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CORE Community Coffee

CORE Innovation Hub 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, Australia

Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more […]

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The Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub: Mobilising Australia’s critical minerals industry

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Join CSIRO to find out more about what is happening across federal government in critical minerals, how technical expertise from the Hub’s partners is having an impact, and to find out more about the Hub’s future plans. They will provide: background on the technical expertise the 3 partners have been providing to inform Australian Government […]

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Perth Biodesign 2025 Flagship Program Info Session

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​Register now for this live session with the program directors and program alumni. ​​​You'll learn all about the program structure, what's involved, how past cohorts went, tips for the application process and the time commitment. You'll also hear from Biodesign alumni about their experience and there will be plenty of time for questions!

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AI Innovation Summit Australia-Singapore

The Platform 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH, Australia

Showcasing Singapore & Australia's AI Achievements - Independent Innovations, Converging Visions for Tomorrow! This summit will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and AI professionals from both nations to foster global collaboration. It will showcase groundbreaking advancements in AI, highlighting the unique contributions from Australia and Singapore while encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practices. […]

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HILT CRC: De-risking decarbonisation for heavy industry

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Discover how HILT CRC is driving heavy industry toward a low-carbon future. Designed for organisations that are not yet HILT CRC partners, as well as anyone wanting a general overview of HILT, this public webinar will outline the CRC’s mission to de-risk and accelerate decarbonisation across the iron and steel, alumina, and cement sectors, highlighting key […]

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Cutting Through the Hype: Navigating AI in Business

Lawson Flats 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA

Explore the practical applications of AI in today's business landscape. Clear AI and City of Perth present "Cutting Through the Hype" - bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to share insights on how AI is reshaping how humans do business and how you can keep pace with the changes.

$75
Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

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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: Speaker EOIs for BioInnovation Festival

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Express your interest to be an Innovator Speaker at the BioInnovation Festival Conference. 🔬 Why Join Us? This isn’t just another event - it’s where visionary minds, trailblazing technologies, and game-changing ideas come together to unlock the potential of WA’s bioinnovation sector. From medical and health to agriculture, aquaculture, and beyond, the Festival is a showcase of the future of life and […]

WAMR: Crossing Boundaries – Uniting Geophysical and Medical Imaging

Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, Australia

WAMR: Crossing Boundaries, an inspiring networking breakfast that delves into the synergy between geophysical and medical imaging through shared technological innovations. This unique event features two esteemed guest speakers: Dr. Kate Selway, Geophysicist, VOX Geophysics Lauren Treanor, Health Promotion Officer, BreastScreen WA Dr. Selway and Ms. Treanor will share insights into how breakthroughs in imaging […]

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Intro to CERI | Livestream

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Introduction to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Research & Innovation (CERI) Thursday 6th February @ 12-12:30pm CERI is a not-for-profit established in 2015 by the Bass Family to support research commercialisation in Western Australia. "We offer a range of services to help empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the WA community, including commercialisation programs, workplace […]

Managing safety and risk in the growing hydrogen industry

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This webinar will provide insights into the application of relevant standards and industry guidelines in the hydrogen sector, as well as how traditional process safety and risk management principles are applied to ensure the safe and efficient development of hydrogen infrastructure. You will learn from insights and lessons drawn from recent hydrogen development projects in […]

$30

Freo Founders Sundowner

Strange Company 5 Nairn St, Fremantle, 6160

This is a catchup for startup and tech founders who are keen to shoot the breeze with other founders whilst enjoying a drink and taking in the ambience of Fremantle. This month, we are meeting at Strange Company - Fremantle. This is a casual event with no agenda but with a mission to inspire and […]

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DEADLINE: WA Near-miss Awards Ideas Grants 2024-25

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WA Near-miss Awards Ideas Grants 2024-25 The Program is open to WA early- and mid-career researchers who were deemed ‘fundable’ but not funded in the 2024 NHMRC Ideas Grant funding round, with a score of 4.5 and above (equivalent to a category 5 score). Deadline: 7 Feb 2025

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DEADLINE: iPREP Biodesign Industry EOIs

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Improve your organisation's competitiveness, productivity and sustainability by harnessing research expertise. Benefits: - A multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students - Cost effective, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies - 100% ownership of intellectual property - Select students appropriate to your project and skill-gap - 'Test-drive' students prior to potential employment […]

