Webinar: Blue Economy Symposium (OMAE 2025 Vancouver)
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
The Blue Economy Symposium is an event focused on the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development, often featuring research and discussions on topics such as aquaculture, renewable energy, and offshore technology. The Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has been actively involved in organising and hosting these symposia, including those held as part of OMAE (International Conference on Ocean, Offshore, and Arctic Engineering).
This webinar will highlight five presentations from the Blue Economy Symposium in Vancouver, Canada, held at OMAE2025, providing an opportunity to hear high-quality research and gain insights from industry leaders on the current and future directions of the Blue Economy.
Facilitated by Prof Chien Ming Wang and Dr Yunil Chu, The University of Queensland/Blue Economy CRC . Followed by Q&A.
Read more and register

CERI: Investment Readiness Program
2025-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Master your investment pitch, and learn what investors are looking for when getting your startup investment ready!

What to expect

Identifying gaps in the startup idea, collateral, and validation
Addressing these gaps by building evidence, rigour, and clarity into the proposed solution through building out a tested viable business model
Understanding the mechanics of raising capital and ensuring overall readiness including developing a capital strategy and how to pitch to investors

Learn more here: https://www.ceri.org.au/programs/investment-readiness

DEADLINE: MTPConnect’s 2025 Australian Medtech Trade Mission to the US
2025-09-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Join MTPConnect’s trade mission to The MedTech Conference in San Diego.
MTPConnect is leading this mission for medtech startups, SMEs, researchers, tech transfer professionals and entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative technologies and unique capabilities, explore partnering opportunities and build valuable connections into international markets.

Held ahead of the conference, the busy commercial program (2-3 October) will include site visits to leading companies, hospitals and research institutes, expert insights on fundraising (including meeting venture capital firms) and updates on the US regulatory and payor systems and networking events. The MedTech Conference 2025 (6-9 October) will convene over 4,000 industry leaders from companies designing, producing and distributing advanced medical technologies. The conference offers an interactive educational program, business development and partnering, product showcasing and networking opportunities over four full days at the San Diego Convention Center.
Note that delegates must travel to arrive in San Diego on 1 October 2025, ready for this two-day program on 2-3 October 2025.
Companies who register for the delegation will automatically qualify as a co-exhibitor on the Australian pavilion and can showcase their brand and contact information to the global medtech community.
The cost of participation in MTPConnect’s 2025 Australian Medtech Trade Mission to the US with co-exhibitor status at the Australian Pavilion is AUD$2,500* (ex. GST).

DEADLINE: National Intelligence Discovery Grants (NIDG) 2026
2025-09-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The NIDG Program supports excellent innovative research that deepens understanding of emerging science and technology that addresses intelligence and national security interests. The grant program will facilitate innovation and develop national security and intelligence capacity. It will also enable Australia’s National Intelligence Community to systematically engage with Australia’s research and technology community.
To enable the National Intelligence Community to better leverage emerging science and technology, nine challenges have been identified as being the priority areas for engagement with the research and innovation sectors.
Intelligence Challenges: National Intelligence Discovery Grants (NIDG) for funding commencing in 2026

Expected EOI Grant Opportunity period is 19 Aug – 18 Sept 2025

Emergence Creative Collision
2025-09-18 08:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | Margaret River HEART, 47 Walcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, 6285
This evolution of Emergence Creative will weave together a half-day series of workshops and events around investment, start-ups and tech with day two being an impactful full-day of Emergence Creative conference-style programming with a focus on creativity colliding with tech, innovation and sustainability.
What to expect:
The event will feature keynote presentations, panels, workshops and networking opportunities exploring how design, storytelling, digital innovation and cultural practice can address some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Attendees will engage with experts, build knowledge and capacity, and identify clear priorities for skills development. The conference provides accessible pathways to industry knowledge and networks, practical skills development aimed at sustainable career building and panels exploring the challenges creatives face in generating income and building audiences .
More details on official website

SERD Information Session
2025-09-18 08:30 - 09:30 | online
Consultation for the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) had strong engagement from stakeholders across Australia.
The Australian Government appointed a panel of experts to complete a strategic examination of Australia’s R&D system. Issue papers have been released following the receipt of submissions. Join this information session, led by members of the SERD expert panel on Thursday 18 September.

