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  • Information Session for Local Businesses and Suppliers on Procurement and Tendering Processes

    Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Civic Centre 6 Patterson Street, Mundijong

    Become a Successful Supplier for Local Government Navigating the path to becoming a supplier for the Local Government can be challenging due to numerous rules and regulations. Understanding the decision-making process is crucial for success. This workshop is crafted to help both potential and existing suppliers establish profitable, long-term partnerships with the Shire of Serpentine… Continue reading Information Session for Local Businesses and Suppliers on Procurement and Tendering Processes

    FREE

    Intro to CERI Livestream

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    Deep-tech Commercialisation at CERI Thursday 22th August @ 12-12:30pm The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) is hosting a lunchtime webinar on Thursday 22 August at 12pm to introduce the work that we are doing to support deep-tech commercialisation in Western Australia. This webinar will highlight the program, residency and mentorship options that CERI offers, as… Continue reading Intro to CERI Livestream

    FREE

    Building Media Influence

    Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Nedlands, WA, Australia

    In the first of our two half-day workshops with Profile Media, ex journalist and Profile Media founder Sue Papadoulis will help attendees learn how to be seen as a credible expert and thought leader in the media whilst navigating ethics and TGA guidelines, as well as how to handle a media interview. In this workshop… Continue reading Building Media Influence

    $40

    2024 Elevate End of Program Showcase

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

    Celebrate Innovation and Inspiration: Female Founders Showcase Join us for a dynamic evening as we celebrate the culmination of our Elevate Female Founders Program - 2023 cohort. Be inspired by the journeys of our cohort of female founders as they showcase their ventures and share their experiences within the program, through a captivating Q&A panel.… Continue reading 2024 Elevate End of Program Showcase

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: ON Accelerate Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    ON Accelerate is a three-month free commercialisation acceleration program for entrepreneurial researchers who are ready to translate their great idea into a research-driven company. Tailored to the translation of publicly funded research, this program focuses on business models, market validation, storytelling and capital raising. This includes access to venture capital partners and networks to help… Continue reading DEADLINE: ON Accelerate Program

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    DEADLINE: 2024 Prospect Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The most esteemed and prestigious awards for the Australian mining and minerals processing industry Mining has always been a part of Australia’s landscape, playing a major part in the development of this nation from its early days. The sector remains vibrant and innovative, and for more than a decade, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 Prospect Awards

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    DEADLINE: Elevate Female Founders Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    A 12 month industry agnostic program for those in the early growth and growth stage, that’s tailored to your unique circumstances, to help you build on a solid foundation, optimise operations and achieve long-term profitability. This is an equity free, fee based program that has a number of co-funded scholarships available. Department of Primary Industries… Continue reading DEADLINE: Elevate Female Founders Program

    Young People in Business Sundowner

    Froth Brewery Bunbury 12 Victoria St, Bunbury, WA

    All young business people in the region are invited to the first Young People in Business event for 2024. Join us to meet similar-minded young people who are interested in owning or starting their own business, entrepreneurialism, or just want to connect. You do not currently have to own a business to attend! This get… Continue reading Young People in Business Sundowner

    FREE

    Joondalup Business Awards

    Joondalup Resort Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, Australia

    Joondalup Business Association (JBA) are excited to announce our Joondalup Business Awards 2024. Proudly sponsored by the City of Joondalup, the prestigious event has been running for over 25 years. The awards recognise the achievements of small, medium and large businesses. There will be an opportunity for all attendees, finalists and winners to showcase their… Continue reading Joondalup Business Awards

    $133.67
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    DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Food Innovation

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week online, self-paced learning program for small-to medium-sized enterprises working on food innovation in Australia. 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 R&D collaboration and key considerations… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Food Innovation

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    DEADLINE: Chair and Members for AI Advisory Board (DISR)

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The opportunity AI Advisory Body members will be appointed by and report to the Minister for Industry and Science. There will be up to 10 positions including a Chair, and an additional ex-officio member from the Department. The initial term of membership will be one to two years. As a member of the AI Advisory… Continue reading DEADLINE: Chair and Members for AI Advisory Board (DISR)

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    DEADLINE: Apply to join the StartupWA Board as a Director

    online Western Australia, Australia

    As a non-Executive Director, you will partner with the board to meet StartupWA’s objectives and purpose. You will ensure, together with the board, that StartupWA (SWA) operates ethically and socially responsible. This includes maintaining the highest governance standards, advocating for the Western Australian startup ecosystem and acting with honesty and integrity. In running the SWA… Continue reading DEADLINE: Apply to join the StartupWA Board as a Director

    DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Thriving Suburbs Program drives urban economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout urban, suburban, and peri-urban communities of Australia. What do you get? Funding is between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies… Continue reading DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

    2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference

    Red Earth Arts Precinct 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, Western Australia, Australia

    2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference Join us for the 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference! This exciting event will be held at the Red Earth Arts Precinct in Karratha, Western Australia. Get ready to dive into discussions and discover innovative ideas to develop the northern regions of Australia. With a focus on collaboration and networking, this conference is a great… Continue reading 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference

    Business Growth Strategies Workshop

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Learn how to take your business to the next level with practical strategies and tips from industry experts, featuring Insight Capital. 

