WA Innovation Calendar

Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Learn the best growth tactics from leading experts

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with early-stage startup investors and ask the questions that matter to you. In this Q&A session, you will have the chance to engage in an open discussion with a panel of investors who have a wealth of experience in working with early-stage startups. Find out how you can maximize your chances of raising funding and get actionable tips for presenting your business to investors in the most favorable way.
❯ What You’ll Learn:

What are the current early-stage investment trends
What investors look for and how to prepare your startup for fundraising
How to communicate with investors efficiently and what type of information to provide them with

❯ Featured Speaker

Ryan Adams – Managing Partner at Raha Beach Ventures: Ryan is a founder, investor, and senior technology executive who excels at defining the technology vision, strategy, and execution roadmap to develop and bring innovative offerings to market and position companies for accelerated commercial success. He has a track record of building and scaling new businesses, directing multimillion-dollar projects, and forging trusted client relationships. Ryan is a hands-on technical leader with an extensive background encompassing software engineering, cyber security, and big data analytics. He is also a passionate innovator directly responsible for creating valuable intellectual property and commercial software products achieving hundreds of millions (AED) in sales.

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16410 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!

Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!
2023-05-17 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.

Networking Evening ‘Rising to your Potential’
2023-05-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Spacecubed is home to hundreds of innovators and leaders within our spaces. So what happens when we bring 50 people all together for an hour?

Join us on Wednesday, May 17th for a special edition of Spacecubed’s monthly Networking Evening, which will be featuring Matt Ainsworth, Founder of Biz.Mind.
Here Matt will be facilitating a session on Rising to your Potential. This is an energiser session for individuals and small groups, aimed to help you reflect on their past, assess your present situation, and create a clear vision for the future. Through a series of activities, you’ll identify strengths, overcome limitations, and develop a plan of action to achieve your goals. The group activities are designed to empower you to unlock your full potential, leaving you feeling inspired and ready to take action.
Get to know Matt Ainsworth
Matt is a coach with 20+ years of business experience. He helps startups to thrive by building founders’ growth mindset. He also offers leadership coaching for executives and managers to improve their communication, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills. Matt is also building a consulting service catering to businesses looking to establish themselves in the Japanese market.
So come along from 4:30PM on Wednesday May 17th where both Spacecubed members and non-members are welcome to join us for an informal evening of networking where you will be able to create long lasting professional and personal connections, regardless of industry
Tickets are complimentary for Spacecubed members and only $15 for non-members.
Beverages and light grazing will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!

MedTech Acuator Innovators Bootcamp
2023-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
A full-day workshop on how to address clinical needs with innovation and startups
In partnership with the Telethon Kids Institute and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, MedTech Actuator will be delivering a full-day workshop on how to address clinical needs with innovation and startups. The MedTech Actuator is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that curates an ecosystem of MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech innovation and investment across the Asia Pacific region.
We’ll be focusing on the early stages of innovation, including ideating and validating problems and solutions. Our speakers will guide you through the process and provide insights into the Health Innovation and Commercialisation Pathways that will help accelerate your success. There will be opportunities to develop, present and receive feedback on your commercialisation from mentors and peers that could form the foundation for future collaborations.
We understand that as innovators of early-stage technologies, clinicians and researchers have challenging demands and limited time. This workshop will give you the tools and strategies you need to make the most impactful decisions and solve problems in the most efficient way possible.
Join us in Perth on
Date: 17th of May, 2023
Location:
Harry Perkins Institute,
QEII Medical Centre
6 Verdun St
Nedlands WA 6009

Tech Talk Tuesdays: CORE & Mets Ignited
2023-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join CORE & METS Ignited for lunch and hear from an entrepreneur using technology and innovation to shape the future of energy & mining.

Each month CORE Innovation Hub hosts Tech Talk Tuesdays – an intimate members-only lunch connecting innovators & entrepreneurs with business & industry leaders.

