WA Innovation Calendar

Purpose Ventures Founder Information Session
2023-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Town Hall at Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join this information session on 11 April 2023.
Come along to meet the team hear about the Purpose Ventures Fund.
We’ll cover what we are looking for in our investments, how our founder-friendly process works, what you need to do to give yourself the best opportunity for investment and give time to answer all your questions.
Read about Information Session HERE
Read about Purpose Ventures HERE

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Energy applications
2023-04-10 06:00 - 06:30 | online
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities related to the Energy sector.
This program is open to businesses working in one of the sub-sectors listed below. If you are not sure if you fit into one of these sub-sectors, please reach out to our program coordinators.
The course provides tools and information to help you better understand what’s involved with R&D and key things you need to consider at each step of the process. You’ll be able to apply this knowledge to advance your innovation journey.
Program detail
This program is open to Australian SMEs currently working in the energy sector, or those working in other areas looking to offer new technology or solutions that could be applicable to the energy sector.
The program will help you refine your innovation idea and step you through how to turn this into a research and development opportunity.
You will also be exposed to industry knowledge, hear from innovation and industry experts and have access to networking opportunities with researchers and R&D mentors.
It’s a great opportunity to work alongside other like-minded SMEs and build your networks.
Course outline
This program will help you to:

Identify your innovation opportunities
Refine your value proposition
Understand the R&D viability
Help you build your business case
Provide guidance on how to prepare a strong funding application

DEADLINE: Applications for Quantum TX Accelerator program
2023-04-08 06:00 - 07:00 | online
Applications now open for Quantum TX Accelerator

METS Ignited is proud to support the first Quantum TX Accelerator program for 2023.
Start-ups and small businesses who want to take their innovative solutions to the next level can now apply to gain invaluable support to accelerate their growth.
The program provides facilitated access to large clients, capital investors, and expert mentors and discussions with top companies such as BHP, Roy Hill, Woodside Energy, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, the Australian Space Agency, Defence Force, AROSE, Austrade, Fugro, Red Terra Investments, Robotics Australia Group, Skalata Ventures, and METS Ignited.
Since its inception, the program has run seven times and delivered over $4 million in support to 162 start-ups and SMEs across the country.

Support to scale your technology solutions

All forms of companies, either already or having the potential to supply the one, or more, major sectors & be based in Australia.

QuantumTX supports

Motivated businesses keen to scale.

Technology or engineering solutions with potential.

Businesses with the potential to create exports and grow local jobs.

What will it cost?
Valued at $25,000, participation is free via a competitive application process.
Applications are invited from Australian scale-ups and SMEs.

Key Dates
Applications Open: 23 Feb 2023
Applications Close: 8 April 2023 (8pm AEST)
Formal Program: Apr – Nov 2023
Export Mentoring & Networks: May – Dec 2023
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“We are pleased to continue to support this successful program which directly introduces innovation to industry, building export pathways as businesses scale up, increasing our national capability. With leadership and mentoring from prominent companies in multiple industry sectors, the program is focussed on maximising the impact of innovation for the benefit of all.”
Program founder Professor Peter Rossdeutscher, Principal of Atomic Sky, said QuantumTX aimed to link business owners and project leaders with a substantial opportunity to access new markets, major customers and export opportunities.
“The program focuses on reducing barriers for selling to large corporations, making it an essential resource for companies seeking to take their business to the next level. The benefits are clear, with opportunities to grow your business, increase competitiveness, and make direct introductions to industry experts, all essential for creating jobs in multiple sectors.”
Participation in the QuantumTX 2023 scale-up program is valued at $25,000 but is free for participants who will be selected via a competitive application process.
Click here to learn more and apply. Don’t miss this opportunity.
https://www.quantumtx.com.au/qtx-national-2023

YHub Coffee & Connect
2023-04-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
Yhub Coffee and Connect.
Listen as Little Biz shares their top tips on how to make your website look great AND do what it’s supposed to do – get you more clients and help you grow!
Yhub Members: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
Non Members: $𝟐𝟎 (you get brekky, unlimited coffee and co-working for the day)
Come along on the first Thursday of every month for breakfast with the Yanchep Business Community, and if you love it, stay to co-work with us! We will be covering a different business topic each month.
Here at Yhub, we know how important a great community is, which is why we love to bring together our members at community breakfasts and networking sessions to ensure everyone feels connected. So, come along for a delicious breakfast at our vibrant space and meet some of our great members.

