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    DEADLINE: Apply to join the StartupWA Board as a Director

    online Western Australia, Australia

    As a non-Executive Director, you will partner with the board to meet StartupWA’s objectives and purpose. You will ensure, together with the board, that StartupWA (SWA) operates ethically and socially responsible. This includes maintaining the highest governance standards, advocating for the Western Australian startup ecosystem and acting with honesty and integrity. In running the SWA… Continue reading DEADLINE: Apply to join the StartupWA Board as a Director

    DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Thriving Suburbs Program drives urban economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout urban, suburban, and peri-urban communities of Australia. What do you get? Funding is between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies… Continue reading DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

    2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference

    Red Earth Arts Precinct 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, Western Australia, Australia

    2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference Join us for the 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference! This exciting event will be held at the Red Earth Arts Precinct in Karratha, Western Australia. Get ready to dive into discussions and discover innovative ideas to develop the northern regions of Australia. With a focus on collaboration and networking, this conference is a great… Continue reading 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference

    Business Growth Strategies Workshop

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Learn how to take your business to the next level with practical strategies and tips from industry experts, featuring Insight Capital. 

    CORE Connect Newman

    Mia Mia House in the Desert 32 Kalgan Drive, Newman, WA

    Join us for CORE Connect Newman this August. CORE Hub Newman is excited to bring you a super fun evening of casual networking and connecting with your fellow Newman Business Community. We hope you can join us for this Newman Business Connect.

    XR Panels

    Horizon Digital 240-242 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA, Australia

    As part of our XR Perth meetup group, we are excited to launch XR Panels, an engaging series designed to foster deep discussions and insights into the world of immersive technology. These panels will bring together industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within XR. Whether you're a seasoned professional… Continue reading XR Panels

    FREE

    Perth BioDesign Bootcamp

    Bloom Main Lab 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA

    Perth Biodesign Bootcamp is a 2 day introduction to the Stanford Biodesign framework for healthcare innovation.  It covers how to identify and validate clinical unmet needs, ideate a viable solution, and translate the innovation within a complex healthcare environment. Course faculty and expert speakers from the local healthcare and health technology industry provide interactive learning… Continue reading Perth BioDesign Bootcamp

    $390

    WA Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy Launch

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Minister Dawson will launch the new Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy which provides the third policy pillar for the State’s digital economy, complementing the existing Digital Strategy for the Western Australian Government and the Digital Inclusion Blueprint. The Strategy aims to support Western Australia’s economic development and diversification by accelerating the digital transformation of local businesses… Continue reading WA Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy Launch

    $35
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    DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; Business Planning Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation) Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding) Financial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program

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    DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications

    Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. Grants are awarded through a competitive process that focusses on projects with research… Continue reading DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications

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    DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs

    Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs

    Event Series Morning Startup

    Morning Startup Presentation

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Morning Startup - Perth If you're involved in a startup, or thinking about starting one, chances are you can learn from others that are doing and thinking the same. Morning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something… Continue reading Morning Startup Presentation

    FREE

    The Power of Journey Mapping

    8 Brown Street 8 Brown Street, Claremont, WA

    Discover the transformative potential of journey mapping in our upcoming event, where we explore its profound ability to capture the lived experiences of individuals navigating complex social systems to access essential support. Journey mapping combines compelling storytelling with a structured approach for identifying key touchpoints, barriers, and pivotal moments in the journey towards finding supports… Continue reading The Power of Journey Mapping

    FREE

    India Australia RISE Accelerator – Online Information and Q&A Session

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator provides support to Indian and Australian startups and small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) working on cutting-edge technology, and are considering expansion between both countries. Applications for our Climate Smart Agritech round open on 19 August. Startups and SMEs with innovative, scalable and deployable agritech solutions that can support national economies, farmer… Continue reading India Australia RISE Accelerator – Online Information and Q&A Session

    FREE

    Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking

    The Stables 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Perth, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Night Out' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute WA network. Socialize over drinks with… Continue reading Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking

    FREE

    Global Innovation Megatrends – Greenovate

    Aurecon Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA

    Celebrate AIMI’s First Anniversary with our inaugural Global Innovation Megatrends series, focusing on Greenovate: exploring the megatrends driving green and sustainable innovations.