Future proofing the planet - Careers powering the energy transition
2025-09-18 09:45 - 10:30 | online
Whether you’re a student mapping your path, an educator guiding future change makers, or someone curious about a meaningful STEM career, this is your chance to explore how science and engineering are creating a better world — and how you can be part of it.
Key topics:

Explore the critical technologies driving the shift to net zero – and the STEM skills needed to lead it.
Hear firsthand from experts shaping Australia’s energy future in engineering, science, and technology fields.
Learn how your future career can help power a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable planet.

Discover Engage Connect @ UWA Data Institute Research Bytes
2025-09-18 13:50 - 17:00 | UWA Oceans Institute, Fairway, Crawley, WA, 6009
Join us as UWA researchers share the latest developments across data-driven science, engineering, health, and the humanities. This is your chance to see how UWA researchers are tackling complex challenges, building cross-disciplinary collaborations, and creating new opportunities for industry engagement.

With speakers ranging from early-career researchers and field-leading academics, this Research Bytes session offers a front-row seat to some of the most exciting data-driven research happening in WA. This is a great opportunity for industry, academia and the community to better understand where data meets impact – this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Pillar 4 – Amplification & Advocacy: championing entrepreneurial learning
2025-09-18 15:30 - 16:30 | online
E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers.
Pillar 4 - Amplification & Advocacy: championing entrepreneurial learning
How can we amplify the impact of entrepreneurial learning within our schools and across the broader system? It all starts with a powerful, engaging narrative that reflects your school’s unique impact journey.
This session will discuss strategies for effectively sharing your school’s story and hear from guest educators who are leading the way in amplifying entrepreneurial learning.
What to Expect:

Measuring and tracking your strategy to share insights and the value it adds to your school
Making entrepreneurial pathways visible to young people
Capturing student success through case studies
Building young people’s confidence

REGISTER HERE

Engineers Australia: Empowering the energy transition digitally
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Engineers Australia, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Join industry peers and innovators to discover how digitisation is unlocking new levels of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across the utility sector.
From accelerating renewables integration to optimising grid performance, explore real-world strategies powering the next generation of energy infrastructure. Through real-life case studies and solution deep dives, you’ll see how utilities are transforming their planning, design, and construction workflows using cutting-edge technologies. This series will showcase powerful tools like MicroStation for precision design, PLS for transmission planning, OpenUtilities Designer for network modelling, Substation for intelligent electrical design, and Cesium for immersive 3D geospatial visualisation, along with many more solutions designed to drive smarter, faster, and more sustainable energy infrastructure delivery.
This event is designed specifically for designers, construction professionals, and asset owners working across the energy and utilities sector.
You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend.

CORE Innovation Hub Meetup
2025-09-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
CORE Innovation Hub builds ecosystems and innovation infrastructure for the resources and energy sector.
CORE Innovation Hub has successfully established the first of its kind, national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across the mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.

CERI: Concept to Creation
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Learn from industry experts on what you need to do when growing your startup and business for success.

Topics Include:

Intellectual Property and Licensing
Business Model and Sales
Company Formation and Accounting

Learn more here: https://www.ceri.org.au/programs/concept-to-creation

Cyber Connect
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:30 | The Globe, 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, 6000, Australia
A monthly cyber security leaders’ forum to discuss critical challenges, share insights, and find collaborative solutions.
Cyber Connect is the ultimate platform for fostering collaboration, addressing critical challenges, and sharing invaluable insights across organizations. Each month, we explore a new cybersecurity challenge , allowing thought leaders to engage and innovate.