DEADLINE: Generative AI Challenge Applications
2023-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 | online
The Innovation Challenge 2023: Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications (Generative AI Challenge) is seeking creative solutions that use Generative Artificial Intelligence technology to address challenges in the following streams:

health and medical research
health and medical innovation
healthcare service delivery
health and medical education and training.

The Generative AI Challenge comprises of the following stages:

Stage 1 – funding of up to $50,000 will be awarded to up to twenty projects to undertake activities, within a 6-month period, to test the feasibility of a proposed solution in one of the four above streams.
Stage 2 – funding of up to $500,000 will be awarded to up to four of the Stage 1 projects, one in each stream, to fully develop their solution and implement this in WA, within a 12-month period.

Program Status: Open for Applications
Application Form due: 1:00pm (AWST), Thursday 6 April 2023
Details HERE

DEADLINE: DISCOV3R Program Application
2023-04-06 08:00 - 09:00 | online
The purpose of the DISCOV3R Program is to investigate Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) as a sustainable long-term testing solution for COVID-19.‘3R’ refers to the three streams of the Program: Reassure; Reclaim; and Repurpose.
This Program aims to take a holistic approach to the use of RATs in the detection of COVID-19 infection, which includes their effective use, shelf life and responsible disposal.
The Activity must align with one of the 3R streams:

Reassure
Research into the accuracy and sensitivity of RATs in detecting emerging COVID-19 variants. High quality applications to this stream will demonstrate an accurate and repeatable methodology for assessing RATs, a feasible plan for accessing and testing COVID-19 variant samples, and a competitive budget.
Reclaim
Research into the expiry dates of RATs to determine shelf-life validity, factors impacting shelf-life and whether RATs can be used to diagnose COVID-19 beyond the stated shelf-life. High quality applications to this stream will demonstrate an accurate and repeatable methodology for assessing RATs, a robust and thorough plan for testing variables that may affect shelf life, and a competitive budget.
Repurpose
Identify opportunities for re-purposing of RATs that are beyond their shelf-life, for example for research use for COVID-19 and/or other coronavirus diseases. High quality applications to this stream will identify and test innovative and significant uses for RATs.

Funding between $100,000 and $350,000 will be awarded to the top-ranked application in each stream. Subject to budget availability and the quality of applications received, additional applications may be awarded funding.
Program status: Open for Applications
Application Form due: 1:00 pm (AWST), Thursday 6 April 2023

DEADLINE: iAwards Entries
2023-04-06 06:00 - 07:00 | online
FOR WA ENTRANTS: Entry is via INCITE AWARDS. Apply HERE

The iAwards is Australia’s longest running and most broadly scoped innovation recognition program, promoting excellence in the Australian digital ecosystem from the likes of Google Maps, Atlassian, Wotif and WiseTech Global.
The iAwards unearth, recognise and reward excellence in Australian innovation that is making a difference and has the potential to create positive change for the community – whether this is at home, in the office or on a global scale. iAwards submissions are accepted from innovators across the whole Australian economy, whether you are an individual, a group, a government or private organisation, or a student.
Entries for the 2023 iAwards close on Thursday 6 April, 5pm (AEST).
The iAwards program encourages entrant innovations from across all industries in Australia. Whether you are an IT firm, a family-owned farm, a local concreting company, or a multinational, we encourage you to apply and reap the benefits associated with participating in the iAwards journey.
Why enter the iAwards?
Networking and partnership opportunities
Access to business mentoring workshops