Join us for lunch and a deep dive into some of the technologies and innovations shaping the future of energy & mining.
This event is strictly for CORE members or by private invitation. To express your interest in attending, please contact info@corehub.com.au

Beechboro Small Business Workshop – Surviving and Thriving
2023-05-16 09:30 - 11:30 | The Function Foom – Swan Active Beechboro, 332 Benara Rd, Beechboro, Perth, Western Australia, 6063, Australia
Do you need help to brainstorm, describe and visualise how your business makes money, who your customers are and how you
deliver value to them?
Through the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia for Business Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program, in collaboration with Innovation Cluster, the City of Swan invites its registered small businesses to attend a free workshop with Peter Clarke and Ash Roberts to help your business survive and thrive!
Attendees will complete the Business Model Canvas, a one-page template to describe and visualise their business model into nine boxes that represent the core elements of a business.
Please join us if you are looking for support to grow your business, attract more customers and increase your profitability!

Online Business Model Support
2023-05-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | online, 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 Australian Government’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program, Innovation Cluster are excited to share our new free online business model canvas template that anyone can complete in their own time and submit to us for feedback!
All you have to do is complete as much of the one-page template as you can by yourself, or make notes and ask us questions within each section if you aren’t sure what to write. Click submit and we will review and send you some written guidance on new ways to grow your business, attract customers and increase profitability!

WA MTP Sector Spotlight on US Market Strategy
2023-05-15 16:15 - 19:00 | R﻿SM Australia, Level 32 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, R﻿SM Australia, Level 32 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is pleased to invite you to the May WA MTP Sector Spotlight on US Market Strategy with Frank Jaskulke, Vice President, Intelligence and Head of Medical Alley Starts at the Medical Alley Association. If you are a start-up or entrepreneur looking to crack into the US market, this session is for you! There will be opportunity for Q&A about the what, how and why of US market entry and how to make a US strategy work for you and your business.
Our 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 organisations developing health and medical innovations.
We are pleased to be partnering with RSM to deliver this event.
Details

Monday 15 May
4:15pm-7:00pm
RSM Australia, Level 32 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth
Refreshments provided

About Frank Jaskulke
In his current role as Vice President, Intelligence, and Head of Medical Alley Starts at The Medical Alley Association, Frank helps members radically simplify complex ideas, make connections that transform people, businesses, and communities, and develop the future leaders of Medical Alley.
Among his many advisory and board positions, Frank has served on the MTPConnect BioMedTech Horizons Steering Committee since 2020. Frank’s visit to Australia is being led by MTPConnect’s Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech Program.
About The Medical Alley Association
The Medical Alley Association is a non-profit organization based in Minnesota that is dedicated to accelerating healthcare innovation and fostering the growth of medical technology companies. With over 800 members around the world, including healthcare providers, payers, and technology companies, Medical Alley provides empowers industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and share best practices. The organization offers a wide range of resources and services, including networking events, educational programs, advocacy efforts, and access to funding and mentorship opportunities. By bringing together industry experts and stakeholders, Medical Alley is working to drive meaningful change in healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
History of the ‘Minnesotan Medical Alley’
When The Medical Alley Association was founded in 1984, it was to service the thriving sector based around a ‘medical alley’ in Minnesota, which was, and remains, one of the global epicentres of health innovation and care. Today, Medical Alley is the world’s leading health technology innovation cluster that includes Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Ecolab, Mayo Clinic (one of the leading hospitals in the world), UnitedHealth Group (the world’s largest private health insurer) and the US national marrow donor program.
The region is home to more than 1,000 healthcare companies and employs more than 500,000 Minnesotans.

