CORE Connect - Perth X AARP Bots & Bevs - July
2025-07-31 16:30 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA
Join CORE Innovation Hub as they head to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct to explore some of the big ideas in the robotics, net-zero technology and the energy and mining sector.
CORE is excited to be co-hosting the AARP’s Bots and Bevs Networking Evening bring you a robotics tech showcase featuring current AARP users and CORE Hot 30 Awards Winners!

Meshpoints Regional Town Hall Sundowner
2025-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Flow Gallery, 687 Ellen Brook Road, Cowaramup
Join for a relaxed evening to introduce you to the Meshpoints and Startup WA ecosystems. Connect with like-minded individuals and businesses and hear how you can be supported and assist with building a thriving network in the South West.
Proudly supported by Margaret River Business Network, Creative Corner, Creative Tech Village, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Flow Gallery and Edwards Wines. Drinks and nibbles provided – limited places please be sure to register.
Margaret River Business Network and Creative Corner Members only.

Investing in Cryptocurrency | Forever Young Series
2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Young Investors Circle, Level 17/2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000
YOUNG IC, in collaboration with Liberty, invites you to an interactive show with Ben Ritchie and Aaron D’Vauz. Through engaging stories and valuable insights, they will delve into the world of Cryptocurrency—where innovation is redefining the foundations of global finance and investment strategy.
Explore how decentralised systems are unlocking new asset classes, how blockchain is reshaping trust in capital markets, and how digital currencies are driving a shift from traditional financial infrastructure to a borderless, programmable economy. For investors, this is more than a trend—it’s a generational shift in how value is created, transferred, and preserved.
This event will offer a unique educational experience, exploring opportunities and market insights from both a market and investor perspective.

DEADLINE: Future Founders Program - Round 2
2025-08-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Future Founders is a free program facilitated by Innovation Cluster, and designed to inspire and support local youth in unlocking their entrepreneurial potential. This initiative provides the knowledge, tools, and expert mentorship to transform vision to venture. Through hands-on experiences and guidance from industry leaders, participants will build the confidence to develop their brand while gaining a deeper understanding of the business world.
If you are aged 16- 25 years, the FUTURE FOUNDERS Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship is just for you!
There are 10 scholarships on offer to South West locals aged 16-25. Those selected for full Scholarship program will receive $5,000 worth of training plus a $1,000 completion bursary to support your startup business costs or other professional development activities.
Key Dates for 2025
Applications close: Monday 4 August 2025

Program Delivery August – October 2025
Graduate Showcase Event: September 2025

Future Founders – Round 2 is proudly supported by Meshpoints, Manea Senior College, South West Development Commission and South West Angels.

DEADLINE: evokeAG Groundbreakers Program
2025-08-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Groundbreakers Program is a platform for bold ideas and emerging talent shaping the future of agrifood technology.
The Groundbreakers Program 2026 empowers five emerging leaders (aged 18-30 from Australia and New Zealand) who are committed to delivering impact for Australia’s agrifood system, ensuring food security, nutrition and sustaining environmental and economic resilience.
With mentoring, professional storytelling support, and a $3,000 bursary, the Groundbreakers are equipped to amplify their impact beyond the event. This program is designed to spotlight the future leaders, foster lasting industry connections and accelerate meaningful change across the agrifood technology ecosystem.
Applicants must be available to travel to Melbourne around 17-18, February 2026 to participate in evokeAG.
Learn more and apply here by 4 August 2025

Leading at Scale: From Operator to Strategic Leader
2025-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Founder to CEO: Leadership at Scale
This exclusive in-person masterclass is designed for founders and senior leaders operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Join Kate Harris (Human by Design) alongside Charlie Gunningham (StartupWA, Meshpoints) and Ruth Hatherley (Stryd, Moneycatcha) for a high-impact 60-minute session exploring the leadership shifts that unlock scalable performance.
Expect sharp insights, candid discussion, and practical tools to help you lead through growth, with greater clarity, alignment, and strategic capacity. Light refreshments included.
Max capacity: 30 people – intentionally curated to keep the room sharp, strategic, and high-calibre.
If this aligns with your next chapter, please contact Kate Harris via email or Linked in to receive the private registration link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-harris-2a26a5b/

Exclusive: "Ask Me Anything" for Investors & Founders, with Andrea Gardiner, CEO Jelix Ventures
2025-08-05 07:15 - 08:45 | Liberty Flexible Workspaces – Westralia Square, 5/143 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
This is your chance to ask direct questions with one of Australia’s most dynamic VC’s – Andrea Gardiner, CEO of Jelix Ventures. Get insider tips from someone who has transformed millions in investment and is re-shaping Australia’s start-up ecosystem.
Andrea will take questions on any aspect of investing so this is your chance to gain valuable insights into an investor’s approach, for example:

Evaluating start-up opportunities and investments
Investment timing
What makes a company investable
Breaking into venture capital
Raising investment funds
Navigating the investment landscape
Building successful portfolios
Supporting women founders
Australia’s innovation future
And a whole lot more…..