Access to highly skilled judges

Showcase your innovation

Publicity and media exposure

Gain recognition

Apply HERE

Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!
2023-04-05 18:00 - 19:30
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).
Hello Perth Founders and Friends,
Have you got a great startup idea? Or have you already started a new business and it’s not going so well? Don’t waste any more time or money on building an app or product, getting PR, or even marketing. Come along to Lean Startup Perth and we’ll help you find a successful business.
This “Getting Started” meeting will introduce you the “big ideas” in Lean Startup and Customer Development. Did you know that Lean Startups don’t do sales, don’t do marketing and don’t do product development? Well, what do they do then? Come along and you will find out that and more,
Created by Eric Ries and Steve Blank, the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach is a radically new way of doing startups. It changes everything about startups (more than most founders, service providers and investors realise). It changes the very meaning of what it is to be a startup.
We suggest new members come along to one of these “Getting Started” meetings to learn about Lean Startup with Customer Development before coming the to “Getting On” meetings. This “Getting Started” meetings are repeated but will only run if there are enough new members attending.
We welcome anyone keen to learn about Lean Startup with Customer Development.
All the best for success!
Cheers,
Ashley.
Organiser, Lean Startup Perth.

WA’s Changemaker Community Event
2023-04-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Westpac, Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Event description

Westpac Foundation, together with WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Westpac Group, invite you to a special afternoon to celebrate and connect WA’s Changemaker community.
The event will bring together social enterprises and for-purpose organisations as well as Westpac’s growing network of employees and partners passionate about using their skills, networks and resources for good. It is an opportunity to learn, connect and explore how we can collaborate to create better futures together.
Join us for a panel discussion and facilitated networking session whilst enjoying drinks and canapes.
Guest speakers:

Pat Ryan, Dismantle CEO and Westpac Scholar
Katie Liew, Underground Collaborative Founder and CEO, WASEC Director and Westpac Foundation partner
Matt Delmenico, Westpac Regional General Manager (Consumer and Business Customer Engagement) and Underground Collaborative Board Director
Nick Maisey, Befriend Founder and CEO and Westpac Scholar
Ross Wortham, WASEC CEO
Larissa Shepherd, Westpac State General Manager Westpac and St.George, WA

When: 4pm – 6pm, Wednesday 5 April
Where: Westpac, Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth

RTS Conference
2023-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
About the conference

Innovation. Technology. Sustainability.
Every industry is faced with navigating through the unpredictability of what the future holds. Book your place at the 2023 RTS Conference to hear from industry leaders who are paving the way through the use of innovation and technology to shape the future of business and the next generation’s workforce.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Hon Mark McGowan MLA, Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal – State Relations
Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources; Minister for Northern Australia
Simon Trott, Chief Executive Iron Ore, Rio Tinto
Brandon Craig, WA Iron Ore Asset President, BHP
Carl Hendricks, Chief Engineer Autonomy and Automation, Caterpillar

IN CONVERSATION WITH
Ryan Stokes AO, Managing Director and CEO, Seven Group Holdings
Richard Goyder AO, Chairman, Woodside Energy
Chris Ellison, Managing Director, Mineral Resources

PANELLISTS
Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier; Minister for State Development; Jobs and Trade; Hydrogen Industry; Tourism; Science
Gerhard Veldsman, CEO Group Operations, Hancock Prospecting
Jessica Farrell, Nickel West Asset President, BHP
Dr Susmita Thomson, Technical Centre Manager, Chevron
Sam Bartholomaeus, Vice President Renewables and Power, Woodside Energy
Hon Ken Wyatt AM, Former federal Minister for Indigenous Australians
Clinton Wolf, Managing Director, National Indigenous Times
Professor Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Dr Elyse Allender, Assistant Director of Space Technology, Australian Space Agency
Jarvas Croome, CEO, WesTrac
Justin Nash, Business Development Director, Hydrogen – WA, BP
Tania Constable PSM, CEO, Minerals Council of Australia
Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA

CITY OF PERTH NETWORKING EVENING
Close the day out at the PCEC Summer Garden, where our speakers and delegates will come together and finish with a bang with a performance from Australian music royalty, Daryl Braithwaite.
4:45pm – 7:00pm PCEC Summer Garden

Tuesday, 4 April 2023
VENUE: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
ADDRESS: 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
TIME:
Conference – 8am to 4.45pm
City of Perth Networking Evening- 4.45pm to 7pm
Throughout the day, enjoy fresh coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and walk away with your own RTS gift bag.

Early Bird Entires – InnovationAus Awards
2023-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 | online
See yourself as a gamechanger?

