hydrogen. This Seminar will explore the theory and practice of exploring, appraising and producing naturally occurring hydrogen from leading practitioners in WA
Presenters

Dr Agu Kantsler – Managing Director of Transform Petroleum Pty Ltd – Director of Central Petroleum
Vitaly Vidavskiy – Founder and CEO of Avalio Pty Ltd

QANTM Valuations - FAST30 Webinar Series
2025-08-21 10:00 - 10:30 | online
Amplifying Deal Value Through Intangible Assets
A large portion of the value of most businesses is generated by technology, data, brands and other intangible assets. The bulk of these assets do not appear on balance sheets; and they are often poorly substantiated in information memorandums. Time and again we see businesses leaving intangible value on the table in fund-raising and exits.
You will learn, in this 30-minute presentation:

how intangibles can be evaluated to identify upside potential,
how the quality of intangible assets can be articulated and valued, and
how defensible intangible evaluations achieve a value-premium.

This session will be particularly relevant to deal makers, legal and IP professionals, investors, boards, and rights-owners. For those interested, there will be time for Q&A after the presentation.
Registration for this webinar is FREE.
Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Speakers:
Tim Heberden: Managing Principal – Valuations, QANTM Valuations
For over 25 years, Tim has specialised in valuing intangible assets and IP-rich enterprises. His valuations have informed M&A, early-stage fund raising, IPOs, hostile bid defence; and – outside of deals – litigation, financial reporting and tax. Tim is the author of the global guidance note on the Valuation of Intellectual Property Rights and he has been in the IAM 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists for over 10 years. His qualifications and experience enable him to integrate financial, marketing and technical information into defensible and insightful valuations. Prior to joining QANTM Valuations, Tim was a Partner at Deloitte.
Gerard Delaney: Managing Director, QANTM IP
Gerard is the recipient of an EU scholarship to study in Japan having commenced his career at Mitsui & Co in Tokyo and Ericsson in Stockholm. His global experience spans Europe, Asia and North America in executive roles at a range of tech-centric and IP businesses. Gerard has led significant value creation in several businesses resulting in fund-raising and significant exits. In both M&A and private equity deals, he has worked closely with deal teams to assess the strategic relevance of intangible assets in pricing, diligence and post-acquisition integration. In addition to his current role, Gerard is also the Chair of Hive Steaming in Sweden and most recently was the CEO of a UK technology company.

World Entrepreneurs' Day at Curtin
2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Curtin University
Curtin Entrepreneurs invites you to celebrate those bold enough to start something new or innovate in their field on World Entrepreneurs’ Day. Join us for engaging and interactive sessions exploring how AI tools are being used to shape the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. Discover student and founder stalls showcasing exciting projects and opportunities. Enjoy free cupcakes and connect with like-minded entrepreneurial spirits.
Register your interest and be part of the conversation!

CORE Connect: 'Ground Breaking' - Perth (August)
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join CORE for an evening of raw, real, and inspiring stories from the frontlines of the energy and resources sectors. “Ground Breaking” brings together founders who’ve faced their toughest challenges, learned the hard lessons, and emerged stronger.
Selected founders will take the stage for 5-minute talks, sharing their biggest hurdles, the lessons they learned, and how they turned setbacks into stepping stones. It’s a chance to hear the stories behind the headlines and connect with the people driving innovation in energy, mining, and beyond.
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion hosted by WA Innovation Lead, Kate Spencer, where the founders will dive deeper into their stories, share insights, and answer audience questions.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or industry professional, this event is your opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired by the resilience and creativity of the startup community.

IN:WA Panel Event - Transforming Business with AI Agents
2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Lawson Flats, 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA, 6000
IN:WA is bringing together industry experts to discuss the topic: Transforming Business with AI Agents!
Join us for an insightful and forward-thinking panel event where we explore how AI agents are reshaping the future of business, not by replacing human potential, but by unlocking it.
As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, businesses of all sizes are leveraging AI-powered agents to automate workflows, streamline operations, and make smarter decisions, faster. But the real transformation happens when these tools are used strategically, freeing up time, reducing costs, and enabling teams to focus on innovation, creativity, and growth.
Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or tech professional, this event will help you understand how to integrate AI not as a trend, but as a catalyst for future-ready success.