Come prepared with your burning questions about investing, funding, and building Australia’s economic future through innovation!
Learn more and register here

RNA Exchange: Technology and Therapeutics Symposium
2025-08-05 09:00 - 17:00 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
The RNA Exchange: Technology and Therapeutics hosted by the Australian Centre for RNA Therapeutics in Cancer (ACRTC) and the RNA Innovation Foundry (RIF), is a scientific symposium in Western Australia dedicated to advancing RNA research and innovation through fostering meaningful dialogues. It is a platform for researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to connect, share developments, and explore emerging opportunities in RNA technology and its applications in therapeutics.
Four key themes – Nanotechnology and Targeted Delivery, Tools and Approaches, Cancer Biology and Target Identification, and Mechanisms of Cancer.
Learn more and register RNA Exchange: Technology and Therapeutics Symposium

Academic & Industry Forum on Automated Vehicles and Emerging Technologies
2025-08-05 09:00 - 17:00
This full-day event will bring together leading experts and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and future directions in automated vehicle technology and emerging applications.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from global leaders in the field, connect with peers, and gain insight into the latest industry trends and research, in the areas of automated vehicles & emerging technologies.
Speakers include:
• Professor Abbas Jamalipour, The University of Sydney; IEEE Fellow, Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
• Professor Niyato Dusit, Nanyang Technological University; IEEE Fellow, Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering
• Professor Sumei Sun, Executive Director of the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore; IEEE Fellow, inaugural Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology
• Mrs Claire Thompson, Policy and Project Manager, Department of Transport WA
• Dr Elaine Jin, Chief Operating Officer, EACON Australia
• Mr Zac Pullen, Chief Technology Officer, Greenroom Robotics
• Mrs Renu Kannu, Business Partnerships Lead, Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)
Learn more and register: Academic & Industry Forum on Automated Vehicles and Emerging Technologies

DEADLINE: Indopacific Innovation Pitchfest and Awards
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Apply online
With increasing demand for innovation and rapid capability delivery to the Australian Defence Force, fostering new ideas, technologies, and forward-thinking solutions has never been more critical.

This initiative will provide a national platform for Australian companies, organisations, and emerging innovators to present their groundbreaking ideas to an international audience at Indo Pacific 2025.
Australian organisations and individuals are invited to submit their innovations, regardless of their development stage, in one of four categories:

Indo Pacific 2025 Innovation Award
Indo Pacific 2025 Emerging Technology Award
Indo Pacific 2025 Young Innovator Award
Indo Pacific 2025 Blue-Sky Thinking Innovation Award

Finalists are invited to pitch their innovation to an audience of potential partners, investors and customers at Indo Pacific 2025 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney with the category winners announced onsite at the event.

Winners of the first three categories will receive a $40,000 cash prize, and the winner of the Blue-Sky Thinking Innovation Award will receive $10,000 to contribute to further personal and innovation development. There will be an additional winning category on the day for Best Presenter that will receive a trophy prize only.

Venture Downunder 2025 | Perth
2025-08-05 14:00 - 2025-08-08 11:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
VDU is more than an event; it’s a unique opportunity to intentionally disconnect from the day to day, broaden and deepen key relationships, delve deeply into topics and quality conversation, and bond over shared experiences away from the hustle and bustle.
Over four days, 120 VC partners from across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond will come together to share knowledge, challenge perspectives, and strengthen the bonds that drive our ecosystem forward. It’s going to be epic time spent together.
Learn more here: Venture Downunder 2025 | Perth

ASEAN Day Celebration 2025 / Unity in Diversity
2025-08-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Doubletree by Hilton, 1 Barrack Square, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Celebrate with the ASEAN business communities in Western Australia. This Event will feature keynote addresses from dignitaries, sponsor highlights, and networking session.
Keynote Address:
The Hon. Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia
Event Theme: “Unity in Diversity”
Short Addresses:
Dr Sandy Chong, Chair of ASEAN Business Alliance
Presidents and Councils members of ABA representing ASEAN region
Raffle Draws:
All funds raised for UNICEF to provide lifeaving aid to the children affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.
Early bird ticketing ends on 15 July 2025 or till tickets sold out.

