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SUMMARY:Accounting\, Finance & Capital Raising for Startups. Hosted by Scale Partners
DESCRIPTION:​Join the team from Scale Partners\, a boutique advisory firm specialising in CFO advisory\, tax and legal support for high-growth startups\, for a practical session covering the financial fundamentals every founder should know.\n​From preparing for investment to understanding your numbers and governance obligations\, this workshop will help you build a stronger foundation for growth.\nThis will be a highly interactive session\, with plenty of time for founder questions and real-world discussion. \nWhat We’ll Cover \n\n\n​Startup accounting fundamentals every founder should know \n\n\n\n\n​Financial models\, forecasting & managing cash flow \n\n\n​Preparing your business for capital raising \n\n\n​What investors expect to see before they invest \n\n\n​Governance\, compliance & common founder mistakes \n\n\n​Live founder Q&A — bring your biggest finance\, tax or fundraising questions
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/accounting-finance-capital-raising-for-startups-hosted-by-scale-partners/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T054743Z
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SUMMARY:WAGES Essentials of Research Impact for NHMRC and MRFF Grant Writing
DESCRIPTION:Research impact has become an increasingly important component of competitive grant applications\, it often contributes a substantial proportion of the assessment score\, with some funding programs\, (e.g. MRFF)\, placing particularly strong emphasis on impact. \nThis practical three-hour workshop provides WA researchers with the essential knowledge and tools needed to develop stronger impact sections for grant applications\, and more effectively articulate research impact within their track record. The workshop is specifically designed for researchers applying to NHMRC and MRFF funding schemes\, and draws on relevant assessment criteria\, reviewer expectations and application examples. \nExpressions of interest will remain open until COB Friday 7 August 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wages-essentials-of-research-impact-for-nhmrc-and-mrff-grant-writing/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061344Z
CREATED:20260516T061245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T061344Z
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SUMMARY:CERI: Investment Readiness Program Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Refine your pitch and prepare your business for investment\, with the opportunity to present to angels and venture capital investors.\nDates: 11 March – 20 May and 26 August – 4 November 2026 \nSchedule: Wednesdays\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm \nPrice: $330 for students | $550 for full-time employees \nRegister: Investment Readiness
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ceri-investment-readiness-program-week-1-august26/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T062035Z
CREATED:20260819T062035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T062035Z
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SUMMARY:From Founder-Led Sales to Scale: Build a go-to-market engine that works
DESCRIPTION:Founder-led sales is often the engine behind early startup success. Founders know the customer better than anyone\, making them the best people to tell the story\, navigate objections and close deals. But as businesses grow\, what once drove success can quickly become a bottleneck.\n​The challenge isn’t simply hiring more salespeople. It’s building the systems\, structure and operating rhythm that allow revenue to scale without the founder being involved in every deal. \n​Join Ben Sharp (KPMG High Growth Ventures)\, Joshua Nu’u-Steele (Co-Founder & CRO\, Ideally) and Jared Kristensen (Founder\, Audience Republic) as they share firsthand lessons from building and scaling high-growth businesses. Together\, they’ll unpack what it takes to move from founder-led sales to a scalable\, repeatable go-to-market function\, including the common mistakes\, key inflection points and practical strategies that drive sustainable growth. \n​Whether you’re hiring your first sales leader\, building GTM capability\, or looking to reduce founder dependency\, this session will provide practical insights you can apply immediately. \n​You’ll learn: \n\n\n​How to recognise when you’ve outgrown founder-led sales \n\n\n​The foundations required for a scalable GTM function \n\n\n​When and how to hire sales leadership \n\n\n​The systems\, processes and operating cadence that support growth \n\n\n​Why most GTM challenges are structural\, not people problems
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-founder-led-sales-to-scale-build-a-go-to-market-engine-that-works/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260407T011328Z
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SUMMARY:State of Social '26