DEADLINE: City of Joondalup AARP Start Program Places
2025-09-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The 12-week Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) Start program is designed to help you unlock your potential and gain entry to the AARP, a cutting-edge test bed just 15 minutes from the Joondalup City Centre.
AARP Start will help you develop, test, and demonstrate your robotics and automation capabilities in an industrial setting, across mining, resources, energy, renewables, remote operations, agriculture, construction and more. Showcase your technology in real-world industrial settings.
The City of Joondalup is providing selected Joondalup businesses with a fully funded place in this dynamic 12-week accelerator program, designed to supercharge your journey into the future of automation and robotics.

WA Health Hackathon 2025
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Curtin University
Collaborate with other innovators at this year’s Health Hackathon to create real-world solutions that’ll transform WA’s healthcare system.
Are you ready to make a real impact on Western Australia’s healthcare system? The WA Health Hackathon 2025—presented by the WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) in partnership with the Department of Health and key industry stakeholders—is your opportunity to turn groundbreaking ideas into action.
This event brings together innovators and AI enthusiasts to tackle pressing challenges across our healthcare system. Armed with synthetic data and guided by expert mentors, participants will collaborate on real-world problems—developing prototypes that have the potential to transform patient care and operational efficiency.
Whether you’re a student, developer, data scientist, healthcare professional, or creative thinker, this hackathon offers the perfect chance to apply your skills for meaningful change. Plus, compete for exciting prizes and ongoing support to scale your solution beyond the event.
Learn more and register here

DEADLINE: ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Cohort #10 Program
2025-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Apply online
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), in collaboration with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, is proud to introduce “The Business of Sport” Pre-Accelerator Program. Recognising the gap in support for tech entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and practitioners who are in the early stages of their journey, ASTN has developed this program to address three critical areas that often receive limited attention during the initial phases of development:

Customer Discovery
Market and Competitor Analysis
Business Model Development

Key Dates
5 August 2025: Applications open
19 September 2025: Applications close 11pm
22 September 2025: Cohort selection process
Late September to early December 2025: Program Delivery with Welcome Session on 29 September 11am-1pm (AEST). All other sessions will be Mondays and Wednesdays 4pm-6pm (AEDT).
Who Can Apply
This pre-accelerator program is open to startup founders, entrepreneurs with an athlete, practioners or research background or intrapreneurs of sports organisations or businesses who have a technology-based idea, consider establishing a business or develop a minimal viable product (MVP).
10 Weeks, 6 Modules and 20 Sessions:

Commercialisation
Translating R&D
Validation of Ideas
Organisational Ambitions
Administrative Necessities
Learn from the Best

Program Delivery
The program will be delivered online and combined group sessions with one-on-one meetings with a mentor. Each participant will have access to the Microsoft TEAMS platform for mentor interaction, content and program delivery as well as for an additional period after program completion.
Program Structure
The program will be a 10-week cohort-based educational program consisting of six (6) modules. Two sessions will be conducted each week for a total of 20 sessions plus an optional office hour each week. A core focus of the program will be to support startup entrepreneurs to validate their sportstech business idea against competitors, vendors and VCs whilst intrapreneurs gain insights on how to embed such innovation practices into their organisation.
Also see: ASTN Growth Stage Accelerator Cohort #16 Program

DDD Perth 2025
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
A one day, fully inclusive, approachable and affordable tech conference for everyone.

DDD Perth is Perth’s largest community run conference for the tech community.
The goal of the organisers is to create an approachable event that appeals to the whole community, especially people that don’t normally get to attend or speak at conferences. DDD Perth is not just for developers, but for all professionals in the software industry.

DEADLINE: ASTN Growth Stage Accelerator Cohort #16 Program
2025-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Apply online
The ASTN Startup Accelerator Program enables the ASTN to provide free guidance & advisory for suitable startups across Australia. Sports technology startups or companies that wish to focus on specific aspects of their development (e.g. sports digital, advanced materials, sports performance & wellness applications suitable for participants and all abilities, and that your product/service/platform/application is driven by technology) are invited to apply for positions available in the ASTN Accelerator Program.
Why should you apply?
The ASTN has unmatched knowledge and expertise in the sportstech industry in Australia, and this is complimented by an extensive network/connections and entrepreneurship education both within Australia and overseas. It has represented sports tech companies and their interests for over 10 years.
The program will help you to:

Assist in developing an innovative business model, that is sound & prepares your company to scale
Improve the market readiness of your company
Accelerate your company’s time to market, and/or
If your company already has a product and market, assist in your ongoing development and expansion within Australia and overseas
It follows its main mission to ensure Australian sports tech companies are “Born Global”

During the program you will receive:

Access to the broader ASTN export pool
Up to approximately 20 hours of free advisory comprised of:

1-on-1 sessions with an experienced sports technology advisor, and/or
a number of group workshops.

