Join CSIRO's annual Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration seminar (DIME) for Australia's minerals industry. Showcasing the latest scientific and technological advances in mineral exploration and ore deposits understanding, hear how innovative R&D is redefining how we discover and develop Australia's resources.
LaunchLAB is a 10 week program designed to accelerate the launch of AI-driven startups. With hands-on mentoring, cutting-edge workshops, and real-world applications, we empower participants to transform ambitious ideas into scalable businesses. Why join the program Expert-Led AI Startup Guidance: Benefit from weekly workshops, sprint weekends, and mentorship by AI experts from WADSIH, Microsoft, and […]
The GRX Industry Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across the resources and mining sectors. Recognising organisations and individuals driving meaningful impact, these prestigious awards highlight individuals and organisations leading the way in the resources industry, celebrating innovation, impactful solutions, and success.
This opportunity is open to both founders and ecosystem leaders who are actively contributing to WA’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. Meshpoints are interested to hear from individuals and organisations working in: Innovation and entrepreneurship support Community and ecosystem building Impact, policy or research Investment and capital access Regional and place-based innovation Applications from regional WA, […]
Validate your idea, gain early traction and learn to pitch your startup Launch Club will help you move faster than you ever thought was possible. From Day 1, you'll be driven by customer obsession, surrounded by mentors and have access to resources every founder dreams of. It gives you the momentum, connections, and guidance you […]
Innovate to Grow is a free 8-week online, self-paced learning program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative ideas in farm and food technology. 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 for a comprehensive understanding of […]
A two-day program showcasing the latest research, technology, market development and innovations to improve the productivity and profitability of the WA grains industry. The 2026 Perth Update will be held on 16 and 17 February at Optus Stadium. The Grains Research Updates are a premier event in the WA grains industry calendar, with around 750 […]
Building on the success of our renowned Business News Success and Leadership series, the Leaders Summit is designed for senior executives, entrepreneurs, and prominent decision-makers. This premier event will explore the critical challenges, emerging trends, and new opportunities shaping Western Australia’s business landscape. Running as a half-day event, the summit begins with breakfast, followed by […]
This full-day event showcases how innovative engineering is being applied across diverse sectors, from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to energy infrastructure. The morning sessions focus on bioengineering, highlighting the critical role biomedical and clinical engineers play in patient care within Western Australia’s public health system. Through real-world case studies, presenters will demonstrate how advanced design, […]
Join Austmine and AROSE for the next meeting of the METS Space Cluster Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 | 1pm - 2pm AEDT This Cluster brings together professionals from Space/ METS and Mining to connect, share knowledge and insights and identify pathways for future collaboration.
Learn about NFMRI’s strategy, grants and processes. With a focus on supporting translation across the ‘valley of death’, NFMRI CEO, Dr. Noel Chambers will explain how research applicants can increase their chances of success when applying for NFMRI support. This is an interactive presentation which explores current philanthropic giving/culture and expectations. It will address early […]
Life Sciences & MedTech Investor Focus Day 1 is designed exclusively for investors seeking access to the next wave of medical technologies, biotechnologies, and pharmaceuticals that are shaping global healthcare. MedTech innovation Biotechnology breakthroughs Pharmaceuticals & drug discovery Digital health & AI in healthcare Advanced diagnostics Online registration is available via the CapitalHQ platform: Livestreams […]
Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants encourage participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics leading to STEM education and careers. What do you get? Grants between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship. Who is this for? Australian businesses, publicly funded research organisations, […]
Gain hands-on experience in an industry setting, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment. Benefits: An industry placement working in a team on a defined project A scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions) Weekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics Weekly training […]
Curtin University is hosting a National Industry PhD Information Session for industry partners, researchers and organisations interested in innovation, R&D and workforce development. The National Industry PhD Program brings universities and businesses together to co-design research that tackles real-world challenges, embeds PhD candidates across both environments, and translates research into practical outcomes. The session will […]