    FREE

    Plus Eight Networking Evening: City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    10 local founders from the City of Canning have been participating in the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Program, which is designed to elevate their startup ideas with guidance from successful mentors, investors and advisors. Now, these talented entrepreneurs are ready to present their refined pitches and innovative concepts. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 28, from… Continue reading Plus Eight Networking Evening: City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night

    FREE

    SEVENTEENx Perth 2024

    Perth Town Hall 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    SEVENTEENx is back in Perth again for our annual event in August at the amazing Town Hall in the CBD. Join us in the highly engaged audience to engage with speakers and the business community with the UN Sustainable Development Goals ; and driving change through business. What to expect.. The format... well is simple. 6 x Amazing Speakers 17… Continue reading SEVENTEENx Perth 2024

    $50 – $550

    MedTech translation: from Research to Manufacturing

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    Medical technologies play an ever-increasing role in healthcare, with the potential to address numerous unmet clinical needs. With a complex pathway from idea to commercialisation, how can researchers and product developers ensure that their product meets clinical needs, and regulatory approval requirements? This webinar will explore how projects can improve their chances of translation into… Continue reading MedTech translation: from Research to Manufacturing

    Careers of the Future: STEM is for Everyone

    Leeming Senior High School 4 Aulberry Parade, Leeming, WA

    As we stand at the crossroads where today's technology shapes tomorrow's professions, grasping the full range of opportunities within STEM is crucial, especially so for women and girls. Our Techtrails STEM Programs are dedicated to bridging this gap, providing insights into both current and future career pathways. We're setting the stage for inspirational women in… Continue reading Careers of the Future: STEM is for Everyone

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: STEM Elevate Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    There will be a total of up to 500 scholarships awarded during the program across the three scholarship categories for study at an Australian university to gain, extend, or build on STEM education and qualifications. Boosting women in STEM program (“Elevate”) will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people… Continue reading DEADLINE: STEM Elevate Program

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    DEADLINE: X-TEND WA Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    X-TEND Program WA provides up to $150k for organisations that deliver programs to help establish investor and/or education/connections with startups, or that help grow regional, female and/or indigenous entrepreneurship. Deadline 30 August

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    DEADLINE: Scale Advisory Female Founders Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Applications are open for our Scale Advisory Female Founders Program, designed to accelerate high growth female led ventures in Western Australia, who are ready to take the next steps and scale either domestically, internationally or into new markets. The 6-month program equips female founders with the expert advisory, resources and proven strategies to break through… Continue reading DEADLINE: Scale Advisory Female Founders Program

    DEADLINE: Innovation Catalyst Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Tyree Institute of Health Engineering (IHealthE) has established the Innovation Catalyst Awards to provide tailored support to the progression of promising medical technology and software innovations through the translational pathway towards implementation in the clinic.  These awards form a core part of our vision to be a global leader in transforming healthcare practice and… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovation Catalyst Awards

    DEADLINE: Global Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Course

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Virtual master class direct from Silicon Valley. Registrations close 30th August 2024. The 6th cohort of the University of California San Francisco’s acclaimed life science/healthcare entrepreneurship course starts in October 2024. This virtual course is live and online, takes place over a 10 week period and requires only 2-4 hours per week.  All lectures are recorded… Continue reading DEADLINE: Global Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Course

    $1500

    2024 Drone Industry Summit

    The Hub, Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia

    2024 Drone Industry Summit Building on the tremendous success of previous Drone Industry Summits, the 2024 Summit returns to Perth ! This years event, on the 30th of August at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, will convene key industry leaders and stakeholders for a dynamic full-day conference. Our comprehensive program features an array of keynote presentations,… Continue reading 2024 Drone Industry Summit

    $75 – $500

    South West Regional Futures Launch

    Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15 Stirling Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

    SW Regional Futures is a guiding document that provides an overview of regional issues, need and opportunities. Packed with analysis, it identifies enabling infrastructure, highlights our changing world, climate issues and a whole paradigm shift towards green credentials, skills and harnessing technologies. This event will touch on the latest update, providing a suite of key data highlighting… Continue reading South West Regional Futures Launch

    FREE

    Students Doing Good Challenge

    Murdoch University

    Calling all passionate changemakers! Do you want to make real impact while developing in-demand skills? Join us for this collaborative event, where you'll have the opportunity to design and deliver innovative solutions to address local challenges, in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to co-create a brighter, more sustainable future for the City of Fremantle. Work alongside students from… Continue reading Students Doing Good Challenge

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    DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Defence Industry Development Grants Program will fund small to medium enterprises to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. There are four streams within the program, including: Sovereign Industrial Priorities (Deadline 31 August) Exports (Deadline 31 July) Security (Deadline 31 August) Skilling. (Deadline 31 July) The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream… Continue reading DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream