At the conclusion of the Accelerator program, founders present their innovative idea to Western Australia’s business leadership community, at our annual Pitch Night on 1 May 2025. Join the 2025 Accelerate cohort as founders present their innovative idea to Western Australia’s business leadership community. For more information about the program, email accelerate@curtin.edu.au.
Across Western Australia, individuals and organisations are driving positive change for our communities, environment, and economy. This June, the WASEC Social Enterprise Awards 2025 will celebrate the social entrepreneurs delivering goods and services that empower regional communities, break down employment barriers, and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges – from domestic violence and homelessness to childhood poverty. […]
" Western Australia is renowned for its pioneering spirit and dynamic innovation ecosystem. Through this session, we aim to empower local leaders and innovators with the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to stay competitive and thrive on the world stage. Join us in this engaging conversation to broaden your horizons, share ideas, and connect […]
The fund’s strategic element provides flexible funding for collaborative projects aligned with Australia’s priority research areas including: Advanced manufacturing Artificial intelligence Quantum computing Hydrogen production RNA (including mRNA) vaccines and therapies Commencing in 2024 and continuing over the next four years, the fund will support international collaboration to enhance Australia’s profile in science and technology […]
Are you an agtech startup ? A farmer who has developed new technology? A researcher looking to commercialise your innovation? Or a business looking to apply your technology in the agricultural sector? HARVEST is designed to accelerate the growth of your innovative startup by giving you expert guidance, deep industry insights, critical tools, and strategic […]
The Future Battery Industries CRC (FBICRC) is Australia’s largest research and development collaboration focused on batteries and energy storage. This day-long event showcases exciting new technologies and developments in the battery value chain from mining and extraction through to recycling and reuse, from the FBICRC’s research portfolio as well as the latest in government and […]
Join over 600 mine, mobility, energy, carbon, and finance experts at the 9th annual gathering of those leading the energy shift in Australian mining. The event features two days of presentations, sessions, and networking, including 100+ expert speakers, 30+ exhibitors, and hours of content. It will cover the full range of technologies, strategies, and solutions […]
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 […]
The first of our May events, WAMR is partnering with CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy, minerals research 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 […]
Join us for an insightful exploration of Australia’s unique position in the evolving green iron and steel landscape. This webinar will present findings from two complementary HILT CRC projects that examine the economic, market and geographical factors shaping Australia’s potential transition from traditional iron ore exporter to green steel innovator.
E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers. Pillar 1 - The Innovation Habitat : cultivating a thriving ecosystem A thriving entrepreneurial school is built on four key pillars, and one of the most powerful is an ecosystem of support. When young people, parents, caregivers, […]
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care are seeking nominations from dynamic and visionary individuals to lead the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). Nominate to become the next Chair. Nominations close on 11 May 2025.
The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) is a premier growth and awards program for innovative Australian technologies with global growth potential. ATC seeks to identify and accelerate Australian technology 'scale-ups' across more than a dozen sectors/applications including clean energy, fintech/regtech, medtech, advanced manufacturing, social impact, and more. Successful entrants will have access to connect with investors, mentors, and […]
The Bridging Grants are designed to support international partnerships between Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and Researchers to grow beyond an initial level of engagement into a strong collaboration leading to the translation of research knowledge and intellectual property into market ready products or services. Bridging Grants are not to be used for basic research […]
Sponsorship for Western Australian based research conferences and conventions. The Science Capability and Partnerships Sponsorship Program offers funding support for WA based research focussed conferences and conventions. Program support between $5,000 and $20,000 is available for initiatives that strengthen WA's research ecosystem, enhance capabilities, and elevate the state's national and international research profile. The initiative […]
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 […]
Follow your entrepreneurial calling, take your business to the next level and get connected at our FREE Female Founder Festival! Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the water, or well into your business journey, the Female Founder Festival is back in 2025 and has even more on offer. Valued at $250 a ticket, this […]
The digital mine summit will bring together senior mining technology and operations leaders to discuss the effective alignment of digitalisation. The mining sector has seen monumental changes through the broad adoption of digital transformation over the past several years. Technological innovation has found it’s way into almost every corner of mining operations, from haulage and […]
Bloom Launchpad Showcase – Where Big Ideas Take Flight! Join on May 22nd at the Bloom Ideas Hub for an electrifying evening as we unveil the next wave of game-changing startups! Over the past 12 weeks, our Launchpad founders have tackled some of the world’s toughest challenges, turning bold ideas into market-validated solutions. Now, it's time to see their innovations come to […]
Nominations are now open for the 34th INCITE Awards, celebrating Western Australian technology and innovation excellence. Organised by WAITTA, this year's program introduces new and revised categories to better reflect the changing face of the technology sector, and is the start of a celebratory campaign in the lead up to the program's milestone 35th awards. […]
CyberWest Summit is WA’s flagship cybersecurity education and awareness event. Learn from dozens of cybersecurity experts and acquire the skills to prevent and react to cybercrime targeting your business. Designed by experts for non-technical business people, the summit makes cybersecurity accessible to all with practical insights and strategies to empower any business.
Explore how to build and scale AI-powered innovation labs within organizations. This event will provide you with practical insights into creating environments where AI can thrive. AI innovation labs are at the heart of many successful digital transformation strategies. These dedicated spaces enable teams to experiment, prototype, and deploy AI-driven solutions that solve real-world problems […]
Propel-AIR is a call to action for startups, scaleups, and innovators to boost the development of their solutions. The Sprint provides business opportunities for 10 AI and robotics companies and culminates in each company virtually pitching their solution to an international panel of experts. The winning pitch secures an opportunity to travel to MassRobotics in […]
Join the biggest-ever D&A conference spanning 3 days. This year’s conference will include 8 sessions covering Offshore Planning, Regulations & Environmental Impact, Onshore Decommissioning & Onshore Dismantling of Offshore Structures, and Offshore Well P&A. Highlights include: 400 Decision Makers 50 expert speakers 40 tech demos 8 networking even
Diversity in Action: Innovating, Leading, and Thriving Glocally The Diversity & Innovation TechFest (DITF) is Marginpreneur's flagship community initiative, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with migrant and international backgrounds. Building on the success of its inaugural event, launched in December 2023 and attended by more than 200 innovators from diverse backgrounds across Australia, DITF is designed for individuals seeking to launch, […]
E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers. Pillar 2 - Mission: Possible – Supercharging School Capacity for Entrepreneurial Schools To cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial culture in schools—where students develop mindsets, skill sets, and tool sets—we must first build capacity within ourselves as educators and leaders. Topics […]
Showcase your business to hundreds of energy and mining professionals at Australia’s leading industry conferences and exhibitions CORE Innovation Zone’s exists to give small to medium sized businesses the opportunity to take part in some of the energy and mining companies largest and most important conferences and exhibitions. We have partnered with some of the […]
Value Add Investment Grants – Feasibility Stream WAThis program provides agriculture, food and beverage businesses with funding of between $15,000 and $100,000 to help them implement capital investment projects to expand, diversify or relocate their value adding and processing operations in Western Australia. Deadline: 30 June 2025
Become a First Nations clean energy leader with a higher degree research scholarship at the University of Newcastle through its Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program. These scholarships of $52,352 p.a. will enable students from a wide-range of disciplines to research the impacts and opportunities of the clean energy transition for First Nations […]
The Indo-Asia Digital Health Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation is holding the Digital Health and Telemedicine Summit on 2nd July 2025 in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Medicine. We’ll be hosting the summit at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (North). Experts from around the globe will discuss successful […]