DEADLINE: Scaleup WA 2023
2023-05-12 05:00 - 06:00 | online, Australia
ScaleUpWA is all about growth…
…. it is a purpose-built programme to assist established and emerging SMEs to get scale, create and capture value and position the business for harvesting that value, as and when chosen.
…. it is a tailored programme of business transformation with the view of, overtime, building export readiness and establishing market and funding connections.
ScaleUpWA’s forerunner programmes have over the last 4 years assisted over 40 SMEs in sectors ranging from food and beverage, food value add, food distribution, health, mental health and safety, cyber security, virtual reality, mapping technology, entrepreneurial networks, education and battery assembling and distribution, to build their own business transformation strategies as well targeted Market Entry Strategies across pan Asian markets including Singapore, China, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, etc.
While the ScaleUpWA is applicable to all industry sectors, a particular focus for the 2023 Series is on SME’s with high impact potential to build successful, sustainable & scalable businesses in the Agri / Food and Beverage sector.
So whether a grower, processor, freight & logistics, wholesaler or retailer, domestically or export focused – this program will help transform your business to get scale, create and capture new value in your business and position it to be harvestable for returns, and is critical if you need development and/or growth capital!
Delivered by experienced practitioners in innovation, commercialisation and investment in creating and operating high growth businesses as well as specialists in the agri, food and investment sectors.
ScaleUpWA will help identify new areas of opportunity, provide guidance on how to craft investable business structures to transform your business with access, as part of the program, to experienced mentors and networks.
This program is delivered in a combination of
INTERACTIVE LIVE STREAM panel sessions, access to a blend of on-line and in-person KEYNOTES AND MASTERCLASSES
supported by one-on-one MENTOR sessions.
Apply HERE

Online Event: Portfolio Construction with Machine Learning
2023-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
In this workshop, we will employ machine learning’s k-means clustering algorithm to identify promising stocks for portfolio construction. The out-of-sample portfolio performance will be compared with standard momentum strategy and the stock market indices.

NO registration required… Click HERE to join 11 May, 11am.

Chat GPT and AI: implications of automated decision making for the social service sector
2023-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
Chat GPT and AI: implications of automated decision making for the social service sector

QCOSS welcomes you to our Research and Evaluation Network webinar for May. Community service staff with an interest in research and evaluation are encouraged to join this session.

Join us for an interactive webinar with guest speaker Professor Paul Henman, Chief Investigator of The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S).
The purpose of the webinar is to engage with and explore content on:

An introduction to AI, machine learning, big data and automated systems used for decision-making
Implications and challenges for the community services sector (drawing on examples such as Robodebt)
A vision for the future: how social service organisations can support ethical, accountable and inclusive automation.

Come to the session with your best ChatGPT output ready to share!

WADSIH-Insight Upskilling: Power BI Fundamentals
2023-05-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Insight Enterprises, 10/191 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Insight‘s Power BI Fundamentals training is perfect for anyone looking to grow their Microsoft Power BI capabilities.
Led by Insight’s experienced Business Intelligence consultants, this training will provide users with the skills they need to build end-to-end interactive reporting solutions in Power BI.
Attendees will be exposed to all of the capabilities of Power BI Desktop ranging from connecting to data sources, transforming and cleansing data, creating visualisations and finally publishing of content to Power BI.
Key learning objectives:

Intro to data exploration and discovery
Overview of Power Query within Power BI Desktop
Data modelling in Power BI Desktop
Intro to DAX functions
Date dimension tables
Data Visualisation
Content publishing and management

AGENDA
8.45am: Arrival and workshop setup
9.00am – 12.00pm: Workshop session
12.00pm – 1.00pm: Catered lunch provided
1.00pm – 4.00pm: Workshop session
4.00pm: Session Ends
This training is provided free of charge thanks to our Upskilling Partner, Insight. The ticket fee covers catering and venue costs.

Pulse: The Next Wave of Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development
2023-05-11 08:45 - 18:00 | Youth and Community Activities Building, 21 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Event description

Pulse is the premier regional innovation event focused on growing regenerative industries and economies. This forum showcases innovation and facilitates collaboration amongst leading scientists, producers, manufacturers and conservationists, across the land and sea.
For those on the leading edge, or those who want to be, participating in Pulse is a must-attend event.
Joining us on 11th May will be CEOs, founders, tech innovators, ocean entrepreneurs, policy makers, leading scientific researchers, conservation networks, regenerative agriculture leaders and more.