Great Founders Exit Smart: Lessons They Wish They'd Known Sooner
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | online
The best exits start years before the deal – and are shaped by the decisions you make today. This candid webinar brings together voices from both sides of the table to unpack the early decisions that shape exit outcomes.
This event is geared towards those who want to learn more about what an exit entails, for both those planning or thinking about their exit in the next 5-7 years, or those curious about what makes a strong exit.

An Evening with Prof Sharath Sriram, WA’s Chief Scientist
2025-08-26 17:00 - 20:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
Join WA’s recently appointed Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram as he discusses his vision for science and technology in the state, his ambitions for the three years ahead, and insights from his first few months in the role.
This spotlight Series is a monthly event hosted by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, bringing together representatives from across Western Australia’s biomedical innovation sector. Each event offers an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and hear the stories and successes of local biomedical organisations and leaders. The events feature a fireside chat, hosted by our Stakeholder Engagement Director Dr Tracey Wilkinson, followed by networking over light refreshments.

Future Skills, Local Impact: STEM for Parents, Teachers, and Community
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Hedland Senior High School, Hamilton Road, South Hedland, WA, 6722
Join us for an inspiring evening that brings families, educators, students, parents, teachers, and industry leaders together to explore the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
This free community event is part of WiTWA’s Techtrails program and showcases how STEM skills are shaping the future — and why they matter right here in Port Hedland.
Our panel features voices from across education, industry, and community: WiTWA, Kinetic IT, ECU UniPrep School, and Sharon Wood-Kenny, Aboriginal Cultural Navigator. Together, they will share their career journeys, insights, and stories about how STEM learning connects to real opportunities and community impact.
No matter your background or experience, this event is for everyone. It’s about breaking down barriers, sparking curiosity, and making STEM accessible and exciting. Come along and discover how future skills can help create lasting local impact for Port Hedland’s students and community.

WAMR: Prof Lyn Beazley ‘Finding my way in the Research Sector’
2025-08-28 08:30 - 10:30 | Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
MRIWA is excited to invite you to the next WAMR Networking Breakfast, featuring an inspiring keynote presentation by the esteemed Professor Lyn Beazley AO FAA FTSE.
Join us as she shares her incredible journey, from local beginnings to becoming a global leader in the research sector. Discover valuable insights into navigating challenges, fostering innovation, and making an impact on the world stage.
This event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and gain inspiration from one of Australia’s most accomplished researchers.

Space Hub Connect: Inside the Mind of US Deep Tech VCs with Type One Ventures
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | online
What does it take to secure US venture capital in today’s climate — especially in space and deep tech?
Join for a candid virtual fireside chat with Warren Hui, General Partner (APAC) at Type One Ventures, a US-based VC firm backing transformative science and frontier tech startups from pre-seed to scale.
Unpack the current US investment landscape, including how global capital is shifting, what’s changed in the past 12 months, and what US VCs are really looking for in deep tech bets.
Now deploying their third fund and with a deep heritage in space tech, Type One has a unique perspective on what they look for in international founders — and how Australian startups can stand out.
Key event topics:

The current US VC landscape for space and deep tech
What diligence and decision-making look like from a US fund’s perspective
Practical tips on positioning, narrative, and readiness for Aussie founders
How to build investor relationships across borders and time zones

Project Jupiter: WA’s path to virtual power plants at scale – lessons from project initiation
2025-09-02 09:00 - 10:30 | online
You’re invited to an industry webinar, hosted by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, introducing Project Jupiter, Western Australia’s major DER integration initiative, delivered in partnership by Western Power, Synergy, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and Energy Policy WA, with support from ARENA.
Now six months into delivery, Project Jupiter is already generating valuable insights from its initiation phase, laying the groundwork to scale customer energy participation through virtual power plants (VPPs) and addressing the technical, market and regulatory changes needed to support this transition.
This session will highlight key takeaways from the project’s first two milestone reports:

Vision and Impact Pathway Report – A shared, stakeholder-informed vision for DER integration, including a framework to measure impact and track progress toward scale.
The National Alignment Report – Identifying how Project Jupiter complements national Consumer Energy Resource (CER) initiatives and where alignment with the NEM presents opportunities for collaboration.

