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HSA WA Chapter Inauguration

Bon Marche Arcade Level 1, 74-84 Barrack Street, Perth, WA

Join us on the 14th of December in Perth, in person, for the inauguration of the HSA Western Australia Chapter, hear a presentation by David Cavanagh discussing the COP28 Initiatives, enjoy an end-of-year HSA networking celebration in Perth, and raise a glass to achievements in the past twelve months.

$20
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DEADLINE: Prime Ministers Prizes for Science

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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science is an ongoing element of the program. There are two grant opportunities for this program, the Science Prizes and the Science Teaching Prizes. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation, and excellence in science teaching. […]

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DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge

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This program provides small to medium sized enterprises with funding to develop innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. This round focuses on a cyber security challenge identified by government. What do you get? Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a Feasibility project. If your Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up […]

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DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A

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The Solar SunShot program aims to support innovative solar PV manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain.   The total funding allocated for the program is up to $1 billion (total funding allocation). The amount of funding allocated for a funding round will be specified in the relevant funding announcement.   Two funding rounds have […]

Startup Today: Coffee with a CTO

Zamia Cafe 50 May Drive, West Perth, WA

Join us for the next Coffee with a CTO session, featuring Patrick Green -Director of Tekkon and a seasoned CTO with over 20 years of experience in industries like IT, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Patrick has been a startup founder twice himself, plus has a proven track record of helping startups and scale-ups develop the tech […]

DEADLINE: Climate Tech Lab to Market Program

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EnergyLab’s Climate Tech Lab to Market Program is an 9-week journey, delivered virtually connecting individuals with the resources and mentorship to understand how their research might be commercialised through entrepreneurship - that is becoming a founder, and launching a startup. Paving your path for success, this is your entry point into Australia’s largest network of […]

$450

Event Series Perth AI Innovators Meetup

Perth AI Innovators Meetup

The Platform 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH, Australia

"Perth AI Innovators is a vibrant community of AI enthusiasts, developers, and innovators based in Perth to democratise Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially in Australia. Perth AI Innovators was founded by Adi Tedjasaputra and Eunice Sari in early 2024 with the following vision and mission statement Vision We are dedicated to becoming a platform-agnostic community to democratise Artificial Intelligence […]

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Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

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Virtual Event Virtual Event

This introductory "Getting Started" meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who are first-timers to Lean Startup Perth (or those who wish to get a refresher on Lean Startup). It's best for you to attend one of these meeting before attending a "Getting On" meeting (although it's not required). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce […]

$10

DEADLINE: Major Research and Innovation Application Support Program

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The Major Research and Innovation Application Support (MRIAS) Program provides in-principle cash commitments for Western Australian grant applications being submitted to nationally or internationally competitive external grant funding programs (External Programs), to boost their chance of success. MRIAS aims to promote high-quality research and innovation, enable opportunities for the translation of findings into new knowledge […]

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 […]

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DEADLINE: Operations Coordinator, WA, MTPConnect – WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

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MTPConnect is seeking an Operations Coordinator, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading not-for-profit organisation working to accelerate the rate of growth of the health and medical life sciences sector in Western Australia - and Australia and build a more resilient and competitive medical products industry. About the opportunity MTPConnect partners with […]

DEADLINE: Australian Offshore Wind (OSW) Innovation Challenge

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Beyond its crucial role in the energy transition, how can responsible offshore wind also have a net-positive impact on the ocean and biodiversity? The Offshore Wind Net Positive Challenge presented by Southerly Ten will create opportunities for innovative Australian and New Zealand companies to work with the emerging OSW industry, enabling it to be a […]

Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests

Nabo @ Mataya Eatery 20 Sholl St, Mandurah, WA

Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests Peel Enterprise Connect (PEC) offers an innovative approach to business referral networking, tailored for local business owners. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, engage in a dynamic program of business support and learning, and develop authentic referral relationships. The meetings aim to foster business growth […]