DESCRIPTION:State of Social is an award-winning digital and social marketing conference. In 2026\, it’s an educational\, provocative experience where the industry’s sharpest minds gather to challenge assumptions\, share hard-won insights and figure out what actually works in modern marketing. \nOver two days at Optus Stadium in Perth\, Australia\, SOS26 goes deep on ‘Friction’; the tension between strategy and instinct\, creativity and constraint\, humans and machines\, ambition and budgets. Not as a problem to solve\, but as the thing that\, when you understand it\, makes you a better marketer. \nDay one fires up your imagination with keynotes and breakouts from the industry’s most compelling thinkers. Day two gets practical\, with deep-dive education sessions across strategy\, creativity\, technology and more. And it’s all available for you to rewatch on-demand with an All Access ticket. \nNo sales pitches. No recycled content. Just honest conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and 24-plus hours of programming designed to make you think differently and work smarter. Plus gourmet food\, bottomless barista-brewed coffee and those signature SOS experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/state-of-social-26/
LOCATION:Optus Stadium\, 333 Victoria Park Drive\, Burswood\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260821T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T084728Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Stories: Communication for Conservation\, Climate and Science [workshop]
DESCRIPTION:Wild Stories: Communication That Moves Decisions\, Not Just Audiences \nYou know the data. You know the urgency. So why does the room still say no? \nConservation\, climate and science have never had a credibility problem – they have a communication problem. The best research in the world dies in any room if it’s delivered the wrong way. \nThis is a hands-on workshop by Shil Shanghavi for conservationists\, climate advocates and scientists who need to influence funders\, boards\, policymakers and the public – and who are tired of watching their great work get overlooked because of how it was delivered.\nThis session will cover: \n\nCommunicating when stakes are high\nBoardrooms\, investor presentations and internal decision forums\nThe science behind confident\, credible communication\nHow the brain processes messages\nStory as a strategic tool
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wild-stories-communication-for-conservation-climate-and-science-workshop/
LOCATION:Liberty Flexible Workspaces – Westralia Square\, 5/143 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T055750Z
CREATED:20260714T065112Z
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SUMMARY:From Idea to Business: First Steps [workshop]
DESCRIPTION:From Idea to Business: First Steps\nMost 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 good ideas quietly stall. Closing that gap is not one big leap. It is a handful of first steps\, taken in the right order. \nThis 90-minute workshop is for innovators and early-stage founders who have an idea and are trying to figure out those first practical steps. It is hands-on. You will leave with your own answers written down\, not a set of slides. \nWhat we will cover\n\nUnderstanding what you want\, and how that shapes the business (30 mins)\nYour personal goals dictate the form your business should take. Licensing\, lifestyle business\, high-growth venture\, or something else – each suits a different founder. Get this wrong and you will spend years building something you do not want.\n\nYour secret sauce: intellectual property and your unique selling proposition\n\nWhat do you actually own\, and why would a customer choose you over the alternative? Two questions every founder gets asked and few can answer clearly.\n\nCustomers\, investors and the priority actions\n\nWho needs to say yes\, in what order\, and what does each of them need to see before they will?\n\nBringing it together: your 100 day plan\n\nThe difference between momentum and busyness is a plan. You will build the first one hundred days of yours.\n\nWho should come \n\nInnovators\, technical founders and anyone with an idea they are serious about. No business background assumed. No jargon\, no consultant-speak.\n\nDetails \nThursday 20 August 2026\, 10:00am to 11:30am | Saltwater\, Busselton | Free to attend. Places strictly limited to 12. | Bring your laptop or notebook! \nAbout Experia Growth \nExperia Growth is a Perth-based startup with 100+ years of combined experience across startups\, scale-ups and enterprise. Our flagship business build\, LaunchFocus\, turns a raw idea into a properly structured\, funding-ready business in 12 months. \nwww.experiagrowth.com.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-idea-to-business-first-steps-workshop/
LOCATION:Saltwater\, 9 Queen St\, Busselton\, WA\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Experia Growth":MAILTO:info@experiagrowth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T062635Z
CREATED:20260725T062635Z