Let us recognise and celebrate your achievements…and open doors to future opportunities
The InnovationAus Awards for Excellence celebrates outstanding performance in the commercialisation of innovative Australian ideas and IP. Since our inaugural program in 2021, the Awards has evolved into an exciting platform that shines a spotlight on the creators and companies underwriting the future of Brand Australia.

The awards program puts money in the room with our Deep Tech and commercial research innovators. If you have an interesting product or service, even if you are at the start of your commercial life, these awards are for you.
Consider the categories. If your are a finalist, we would love to profile your company and to introduce you around.

Creative Technology and Software
Cybersecurity
Defence, Dual-use technology and Space
Energy & Renewables
Food & Agritech
GovTech Project, Product or Service
Health Tech
Industry 4.0
Manufacturing Innovation
Software Innovation
People’s Choice Award
Translation Hero Award
Australian Hero Award

ENTER NOW

Resources Technology Showcase
2023-04-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
Prepare to be amazed! RTS is back and it’s packed with futuristic tech that you won’t believe!
Imagine stepping into mind-blowing augmented reality, see incredible robotics in action, check out the new mining game apps and take part in amazing remote operating systems!
This free event for all ages will showcase all the innovations that the mining, resources, defence and space sectors have to offer.
Unlock your own potential and be a part of powering the future at RTS 2023.

More details HERE

TedX Perth
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
What is TEDxPerth?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxPerth, where x = independently organised TED event. At TEDxPerth, live speakers combine with short films and performances to spark discussion and connection in our community. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organised. TED and TEDxPerth are not-for-profit.

DEADLINE: Early Bird Tickets for Cyber Summit
2023-03-31 18:00 - 18:30
Join us for a showcase of WA’s Talent, Expertise and Industry in Perth’s CBD at CyberWest Summit!

All businesses, government departments and organisations regardless of size need to start implementing healthy cyber security practices right now. Thanks to the support from our partners we’re excited to announce that we are back for 2023.
When: 10-11 May
Where: Pan Pacific Perth
Healthy practices don’t need to be intimidating. In fact, we’re running workshops over the two-days to make sure that you leave with the right tools, knowledge and systems in place to improve your organisation’s cyber security.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now. Get in before the 31st of March to access world-class speakers, workshops, sundowners and Industry Experts over 2-days for just $600.

Join us to hear from an amazing lineup of guest speakers including:

Hon. Stephen Dawson, Minister for Innovation
Prof. Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of WA
Troy Hunt, Founder, haveibeenpwned.com
Terry Roberts, Founder, Whitehawk
Elizabeth Lang, CEO, Diversity Focus
Dr. Newton Campbell, Director of Space Programs at AROSE
Robert Potter, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Internet 2.0

Head to our website to view the full program and check out some of the amazing speakers who will help you energise your new strategy

There will be 3 key streams of interactive content running across the 2-day CyberWest Summit – Critical Infrastructure, Secure Government and Cyber Skills, complemented by tangible skills-based workshops.
Critical Infrastructure is focused on highlighting the unique challenges facing businesses and their supply chains impacted by the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act which now covers communications, financial services, data, defence, higher education, energy, food & grocery, health, space, transport and water.
Secure Government sessions and workshops will provide targeted upskilling around understanding risk, threat detection and incident response in relation to government.
Cyber Skills will provide more general cyber education and hands-on skills, specifically targeted towards non-cyber professionals.

One last thing. We want you to invite your team and connections.
Make sure your team is cyber secure and invite your colleagues from strategy, governance and risk, finance, procurement and human resources. Cyber security is for all employees. Early Bird ticket sales close Friday, 31st March so make sure to let your network know now before the price goes up.

Software For You – Perth Launch Event
2023-03-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Claisebrook Design Community, 25 Gladstone Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Please join us as we celebrate the launch of Software For You in Australia!
We would like to invite you to our business launch party. The team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to finally share our vision with you. We know that custom software development plays a crucial role in the growth and success of businesses today.
So, come along and celebrate with us! Network with other business owners, meet our team, and enjoy a few drinks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The launch party will be taking place on:
Date: Thursday 30 March 2023
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Claisebrook Design Community (Gather Space) – 25 Gladstone Street, Perth
Please register to let us know if you’ll be joining us for this special occasion. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! This is invite only.