The session will feature speakers from the Project Jupiter Team who will present key insights and respond to audience questions.

Sector Briefing: The Future of Aged Care
2025-09-02 11:45 - 15:00 | Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Perth, WA
Western Australia’s aged care sector is on the cusp of major transformation, driven by shifting demographics, urgent workforce needs, and evolving national policy.
Business News is proud to present a high-level panel of experts and decision-makers who will explore the challenges and opportunities facing aged care in WA, from technological advances and funding pressures to workforce reform and housing solutions for our ageing population.
This timely and relevant discussion will bring together voices from across the sector to share strategies, foster collaboration, and help shape a more sustainable, person-centred future for aged care in Western Australia.

The Capital Advantage - Accessing the UK and Navigating the London Markets
2025-09-03 08:00 - 09:30 | City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The Capital Advantage: Accessing the UK and Navigating the London Markets
Presented by the London Stock Exchange, Bird & Bird, and the British Consulate-General Perth
Join the British Consulate General in Perth for a focused breakfast panel exploring how legal, capital, and government pathways can unlock growth in the UK for Western Australian companies and investors.

Date and time: Wednesday 3 September, 8.00am – 9.30am
Venue: Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth WA
Format: 30 minute presentation, followed by Q&A and networking
Refreshments: Light breakfast and coffee provided
Speakers:

Michael Dawes – Partner, Bird & Bird: Legal insights including cross-border strategy to access or raise money in the UK, and other regulatory considerations.
Thom Abbott – Head of SE Asia & Australasia, London Stock Exchange Group: Capital raising and pathways for early to late-stage companies, plus investor appetite.
Finty Clowry Steele – Investment Manager, British Consulate-General Perth: UK Government support mechanisms, inward investment opportunities, and alignment with the UK’s New Industrial Strategy.

Background:
London continues to evolve as a premier global financial centre. Recent reforms to the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market have simplified the listing process, introduced a single category for commercial companies and a dedicated category for dual-listed companies, and made it easier for founder-led and technology-driven businesses to access capital. These changes support dual-class share structures and streamline disclosure requirements – making London an increasingly attractive destination for international growth.
Questions: jeehyun.ahn@fcdo.gov.uk
Who should attend:
Companies in

resources,
technology,
life sciences and
critical minerals – as well as any organisation looking to access opportunities in the UK.

1-1 follow-up meetings with the panellists can be organised upon request.

About the speakers:

Michael Dawes is a partner in the London office of Bird & Bird, an international law firm. Michael is a senior corporate finance lawyer, with over 25 years’ experience of advising on equity capital markets and public and private M&A transactions, predominantly in the natural resources and technology sectors. He acts on transactions globally, and having previously worked in Sydney he has a particular interest in helping Australian companies to access the UK – whether it be an ASX-listed mining company looking to dual list here, or a smaller fintech company looking to expand into the UK and Europe. Bird & Bird has 33 offices worldwide, including the major cities of Europe, as well as Sydney.

Thom Abbott is Head of SE Asia and Australasia, Primary Markets for the London Stock Exchange. Thom is responsible for supporting companies and their investors understand the process of going public and life as a listed company on London’s markets. Thom joined the exchange in 2017 to support the international development of an initiative for private companies looking to ready themselves for IPO. Prior to LSE, Thom worked at Chinese investment bank CITIC in Beijing and led the expansion of Foresight Science and Technology in Asia, performing valuation work and managing technology licensing deals globally. Thom studied International Relations and Finance at the University of Leeds, and was a Taiwan Ministry of Education Scholarship recipient, studying at National Sun Yat Sen University.