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SUMMARY:From core story to successful commercialisation [ACS Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for founders\, researchers\, innovators\, technologists\, commercialisation teams\, startup leaders\, and organisations seeking to move beyond technical validation into market momentum. It is particularly relevant for people working on emerging technologies\, deep tech\, AI\, sustainability\, infrastructure\, or mission-driven ventures attempting to bridge the gap between invention and adoption.\nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how to determine whether an innovation solves a problem people viscerally care about rather than simply admire intellectually.\nGain practical frameworks for testing assumptions early and reducing the risk of building products without commercial pull.\nExplore how emerging ventures can create category leadership before markets fully mature.\nLearn how to articulate a venture’s deeper strategic significance so it resonates with customers\, media\, investors\, policymakers\, and partners.\nUnderstand how communications\, positioning\, and storytelling can operate as strategic infrastructure rather than marketing decoration.\nDevelop a stronger ability to identify hidden leverage points that can accelerate traction and cultural relevance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-core-story-to-successful-commercialisation-acs-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260116T023239Z
CREATED:20260116T023239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T023239Z
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SUMMARY:CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Master the fundamental skills and techniques that will pivot your mindset to turning problems into solutions. The CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp is a comprehensive and interactive two-day\, hands-on training course focused on experiential learning. You will be immersed in real-world entrepreneurial experiences and introduced to numerous techniques to proactively seek solutions for real-world problems. \nLearn more and register here: CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ceri-entrepreneurial-mindset-bootcamp-5/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T153000
DTSTAMP:20260808T045813Z
CREATED:20260808T045813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T045813Z
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SUMMARY:Australia's food security in a regional context
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s food security is under growing strategic scrutiny\, yet significant gaps remain in understanding its true nature\, scale\, and the policy options available to address it.\nThis hybrid workshop\, convened by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Agriculture and Food Forum\, and ACT Division\, with support from CSIRO\, the Crawford Fund and ACIAR (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) brings together researchers\, policymakers\, industry and young professionals to examine three critical questions: \n\nDoes Australia have a food security problem\, and what is its nature?\nWhat are Australia’s aspirations and role in Australian and regional food security?\nAnd what politically feasible policy levers exist to address food insecurity?\n\nThe workshop will take place over two half-days\, with the first day focused on setting the scene and defining the key challenges\, followed by a second day dedicated to exploring practical solutions and developing actionable outcomes.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/australias-food-security-in-a-regional-context/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T041120Z
CREATED:20260723T041120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T041120Z
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SUMMARY:AusSRC Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AusSRC invites the Australian SKA science community to take part in an upcoming Community Engagement Workshop focused on the AusSRC Science Enabling Projects (ASEPs).\nFollowing the success of the previous ASEP round\, this workshop is an opportunity for the community to see AusSRC showcase its projects\, and for researchers and project teams to discuss their science goals\, explore where AusSRC support could help\, and learn more about the types of projects that may be supported through the upcoming ASEP round. \nWhat: Community workshop for researchers interested in AusSRC support for SKA-enabled and SKA-related science \nWhere: CSIRO Auditorium\, Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC)\, Perth\, and Online \nWhen: Wednesday 12th August\, 9am – 3pm AWST \nRegister by 3 August 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aussrc-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC)\, 26 Dick Perry Avenue\, Kensignton\, WA\, 6151\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260807T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260731T062925Z
CREATED:20260731T062925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T062925Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Shed - Develop Skills. Build Business. Create Momentum.
