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  • Startup Today: Coffee with a CTO

    Zamia Cafe 50 May Drive, West Perth, WA

    Join us for the next Coffee with a CTO session, featuring Patrick Green -Director of Tekkon and a seasoned CTO with over 20 years of experience in industries like IT, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Patrick has been a startup founder twice himself, plus has a proven track record of helping startups and scale-ups develop the tech… Continue reading Startup Today: Coffee with a CTO

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    DEADLINE: 2025 AgriFutures Learning and Development Opportunities

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    These programs are tailored to help you grow, lead, and make a positive impact in your industry. You can apply for one or more of the programs via a single application form and will have the option to answer the questions through either written or video format. Here’s what’s on offer to you: 👣 Australian… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2025 AgriFutures Learning and Development Opportunities

    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10
    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

    Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests

    Nabo @ Mataya Eatery 20 Sholl St, Mandurah, WA

    Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests Peel Enterprise Connect (PEC) offers an innovative approach to business referral networking, tailored for local business owners. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, engage in a dynamic program of business support and learning, and develop authentic referral relationships. The meetings aim to foster business growth… Continue reading Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: Volvo Environment Prize 2025

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives.  The Prize is awarded by an independent foundation. A Scientific Committee does the initial screening and evaluation of candidates. Internationally renowned scientists in the Prize Jury make the final selection of prize laureate.  The Prize is awarded annually and consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture and a… Continue reading DEADLINE: Volvo Environment Prize 2025

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    DEADLINE: EmpowerHER Investment Ready Program

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    EmpowerHER is tailored for women-led startups that have moved beyond the idea stage and are making progress toward investment readiness. Whether you're a solo founder with a clear vision, part of an established team with strong female leadership, or even if you're unsure whether you're at the right stage for this program, all female entrepreneurs… Continue reading DEADLINE: EmpowerHER Investment Ready Program

    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10
    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

    Cutting Through the Hype: Navigating AI in Business

    Lawson Flats 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA

    Explore the practical applications of AI in today's business landscape. Clear AI and City of Perth present "Cutting Through the Hype" - bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to share insights on how AI is reshaping how humans do business and how you can keep pace with the changes.

    $60.50 – $82.50
    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10

    Managing safety and risk in the growing hydrogen industry

    online Western Australia, Australia

    This webinar will provide insights into the application of relevant standards and industry guidelines in the hydrogen sector, as well as how traditional process safety and risk management principles are applied to ensure the safe and efficient development of hydrogen infrastructure. You will learn from insights and lessons drawn from recent hydrogen development projects in… Continue reading Managing safety and risk in the growing hydrogen industry

    $30

    DEADLINE: WA Near-miss Awards Ideas Grants 2024-25

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    WA Near-miss Awards Ideas Grants 2024-25 The Program is open to WA early- and mid-career researchers who were deemed ‘fundable’ but not funded in the 2024 NHMRC Ideas Grant funding round, with a score of 4.5 and above (equivalent to a category 5 score). Deadline: 7 Feb 2025

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    DEADLINE: iPREP Biodesign Industry EOIs

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    Improve your organisation's competitiveness, productivity and sustainability by harnessing research expertise. Benefits: - A multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students - Cost effective, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies - 100% ownership of intellectual property - Select students appropriate to your project and skill-gap - 'Test-drive' students prior to potential employment… Continue reading DEADLINE: iPREP Biodesign Industry EOIs

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    DEADLINE: Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program – Round 1

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    The Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will provide grants to fund research and development projects and feasibility studies delivered as a joint project between Australian and eligible Indo-Pacific organisations. The program aims to: help develop and diversify solar photovoltaic (PV), hydrogen electrolyser and battery supply chains in the Indo-Pacific address vulnerabilities in solar… Continue reading DEADLINE: Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program – Round 1

    DEADLINE: Future Founders Youth Entrepreneurship Program

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    The Scholarship program is designed to provide participants with the tools and guidance needed to turn their dreams into reality, offering expert mentorship and hands-on experiences. A total of 10 scholarships are available for South West locals aged 16-25, welcoming applicants at any stage of their journey. Recipients of the full Scholarship program will benefit… Continue reading DEADLINE: Future Founders Youth Entrepreneurship Program