Finty Clowry Steele is an Investment Manager at the British Consulate-General in Perth. She supports innovative Australian companies to access the UK’s capital markets, scale internationally, and connect with venture capital, strategic partners, and government-backed support. Through DBT’s global network, she helps businesses navigate the UK’s financial ecosystem, identify growth opportunities, and accelerate market entry. Previously, Finty worked in Mergers & Acquisitions and Leveraged Finance, advising private equity sponsors and corporates in life sciences, industrials, mining, and technology on strategic transactions. She holds an undergraduate degree from University College London and a Master’s in International Business and Finance.

REGISTER HERE

Alternative sources of capital: Strategies, trade-offs & founder insights
2025-09-04 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Join three seasoned operators who’ve each mastered different paths to capital as they share real stories, strategic insights, and the trade-offs that matter most when choosing your funding approach.
​What You’ll Walk Away With:

​Founder-funding fit: How to identify which capital strategy aligns with your business and personal goals

​Real trade-offs: What you actually gain and give up with grants, bootstrapping, and alternative capital

​Myth-busting: Common misconceptions that trip up founders in today’s funding landscape

​Practical insights: Mistakes to avoid and strategies that actually work

Get Investment Ready Webinar
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:30 | online
For startup founders, small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to learn about raising capital from angel (early stage) investors.
Join Tash Teakle and Amy Carter-James for this interactive online workshop taking you through different types of investors and what they look for, various pitch types and structures, along with common mistakes and tips for capital fundraising.
Tash is an experienced early stage investor who has helped multiple startups through her Innovation Cluster and AgriStart businesses focusing on agtech, sustainable industries, business strategy, and regional innovation. She was on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year Awards for over 6 years, along with being the co-founder of co-working space The Set and having multiple board roles including Chair for Busselton Jetty Inc.
Amy is a startup founder who founded a multi-award-winning social enterprise in Mozambique, lifting thousands of people out of poverty while creating one of the world’s top sustainable tourism businesses. She is now co-founder of Raaise, an online fundraising copilot with powerful workflows and tools to streamline a fundraise along with investor matching to maximise chances of success for startups driving planet-positive solutions.
Brought to you with thanks to the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification’s New Industries Fund X-TEND WA Program

Purpose Ventures: Student Seminar with Derek Gerrard
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, 31 Hood Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008
Join as Derek Gerrard discusses entrepreneurship and innovation and Purpose Ventures.
Derek Gerrard is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with over 25 years of experience in the tech startup ecosystem. As the Founder of Purpose Ventures, a Perth-based venture capital fund, Derek is dedicated to backing purpose-driven founders and helping them scale companies that create meaningful, global impact. From Pre-Seed to Series B, he seeks out ambitious founders chasing their life cause, those who are bold enough to build globally significant businesses with purpose at their core.

Blak Angels Investor Network Breakfast
2025-09-10 08:00 - 10:30 | The Shoe Bar and Cafe, 376-420 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Blak Angels Investment Network Breakfast – Connecting Captial with First Nations Innovation
An exclusive breakfast bringing together First Nations startup founders and investors to build powerful connections and drive Indigenous-led innovation.
Hear from Blak Angels investment Network and exceptional Indigenous founders as they share insights, opportunities, and success stories. Discover new partnerships, exchange ideas, and accelerate investment in First Nations businesses.
Speakers

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC – Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
Jahna Cedar OAM – Cedar Consulting Enterprises; Co-Chair, First Nations X
Gordon Cole – Chairperson, Noongar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Sam Edgar – Founder, Kaarli; NAIDOC Business of the Year, NAIDOC Awards 2025
Jasmin Kadic – Managing Director, Benang Infrastructure
Kent Matla – Chair, Australian Innovation Management Institute; Board Director, First Nations X

This event is presented in collaboration between the Black Angels Investment Network and First Nations X, with generous support from the New Industries Fund, Department of Energy & Economic Diversification.

INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar | Bunbury
2025-09-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 15 Stirling Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
In collaboration with the South West Angels and supported by the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI), INVESTinWA is proud to present a unique seminar on best practices and opportunities in innovation investing.
Free to attend and includes a light networking lunch, this seminar will help you understand why innovation matters, who is driving innovation, and where the investment opportunities lie.