This event brings together the Blue Gravity initiative and Connect Sustainable Industries program, supported by For Blue, Innovation Cluster, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation, Busselton Jetty and Shelter Brewing Co.

Techstars Startup Weekend
2023-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour whirlwind event where you get to be part of building a business in a weekend, Silicon Valley-style. It’s about pitching, business model creation, prototyping, designing and market validation all in a friendly and supportive team environment.
All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model:

Anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and teams organically form around the top ideas.
All ideas, applications and platforms are welcome – remember that the sky is the limit!

So, how does it work?
We’re mashing the geeks with entrepreneurs and everyone in between, and locking them in a building together for a weekend, pouring in a heap of caffeine and free food, to see what new ideas come out the other end. This 54-hour event brings together creatives, technologists, designers and developers to experiment with rapid idea generation, Silicon Valley-style.
It is a fast-paced and highly creative event that challenges everyone who attends to make innovative new projects in 54 hours.

Lean Startup Regulars: Getting On with Customer Development!
2023-05-10 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.

The Courage to Launch: How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Own Business (Evening Session)
2023-05-10 17:30 - 19:00 | online, Australia
The Courage to Launch: How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Own Business is brought to you by the Skyrocket Startup Coaching Meetup. This interactive session is to be facilitated by Matt Ainsworth, an experienced entrepreneur and professionally trained executive coach who has successfully launched and grown their own businesses while living in Tokyo. As an executive coach, Matt currently supports other founders in building their own successful ventures both abroad in Japan and locally in Australia.
During this workshop, Matt will draw from his personal experiences as an entrepreneur and their professional background as an executive coach to provide participants with practical guidance on overcoming common fears and obstacles that prevent people from starting their own businesses. They will also provide valuable insights into the importance of developing a growth mindset, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and creating a strong and clear vision.
It can also benefit existing founders who are struggling with imposter syndrome, embracing risk and finding it difficult to take the next step.
This workshop will be insightful, and interactive and allow participants to be creative and share their own experiences. Matt will incorporate activities such as small group discussions, coaching exercises, and a Q&A session to encourage participation and collaboration.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained the knowledge and confidence they need to take the next step towards launching their own businesses. They will feel empowered and equipped with the tools to overcome fear, take risks, and build successful businesses.
Whether you’re just starting out with a small side hustle or looking to launch a larger venture, The Courage to Launch workshop will provide you with the support, guidance and tools you need to overcome your fears and start building your dream business, led by an experienced entrepreneur and executive coach.

Innovate Australia: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Summit
2023-05-10 13:30 - 17:00 | Co.Lab by Liberty, Level 8/125 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Explore the World of AI, Machine Learning, and ChatGPT. Learn and Engage with a Diverse Panel of AI Professionals and Advocates.
Embrace the future at Innovate Australia’s AI Innovation Summit, an insightful free public event that connects AI enthusiasts, professionals, and experts from diverse fields. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of artificial intelligence as we explore cutting-edge developments, share ideas, and discuss the latest trends. With an expected larger turnout for this highly relevant and engaging topic, seize this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry, all while deepening your understanding of the ethical and social implications of AI technologies.
🎤 Our MC/Moderator:

🔹 Peter Kasprzak, Chairman, Innovate Australia
As the Chairman of Innovate Australia, Peter Kasprzak is dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. With decades of experience in various industries, Peter is passionate about connecting people and ideas to drive positive change. An enthusiastic user of AI, particularly ChatGPT, Peter appreciates its cutting-edge innovation but also advocates for responsible and ethical use to address potential concerns.

🎙️ Our Presenters:

🔹 Sean Driver, Director, Perth Machine Learning Group
Sean Driver, an accomplished data scientist and machine learning specialist, serves as the Director of the Perth Machine Learning Group. With a keen interest in fostering community engagement and collaboration, Sean actively promotes research and development in AI and machine learning. He emphasizes the significance of ethical considerations in the field, striving to create a responsible AI ecosystem that supports innovation while addressing societal concerns.