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Shed is a hands-on learning session for early-stage Perth Innovators\, from idea stage through to pre-revenue businesses. \nWork directly on your idea alongside experienced mentors across multiple skill stations: Strategy & Validation\, Product Development\, Financial Planning\, & Marketing & Growth. Less theory\, more doing\, leave with real progress on your innovation. \nFri 7 August\, Riff: powered by Spacecubed.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-shed-develop-skills-build-business-create-momentum-3/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="With Impact In Mind":MAILTO:paul@withimpactinmind.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T055815Z
CREATED:20260727T055459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T055815Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating global expansion for Australian manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Export Finance Australia is proud to present the following webinar – Navigating global expansion for Australian manufacturers\nThis one-hour webinar is designed specifically for Australian manufacturers who are seeking practical\, real-world guidance on global expansion. You will hear firsthand from Thomas Global Systems\, an Australian manufacturer that has successfully expanded into international markets\, sharing honest insights into what worked\, the challenges they faced and the lessons learned along the way. \nYou will also gain expert perspectives from Austrade and Export Finance Australia on the Government programs\, market intelligence and financing options available to support your international growth. Together\, the speakers will provide a grounded view of how manufacturers can navigate common challenges and risks when entering and scaling in global markets. \nThe session will conclude with a live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions specific to your business\, challenges and growth ambitions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/navigating-global-expansion-for-australian-manufacturers/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T091209Z
CREATED:20260715T091209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T091209Z
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SUMMARY:HORIZON Co-Design for Uplifting Regional Female Leaders Program: Bunbury #2
DESCRIPTION:Aimed predominantly at Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women living and working in Bunbury. Women working in regional areas in not-for-profits\, on new business ideas\, career development ambitions and startups will benefit.\nCome and join us for a yarn\, everyone welcome and it’s free\, even if you haven’t registered. \nThe HORIZON Program is delivered by First Nations X\, Atomic Sky & Project Play Up – Leadership for Women. \nProudly supported by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification’s support through the Innovation Pathways Program\, Blak Line Industries and Jahna Cedar Consulting.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/horizon-co-design-for-uplifting-regional-female-leaders-program-bunbury-2/
LOCATION:Mercure Sanctuary Golf Resort\, Lot 100 Old Coast Road\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T091116Z
CREATED:20260715T091116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T091116Z
UID:10007903-1785151800-1785157200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:HORIZON Co-Design for Uplifting Regional Female Leaders Program: Bunbury #1
DESCRIPTION:Aimed predominantly at Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women living and working in Bunbury. Women working in regional areas in not-for-profits\, on new business ideas\, career development ambitions and startups will benefit.\nCome and join us for a yarn\, everyone welcome and it’s free\, even if you haven’t registered. \nThe HORIZON Program is delivered by First Nations X\, Atomic Sky & Project Play Up – Leadership for Women. \nProudly supported by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification’s support through the Innovation Pathways Program\, Blak Line Industries and Jahna Cedar Consulting.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/horizon-co-design-for-uplifting-regional-female-leaders-program-bunbury-1/
LOCATION:Milligan – Meeting Room\, 35 Milligan Street\, Bunbury\, WA
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260718T063033Z
CREATED:20260718T063033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T063033Z
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SUMMARY:Protect the Look of Your Product: Design Rights Explained [webinar]
DESCRIPTION:A unique design can help your product stand out.  A registered design right protects the overall visual appearance of your product\, including its shape\, configuration\, ornamentation or colour.  In this practical panel style session\, IP Australia will explain the basics of design rights\, how they can support business growth and where to find tools and resources to help you take the next step.\nYou’ll also hear from Louise Burr\, founder of PerkyPod\, about her experience developing an innovative indoor plant pot and using a registered design right as part of her broader IP strategy. \nThis session is for designers\, creators and innovators who want practical information about protecting the overall look of their product. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nWhat design rights protect (and what they don’t)\nWhy design rights matter and how they can support business growth\nA quick overview of other IP rights that can help protect different aspects of your business\nPractical insights from Australian small business owner Louise Burr from PerkyPod\nCommon questions and misconceptions\nLive Q&A with our expert panel\n\nRegister now and reserve your spot.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/protect-the-look-of-your-product-design-rights-explained-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T090013Z
CREATED:20260715T090013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T090013Z
UID:10007901-1784714400-1784721600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Exit Strategies Small Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Every business owner exits eventually — but without a plan\, you risk losing value\, overpaying tax\, or walking away without the reward you deserve.\nThis session will show you how to exit on your terms. You’ll learn the different options (selling\, transferring\, closing)\, how valuations work\, and how to minimise tax with small business concessions. \nWhat’s in it for you: \n\nA roadmap for exiting smoothly and profitably\nTax-saving strategies most business owners miss\nConfidence that you’re leaving on your terms
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/exit-strategies-small-business-workshop/
LOCATION:KPMG\, 235 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Station":MAILTO:tristan@businessstation.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T134500
DTSTAMP:20260714T065411Z
CREATED:20260714T064807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T065411Z
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SUMMARY:Improve your Pitch workshop!