Hear from industry practitioners in innovation investing, specialists in finance and tax considerations and legal agreement issues.
Understand why innovation matters, who is innovating and the opportunities in innovation investing.
Assess your own strengths, gaps, And preferences to start building your own individual investment thesis as a guard rail to guide your choices – where you wish to get your share in WA’s innovation.

From Vision to Reality: Making Decarbonisation Happen
2025-09-12 07:00 - 08:45 | The Ritz Carlton, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Join Young Energy Professionals and Women in Energy Perth for breakfast on Day 2 of the 24th Energy in Western Australia Conference.
Engage in a panel discussion that talks through the practical drivers of project success – from building early alignment to responding to unexpected risks. Panelists will share what they’ve learned from both wins and setbacks, helping attendees understand what really matters when it comes to turning decarbonisation ambition into results.

Mapping Australia’s Funding Landscape: What Investors Actually Want in 2025/26
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Join the official launch of the pitchhawk Innovation Financing eBook for H1 2025. Hosted by Evolv3’s Steve Carroll in Q&A with pitchhawk CEO Mike Ganon, this webinar will unpack the when, why, who, and where of innovation funding for 2025/26.
REGISTER HERE

Key themes: what can attendees expect to learn
▶ The liquidity mirage – how ZIRP inflated your valuation: Webinar attendees will gain insights into the shifting macroeconomic forces that shape startup valuations and in turn impact on fundraising timing and the available sources of capital. They’ll also gain an understanding of why investor expectations have moved from pure excitement to disciplined execution, driven by the AI experience to date, the reality that interest rates stayed high for longer than markets were anticipating, as well as tighter liquidity, changing geopolitics and the re-regionalisation of critical material supply chains.
▶ The AI Distortion and lessons from the Dot-Com bubble: Mainstream media assertions that the AI-driven opportunity landscape might be “rhyming” with the dot-com era will also be explored to help anticipate investor mindset and behaviour in this new frontier.
▶ Mapping Australia’s funding landscape, and what investors actually want in 2025: A broad overview of the Australian innovation funding landscape, the key categories of capital providers that founders should be aware of, and what they will be looking for in 2025 and 2026 will also be covered.
▶ pitchhawk launch: Last but not least, the webinar introduces pitchhawk—a tech-enabled services platform created by Mike Ganon and powered by three decades of know-how across hundreds of transactions. pitchhawk helps founders and innovators uncover the true investability of their business, then fortify what’s strong and rebuild what’s missing before stepping in front of investors. Unlike traditional fundraising prep which tends to paper over gaps, pitchhawk focuses on the underlying business and investment thesis, delivering genuine business fortification and investor readiness, at a fraction of the cost and time.Whether you’re pre-seed, raising Series A or later, or preparing for IPO, or exit, pitchhawk ensures you’re truly investor-ready before entering the capital markets.
About the speakers

Mike Ganon is an on-the-tools expert in corporate development, financing, mergers and acquisitions, investing and capital markets. Starting in the post-crash environment of 1990, he’s built a diverse career as a project financier, equity underwriter, investment banker, responsible manager, key person for a private equity fund manager and founder of two corporate advisory firms. He’s advised on and arranged hundreds of transactions across Industry 2, 3, and 4, on six continents and with deal credits in the double figure billions. Mike backs startups and scaleups directly and also invests indirectly as a limited partner. Leading NextLevelCorporate which he founded in 2001, he continues to work across the full advisory and transactional spectrum—private and public fundraising, M&A, exits, and professional investing—and has authored over 430 articles on key macro and financial factors that impact on Western Australian business. Mike is passionate about bringing unique and accessible investor readiness “superpowers” to founders and intrapreneurs—and through pitchhawk, he is helping them transform their innovations into compelling and dependable investment opportunities.
Stephen Carroll is a leading R&D and innovation advisor who is passionate about the growth and development of businesses on their journey towards innovation. He brings over 25′ years of expertise in navigating the complexities of R&D Tax incentives, having held positions as R&D Tax Partner and Director in some of the largest Accounting firms in Australia working with businesses from a wide range of industries. Stephen serves as the President of the R&D Tax Advisors Association (RDTAA) and actively supports Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem through leadership roles, mentoring, and community engagement. Known for his proactive, tailored and well-informed client service approach, he is motivated by the opportunity to help businesses throughout their innovation journey. He is founder of Evolv3 as well as the WA Innovation Calendar which continues to benefit WA’s innovation and entrepreneurship community.

