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  • Buying the Good Stuff: Creating a Marketplace for Social Enterprise

    FORM Gallery 4 Shenton Road, Claremont, WA

    Increasingly, governments and organisations are leveraging their purchasing power for social good. This practice is known as social procurement and global spending has surged to around $14 trillion. It matters to consumers too - research shows that despite rising living costs, 61% of consumers will pay more to an ethical business that has a social impact.… Continue reading Buying the Good Stuff: Creating a Marketplace for Social Enterprise

    $25

    Finding Your Why | Workshop

    The Platform & Purpose Studio 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH, Australia

    Forget slogans and mission statements for a moment, the essential first step in leading a truly change-making organisation is understanding how your innermost authentic motives create a win-win for you and the world.” What is the True Purpose of your enterprise? Not just its vision, or values, or 3-year horizon plan. What is the authentic… Continue reading Finding Your Why | Workshop

    $25
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    DEADLINE: Abstract Submissions for International Conference on Ocean Energy

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Abstract submissions for ICOE 2024 have been extended due to overwhelming interest. ICOE 2024 is your ultimate platform to explore the latest advancements in ocean energy. From market trends to technical breakthroughs and environmental impacts, this conference covers it all. Abstracts are under review, and our program is nearing completion. We encourage you to submit… Continue reading DEADLINE: Abstract Submissions for International Conference on Ocean Energy

    The WAPOL x WADSIH Hackathon Weekend 2024

    SPACECUBED 45 St George Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

    Sat, 22 June 2024 9:00 AM – Sun, 23 June 2024 4:00 PM AWST Spacecubed, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth CBD 6000 Are you an innovator, developer, team player, designer or start-up? Are you keen to help West Australians stay safe by applying Generative AI technologies? The WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) is proud to partner with Western… Continue reading The WAPOL x WADSIH Hackathon Weekend 2024

    $10 – $20
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    DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Clean Energy

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for small-to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative technologies or solutions in the clean energy sector in Australia. This program will assist you in: Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity. Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Clean Energy

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    DEADLINE: Zayed Sustainability Prize

    online Western Australia, Australia

    For organisations that have demonstrated innovative, impactful and inspirational sustainability solutions for one of the 6 categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. Interested applicants should submit using the online submissions’ portal. This can also be accessed through the homepage of the Zayed Sustainability Prize website. There are no fees to… Continue reading DEADLINE: Zayed Sustainability Prize

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    DEADLINE: Clean Energy Future Fund

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Clean Energy Future Fund supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects in Western Australia that offer high public value through the following outcomes: significant, cost-effective reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below projected (or baseline) emissions as a direct result of the clean energy project design, deployment, testing or demonstration of innovative clean energy… Continue reading DEADLINE: Clean Energy Future Fund

    Workshop: A new Paradigm for Science Communication

    ICRAR UWA, 7 Fairway, 2nd Floor, Crawley, WA

    SEMINAR - UNSCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION How do we get people to pay attention to science that really matters? Some research gets ignored, some gets disputed, and the results can be disastrous. For example, human response to climate change has been too slow - we are decades behind an ideal response - and science communication has played… Continue reading Workshop: A new Paradigm for Science Communication

    FREE
    Event Series Online Business Model Support

    Online Business Model Support

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money? Through the… Continue reading Online Business Model Support

    Free

    Purpose Ventures Founder Info Session June 2024

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Join us on June 25th for our upcoming Founder Info Session to help get your startup venture capital ready. Gain practical insights on how to position your company for VC funding and meet the Purpose Ventures team. This is also an opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs. We'll cover: What we look for in investments… Continue reading Purpose Ventures Founder Info Session June 2024

    FREE

    Byford Co.Lab Open Night & Networking Sundowner

    Byford Co.Lab 153 Mead Street, Byford, WA

    Welcome to the Byford Co.Lab Open Night & Networking Sundowner! Join us on Tue Jun 25, 2024 at 17:30 for an evening of collaboration, innovation, and fun at our cozy space in Byford Co.Lab. This is your chance to check out our bookable spaces & connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and build some new business relationships in a relaxed… Continue reading Byford Co.Lab Open Night & Networking Sundowner

