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  • Journey to Impact WA – stories of impact-first investing

    The Wentworth Building 2/300 Murray Street, Perth, WA

    In the first of a series of 2024 events, Philanthropy Australia, Spinifex Trust and Impact Seed welcome you to join us for an evening of conversation and learning from foundations and investors.  Your 3 key takeaways from this event will be: Hear stories from impact investors taking an impact-first approach Learn about WA's new Catalytic Impact Loan Fund Connect… Continue reading Journey to Impact WA – stories of impact-first investing

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: MedChem Australia Project Applications

    online Western Australia, Australia

    MedChem Australia Announces its First Call for Project Applications MedChem Australia is thrilled to announce its inaugural call for Round 1 project applications is now open. With a commitment to breaking down medicinal chemistry & DMPK capability barriers and fostering partnerships that promise to drive breakthroughs in drug discovery, MedChem Australia invites applications from researchers… Continue reading DEADLINE: MedChem Australia Project Applications

    AARP Open Day

    Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA

    We are pleased to invite you to Open Day on 10 April, 2024. This is your opportunity to tour the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) and learn more about the City of Wanneroo. The AARP is pleased to be hosting Mayor Linda Aitken who will explore the vibrant business community in the City of Wanneroo and answer… Continue reading AARP Open Day

    FREE

    Discover Engage Connect @ UWA Data Institute Research Bytes

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

    Join the UWA Data Institute as we showcase the latest in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI Research at UWA. Join us for an insightful showcase where you'll explore the impressive work of our UWA Data Institute Research Clusters. It's a unique opportunity to uncover synergies, ignite innovative ideas and forge connections. Don't miss this… Continue reading Discover Engage Connect @ UWA Data Institute Research Bytes

    FREE

    Building WA’s EV Network

    Brookfield Place - Tower 2 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    Join YEP Perth for a presentation and a discussion on building WA's EV Network, the challenges faced and discuss the future of EVs Doors open from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. Your ticket includes drinks, pizza and an opportunity to learn and network. About this topic: Synergy and Horizon Power are working with the State Government to… Continue reading Building WA’s EV Network

    Navigating NeuroDivergence as an Entrepreneur

    online Western Australia, Australia

    🌟🚀 Join us for an inspiring session on navigating neurodivergence in the world of entrepreneurship! 🫶 ​💬 In this online fireside chat, we'll be hearing from our panelists, Charles, Luke, and Mohamad, on navigating entrepreneurship alongside life with autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia 💪 ​👉 Register to submit your questions, join live, or receive the recording.​​… Continue reading Navigating NeuroDivergence as an Entrepreneur

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for small- to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative technologies or solutions in the critical minerals sector in Australia. Program detail This program will assist you in: Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity. Accessing tools and information… Continue reading DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals Program

    Founder Wellbeing: Building Your Foundation for Success

    The Hub, Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia

    Are you pouring everything into your business right now but neglecting your own well-being? We understand that the road to building a successful business is demanding. But a founder who prioritises their well-being is a founder who thrives. In this interactive session with Kay Foss, Lead Advocate & Founder of Founder Families, you'll learn how… Continue reading Founder Wellbeing: Building Your Foundation for Success

    Turning the Dial 2024: Encouraging the uptake of Circular Economy Initiatives

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Turning the Dial 2024, happening on 30 May 2024, is an event focused on food waste reduction, sustainable packaging innovation, and the circular economy for food and beverage manufacturers. The goal of the event is to help businesses navigate the path to sustainability and provide networking opportunities across the supply chain. The event will feature… Continue reading Turning the Dial 2024: Encouraging the uptake of Circular Economy Initiatives

    $150 – $190
    Event Series Online Business Model Support

    Online Business Model Support

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money? Through the… Continue reading Online Business Model Support

    Free

    WASEC & Impact Seed: Open Door Session

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Join us on Tuesday, 23 April at 9am for a monthly Open Door Session, a new collaboration between the Western Australian Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Impact Seed, tailored for all stages of your social enterprise journey. Whether you're a newcomer, a recently approved WASEC member, or an established entrepreneur, these online gatherings are designed to provide the support you need.… Continue reading WASEC & Impact Seed: Open Door Session

    FREE

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship – With Lesley Gillespie OAM

    Mannkal Economic Education Foundation 31 Hood Street, Subiaco, WA

    Learn what it takes to turn a small family business into a large network! Learn what it takes to turn a small family business into a large network! Lesley Gillespie co-founded Bakers Delight with her husband Roger. From humble beginnings in 1980 with one bakery in Hawthorn, Lesley turned her business into a network spanning… Continue reading Innovation & Entrepreneurship – With Lesley Gillespie OAM