DESCRIPTION:Your pitch deck needs to grab attention. Short\, concise\, interesting – getting you through to that all important investor meeting!\nWith the next South West Angels startup application deadline coming up fast\, this workshop is perfectly timed so you can fine tune\, revise or simply re-do your pitch! \nYou’ll need to bring your laptop to work on your pitch deck (sorry\, we’re not writing it for you) and also be ready to deliver your 3 (THREE) minute pitch (if you’re one of the lucky “volunteers”). \nWe’ll be looking at the key elements of good pitch decks – story telling\, the problem you’re addressing\, how you’re solving the problem\, why customers will pick you – and helping you get each of these explained concisely! \nThis workshop is about you improving your pitch deck. Expect short guidance sessions with more time for you to actually modify your deck. \nOh\, and be prepared to pitch! Practice makes perfect. \nPlaces are limited!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/improve-your-pitch-workshop/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Experia Growth":MAILTO:info@experiagrowth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T064314Z
CREATED:20260714T061029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T064314Z
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SUMMARY:AI Builder's Lab
DESCRIPTION:For a lot of business leaders\, AI still feels like something happening somewhere else — in big enterprises with big budgets and bigger IT teams. This workshop is about closing that gap. \nHosted by Dell in partnership with NVIDIA\, this is a practical\, hands-on session built for business leaders and technical staff who already understand the basics of AI and want to see what’s genuinely possible running it locally. You’ll get hands-on time with the Dell Pro Max with GB10\, – the compact\, 1-petaFLOP personal AI supercomputer – put through its paces live\, and walk away with a clear picture of where it could fit in your own tech stack.\nWhat to expect on the day: \n\nHardware walkthrough. Unbox the Dell Pro Max with GB10 and get into the specs — the Grace Blackwell Superchip\, unified memory architecture\, and how it scales from your desk to the data centre.\nLive LLM chat. Put open-weight models through their paces with real-time Q&A\, running entirely on the device in front of you.\nLocal data analysis. Watch business documents get analysed on the spot\, with no cloud\, no API calls\, and no data leaving the room.\nImage\, video and audio generation. See AI-generated visuals\, synced video and audio\, and even music created live from a text prompt.\nIndustry use case discussion. A facilitated Q&A on where this fits for sectors like professional services\, legal\, healthcare\, finance and mining — and how it plugs into Dell’s broader AI Factory roadmap.\n\nLearn more about this event and register
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-builders-lab/
LOCATION:WeWork\, 152 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260705T071211Z
CREATED:20260705T063852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T071211Z
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SUMMARY:Early Stage Investing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What if part of your investment portfolio could help build and support the next generation of innovative businesses?\nAngel investing gives everyday investors the opportunity to back ambitious founders solving real-world problems while diversifying beyond traditional asset classes. \nJoin South West Angels for an engaging online session covering: \n• What angel investing is and where it sits in the investment spectrum\n• The risks and rewards of angel investing\n• How to create your personal investment thesis\n• Practical pathways to get involved \nAbout the presenter: Greg Riebe has over 20 years of experience working with corporates\, startups and scaleups\, being an active angel investor\, along with being a startup founder himself and sitting on multiple boards. Steph Kirchhofer has experience in helping large institutions invest and understand investment products through to showing startup founders how to get investment ready\, and working with investors to understand the early stage investing landscape and how it works. Greg and Steph both work actively to bring angel investors and innovative start up and scale up businesses together to grow the innovation and investment ecosystem in WA and across Australia. \nThis workshop program is made possible by Meshpoints\, powered by Spacecubed\, an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. And by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification’s Innovation Pathways Program through the New Industries and Innovation Fund.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/early-stage-investing-workshop/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T073508Z
CREATED:20260617T073508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T073508Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Workshop for Major Collaborative Grant Bids
DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, delivered in partnership with SPP\, is designed to help WA health and medical researchers\, innovators and start-ups strengthen major national funding bids. \nIt will be a practical masterclass on what distinguishes successful applications focusing on impact and what assessors value. Participants will gain a clear\, assessor-informed understanding of how to position their research for competitiveness\, identify high‑impact improvements\, and take actionable steps to increase their chances of securing major grants such as MRFF\, NHMRC\, CRC\, ARC programs. \nEOIs to attend this workshop close on 7 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/strategic-workshop-for-major-collaborative-grant-bids/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052724Z
CREATED:20260604T052724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T052724Z
UID:10007698-1784030400-1784035800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Investment Options | Speaker: Derek Gerrard
DESCRIPTION:Investment Options\nFrom First Dollar to Venture Capital\nUnderstand the full funding journey and learn how to attract the right investors from seed to scale.  \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nPersonal insights from raising $55M and launching a fund \n\n\nPreparing for investment: traction\, defensibility\, and reducing risk \n\n\nPros and cons of external investment \n\n\nGetting the first $50K: grants\, accelerators\, crowdfunding \n\n\nRaising the first $500K and choosing your funding path \n\n\nEquity splits\, co-founder dynamics\, and funder red flags \n\n\nLearn about your options and how to become investment-ready with Derek Gerrard\, founder of Purpose Ventures and owner of WA’s largest fund.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/investment-options-derek-gerrard/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052731Z
CREATED:20260604T052556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T052731Z
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SUMMARY:Activities to scale with Matt Macfarlane
DESCRIPTION:A Fireside Chat on Scaling Smarter\nLearn how to identify and build the foundational components of a business model through real-world insights and interactive discussion. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nHow to identify and cultivate key partnerships that drive growth \n\n\nUnderstanding the core activities that underpin a sustainable business model \n\n\nRecognising and leveraging your business’s most critical resources \n\n\nPractical insights through a real founder’s growth journey \n\n\nOpen Q&A in a relaxed\, interview-style format \n\n\nThis session takes a unique approach — rather than a traditional presentation\, it will be structured as an interview and fireside chat. Matt Macfarlane will share the story of one of the startups he’s helped scale\, and together we’ll unpack the key components of business operations through conversation and audience questions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/activities-to-scale/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052501Z
CREATED:20260604T052501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T052501Z
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SUMMARY:Business Basics 101 | What Founders should prioritise when starting out | Speaker: Charlie Gunningham
DESCRIPTION:Set Your Startup Up for Success\nLearn the essential legal and financial foundations every founder needs to know before launching. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nThe key legal structures for new businesses and how to choose the right one \n\n\nBasic accounting principles and compliance requirements \n\n\nEssential tools and practices to manage your business finances \n\n\nCommon legal and financial pitfalls to avoid as a first-time founder \n\n\nConfidence to launch your business with a solid foundation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/business-basics-101-what-founders-should-prioritise-when-starting-out-speaker-charlie-gunningham/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T115000
DTSTAMP:20260723T083640Z
CREATED:20260605T060609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T083640Z
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SUMMARY:GRDC NGN Agricultural Connectivity Out-of-the-Box
DESCRIPTION:Growers across all three GRDC regions report operating in “digital darkness”\, limiting their ability to use telematics\, automation\, and data-driven tools. More than half of growers surveyed by Grain Producers Australia cited connectivity and digital literacy gaps as core reasons for delaying investment in digital technology and automation. \nThe NGN Grains Adopt Online Workshop is a free\, two-session webinar delivered by Connected Farms as part of the GRDC NGN funded Agriculture Connectivity Out-of-the-Box program — providing practical\, independent guidance to help growers and agronomists get connected. \n\nSession 1 — Understanding Connectivity (50 min) What connectivity means for grain farming\, what technology options exist\, and how to assess your situation.\nSession 2 — Choosing & Implementing the Right Solution (50 min) How to select\, deploy\, and integrate the right connectivity solution for your farm and machinery systems.\n\nAttendees will gain the capability and confidence to implement fit-for-purpose connectivity solutions\, improve digital tool reliability\, and support progress towards automation. Agronomists can become endorsed connectivity advisors.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/grdc-ngn-agricultural-connectivity-out-of-the-box/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260626T124500