Webinar: The Digital Mine Plan
2025-09-15 12:00 - 14:00 | online
The mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by automation, digital systems, AI and sustainability.
Join on Monday 15 September to continue with The Digital Mine Plan. This session explores how advanced digital technologies are shaping the way mines are designed, optimised, and developed before operations even begin.
Webinar Details: Monday 15 September 2025 | 2:00PM AEST
Webinar: The Digital Mine Plan

More Mining Innovation Across the Lifecycle Series Events

Webinar: The Intelligent Mine – Monday 24 November 2025
Webinar: The Smart Processing Mine – Monday 9 February 2026
Webinar: The Mine Beyond Operations – Monday 30 March 2026
Webinar: The Reimagined Mine – Monday 15 June 2026

WA-Japan Conversation Series: Accelerating WA's AI ambitions
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 | KPMG, 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA
The Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) is delighted to host Hon. Stephen Dawson, Minister for Science & Innovation.
Minister Dawson will be sharing his unique insights into the WA Government’s vision and strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Additionally, Minister Dawson will discuss opportunities for WA in Japan’s quest to become the world’s most AI-friendly country.
Proudly supported by professional services firm KPMG, this unique and timely networking event is a can’t miss for Perth’s business community.

Exploring Automation Pathways for the Grains Industry
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | online
Join for an engaging panel discussion as part of the GRDC Grain Automate Project, where we explore how the grains industry can accelerate its journey toward automation.
GRDC’s Vision: To empower 80% of Australian grain growers with the knowledge, skills, data, infrastructure, and governance needed to successfully integrate autonomous field-based agricultural machines into their farming systems.
Seminar Focus: To help achieve this ambitious goal, the following questions will be asked:What can the grains industry learn from other sectors that have successfully adopted automation? What challenges did they face – and how do those compare to the hurdles in grains? How can their experiences inform the grains sector on their pathway to increased automation?
This is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across industries, on how we can shape the future of more autonomous grains farming in Australia.
Who Should Attend: Growers, agronomists, researchers, tech developers, and anyone interested in the future of agricultural automation.

ASME Webinar: Clinician by Day, Startup by Night
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | online
Hear from clinicians balancing healthcare work with entrepreneurship

📅 Tuesday 16th September 2025
🕕 7.30pm – 9.00pm AEST

INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar | Geraldton
2025-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, 20 Gregory Street, Geraldton, WA, 6530
In collaboration with the Mid West Development Commission, INVESTinWA is proud to present a unique seminar on best practices and opportunities in innovation investing.
Free to attend and includes a light networking lunch, this seminar will help you understand why innovation matters, who is driving innovation, and where the investment opportunities lie.

Hear from industry practitioners in innovation investing, specialists in finance and tax considerations and legal agreement issues.
Understand why innovation matters, who is innovating and the opportunities in innovation investing.
Assess your own strengths, gaps, And preferences to start building your own individual investment thesis as a guard rail to guide your choices – where you wish to get your share in WA’s innovation.

Recipe for Success: From Curtin to Canva to Clove – Fireside Chat with Anna Guerreo
2025-09-17 12:15 - 13:15 | Curtin University
From Curtin to Canva to Clove: @Anna Guerrero’s high-growth startup journey
Join Curtin alumna Anna Guerrero for a candid fireside chat on her career path—from being one of Canva’s first hires, to progressing to a VP role, and now co-founding the AI-powered recipe and meal-planning app Clove.kitchen, backed by $4.15M in funding. Don’t miss this chance to hear Anna’s story, ask questions and connect with the Curtin Entrepreneurs community.
Wednesday 17 September | 12:15–1.15pm
Ken Hall Lecture Theatre, Curtin Bentley
Learn more and register here