Lisa’s Entrepreneurship Story – Lunch ‘n’ Learn
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Eighth Avenue Social, 63 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Perth, Western Australia, 6051, Australia
Lisa opened her first solo hair salon at age 20.
By 22 she owned a commercial premise, 2 salons and a barbershop.
In amongst the growth of her businesses she had 2 children, her eldest diagnosed with severe Autism at age 2.
Then Covid hit…resulting in a devastating loss of tenants in her commercial premise.
Lisa needed to quickly pivot her business model, which was the trigger for her latest venture – A freelance space for hairstylists to work and create their own business from within!
Join us for a lunch ‘n’ learn to hear more about Lisa’s rollercoaster entrepreneurship journey! Bring along your questions for Lisa, learn from her journey, and share your experience!
Through the Workforce Australia for Business Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program – all welcome!

DEADLINE: Agristart Harvest Program
2023-03-30 06:00 - 06:30 | online
The opportunity is available to startups, SMEs, farmers or researchers working on innovative initiatives relevant to the agricultural sector. Applications are welcome from businesses in an early-stage startup phase, to small to medium enterprises.

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 their technology in the agricultural sector?

The program, valued at over $10,000, is free to successful applicants. Participants will benefit from a two-day business boot camp. They will have access to masterclasses and webinars led by expert facilitators. The program also offers two field trips along with showcases and pitch events.
All participants in the program are given the opportunity for selection in a Singapore exchange program.
HARVEST is designed to help participants accelerate the commercialisation of their innovation. They benefit from connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and growing their industry networks.
Over the six years that HARVEST has run, it has supported over 70 businesses.

Lean Startup Regulars: Getting On with Customer Development!
2023-03-29 18:00 - 19:30
This “Getting On” meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who understand the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach (and have preferably attended one of the “Getting Started” meetings). It’s about supporting founders taking a Lean Startup with Customer Development approach for their startups.
Hello Perth Founders and Friends (aka Perth Starters),
Have you got a great startup idea? Or have you already started a new business and it’s not going so well? Don’t waste any more time or money on building an app or product, getting PR, or even marketing. Come along to Lean Startup Perth and we’ll help you find a successful business!
Customer Development is the Lean Startup process to organise the search for a business model. The core process behind Customer Development consists of using the hypothesis-build-measure-learn loop to find and validate a scalable, repeatable and viable business model.

CERI: Customer Development Masterclass (Week 1)
2023-03-29 17:00 - 19:30 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Over 11 weeks, the Customer Development Masterclass will teach you the essentials of validating your customer problem/solution fit, developing and adjusting your business model and launching your business in the real world. You and your team will be in the driver’s seat for growing your business, with the ultimate tools and expertise at your fingertips through the CDM program. Taking place each Wednesday evening from 5pm-7.30pm, CDM is your toolkit for customer growth.

Facilitated by Andy Lamb, the Customer Development Masterclass consists of weekly sessions with extensive content delivery and real-world, customer engagement deliverables. Throughout the 10 weeks, participants will need to get out of the building and speak to customers – putting in an additional half day per week of time.

Week 1 – Unique Value Proposition exploration.
Week 2 – Customer Discovery – tools and techniques.
Week 3 – Gathering Assumptions – removing biases.
Week 4 – Building Evidence – metrics for customer validation.
Week 5 – Getting customers to act – unlocking early adopters.
Week 6 – Recap and reset – what have your learnt and what is next?
Week 7 – Expanding Eco-Systems – do you need to shift your focus?
Week 8 – Business Model – shaping the right fit.
Week 9 – Business Planning – Finance/ Funding/ Cash Flows.
Week 10 – Founders Sales 101- flipping the sales model for traction.
Week 11 – Wrap Up & Showcase.

Outcomes:

Move away from a process of leading with the solution to understand the customers problem and how your solution can solve these problems.
Recognising where your own biases may be preventing you from moving your project forward.
Apply an experimental approach to testing and validating your early adopters and getting customer traction as soon as possible.
Removing the fear of selling by flipping the sales process, from a push (outwards) approach to a pull (inwards) approach tied to solving customers problems.
Shaping an appropriate business model which is aligned to your current project lifecycle.