Key Dates

4 September 2025 – Expression of Interest open
21 September 2025 – Expression of Interest close
25 September 2025 – Cohort Selection
9 October 2025 – Mandatory Kick-off Session (4pm AEST)

Also see: ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Cohort #10 Program

DEADLINE: Assistant Director (Multiple Positions) - ASA
2025-09-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) are seeking a highly motivated individuals to fill the multiple EL 1 – Assistant Director positions in the Threats and Workforce Protection Branch in Stewardship and Security Division of ASA.
The Threats and Workforce Protection (TWP) Branch in Stewardship and Security Division of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) supports the delivery of a safe and secure nuclear-powered submarine capability by understanding and communicating threats to the NPS Program, uplifting security culture and awareness across ASA and NPS enterprise workforces and mitigating personnel security risks through effective early detection, intervention and organisational suitability assessment processes.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/86892688

AI Horizons – Conversations with Australia’s leading and emerging researchers
2025-09-22 09:00 - 10:00 | online
Join ATSE for AI Horizons, a dynamic event that brings together Australia’s most established artificial intelligence researchers and the next generation of innovators. This unique gathering is designed to spark meaningful conversations, foster collaboration, and showcase the depth and diversity of AI talent across the country.
From cutting-edge developments in machine learning and robotics to ethical frameworks and real-world applications, AI Horizons highlights the breadth of research shaping the future of AI. Attendees will experience a series of engaging panel discussions, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities that bridge academia, industry, and policy.
This event is a celebration of Australia’s growing influence in the global AI landscape. It provides a platform for emerging voices to share their work alongside renowned experts, creating a vibrant space for knowledge exchange and inspiration. Whether you’re a researcher, student, technologist, or simply curious about the future of AI, AI Horizons offers a front-row seat to the ideas and people driving innovation forward.

DEADLINE: Australian Growth Company Awards
2025-09-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Apply online
The Australian Growth Company Awards celebrate industry leaders that demonstrate exceptional sustainable growth alongside a commitment to have a positive impact on the environment, community and society.
Enter now for the opportunity to be recognised as a high-growth, high-impact business and raise your profile amongst potential investors, business partners and customers.
Free to enter. Entries close 22 September 2025.

MRIWA Research Showcase 2025
2025-09-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004
Join the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) to discuss the current Western Australian mining landscape, related MRIWA research projects and government initiatives, and considered pathways to innovation and commercialisation including applied outcomes and venture capital funding.
This year MRIWA will be merging this event with their annual PhD Student Showcase so you can get a taste of the upcoming exciting research.

Keynotes, in depth research presentations and interactive panels will make for a dynamic day telling the story of how the minerals research sector is responding to Western Australia’s global-scale investments in battery chemical and rare earth refineries.
Learn more and register: MRIWA Research Showcase 2025

Student Post Graduate Commercialisation Workshop
2025-09-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Perth CBD
This one-day, intensive workshop is designed to guide you through the essential aspects of research commercialisation, from protecting intellectual property to partnering with industry and other commercialisation experts.
Gain valuable insights and a clearer view of the commercial potential of your research. Plus, it’s free for research higher degree students!

