WA Innovation Calendar

Australia, Space & Technology
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Australia
Hear from market leaders & former NASA execs how Australia is accelerating innovation & aligning with the global space industry

WA Innovator of the Year
2022-12-05 17:00 - 20:00
Congratulations to this year’s WA IOTY finalists. 12 finalists were chosen in both the Rio Tinto Emerging and Rio Tinto Growth categories in 2022. In addition to the program finalists, there was a further 12 finalists across the three Platinum Award categories: Business News ‘Great for the State’, Wesfarmers Wellbeing and Woodside Energy.
The winner of each category will be announced at an awards ceremony on Monday 5 December, 2022.
Prior to this event occurring, all finalists are invited to attend a suite of commercialisation training in topics such as accountancy, IP protection, a legal health check, social media and marketing, grant writing, pitching and more. They will also be involved in the production of a photography and/or videography package, to better promote their innovation.

35th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence
2022-12-05 08:00 - 2022-12-08 17:00
The AI2022 is the flagship conference for Australasian AI community. It is also an annual event to advance communication between academic researchers and industry AI practitioners. We encourage cutting-edge works contributing to the theory and practice of AI. Novel application domains including cybersecurity, healthcare, IoT, robotics, social media and big data real-world applications are highly welcome.

World Renewable Energy Congress XXI
2022-12-04 - 2022-12-09 | Murdoch University, Australia
Professor Ali Sayigh, Director General of the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN), and Dr Martin Anda, Chair of Environmental Engineering at Murdoch University, welcome you to the World Renewable Energy Congress XXI (WREC2022) to be held at Murdoch University in Perth Western Australia from 4 – 9 December, 2022. What an exciting time to be sharing ideas, presenting the latest research, and discussing renewable energy science, technology, policy and associated social issues. The ongoing pandemic clearly presents us with many challenges at the same time making way for new ideas and innovation. At no time has energy played a more crucial role in the development and wellbeing of nations than at present. The source and nature of energy, the security of supply and equity of distribution, the environmental impact of its supply and utilization, are all crucial matters to be addressed by suppliers, consumers governments, industry, academia, and financial institutions. The World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) is a major forum for networking between these sectors and addresses these issues through regular meetings, exhibitions, and conferences such as WREC2022.

West Tech Fest
2022-12-04 - 2022-12-09
WEST TECH FEST
A CELEBRATION OF ASIA PACIFIC’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM SHOWCASING INNOVATION, INVESTMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
West Tech Fest is Western Australia’s premier tech festival providing opportunities for the local startup and tech community to connect with and hear from global leaders as they share insights into how to grow a successful business.
This multifaceted event, held annually across Perth, Fremantle, and Rottnest Island, hosts inspiring keynote speeches, investor sessions, hackathons, pitching competitions, and networking opportunities with tech leaders and investors from across the US, UK, and Australia.
Heading into its 11th year, West Tech Fest has built a strong global network and profile with many successful investment outcomes recorded at the festival each year.
We attribute our growth to the partnerships we have developed year-on-year with our partners and sponsors. The festival returns to Perth this year from Sunday 4 – Friday 9 December.

Innovate Australia: World Nuclear Day
2022-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
Each year World Nuclear Energy Day highlights one key aspect of the nuclear energy and power industry. This year we focus on “A Chain Reaction”; the theme for 2022 in which we all engage, hand-in-hand in support of the positive benefits that nuclear brings by using Social Media and other network connectivity. This theme reminds us to raise awareness by engaging with the global network of advocates and supporters of nuclear energy. Feel free to use this official Logo wherever you celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day. Come celebrate with us “A Chain Reaction” in your own geographic area with an event, webinar, lecture, party, seminar or zoom meeting.
Our Presenters:
Jim Scherrer, Coordinator, World Nuclear Energy Day (USA)
Ross Elliott, Director Business Development – Australia, StarCore Nuclear
Warren McKenzie, Founder and Managing Director, HB11 Energy
Joanne Lackenby, President, Australian Nuclear Association
The event will be a webinar on Friday 2nd December, 9am – 11am