Applications close 24 March 2023

Sundowner Event 2023: Going Off Grid
2023-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 | TBA
In collaboration with India Energy Storage Alliance, WA’s Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Innovate Australia, the Australia Microgrid Centre of Excellence is hosting a “sundowner” event to occur 29-March from 4pm-6pm.
The main topic is “Going Off Grid”, in which microgrids can support sustainability, reliable and cost-effective energy management within a geographic footprint. “If you can fence it – you can microgrid it.” This event will present how coastal and regional energy management systems can isolate from the traditional power grid while maintaining stable energy supply. Microgrids are common in small, regional communities and coastal towns where the larger grid becomes expensive, and many times, non-existent.
Special Guests:

Consul General to India, Perth
Debi Prasad Dash, Executive Director of India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)
Bill Grace, The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Peter Kasprzak, Chairman of Innovate Australia
Colleen Yates, CEO of Regional Development Australia Perth
Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Terry Mohn, Chairperson of AMCOE
Chris Kearney, CEO of Wind with Purpose

Agenda:

Registration and gather drinks & canapes provided
Agenda, sponsors, special guests introduction
“Acknowledgement of Country” statement
IESA and JTSI representatives
Bill Grace, The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Chris Kearney, Wind with Purpose

The Australian Microgrid Centre of Excellence (AMCOE) is a not-for-profit organization which will operate a physical facility that provides resources enabling the development and implementation of reliable, economic and sustainable energy solutions. It will also act as a center of activity and coordination for the many organizations (public, private, commercial, non-profit, and academic) in Perth that are addressing distributed or remote energy issues. AMCOE is the first of several regional smart energy centers to be proposed by government and industry and will help create the technologies, jobs and skilled workforce that will renew this nation’s economy.

Morning Startup: Meet WA's three newest Venture Capital funds!
2023-03-29 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
The WA Government’s New Industries Fund (Department of JTSI) is at it again!
This time they’re addressing the early stage funding gap by providing operational funding to help establish three new local VC funds that will be committed to investing in WA-based startups and scale-ups over the next few years.
Purpose Ventures, FundWA and Quokka Capital were recently announced as the recipients of the Western Australian Venture Support (WAVES) 2022-2025 pilot programs. The three new funds are expected to become operational in the coming months to support more local startups and scale-ups.
This is great news and we thought it would be a good idea to introduce these three new VCs to the Perth Startup community!
In this session, Purpose Ventures, FundWA and Quokka Capital will share details about where they are on their journey, what they’re looking for, how they can help, and answer questions from you—the startups of WA!
Here are some details in the mean time:

Purpose Ventures is industry agnostic and invests from Pre-Seed to Series B rounds. They are looking for purpose-driven founders who have the ambition to build companies that can have global impact.
FundWA is a Western Australian venture capital fund that invests in technology-enabled innovative businesses in Western Australia. They invest in companies ready to scale beyond the earliest stage, to take their technology and innovation into new markets.
Quokka Capital is an active venture partner who invests in ventures that have exceptional founding teams that can be primed for global growth. Their hands-on venture model is a response to the challenges faced by startups that struggle to access active business support during early capital raises.

Agenda:
7:30 am: Welcome, audience shameless plugs, and announcements
7:45 am: Panel session with Purpose Ventures, FundWA and Quokka Capital
8:20 am: Audience Q&A
8:30 am: Begin networking
9:00 am: Finish
Live stream
This event will also be live streamed for the regions courtesy of the New Industries Fund from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation!
When the time comes, you can watch the live stream here:
https://perthvideo.com.au/morning-startup-perth/

Morning Startup
2023-03-29 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Morning Startup – Perth – where people talk about startups.
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 interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game. We look forward to seeing you there!