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DEADLINE: Rio Tinto & Founders Factory Mining Tech Program

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Founders Factory and Rio Tinto are partnering with early stage startups across the world to fund and accelerate technologies shaping the future of mining and expediting the path to a Net Zero future. Operating from both our hub in Perth and remote, the program offers founders access to Rio Tinto's industrial expertise and advanced mining […]

Synthetic Biology Australasia (SBA) Seminar

The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, Australia

Topic: Artifical Cells & Prodrug development Discover how artificial cells and organelles interact with mammalian systems, explore the creation of entirely synthetic cells, and learn about innovative approaches using organic chemistry and synthetic biology tools. Whether your expertise lies in chemistry, biochemistry, or beyond, this seminar promises to inspire and ignite new ideas with its […]

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DEADLINE: Job Opportunitiy – Business Development Manager – IP Commercialisation

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$133,991 - $141,543 (G09) per annum, plus 17% superannuation Full time, 2 year fixed term opportunity Help innovators develop real world solutions to business problems! The Resources Technology and Critical Minerals (RTCM) Trailblazer was launched in 2022 and supports innovation and commercialisation projects in partnership with industry. Your role will be focused on technologies being […]

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DEADLINE: Volvo Environment Prize 2025

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Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives.  The Prize is awarded by an independent foundation. A Scientific Committee does the initial screening and evaluation of candidates. Internationally renowned scientists in the Prize Jury make the final selection of prize laureate.  The Prize is awarded annually and consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture and a […]

Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Research Program Info Session

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The AMC Research Program includes funding support for:  Breakthrough Projects (2 available up to $750,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 4) For large-scale, high-risk, high-reward research initiatives Projects must involve at least one industry partner 3-year duration Innovation Projects (5 available up to $150,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to […]

WADSIH x AI Advancements Evening AI Meetup

Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

Learn how to use AI to efficiently manage, organise and automate your email at Evening AI Meetup in Perth's CBD. Event Link

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Startup Genome Global Growth Webinar

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Virtual Event Virtual Event

Scaleups are the engines of innovation and economic growth, but they often face critical gaps to succeed internationally. That’s where Startup Genome’s Global Growth Program makes a difference.  What you'll gain: A deep dive into the Global Growth Program and how it drives effective go-to-market strategies. Exclusive details about Startup Genome 2025 programs, including enrollment […]

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DEADLINE: EmpowerHER Investment Ready Program

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EmpowerHER is tailored for women-led startups that have moved beyond the idea stage and are making progress toward investment readiness. Whether you're a solo founder with a clear vision, part of an established team with strong female leadership, or even if you're unsure whether you're at the right stage for this program, all female entrepreneurs […]

Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

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Virtual Event Virtual Event

This introductory "Getting Started" meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who are first-timers to Lean Startup Perth (or those who wish to get a refresher on Lean Startup). It's best for you to attend one of these meeting before attending a "Getting On" meeting (although it's not required). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce […]

$10

Regional Business HQ: 2025 Digital Trends

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This is a practical workshop about building your business. This isn’t one where we talk about flying cars, or robots cooking your dinner when you are not home. These are the trends Nicky (workshop facilitator) believes will have the most significant impact on your business in 2025 and are the most important for businesses to […]

FREE
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 […]

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DEADLINE: Lithium Industry Loan Facility

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The State's rapid lithium industry growth over the recent years has placed WA as a global leader in supporting the renewable energy transition, with WA currently supplying approximately 50% of the world's lithium. In the last financial year, WA's lithium industry generated more than $8 billion in sales and supported more than 11,000 local jobs. […]

Investor and Founder Meetup – Perth

Parmelia Hilton 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA

Start the year with an evening of networking, drinks, and insights on 2025's top investment trends, opportunities, and expectations. The event concludes with drinks and an engaging networking session. Investors, Founders and Industry Participants are welcome to join the session.

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