Lean Startup Perth
2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:30 | online, Australia
What we’re about
Lean Startup Perth is a weekly informal meeting for anyone interested in learning more about Lean Startup (Eric Ries) and Customer Development (Steve Blank). We discuss issues facing startups, chapters from relevant books and, in particular, how the concepts and practices may apply to our startups. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Whilst we focus on tech startups and founders are our target audience you don’t have to be a founder or involved with a startup to come along. All you need to be is interested in learning about Lean Startup and Customer Development. We also ask that regular participants take turns in leading the discussion of a chapter or a special topic.
Please be clear though that this group is not for just starting a businesses. Startups are defined by their uncertainty (some aspect of their business model has never been used before) and often (but not always) a huge growth potential. As Steve Blank says “are temporary organisations searching for a repeatable and scalable business model.”
A Lean Startup’s approach is to hypothesise, build, measure, and learn as fast as possible to reduce this uncertainty and risk, to validate (or not) hypotheses about the product/service and business model. This differs from the traditional approach to startups that usually involves building something and hoping customers will come.
If you’d like to catchup briefly to discuss you can schedule a virtual catchup.
https://calendly.com/ashley-aitken/lean-startup
Cheers,
Ashley Aitken
Organiser – Lean Startup Perth

CORE Connects Conversation Series
2022-11-30 16:30 - 18:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join CORE Innovation Hub to explore some of the big ideas in the energy and mining sector.
CORE Connect Conversation Series will see a mixture of guest speakers and panel style events tackle some of the big questions facing the energy and mining sector and explore solutions and pathways to create a bigger and more sustainable future for the energy and mining industry.
Event Schedule
4.30 – Arrival & Networking
5.00 – Talk Kicks Off
5.15 – Presentation + Q&A
5.45 – Networking & Nibbles
6:00 – Conclusion

Wrays: Green Marketing and Greenwashing: Risks under the Australian Consumer Law
2022-11-29 08:30 - 09:00 | Wrays, Australia
As companies strive to present a positive environmental image, they need to be careful not to overstate their position. It can be as subtle as a misleading packaging choice or a company claiming they are eco-champions! This is an area of increased focus for regulators, including the ACCC.

Please join us for a breakfast seminar where we will discuss the implications of ‘Greenwashing’ – when a company misrepresents its sustainability or ‘green’ credentials.

In this seminar we will cover:

An introduction to the Australian Consumer Law, including relevant prohibitions and associated penalties
ACCC priorities and ‘green’ marketing guidelines
Emerging greenwashing risks
Case/campaign examples
Steps you can take to ensure the integrity of your environmental claims

Who should attend:
Inhouse legal counsel
Business Development Managers
Marketing and Communications Managers
Product Development Managers
PRESENTERS:
Judith Miller, Principal
Alexandra Chubb, Special Counsel

DATE:
Tuesday 29 November 2022
TIME:
Registration: 8:15am
8:30am – 9:30am
VENUE:
Wrays
Level 7, 863 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000
ENQUIRIES:
Julia Hogan
julia.hogan@wrays.com.au
or +61 8 9216 5100

Places are limited.

MTP Connect Spotlight Series
2022-11-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the monthly WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event.
About this event
Our monthly breakfast 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 WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over a light breakfast in the last week of each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Sustainability in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries
2022-11-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Liberty, Ground floor, 197 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
In collaboration with the Green Deal Alliance, Innovate Australia is excited to bring together experts to share their position on innovation to create sustainable, circular economies in the Infrastructure and Resources industries.
Speakers:
Leo Coci: Managing Director at Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery (WA)
Mauricio Olivares: General Manager Technical at Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd
Julian Walters: Regional Manager Sales – WA/NT at Boral Ltd
Will Telfer: Construction Manager at Georgiou Group
Grey Wells: Sales Manager at Hanson Construction Materials
Martin Anda: Chair of Environmental Engineering, Murdoch University
Green Deal Alliance: a collaboration of SWA, Government & Industry

Innovation and Industry Workshop
2022-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
All day workshop hosted by ARC Centre for Personalised Therapeutics Technologies and ASCEPT’s Innovation & Industry Special Interest Group

Perth Aquakhana
2022-11-27 10:00 - 15:00
Aquakhana is Perth’s first electric watercraft expo!
The WA branch has hosted Electrikhana annually since 2010, and it has served as a great opportunity for the public to come and learn about electric vehicle technology, showcase new vehicles, and to demonstrate home-built innovations.
Aquakhana will be an opportunity to see some of the current and emerging trends in electric watercraft -boats, jetskis and hydrofoils – if it moves on water, it can be moved with electricity.

Young Investors Circle - Investing In an ESIC
2022-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
YOUNG IC will be hosting an Interactive Q/A with Toto Boutdara and Peter Hong on Investing in an ESIC (Early Stage Innovation Company).
– What are they?

– Why are they so valuable?