    AI Hardware Design and Manufacturing: Group Foundation Discussion

    Microsoft - Corporate Sales Office 100 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    Join Our Open Community Consortium for AI Chip Design and Nano Manufacturing! Are you passionate about nano manufacturing and hardware design, especially in the realm of AI chips? If so, we invite you to join, and help build, a vibrant nano manufacturing and chip design community in WA. Location: Microsoft Office, Level 10, 100 St.… Continue reading AI Hardware Design and Manufacturing: Group Foundation Discussion

    FREE

    UWA Defence & Security Public Event Invitation

    The University Club of WA Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

    WA’s Growing Strategic Importance : A Deep Dive into AUKUS and the Surface Fleet Review The UWA Defence and Security Institute warmly invite you to attend a public event and panel discussion on WA’s Growing Strategic Importance: A Deep Dive into AUKUS and the Surface Fleet Review. For an Australian state that has gained much of… Continue reading UWA Defence & Security Public Event Invitation

    FREE

    fnTS 1: AICC(WA) The New World Order of Venture Capital

    The Hyatt Regency 99 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

    "The New World Order of Venture Capital" Join us for a panel discussion crossing Silicon Valley and Western Australia. BREAKFAST PANEL Aaron Gershenberg Founder and Managing Partner, SVP Capital. Larry Lopez Partner, Australian Venture Consultants and General Partner, Access Capital Ventures. Kylie Gerrard Co-Founder and General Partner. Purpose Ventures.

    $45 – $60
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    DEADLINE: Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants The RED Grants program is a State Government initiative that invests in locally driven projects that support efforts to create long-term economic growth and job sustainability in our regions. The State Government is investing $55.85 million over ten years towards the RED Grants program for projects that will directly benefit… Continue reading DEADLINE: Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants

    An Evening with Mr Glenn Butcher

    WA Chinese Chamber of Commerce 1304 Hay Street, West Perth, WA

    A Networking 2024 event to meet Mr Glen Butcher, Managing Director & CEO of FundWA - Innovation Investing in WA The Western Australia Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WACCC) invites you to a networking evening featuring Mr Glenn Butcher, Managing Director & CEO of FundWA, a leading West Australian venture capital firm championing innovative and tech enabled… Continue reading An Evening with Mr Glenn Butcher

    Realistic Future of Transport Innovation Summit

    PKF Function Hall Level 5/905 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    The Realistic Future of Transport Innovation Summit, hosted by Innovate Australia, is an essential event focused on practical and sustainable transport solutions. This summit brings together transport experts, environmental scientists, and policymakers to discuss current and future innovations in mobility, emphasising realistic strategies over hype. The summit will explore practical solutions already making a difference,… Continue reading Realistic Future of Transport Innovation Summit

    Spacecubed Networking Evening: Meet the Innovators at BetterLabs

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Join us for an engaging evening of networking and insightful discussion at the Spacecubed Networking Evening featuring Spacecubed member and Plus Eight Partner, BetterLabs. Taking place on Thursday, 27 June from 4:30pm - 6pm at Riff (45 St Georges Terrace, Perth), this event is a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and learn from industry… Continue reading Spacecubed Networking Evening: Meet the Innovators at BetterLabs

    WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Launch – Meet & Greet

    The Globe 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, Australia

    It’s time for WiTWA’s annual Meet & Greet event to launch our 2024 WiTWA Tech Awards program and connect our community. It will be an evening of great company, delectable food and the opportunity to network over drinks. This event is perfect for anyone who is: ⭐ An aspiring nominee for this year's Tech Awards… Continue reading WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Launch – Meet & Greet

    $25

    Investing in Small Caps | Forever Young Series

    Shaw and Partners Limited 20/108 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    YOUNG IC X SHAW AND PARTNERS - Forever Young Series Embark on an exciting journey through our dynamic series of shows, where we dive into the world of investment with industry insiders and financial aficionados, sharing insights and sparking conversations that matter. The Topic - Small Caps | Investing in Small Caps with Jessica Fertig and Daniel… Continue reading Investing in Small Caps | Forever Young Series