    CORE Connect Newman

    Mia Mia House in the Desert 32 Kalgan Drive, Newman, WA

    Join us for CORE Connect Newman this August. CORE Hub Newman is excited to bring you a super fun evening of casual networking and connecting with your fellow Newman Business Community. We hope you can join us for this Newman Business Connect.

    XR Panels

    Horizon Digital 240-242 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA, Australia

    As part of our XR Perth meetup group, we are excited to launch XR Panels, an engaging series designed to foster deep discussions and insights into the world of immersive technology. These panels will bring together industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within XR. Whether you're a seasoned professional… Continue reading XR Panels

    FREE

    Perth BioDesign Bootcamp

    Bloom Main Lab 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA

    Perth Biodesign Bootcamp is a 2 day introduction to the Stanford Biodesign framework for healthcare innovation.  It covers how to identify and validate clinical unmet needs, ideate a viable solution, and translate the innovation within a complex healthcare environment. Course faculty and expert speakers from the local healthcare and health technology industry provide interactive learning… Continue reading Perth BioDesign Bootcamp

    $390

    WA Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy Launch

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Minister Dawson will launch the new Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy which provides the third policy pillar for the State’s digital economy, complementing the existing Digital Strategy for the Western Australian Government and the Digital Inclusion Blueprint. The Strategy aims to support Western Australia’s economic development and diversification by accelerating the digital transformation of local businesses… Continue reading WA Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy Launch

    $35
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    DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; Business Planning Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation) Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding) Financial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program

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    DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. Grants are awarded through a competitive process that focusses on projects with research… Continue reading DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications

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    DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs

    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

    The Power of Journey Mapping

    8 Brown Street 8 Brown Street, Claremont, WA

    Discover the transformative potential of journey mapping in our upcoming event, where we explore its profound ability to capture the lived experiences of individuals navigating complex social systems to access essential support. Journey mapping combines compelling storytelling with a structured approach for identifying key touchpoints, barriers, and pivotal moments in the journey towards finding supports… Continue reading The Power of Journey Mapping

    FREE

    India Australia RISE Accelerator – Online Information and Q&A Session

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator provides support to Indian and Australian startups and small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) working on cutting-edge technology, and are considering expansion between both countries. Applications for our Climate Smart Agritech round open on 19 August. Startups and SMEs with innovative, scalable and deployable agritech solutions that can support national economies, farmer… Continue reading India Australia RISE Accelerator – Online Information and Q&A Session

    FREE

    Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking

    The Stables 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Perth, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Night Out' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute WA network. Socialize over drinks with… Continue reading Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking

    FREE

    Global Innovation Megatrends – Greenovate

    Aurecon Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA

    Celebrate AIMI’s First Anniversary with our inaugural Global Innovation Megatrends series, focusing on Greenovate: exploring the megatrends driving green and sustainable innovations.

    FREE

    Plus Eight Networking Evening: City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    10 local founders from the City of Canning have been participating in the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Program, which is designed to elevate their startup ideas with guidance from successful mentors, investors and advisors. Now, these talented entrepreneurs are ready to present their refined pitches and innovative concepts. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 28, from… Continue reading Plus Eight Networking Evening: City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night

    FREE

    SEVENTEENx Perth 2024

    Perth Town Hall 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    SEVENTEENx is back in Perth again for our annual event in August at the amazing Town Hall in the CBD. Join us in the highly engaged audience to engage with speakers and the business community with the UN Sustainable Development Goals ; and driving change through business. What to expect.. The format... well is simple. 6 x Amazing Speakers 17… Continue reading SEVENTEENx Perth 2024

    $50 – $550

    MedTech translation: from Research to Manufacturing

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    Medical technologies play an ever-increasing role in healthcare, with the potential to address numerous unmet clinical needs. With a complex pathway from idea to commercialisation, how can researchers and product developers ensure that their product meets clinical needs, and regulatory approval requirements? This webinar will explore how projects can improve their chances of translation into… Continue reading MedTech translation: from Research to Manufacturing