– What are the requirements for the company/investors?
– What are the tax incentives and benefits?
The above will be discussed in an interactive and easy to consume way. Peter has worked in the tax industry for more than 15 years since he graduated from Curtin University. He is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. He also received a National Dux award from the Tax Institute of Australia in 2011. In addition to being a CPA and CTA, he also holds a Masters of Taxation from the UNSW.
Peter provides tax advice to business owners and other professionals on a wide range of taxation matters. His area of specialty includes Small Business tax concessions, capital gains tax, business structuring and restructuring, Division 7A and taxation of trusts.

DEADLINE: WA Innovation Fellowships 2022-23 Program
2022-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | online, Australia
The Innovation Fellowships 2022-23 Program seeks to build human capability in health and medical related innovation and to increase the innovation capacity of Western Australia (WA).

The program is designed to encourage talented Western Australians to enhance their innovation knowledge, skills and experience, in conjunction with their nominated experts who will supervise and mentor them.

Funding up to $150,000 per Fellowship will be awarded on a competitive and merit-based process. The total time dedicated to the Fellowship activity must be 6 months and may be completed full-time or a combination of full-time and part-time, within a maximum period of 12 months.

Please note that eligibility criteria have been changed for the residency status of applicants. In addition to Australian Citizens or permanent residents in Australia, applicants who are New Zealand citizens or have appropriate work visas in place are also eligible to apply. This change has also been applied to other relevant FHRI Fund Programs and Initiatives.

Program Status: Open for Applications

Minimum Data Form due: 1:00pm (AWST), Wednesday 23 November 2022.
Applications due: 1:00pm (AWST), Thursday 8 December 2022.

DEADLINE: Access Asia Business Grants
2022-11-22 08:00 - 09:00 | online, Australia
Grants provided through the Access Asia Business Grants (AABG) program will help small to medium enterprises and organisations advance their export and trade activities and build their competitiveness in new Asian markets. Round 5 of this key initiative is now open and closes on Tuesday, 22 November 2022.
This competitive program provides grants of up to $27,500 (excluding GST) to eligible Western Australian SMEs and organisations. Recipients will need to provide a net co-cash contribution at a ratio of at least 20:80 applicant-to-State Government funding.
Projects must be in at least one of the following 8 priority sectors:

Energy
International education
Defence industries
Mining and mining equipment, technology and services (METS)
Space industries
Health and medical life sciences
Primary industries
Tourism, events and creative industries

WiTWA Tech [+] Awards
2022-11-18 16:00 - 22:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
Save the date

DEADLINE: Startup News startup awards
2022-11-18 08:00 - 08:30 | online, Australia
Now in its 5th year, these are YOUR startup awards, WA startups. No nominations. No judging. No fees.
Just write in the boxes below the 3 winners – the 3 you most admire. It’s that simple.
THE RULES: play nice. Vote ONCE only. No cheating. Don’t vote for yourself or your own company. Give it up to others. Pay it forward.
The organisation and people that have done impressive, admirable things in 2022.

WA DEFENCE REVIEW: Industry Networking @ Samson's Paddock
2022-11-17 17:30 - 21:00
WA DEFENCE REVIEW is pleased to be hosting our next ‘Industry Networking’ event for 2022.
The function shall commence on the evening of Thursday, 17 November 2022 from 5.30 – 10pm @ Samson’s Paddock beer garden.
Please join us to enjoy a conducive atmosphere for relaxed professional networking and conversation among industry decision-makers.
Guest speakers providing short impromptu presentations include:
Toff Idrus
Executive Director
Defence West
Tamryn Barker
National Project Lead
Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)
Carlos Fortuna
Evolve Lead
BAE Systems Australia
Cherish McNamara
WA Chairperson
Women in Aviation (Australian Chapter)
Sam Sheppard
Navy Indigenous Advisor
Royal Australian Navy
Michael Edwards
CEO/Managing Director
Gascoyne Gateway Limited
Andre De Barr
Advocate – Veterans’ Engagement
WA DEFENCE REVIEW

WiTWA Tech [+] Conference
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia

Build a stronger cyber export market
2022-11-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Our sovereign cyber capability is not only reliant on access to our domestic market but also increased access to a global export market. Join us as we explore how we can leverage our international partnerships and alliances to enable this.
AustCyber’s Sector Competitiveness Plan (SCP) 2022 shows that although Australia’s cyber exports are growing, they are not keeping pace with other countries.
What can we do to supercharge our export opportunities?
Tickets are free but you MUST register to secure your spot at the event.

Biotech Advancement and Acceleration - The WA Way
2022-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Business Luncheon with The Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Medical Research, Innovation and ICT and The Hon Ben Wyatt, Board Member, Telethon Kids Institute

AICC(WA): Dr. Patricia Kailis AM OBE Women Of Achievement Annual Luncheon
2022-11-15 11:30 - 14:30 | Ernst & Young, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Dr Patricia Kailis AM OBE Women of Achievement Lunch with Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM.

Cybotics AI Day
2022-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Powered by the City of Joondalup, The Cybotics AI Day will showcase the best Australia has to offer in emerging technology across cybersecurity, robotics, data science and artificial intelligence.

About the event
This full day conference will demonstrate the opportunities available for all industries to adopt these new technologies in their business or workplace.
Through a series of panel discussions, keynote speeches, and debates, our expert lineup of speakers will share their insights into a range of topics including the responsibility of industry to self-regulate when legislation can’t keep up with the tech; planning for future needs in cybersecurity training; and feeding the future with autonomous agriculture.

Blue Growth Investment Forum 2022
2022-11-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 20 Poore Grove, Coogee, WA, 6166, Australia
The past 12 months has seen a significant increase in investment in ocean solutions and the rapid expansion in new mechanisms to facilitate this investment.
Following the success of last year’s event, the 2022 Blue Growth Investment Forum will again connect entrepreneurs, investors, project proponents and brokers from marine and related industries to share insights and explore new investment opportunities in this exciting sector.
Who this event is for:

Investors: angels, lenders, VCs, philanthropists, government agencies
Ventures: entrepreneurs, project proponents
Brokers: service providers, advisers, consultants.

Themes
📈 New opportunities – Reviewing the trends in existing sectors such as offshore energy, fisheries, aquaculture and tourism. Exploring emerging sectors, such as new power sources, seaweed aquaculture, pollution prevention, and ecosystem restoration.
🏦 Capital markets – Latest themes in markets relevant to ocean ventures, plus the emerging options. Trends in equity, grants and philanthropy. New mechanisms such as blue bonds, blue carbon, plastic credits and impact investing.
🌏 WA’s positioning – How investors and projects in WA are positioned relative to international markets. A review of the strengths and preferences in WA and what that means for looking abroad.
💼 Case studies – Case studies of recent and historical investments to understand the challenges and clever strategies, risks and returns.
Audience benefits:
By participating, you can expect:

overview of the tailwinds, headwinds and trends affecting ocean industries,
insights into the emerging sectors and those that are being disrupted, transforming or dying,
connections with others in the market: entrepreneurs, investors, project proponents and brokers.

Agenda
Commencing at 8:30am, the event will include:

Coffee and networking
Welcome & acknowledgement
Plenary overview & presentations
Networking (morning tea)
Breakout discussions
Plenary panel
Closing remarks

DEADLINE: Western Australian Venture Support (WAVES) 2022-2025 pilot program
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
The WAVES grant program will provide $900,000 to attract investment in WA-owned and run early stage ventures.
The competitive co-investment grant program will provide up to 3 selected venture funds with a maximum of $100,000 each, every year for 3 years.
WAVES is designed to support:

venture funds established in WA for the first time, and/or
existing funds in other Australian states that physically locate an employee in WA for the first time.

Managed Investment Schemes and other funding forms may also apply. Find out out more about eligibility and how to apply below. For full details, see the WAVES program guidelines.
Applications open on Thursday 13 October 2022 and close at 11am (AWST) on Wednesday 9 November 2022.

WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series
2022-11-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the monthly WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event.
About this event
Our monthly breakfast 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 WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over a light breakfast each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Details
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Fireside chat 8:00-9:00am AWST
Ground Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands.

Agenda
7:30am Informal networking (COVID restrictions permitting) at ground floor of the Perkins Institute
8:00am Guided fireside chat
9:00am Event close

Featuring Recce Pharmaceuticals
Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX: RCE) is an ASX listed pharmaceuticals company pioneering the development and commercialisation of a New Class of Synthetic Anti-Infectives designed to address the urgent global health threat posed by antibiotic-resistant superbugs and emerging viral pathogens.

Recce’s anti-infective pipeline is comprised of broad-spectrum synthetic antibiotics, RECCE® 327 and RECCE® 435, and a synthetic anti-viral, RECCE® 529. Recce’s compounds, respectively, contain unique mechanisms of action against hypermutation on bacteria and viruses.

Join Recce’s CEO James Graham and CSO Michele Dilizia alongside MTPConnect’s Dr Tracey Wilkinson to discuss the development and commercialisation of anti-infectives, the regulatory pathway for antibiotics and the future of antimicrobial resistance.