    She Codes Workshop

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Who Codes? She Codes! Join us for a day of coding fun in a friendly and safe environment in Riff, powered by Spacecubed in Perth! We offer beginner-level HTML & CSS, and Django & Python workshops, in a self-paced environment, mentored by industry professionals. PLUS we offer lunch, cupcakes and a quick dance break in the afternoon.… Continue reading She Codes Workshop

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: XPRIZE Quantum Challenge Applications

    online Western Australia, Australia

    XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a 3-year, $5M global competition designed to generate quantum computing (QC) algorithms that can be put into practice to help solve real-world challenges. QC is a multidisciplinary field at the intersection of computer science, physics, and mathematics that seeks to use the information processing power of quantum mechanics to solve otherwise… Continue reading DEADLINE: XPRIZE Quantum Challenge Applications

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    DEADLINE: Perth Social Investment FY24

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Our social investments are aligned to four key focus areas: Education and leadership – supporting lifelong learning and development, nurturing future leaders and promoting equal access to education, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); Good health and social wellbeing –supporting community health and social wellbeing and promoting inclusion; Economic participation – supporting local employment,… Continue reading DEADLINE: Perth Social Investment FY24

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    DEADLINE: Zeller Regional Small Business Grant

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Every year, Zeller will distribute $10,000 amongst four regional Australian small businesses, to help equip you with the technology, resources, and funding needed to succeed in an ever-changing economic landscape. Are you a small business based in regional Australia? Register your submission for the 2024 Zeller Regional Small Business Grant. Which type of businesses are eligible for the… Continue reading DEADLINE: Zeller Regional Small Business Grant

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    DEADLINE: Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Forrest Fellowships aim to attract early-career researchers from around the world to work in Perth, Western Australia. Applicants should be leading their field of research and be driven by a desire to solve the world’s grand challenges. The Fellowships are aimed at those who have completed their PhD in the last two years (from… Continue reading DEADLINE: Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships

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    DEADLINE: Collie Futures Small Grants Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Grants for business projects that benefit the Collie region in WA The Collie Futures Small Grants Program provides funding to organisations for projects that will create jobs and opportunities in the Collie region of WA. What do you get? Up to $100,000. Who is this for? Small to medium enterprises undertaking projects in the Collie… Continue reading DEADLINE: Collie Futures Small Grants Program

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    DEADLINE: Earthna Prize

    online Western Australia, Australia

    At Earthna, we recognize the profound value that traditional wisdom holds in achieving sustainability. To further this dedication, we have launched the Earthna Prize, an initiative to aimed at celebrating and supporting projects, actors and systems that are working towards the preservation, integration, adaptation, and adoption of ancestral knowledge and cultural heritage in addressing contemporary… Continue reading DEADLINE: Earthna Prize

    Webinar: Digital Mastery – Elevating Mining through Tech & IoT

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Integrating & Elevating Mining Through Tech & IoT Monday 1 July | 2:00pm - 2:45pm AEST Join us on Monday 1 July, as we continue our Innovation Spotlight Webinar Series with 'Digital Mastery', to explore what the next phase of mining holds. This webinar will feature companies who integrating and elevating mining through techhnology and… Continue reading Webinar: Digital Mastery – Elevating Mining through Tech & IoT

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    DEADLINE: Livestock and Animal Traceability Development, Implementation, and Improvement Grant

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The grant round provides the opportunity for successful applicants to contribute to developing, implementing, and improving traceability systems for Australian agricultural industries, specifically in the livestock, animals and animal products sector. The purpose of the grant round is to enhance industry capacity and capability to meet national traceability outcomes and comply with current and emerging… Continue reading DEADLINE: Livestock and Animal Traceability Development, Implementation, and Improvement Grant

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    DEADLINE: Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1

    online Western Australia, Australia

    This program will provide joint (consortia) collaborations with funding to develop solutions or a component(s) that contribute(s) to a solution for market-led challenges of national significance using quantum technologies. What do you get? Grants from $100,000 to $500,000 for a Stage 1 Feasibility project. If your Stage 1 Feasibility project is successful, you may receive… Continue reading DEADLINE: Critical Technologies Challenge Program Round 1