🔹 Schellie-Jayne Price, Partner at Stirling & Rose
Schellie-Jayne Price is a Partner at Stirling & Rose, a firm specializing in strategy, innovation, and leadership. With a strong data analytics and digital transformation background, Schellie-Jayne is passionate about driving innovation through AI and machine learning. Her expertise in leveraging technology for business success and her commitment to ethical AI practices make her a valuable voice in the industry.

🔹 Andrew Cooke, Director, Growth & Profit Solutions
Andrew Cooke, a seasoned strategist and business growth expert, brings over 30 years of experience. As the Director of Growth & Profit Solutions, he collaborates with organizations to harness AI and machine learning for accelerated growth and enhanced profitability. Andrew’s deep understanding of the AI landscape allows him to emphasize the importance of ethical technology while guiding businesses towards achieving their goals.

🔹 Sarada Lee, Co-Founder and Principal Data Scientist, Perth Machine Learning Group
Sarada Lee, Co-Founder and Principal Data Scientist at Perth Machine Learning Group is a seasoned data science and machine learning professional. With her experience in developing and implementing AI solutions across various industries, Sarada is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment for AI research and innovation. Her emphasis on ethical and responsible AI practices underscores her commitment to creating a sustainable AI ecosystem.

🔹 Peter Van Der Made, Founder and CTO, BrainChip Holdings Limited
Peter Van Der Made, a visionary in AI and neural networks, has an impressive tech career spanning over four decades. As the Founder and CTO of BrainChip Holdings Limited, Peter leads the charge in developing innovative AI solutions that address global challenges. His commitment to responsible AI practices ensures the technology benefits society while minimizing potential risks.

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Peter Kasprzak, Chairman of Innovate Australia.

Research Networking Tea – Applications of software as service
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Curtin University, Australia
Research Networking Tea – Applications of software as service
Join us at the Curtin Institute for Computation (CIC) for our Research Networking Tea
The aim of this event is to foster collaboration and interdisciplinary research in the digital innovation space, including data science, high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The Research Networking Tea aids researchers in better understanding the diverse applications of data science and computation through examples given by CIC collaborators.
Date: Wednesday, 10th May 2023
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: CIC, Curtin University Bentley Campus, Building 216, Level 2, ICP Collab Area
Tickets: Free (spaces are limited)
Registration: Please register your ticket at Eventbrite
Cancellations: Due to the high demand for tickets, please email us if you need to cancel.
Ticket Holders who do not cancel their tickets will be unable to attend future CIC events.
Contact: Blaine Campbell for any queries

CyberWest Summit
2023-05-10 08:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub is excited to be delivering the second CyberWest Summit.
CyberWest Summit is WA’s flagship event providing cyber security education and awareness to key sectors and highlighting WA cyber security capabilities.
The conference will focus on developing systems, strategies, teams, businesses, start-ups, as Secure by Design – from the inception of a team, to developing a system, to creating a cyber security strategy for your business.
The conference will deliver three content streams: Critical Infrastructure & Supply Chain Cyber Uplift, Securing Local & State Government, and Cyber Skills & Education ​Pathways.
Key Objectives of CyberWest Summit 2023 include:

Cyber security awareness and education
Showcasing WA capability
Connecting local, national and international cyber security community
Thought leadership on cutting edge cyber issues
Networking with IT, cyber professionals
Trade & Investment from ASEAN and Quad partners. ​

Morning Startup
2023-05-10 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!

DEADLINE: Qantas Regional Grants
2023-05-10 05:00 - 06:00 | online, Australia
The Qantas Regional Grants program is back, offering $10 million to help regional communities sustain brighter futures by providing financial, flight, and marketing support to charities, organisations, causes, projects and individuals over a five-year period.
Who can apply

Entry is open to Australian based individuals, not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in regional communities.
Charitable organisations must also be:

registered in Australia, and
endorsed as income tax exempt.