Perth Circular Economy Precincts Accelerator
2025-09-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Aurecon, Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA, 6000
Circular Australia and Aurecon are delighted to invite you to their 3rd Circular Economy Precincts Accelerators taking place in Perth. Join this deep dive workshop on activating circular economy outcomes in both existing and future precincts.
This program is for industry, local government and government agency practitioners wanting to:

Implement circular economy hubs and precincts.
Overcome challenges in activating precincts and applying the circular economy framework to business practices.
Understand the benefits of circular economy to communities and supply chains.
Support businesses in the economic transition to Net Zero and zero waste.
Gain insights into future business models, policy and funding opportunities that support circular precincts implementation.

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-09-24 07:30 - 09:00 | 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 interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game.
If you’re not a morning person, we also host a casual afterwork catchup on the first Wednesday of each month called Founder Sundowner.
We look forward to seeing you there!
You can contact the organisers either by sending a message through this meetup group, or via:

contact@morningstartup.com
slack.morningstartup.com
twitter.com/morningstartup
facebook.com/morningstartup
linkedin.com/company/morning-startup

BHP Xplor Information Session & Breakfast
2025-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
BHP invites you to a breakfast briefing at The Westin Perth to hear more about BHP Xplor, a cohort-based accelerator program supporting early-stage mineral exploration companies.
Now entering its fourth year, the program supports explorers with US$500,000 in equity-free funding and practical, hands-on support across technical, business and operational readiness.
If you’re preparing to raise capital, building a discovery team or if you simply have a promising concept you’d like to push forward, this is your chance to meet the Xplor team and ask questions about the 2026 application round.

Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) Information Session
2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 | online
The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian Government grant, funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund. The IBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification and backs early-stage founders, innovation-driven SMEs, and startups in Western Australia to strengthen capability and commercialise innovative projects.
Join this online information session with a Q&A to find out more: events.humanitix.com/innovation-booster-grant-information-session

WA Food and Beverage Market Development Workshops
2025-09-24 09:00 - 2025-09-25 16:00 | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for our Market Development Workshops. Across 1.5 days, participants will gain valuable insight into how to navigate export markets and learn how to perfect their pitch for domestic and international markets.
We will kick off with the Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop on day one, followed by the Pitch Perfect half-day workshop on day two. Participants are welcome to register for both workshops or can attend just one of the days.
Workshops:
Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop (Day 1: Wednesday 24th September | 9am – 4pm | The Hub, Bentley)
Pitch Perfect: Domestic & International Markets workshop (Day 2: Thursday 25th September | 9am – 1pm | The Hub, Bentley)

INVESTinWA Showcase
2025-09-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
INVESTinWA presents its inaugural showcase, proudly supported by Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED). Bringing together, in one venue, a broad spectrum of WA’s most dynamic innovation centres and hubs (where deals get developed) with a full range of investment platforms (where transactions get done) participants will:

Speak with innovation centres/hubs to build a watchlist of potential opportunities for investment.
Learn where innovation is happening, from research level through to established SMEs, across sectors from agriculture to life sciences, and diverse opportunities including female-led and indigenous businesses.
Hear from a range of investment platforms that will give you the capability and confidence in investing in innovation.
Connect with a range of platforms that will give you access to commercialised university ventures, specialised agri-tech ventures, environmental and sustainability ventures, early stage emerging tech, crowd sourced ventures, established businesses as well as trading listed entities.

This unique, free event will be of keen interest to the experienced investor, those curious and new to innovation investing as well as those who have an interest in diversity.

BHP Xplor Online Information Session
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | online
BHP Xplor is searching for the next wave of innovative mineral exploration companies to join its accelerator program.
Now entering its fourth year, the program provides selected participants with US$500,000 in equity-free funding, technical and commercial support, and the opportunity to partner with BHP to fast-track their exploration journey.
In this live session, you’ll hear directly from the BHP Xplor team and past program participants. We’ll break down the core elements of the program, what the selection committee is looking for in applications, and how successful companies have benefited.
The session will also cover:

What makes a compelling application
How BHP provides technical and commercial support
The program structure and timelines
Insights from previous participants
Live Q&A with the BHP Xplor team
If you’re a junior exploration company with a bold idea, an academic with an exciting concept, or a startup pushing the boundaries of discovery, this is your chance to learn how BHP Xplor can help you de-risk and accelerate your project.