    FREE

    Achieving Net Zero Through Renewable Energy

    online Western Australia, Australia

    ABOUT Webinar on Achieving Net Zero Through Renewable Energy DATE Tuesday 23 April 2024 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+08) LOCATION Online  

    FREE

    CORE on Tour: Innovation in Action

    MineARC Systems

    CORE ON TOUR EDITION: Innovation in Action hosted by MineARC Systems THIS MONTH CORE CONNECT IS GOING ON TOUR! Join us for a site visit to MineArc Systems facility in Kewdale.  Join our upcoming CORE Connect event where we dive into Perth-based innovation and product development. Hosted by MineARC Systems, the leaders of safety and innovative technologies… Continue reading CORE on Tour: Innovation in Action

    FREE

    WA MTP Sector Spotlight on Cortical Dynamics

    Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Nedlands, WA, Australia

    We invite you to a fireside chat with Perth-based Cortical Dynamic’s Ashley Zimpel & Dr Sunil Belur Nagaraj at our next Spotlight event. Our monthly event 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… Continue reading WA MTP Sector Spotlight on Cortical Dynamics

    FREE

    Accelerating sports technology & innovation in WA

    45 St Georges Tce 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    This panel session explores the theme of accelerating sports technology innovation in Australia (and more specifically WA), with a focus on funding and support programs for startups. Australia has developed one of the leading sports innovation ecosystems in the world - from world-class facilities and major sports events, to leading sports science, sports systems &… Continue reading Accelerating sports technology & innovation in WA

    Free

    Open Source in the Cloud: The Future of IT

    AWS Perth Offices 9/240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    For over twenty years ‘open source’ has evolved to underpin many projects. Whether it be development tools, application libraries or runtimes, open source is pervasive. As workloads move to the cloud, open source continues to evolve and grows in relevance. In this session, Ricardo Sueiras will explore how we think about open source, how it continues to… Continue reading Open Source in the Cloud: The Future of IT

    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… Continue reading Morning Startup Presentation

    FREE

    Monthly Marine Renewables Coffee Morning: April

    Samuels on Mill 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA

    Monthly Marine Renewables Coffee Morning: April Welcome to our **Monthly Marine Renewables Coffee Morning** for April! Join us for an open forum for those interested in Marine Renewables to create discussion and invite collaboration around industry solutions and problems between developers, supply chain, academia, and government. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect… Continue reading Monthly Marine Renewables Coffee Morning: April

    FREE

    KCA WA Networking Event

    The Station 1 Mends Street, South Perth, WA

    KCA WA Network 2024 sundowner Wednesday April 24th, 4.30pm to 7.30pm Venue: The Station, South Perth KCA’s WA Network is holding our first in-person networking event for 2024 and it is going to be a good one! Come meet and reconnect with WA’s technology transfer, commercialisation, industry engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship sectors. Join us for an… Continue reading KCA WA Networking Event

    April Business After Hours, hosted by Aqwest

    Aqwest 2 Hayes Street, East Bunbury, WA

    Join us for the April Business After Hours with your host Aqwest Aqwest provides drinking water to over 18,000 properties in the Greater Bunbury Area and is committed to providing sustainable, high-quality drinking water. At Business After Hours, Aqwest will provide an update on some of Aqwest’s current projects, including the Bunbury Water Resource Recovery Scheme… Continue reading April Business After Hours, hosted by Aqwest

    FREE

    DEADLINE: Premier’s Science Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Premier's Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners will be announced at the Premier’s Science Awards ceremony later in the year. WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students, STEM teachers and educators, and STEM engagement providers are encouraged to apply. There are 8 categories in… Continue reading DEADLINE: Premier’s Science Awards

    End of Program Showcase: Scale Advisory Female Founders Program

    The Hub, Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia

    Celebrate Innovation and Inspiration: Female Founders Showcase Join us for a dynamic evening as we celebrate the culmination of our Scale Advisory program. Be inspired by the journeys of our cohort of female founders as they showcase their ventures and share their experiences within the program, through a captivating Q&A panel. The Scale Advisory Female… Continue reading End of Program Showcase: Scale Advisory Female Founders Program

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: R&D Tax Incentive Lodgement Applications

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax Incentive or R&DTI) helps companies innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development (R&D). You can read more information here. For R&D Tax Advice, Assistance and Support, contact Evolv3