How to apply

We recommend that you take the time to thoughtfully complete your application and ensure all required sections are submitted.
Note:

Applications must be completed in full, as you won’t have the ability to save a draft copy, and return later to edit your answers and complete the submission.
You may wish to save a copy of your submission, as we’re unable to send a copy of your application via email once it’s been submitted.

If you experience any issues with applying, email the Qantas Regional Grants team.

Judging criteria

The Qantas Regional Grants judging panel will determine the successful applicants each year. Judges will examine all eligible entries and select applicants that they determine best meet the below criteria.

The extent to which the applicant directly services a regional community need and demonstrates a measurable socioeconomic impact.
The extent to which the applicant can maximise local community benefits in regional Australia with the Qantas Regional Grants Program funding.
The extent to which the project or activity will celebrate and highlight the work of the applicant and help boost the profile and strength of the applicant for the future; and
The ability of the applicant to demonstrate innovation in their project strategy, goals and mission, and how these align to improving their service offering and increasing regional impact.

STEM In The City – Panel Discussion
2023-05-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Scitech, Western Australia, Australia
This will be the only parent & child event during Data Science & AI Week 2023 at Scitech. Ideal for students, parents and educators. This is a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders and learn about job and career outlook in the emerging data science/AI/technology sector. Bring your questions, join the discussion, engage with the panel of experts.

Join a industry leader, a professional data scientist, and a high school digitech teacher who mentors and prepares students aiming to enter the industry to get an insight into what it’s really like working in this industry.✔ What do data/AI/technology workers do? Who employs them?
✔ Do they do interesting and challenging work?
✔ What’s the best pathway to enter the data/AI/technology industry?
✔ How much do data/AI/technology workers earn?
✔ Will you enjoy working in the data/AI/technology industry?

This event is for:

Students contemplating pursuing a career in the technology industry (upper primary & secondary).
Parents/guardians providing careers advice for their children.
Educators and career practitioners who wants to expand their network with industry leaders in the data/AI/technology sector.

Important:

Concession tickets available for concession card holders, low income earners, students, etc. Please use the button below for more information.

Scaling up with SEAF: Unlocking value from shared data and analytics
2023-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, 1 Bryce Avenue, Kensington, Western Australia, 6151, Australia
Hosted by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute, Western Australian Marine Science Institution and Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.
Join us as we celebrate Data Science & AI Week 2023, bringing together end users, data scientists, technologists and more, to raise awareness of the value of shared biodiversity data and analytics.
Each year, a substantial amount of information on Western Australia’s biodiversity is collected by industry and government.
Unlocking latent value from data collection and curation means not just sharing data but developing crucial analytics to get the greatest value possible for proponents, regulators, traditional owners and the wider community.
The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) and the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) have formed a strong collaboration of senior stakeholders from industry, government, regulators and the science community.
The collaboration has built a data sharing culture, to improve an understanding of cumulative environmental impacts and better interpret and manage biodiversity information collected in Western Australia.
This event presents key achievements from the collaborative, digital journey and provides an overview of the proposed Shared Environmental Analytics Facility’s (SEAF) pilot project in Cockburn Sound and the next steps in developing analytical capabilities and products to unlock latent value for all stakeholders.

Consumer biometrics in food & beverage marketing at FIPWA
2023-05-09 12:30 - 15:00 | Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, 6181, Australia
Join Dr Chris Vas at the very first Technology Tuesday event free onsite at FIPWA with an interactive demonstration of consumer biometrics!
Dr Billy Sung and Stephen Gilmour will provide an overview of the market research capabilities of Metrix Consulting, specifically its innovative consumer biometric research capability.
The workshop will outline the different applications of consumer biometrics and neuroscience in food and food marketing research and will include a LIVE interactive demonstration covering the use of facial expression, eye tracking and brainwave in testing concepts, labelling and sensory attributes, packaging and much more!
Dr Billy Sung is the Head of Neuromarketing at Metrix Consulting and a Professor of Consumer Psychology and Neuroscience at the School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University. He specialises in consumer research, neuromarketing and consumer biometrics, consulting for many local, international, and multinational industry partners.
Stephen Gilmour is Senior Business Director at Metrix Consulting, with a 33-year career in Market Research – spanning CEO and directorial roles both agency and client-side across Australia and the UK. Stephen worked with numerous FMCG brands in Sydney during his six-year tenure between 2011 and 2017 – clients included Nivea, Unicharm and Nudie.
Entry is free but registrations are compulsory.
Finger food and refreshments will be provided.