    Thought Leaders Series: Design advances of all-electric healthcare facilities

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    As healthcare sector technology advances and decarbonization requirements intensify, the concept of the all-electric hospital is rapidly gaining traction. The rise of the all-electric hospital signals a fundamental shift in the global healthcare sector. Healthcare leaders who embrace the change stand to see gains in savings, resilience, and sustainability. This webinar will explore the key… Continue reading Thought Leaders Series: Design advances of all-electric healthcare facilities

    FREE
    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

    Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar

    Fraser's Kings Park 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, Australia

    Join us at #DIME2025 to explore CSIRO's latest innovations in mineral exploration. This annual industry showcase features our recent scientific and technological advances aimed to enhance success rates in mineral exploration, and prospective metal extraction. Our discovery research and development program focuses on creating new, innovative, and disruptive technologies that make mineral discovery and ore… Continue reading Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar

    DEADLINE: Science and Technology Council EOIs

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    The Department is establishing the Science and Technology Council (the Council) to support the delivery of the Plan, through the promotion of cross-disciplinary collaboration and provision of strategic advice to the Department on science and technology opportunities and challenges, including: horizon scanning and identification of long term and emerging scientific and technological developments; scientific and… Continue reading DEADLINE: Science and Technology Council EOIs

    The transition to renewable energy in Western Australia

    Allendale Square Level 10, 77 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA

    Join a panel of experts in renewable energy as they delve into the critical opportunities and challenges shaping Western Australia’s energy future. With presentations from the following experts: Anthony Sutton Mark Chatfield Gavin Strack Lorie Jones Fraser Maywood These experts will provide in-depth insights into the current renewable energy systems in operation, explore forward-looking policies… Continue reading The transition to renewable energy in Western Australia

    $50 – $80

    Integrating nuclear generation into the Australian electricity grid

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    The introduction of nuclear power generation is shaping up as a real possibility in Australia. Methods of integrating new nuclear generation into a grid with existing coal, gas, wind and solar PV generation are discussed with reference to both engineering and economic issues. Identifying feasible long term optimum generation mixes using all generation types beyond… Continue reading Integrating nuclear generation into the Australian electricity grid

    $30

    Society for Underwater Technology ETM: Decommissioning

    Parmelia Hilton 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA

    The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the February 2025 Evening Technical Meeting. The evening will focus on the following three topics: CASE STUDY ON EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF SUBSEA EQUIPMENT NOVEL APPROACHES TO RE-PURPOSING AND SUSTAINABLE DECOMMISSIONING OF AGING OFFSHORE ASSETS INNOVATING OFFSHORE DECOMMISSIONING: PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY AND MICROPLASTIC GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT

    $25 – $60
    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10

    A Future by Design – Networking Event

    The Platform & Purpose Studio 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH, Australia

    A Future by Design - Networking Event This event provides a platform for forward-thinking professionals to share ideas, collaborate, and develop skills for designing future-focused solutions. Through a Silicon Valley-style speed networking format, participants will explore the ethical considerations necessary for ensuring that exponential technologies positively impact the planet and our lives. The event fosters… Continue reading A Future by Design – Networking Event

    $30
    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

    Thought Leaders Series: Secure, agile networks: shaping the future industries

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    In an increasingly digital world, success hinges on the ability to adapt to rapid technological advancements while safeguarding critical operations. Organisations are faced with complex challenges around securing their networks in a heightened risk environment, ensuring seamless connectivity, and supporting hybrid work. As industries evolve, the need for agile, scalable, and secure solutions becomes paramount.… Continue reading Thought Leaders Series: Secure, agile networks: shaping the future industries

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: Carbon Innovation Grants Program

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    Carbon Innovation Grants Program Funding for WA heavy industries participants to support the development of innovative technologies for carbon abatement and sequestration across two rounds; feasibility studies and pilot projects. Deadline: 28 Feb 2025

    DEADLINE: METS Innovation Program WA

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    METS Innovation Program WAMatched funding of up to $250,000 for eligible METS companies, to activate innovation and research in: net zero emission mining, critical minerals, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste and/or precision and low impact mining. Deadline: 4 March 2025

    Masterclass for Aspiring Angel Investors & Pitch Rumble

    CBA - Raine Square 1/300 Murray Street, Perth, WA

    VentureX HQ is dedicated to closing the gender gap in funding and leadership within the investment world. Founded by visionary women in Perth, our mission is to amplify female representation by leveraging our expertise and global network to create new opportunities. We aim to reshape perceptions, inspire investors, and connect them with female-led ventures seeking capital.… Continue reading Masterclass for Aspiring Angel Investors & Pitch Rumble

    FREE*