Olivia Humphrey spent many years in film distribution at Roadshow Entertainment, BBC and Austar/Foxtel before founding the independent streaming platform, Kanopy, which forged a new channel for streaming films to library members. Olivia boot-strapped the company in 2008 before uprooting her young family away from Perth to move Kanopy’s head office in San Francisco, USA. […]
Want to hear more about the Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program? Join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for an information session for potential applicants. We’ll cover topics such as eligibility, joint application requirements, assessment criteria and process, key dates and how to apply. There will also be an opportunity […]
Our SWA Annual General Meeting and social catch up for Members, prospective members, and supporters is on 9 December. Our Chair and Treasurer will present their respective reports and nominations for Committee positions will be voted on (note that only members can vote). This AGM follows the Meet the Entrepreneur Session with Olivia Humphrey. We look forward to seeing you […]
EnergyLab will hold an online event on 10 December from 10:30 - 12:00 AEDT to showcase the ten startups in the 2024 Climate Solutions Accelerator cohort. From industrial heat to passive cooling solutions and energy storage to electric aviation, the cohort is poised to majorly contribute to decarbonisation in the coming years. Each startup will […]
Join Angela Williamson and Veronica Papacosta for the Futures of Seafood December update via webinar on Wednesday, 11th December at 12pm (AEDT). The study, which commenced this time last year, will deliver an industry-informed program of work to support a secure, resilient, and thriving Australian seafood community. It will reinforce the seafood stakeholders’ commitment to […]
Welcome to the Drought Resilience Showcase, proudly presented by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. Join us at Bentley Technology Park on 11 December for this exclusive, free event. The Showcase will highlight innovative projects from around Australia funded by the Future Drought Fund. These initiatives are designed to enhance drought preparedness and resilience, and […]
Industries today are facing the challenge of integrating their physical operations with digital technologies. From reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency to ensuring sustainability, businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less. Yet, many struggle to connect real-world assets with the data and insights needed to make smarter decisions and remain competitive. This […]
Join us for our End-Of-Year event, Data Insights 2024, an event hosted by the University of Western Australia’s Data Institute. This year’s focus is on exploring the evolving landscape of data science in Western Australia and the pivotal role it plays in shaping our future. The event will begin with a welcome address from Professor […]
WHAT TO EXPECT Relaxed environment to chat data and share some food while reflecting on the year. Topics of for discussion: Data landscape going into 2025 New tools, technologies and stacks What you'll be learning for next year For those that CAN'T attend in-person but still want to be a part of the community, we're setting up […]
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 […]
This group is for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you are struggling to launch your eCommerce business or currently run one and are looking to scale up, this is the place for you
Come and join us to celebrate the end of another year at our Spacecubed Christmas Sundowner! We welcome you to join us to celebrate 2024 and all the wins along the way. Let's get together for a final hurrah to bring in the holiday season and wrap up another year at Spacecubed. Come along to Fern Courtyard […]
Regional Microgrids ProgramSeeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. Deadline: 19 Dec 2025
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.
These awards celebrate the states leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders under the age of 40.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
These programs are tailored to help you grow, lead, and make a positive impact in your industry. You can apply for one or more of the programs via a single application form and will have the option to answer the questions through either written or video format. Here’s what’s on offer to you: 👣 Australian […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Celebrating the hottest Australian innovators in the mining, energy, resources, oil & gas, space and defence industries.
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 […]