University of Amsterdam Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes shares insights from her study of Aeoecology and its relevance in society. The first event as part of the Murdoch University HBI Visiting Scholar Lecture Series Through several examples of long term collaboration and societal engagement, Judy will demonstrate how they have used aeroecological research to sup-port aviation safety, […]
Emergence is a flagship annual conference, bringing together the largest gathering of investors and high-growth companies, exploring impactful themes that resonate with investors, Family Offices, Fund Managers and growth-oriented companies. In 2026, Emergence events will unite over 2,000 high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors from across the ASEAN and UK regions, all seeking access […]
The Fields and Fortunes Regional Business Forum 2026 is a one-day event bringing together business owners, leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the Great Southern to connect, learn and explore how technology is shaping the next chapter of regional business. With a strong focus on practical innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, this forum is […]
Join for the first Seminar & networking event for 2026. Guest speaker, Dr Selene Fernandez Valverde joins from Sydney. Dr Fernandez is a genomic scientist and bioinformatician at the UNSW RNA Institute and School of Biotechnology and Biomecular Sciences where she leads the RegRNALab. Her research focuses on non-coding RNAs and their role in the […]
The Perth Landing Pad program is open year-round to companies from around the world, including startups, established businesses, SMEs and scale-ups. It is well suited to high-growth companies looking to expand into the APAC region, as well as SMEs seeking to enter and grow within the Australian market. In this online information session we will […]
Build It or Kill It is a CORE Connect event designed to help founders, operators and industry partners sense-check real ideas before investing more time, money or energy. A small number of participants will put forward an idea they are genuinely unsure about, and the room will work through it together — pressure-testing assumptions from […]
Join us for this brutally honest, highly practical webinar built around real world case studies of founders who did everything they thought was right… and still walked away with scars, sunk costs, and very expensive lessons. This is your chance to learn from their stories so you don’t repeat the same errors. Guess what? You’re […]
What are investors looking for in 2026? The bar for capital raising has never been higher. With greater competition, and AI making timelines from MVP to market much faster, the funding landscape for 2026 looks very different from even a few years ago. For funding, this means increased selectivity, heightened due diligence and a focus on clear pathways to revenue, adding new pressure for founders. So what do founders need to know? And what do investors really want? Join us online this […]
Master the fundamental skills and techniques that will pivot your mindset to turning problems into solutions. The CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp is a comprehensive and interactive two-day, hands-on training course focused on experiential learning. You will be immersed in real-world entrepreneurial experiences and introduced to numerous techniques to proactively seek solutions for real-world problems. Learn […]
On 24 February, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, the Net-Zero Industries Mission (NIM), the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID), and the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) will jointly host a webinar dedicated to the hydrogen value chain. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of how hydrogen ecosystems are being developed and scaled, with a […]
The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is delivering an exciting Spotlight event in February featuring John Van Der Wielen, Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Advisory Council Chair. The FHRI Fund is a major WA Government initiative, backed by sovereign wealth, to fund health and medical research, innovation, and commercialisation. Join John and our […]
Hear from the recently launched Western Australian GreenTech Hub, about their mission to support green entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. The Hub hosts innovation challenges to help solve WA’s most pressing sustainability issues. These challenges see participants develop solutions that align directly to the needs of industry and communities, whilst accelerating their own enterprises. Learn […]
Foundry is Blackbird’s launchpad for ambitious researchers who want to test a science-led startup idea and level up fast. Program cost: Free. Time commitment: 8 weeks, minimum 4 hour weekly commitment. Cohort size: 10 teams per cohort. Location: Hybrid (online + in-person sessions in Australia). Funding: $1k non-dilutive per team. We take no equity. Prize […]
BrewHub and Connect & Autonomo Training Academy Launch - Feb 25 Celebrating the official launch of the Autônomo Training Academy at the AARP, adding another milestone to the precinct and further strengthening the community. This morning tea style event is a fantastic opportunity to meet and connect with current AARP Users, key stakeholders and the […]
MTPConnect invites you to a practical webinar designed to help you build competitive Cooperative Research Centres-Projects (CRC-P) applications, delivered through our WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH), Adelaide Intermediary Program (AIP) and Industry Growth Program (IGP) service. This webinar is available exclusively to companies and innovators based in SA and WA, and/or IGP clients. What […]