DTSTAMP:20260614T051232Z
CREATED:20260614T051232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T051232Z
UID:10007756-1782475200-1782477900@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:ATC Launchpad Workshop: Managing Finance
DESCRIPTION:The ATC program is all about helping founders go further\, which is why we’re hosting a series of special lunchtime workshops. This session will focus on helping founders gain greater control and confidence in their finances. \nHear directly from Marc Orchard\, CEO & Co-Founder of Planet Startup\, a CFO studio helping the next generation of seed to Series B companies in Australia to raise capital and scale globally\, fast.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/atc-launchpad-workshop-managing-finance/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T054056Z
CREATED:20260605T054056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T054056Z
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SUMMARY:CRC Catalyst Webinar: Leveraging the CRC Model
DESCRIPTION:A practical session exploring how CRCs operate\, what businesses gain\, and how to get involved.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/crc-catalyst-webinar-leveraging-the-crc-model/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T083542Z
CREATED:20260617T083542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T083542Z
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SUMMARY:[webinar] A practical guide to IP for small business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for small business owners\, founders and entrepreneurs to learn how to protect their IP and brand.\nIn this practical\, easy to follow online discussion\, IP Australia experts will walk you through the intellectual property (IP) basics every small business should understand\, with a strong focus on trademarks and brand protection. \nWe’ll explain why trademarks matter\, how they can help protect what makes your business unique\, and what to think about as your business grows. \nYou’ll discover the common myths and mistakes that often trip up business owners\, and how to protect your brand in a world of copycats and “dupes”. You will also learn about our free tools and resources that can support you to make informed decisions. \nThis session is designed for Australian small businesses\, founders and entrepreneurs who want straightforward information they can apply straight away.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-a-practical-guide-to-ip-for-small-business/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260623T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T071609Z
CREATED:20260604T071609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T071609Z
UID:10007701-1782205200-1782210600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Get Investment Ready Workshop [online]
DESCRIPTION:Designed for innovative startup and small business founders and entrepreneurs across industries. \nJoin us for tips on what you need to get investment ready from data room docs\, to thinking about your business structure\, to preparing for potential investor questions. \nThis workshop program is made possible by Meshpoints\, powered by Spacecubed\, an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. And by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification through the Innovation Pathways Program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/get-investment-ready-workshop-online/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014340Z
CREATED:20260610T014340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T014340Z
UID:10007748-1781774100-1781778600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:The one thing you need to do before creating a startup
DESCRIPTION:Most founders start with the idea. Far fewer stop to ask the more important question first: what do you actually want out of this? \nYour personal goals — financial\, lifestyle\, the kind of work that genuinely satisfies you\, the reputation you want to build\, the values you won’t trade away — should shape the business you build\, not the other way around. Take an engineer who gets their energy from solving lots of different problems: licensing their ideas might suit them far better than scaling a single company to a trade sale\, even if the headline financial return looks smaller. Same idea\, very different business — and only one of them actually fits the founder. \nWho it’s for: Innovators\, startup founders and aspiring founders — especially anyone at the idea stage trying to work out what they’re really building towards.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-before-creating-a-startup/
LOCATION:Innovation Cluster Vasse\, 25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, WA\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Experia Growth":MAILTO:info@experiagrowth.com.au
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