CSIRO Industry PhD Program Information Session 2025

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The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) program moved from its successful pilot phase to be funded under the Australian Government’s University Research Commercialisation Action Plan and is now available to all Australian Universities and industry partners. Through the program, students undertake PhD research on a problem developed in collaboration with and jointly supervised by an […]

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DEADLINE: Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program – Round 1

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The Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will provide grants to fund research and development projects and feasibility studies delivered as a joint project between Australian and eligible Indo-Pacific organisations. The program aims to: help develop and diversify solar photovoltaic (PV), hydrogen electrolyser and battery supply chains in the Indo-Pacific address vulnerabilities in solar […]

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DEADLINE: Future Founders Youth Entrepreneurship Program

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The Scholarship program is designed to provide participants with the tools and guidance needed to turn their dreams into reality, offering expert mentorship and hands-on experiences. A total of 10 scholarships are available for South West locals aged 16-25, welcoming applicants at any stage of their journey. Recipients of the full Scholarship program will benefit […]

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DEADLINE: EnergyLab Scaleup Program

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EnergyLab's Scaleup Program is designed to help the most innovative startups and energy companies work together to roll out technology that will help decarbonise the energy sector. During this virtual program, founders will be provided with the connections and exposure they need to unlock their next wave of growth. Apply Now!

Climate Tech Lab to Market Info Session

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EnergyLab's Climate Tech Lab to Market is a commercialisation program supporting researchers by equipping them with the right tools, knowledge and network to go-to-market with a market validated application of their technology and launch a start-up. his online 9-week program will support researchers by focussing on the following topics: ✔ understand how to establish product-market fit ✔ create a […]

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Thought Leaders Series: Design advances of all-electric healthcare facilities

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As healthcare sector technology advances and decarbonization requirements intensify, the concept of the all-electric hospital is rapidly gaining traction. The rise of the all-electric hospital signals a fundamental shift in the global healthcare sector. Healthcare leaders who embrace the change stand to see gains in savings, resilience, and sustainability. This webinar will explore the key […]

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Spacecubed Breakfast Club, February 2025

Flux 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

Join us for our first community event of the year, Spacecubed Breakfast Club, on Tuesday, February 11th at FLUX, powered by Spacecubed. This special morning gathering is the perfect way to shake off the holiday haze, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet some of the newest members of our vibrant community. 📅 When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, […]

$20

Supercharge your Sales: Business Station Workshop

Business Station Gosnells 2232B Albany Hwy, Gosnells, Western Australia

Are you a business owner grappling with the challenges of sales? Whether it’s the fear of reaching out to clients, struggling to close deals, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the sales process, you’re not alone. The good news? You can overcome these obstacles and transform your approach to sales in 2025. An in-person workshop specifically […]

$53.90

Meshpoints Town Hall: Navigating the Year Ahead

Lawson Flats 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA

Our first Meshpoints Town Hall for 2025 is a chance to reconnect, collaborate, and set the plan for the year. Together, we’ll unpack what’s on the horizon for 2025 for WA innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, followed by networking drinks. This event is open to all contributors to the WA innovation ecosystem, both existing Partners as well those that have […]

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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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StartupWA AGM

Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

The StartupWA board invite you to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed by networking and refreshments. This is your opportunity to hear what StartupWA did in 2024, the new board's plans for 2025, and for you to provide input to the board on what YOU want from StartupWA. Date: Weds 12th February 2025 Time: 5pm til 6:15pm Venue: Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, […]

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Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar

Fraser's Kings Park 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, Australia

Join us at #DIME2025 to explore CSIRO's latest innovations in mineral exploration. This annual industry showcase features our recent scientific and technological advances aimed to enhance success rates in mineral exploration, and prospective metal extraction. Our discovery research and development program focuses on creating new, innovative, and disruptive technologies that make mineral discovery and ore […]

Webinar: CSIRO Graphite R&D Grant Opportunity for Australian SMEs

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Explore how CSIRO's Graphite R&D Grant Opportunity can help your business access up to $50,000 matched funding. Collaborate with CSIRO's expert researchers and access cutting-edge research facilities to advance the development of high-quality, efficient, and sustainable graphite. Why this matters: Graphite is a critical mineral and a key component of batteries powering phones, electric vehicles, […]

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