SUPERCONNECT® LEGO® Serious Play® 3 Day Certification Training
2023-03-29 - 2023-04-01 | State Buildings, Australia
Become a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®
This comprehensive training program will not only certify you in the standard LEGO® Serious Play® method, you will also learn how to optimise your sessions for human connection, psychological safety and most of all, better conversations about difficult and important things using the SUPERCONNECT® Method. It’s two trainings in one.
You will learn how to use hands-on, minds-on learning to facilitate powerful conversations that stimulate creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and communication. You’ll learn how to design and deliver sessions that are tailored to the specific needs of your clients, and you’ll gain hands-on experience through a series of interactive exercises and role-plays.
But the benefits of the SUPERCONNECT® LEGO® Serious Play® Certification program go beyond just facilitating great conversations. You’ll also learn how to use LEGO® Serious Play® to build trust, foster teamwork, and improve overall business performance. Whether you’re a coach, a consultant, keynote speaker, researcher or a leader in your organization, this program will give you the skills and confidence you need to facilitate powerful conversations that lead to real results.
This is the only LEGO® Serious Play® Certification training being offered in Western Australia, and the only public SUPERCONNECT® training being offered globally. So where ever you are based, this training is for you.

Complete the Business Model Canvas with Peter Clarke
2023-03-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Eighth Avenue Social, 63 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Perth, Western Australia, 6051, Australia
Do you have a new business idea and need help to brainstorm, describe and visualise how your business will make money, who your customers are and how you will deliver value to them? Or do you want to improve your existing business model and are terrified by the thought of writing another business plan?
This free online workshop for start-ups and micro-business through the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia for Business Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program is facilitated by Peter Clarke. Peter will step each attendee through the Business Model Canvas, a one-page template to describe and visualise their business idea with nine boxes that represent the core elements of a business.
This will be an interactive session so please come prepared to work on your plan during the workshop!

AICC (WA): Embracing Change at Full Speed
2023-03-28 11:45 - 14:30 | The Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Annual Signature Event 2023

Mr Richard Godyer AO – Chair of the AFL Commission, Qantas, Woodside Energy, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and The Channel 7 Telethon Trust.
Speaking on “Embracing change at full speed”

DEADLINE: New Industries Fund: X-TEND WA
2023-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | online
X-TEND WA will fund organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs that support the development of entrepreneurs and stimulate private investment in innovative projects in WA. The New Industries Fund will co-contribute up to $100,000 per successful application. Applications close on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 11am (AWST).
Applications should deliver activities in one or 2 of the following streams:
1. entrepreneurial education
2. investor education
3. Heath and Life Sciences capability building
They may take the form of educational forums, workshops, mentoring, and incubator and accelerator programs.
Proposed programs must be delivered in WA over 12 months and contribute towards the growth of the innovation community. Applications that strengthen innovation ecosystem collaboration and improve access to, or participation in, the WA innovation community are encouraged.

WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series ft. Australian Clinical Trials Alliance
2023-03-28 07:30 - 09:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
This monthly series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations.
The event will feature insights from Professor Steve Webb’s extensive clinical trial expertise and delve into how the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance can support your clinical trials with expert guidance and access to clinical trial networks. If you’re developing a novel medical product (drug or device) that requires clinical adoption, this discussion is for you.

The Life ROI
2023-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
In a world of materialistic and financially-driven definitions of success, have you ever wondered or struggled with defining your own success in life? We have been conditioned to believe that success is achieved through money, possessions, titles, or authority. But that’s not all you are–a dollar amount or Chief Whatever Officer, in charge of so many people. You can determine your own definition of success, and your own path to achieving it. You are cordially invited to define what you would like to achieve, learn how to strategize for, and measure your own success in life.
We are thrilled to invited Jung Park. Jung is an Entrepreneur, Strategist, Professor, Speaker, Author and Expert in Personal Branding. Jung is passionate about guiding his clients and students through the strategic and innovative mindset frameworks for them to own their paths and achieve their individual success.

Leading with Purpose
2023-03-25 09:00 - 15:00 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
This master class is designed to demonstrate how you can leverage your personal brand to develop your own effective and meaningful leadership strategies for yourself. Leading a group of human beings to engage, collaborate, create, produce, and improve the quality and quantity of the organization’s success requires authenticity and vulnerability from the leader. Learn how to practice vulnerability and authenticity to intentionally lead with core values to build a collaborative, empowered, collective, and thriving culture.
JUNG’S ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY
We are thrilled to invited Jung Park. Jung is an Entrepreneur, Strategist, Professor, Speaker, Author and Expert in Personal Branding. Jung is passionate about guiding his clients and students through the strategic and innovative mindset frameworks for them to own their paths and achieve their individual success.
Register HERE