Midland Small Business Workshop – Surviving and Thriving
2023-05-09 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cafe Space – Ellenbrook Community Library, 90 Main St, Ellenbrook, Perth, Western Australia, 6069, Australia

Astronomy Data And Computing Services Showcase 2023
2023-05-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Curtin University, Australia
Astronomy Data And Computing Services Showcase 2023
The showcase will begin with a look back at the history and success of ADACS, and then move into a forward look at new opportunities and needs of the astronomy community. The showcase will be held in person in Perth, and online via WebEx.
The program includes a catered morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Attendees are invited to attend a tour of the Perth Observatory at the end of the day. The entire program is free of charge, including transport to and from the observatory. Spaces on the observatory are limited and must be booked via the registration form.
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Welcome event

09:30
10:00
How ADACS supports astronomy
Supporting the astronomy community through software development, training, and supercomputing facilities.

10:00
10:30
Supporting ADACS
Current funding model for ADACS, project summary from AAL

10:30
10:45
Morning tea

10:45
11:00
Showcase training services
A review of ADACS training services

11:00
11:30
Showcase Swinburne based project
Hear an astronomer and software developer’s story of a successful project

11:30
12:00
Showcase Maquarie based project
Hear an astronomer and software developer’s story of a successful project

12:00
13:00
Lunch

13:00
13:30
Showcase Curtin based project
Hear an astronomer and software developer’s story of a successful project

13:30
13:45
Showcase ADACS HPC support
A review of the national support provided by ADACS

13:45
14:05
Exploring the legacy of ADACS

14:05
14:35
Afternoon tea

14:35
15:20
Exploring the future needs of the Astronomy community
Panel discussion

15:20
15:50
Exploring the future ADACS support
Future funding / support models for ADACS

15:50
16:15
Summary and closing remarks

16:15

End

17:30
22:30
Tour of Perth Observatory
Optional

22:30

Return to City

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Lunch & Networking Included.
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2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-10 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
In this conference we will highlight the key emerging strategic research strategies and partnerships underpinning and influencing the Western Australian medical health and research sector.
One of our partnerships is with the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, FHRI, which is the key mechanism by which the State Government funds health and medical research. This year SOTS 2023 will focus on the FHRI themes of Aboriginal and rural health, Burden of disease, COVID and long COVID, and Mental health. We will also feature some of the state-wide initiatives that WAHTN has been enabling, including Women’s Health Research, Mental Health Research and our nationally recognised Consumer and Community Involvement in research Program.
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The Conference will be from Monday 8 May 2023 – Wednesday 10 May 2023 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Register HERE

Who is behind the Science on the Swan 2023 Conference?

Professor Ian Everall – WA Health Translation Network (Chair)
Dr Debra Turner – WA Health Translation Network
Dr Tanya Tuffrey – WA Health Translation Network
Deb Langridge – WA Health Translation Network
Professor Wieland Meyer – Curtin University
Professor SS Vasan – Department of Health
Professor Daniel Fatovich – East Metropolitan Health Services
Sharon Humphris – East Metropolitan Health Service
Dr Aron Chakera – North Metropolitan Health Service
Professor Romola Bucks – University of Western Australia
Associate Professor Elin Gray – Edith Cowan University
Anita John – WA Country Health Service
Hannah Vu – WA Health Translation Network
Justin Manuel – WA Country Health Service