Bridging Futures: Education, Innovation and Global Economic Pathways Across South Asia and the Middle East
2025-08-05 17:30 - 20:30 | ANZAC House, 28 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Rotary Means Business Western Australia invites you to an exciting evening of networking, fellowship, and insights!
An in-conversation with Nashid Chowdhury
As global economic ties deepen across South Asia and the Middle East, new supply chains and investment corridors are emerging, reshaping the demand for talent, and redefining regional competitiveness. In this timely conversation, Nashid Chowdhury explores how education and innovation are fueling the development of future-ready talent and attracting strategic investment. The session highlights the role of international partnerships, industry collaboration, and policy alignment in building ecosystems that connect education to economic opportunity and global mobility.

ASTE Webinar: Getting to Net Zero
2025-08-06 12:30 - 14:00 | online
Hear from leading experts on Australia’s energy transition to net zero, its challenges and opportunities, and what it means for climate change

Getting to Net Zero – Australia’s energy transition and what it means for the ACT & ATSE

The ACT Division Committee are excited to welcome you to our third hybrid seminar for 2025, which will explore the topic of Australia’s energy transition towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We will hear from three of our ACT Fellows – from a national and ACT perspective, and in the context of what it means for mitigating climate change.
Drew Clarke AO FTSE will draw on his deep experiences to describe Australia’s energy transition – the challenges and the opportunities it presents to Australia, and the role for ATSE and allied learned academies in developing the knowledge, information and technologies needed to support this energy transition.
Dr Helen Cleugh FTSE will respond to the two energy-focussed presentations from the perspective of what they mean for climate change and its impacts on Australia.

TERN Webinar - Towards an Australian Ecosystem Foundation Model
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | online
A foundation model is a large-scale AI model trained on a wide variety of data. This year, a Nature paper reported on the Microsoft Foundation Model, Aurora, and its capacity to leverage the latest advances in AI to more accurately predict not just the weather, but a wide range of environmental events in a series of retrospective analyses.
Australia has extensive long-term terrestrial, ocean, and coastal ecosystem monitoring data. They are part of our national research infrastructure, derived from sources such as satellite remote sensing, UAVs, in-situ sensors, and human-collected systematic surveys. To understand complex ecosystems and run multifaceted analyses, these multi-scale, multi-domain datasets need to be used together and independently in models, if we are to successfully span Australia’s diverse environments and answer questions covering time periods from minutes to centuries. Fortunately, with our machine-readable ecosystem datasets, we possess the required unique resources that could train foundation models to understand continental-scale ecological processes.
The webinar speakers will share their thinking about building both domain-specific and cross-domain omnibus foundation models, tailored for Australian landscapes to address ecosystem monitoring, resource management, and disaster response needs—contributing to Australian climate change mitigation efforts.
This webinar isn’t just another technical discussion—it’s a strategic conversation about our environmental future, embracing AI foundation models as the research infrastructure needed for the coming decades for understanding ecosystems. It is also about answering the critical question—if we don’t act now, will we fall behind international efforts while others unlock the potential of our openly accessible, free environmental data?
Speakers

Dr Andrew Prata, CSIRO
Dr Roozbeh Valavi, CSIRO
Siddeswara Guru, TERN Australia
Stefan Hajkowicz, CSIRO

2025 Industry Forum: The next 20 years of R,D&E in agriculture
2025-08-06 13:15 - 19:00 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture’s 19th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 6 August 2025.

This event will be tackling the urgent and oft-controversial question: The next 20 years of R,D&E investment in agriculture in Australia – Who will bankroll it?
Program includes a lively discussion between agriculture industry leaders and analysts, innovative researchers and working farmers. Following the formal program, all attendees are invited to join us for a fully-catered networking sundowner.
Presenters

Overview Address: Professor Fiona Wood AO, FRCS, FRACS – Strategic Examination of Research and Development panel member.
Keynote Address: Dr Beth Woods OAM – Member of Australia’s Commission for International Agricultural Research.

Panellists
The panel will be facilitated by Independent Chair of WAARC’s Steering Committee Terry Hill AM.

Ms Tress Walmsley – InterGrain CEO.
Mr Paul McKenzie – Agrarian Management & Company Director; Farmer with over 18,000 ha of arable land.

Carly Veitch, Farm Management Consultant at AgAsset and member of the IOA Industry Advisory Board will serve as MC.
This event is supported by CSBP and Farmers Ltd Jubilee of Agriculture Science Fellowship
Learn more and register: 2025 Industry Forum: The next 20 years of R,D&E in agriculture

Why Australia for Grid Scale Energy Storage Investment
2025-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | online
With rapid growth in renewable energy and as coal fired power stations leave the power system, energy storage has become one of the most critical investment needs for the Australian economy. Underpinned by a renewable energy target of 82% by 2030 and a net zero emissions target by 2050, the business case for energy storage in Australia is uniquely compelling.
This industry briefing will include presentations from Austrade, Aurora Energy Research and Pottinger aimed at storage investors and developers from Asia. Topics will include – government support, current market trends and practical advice for entering the market with the opportunity to have your questions answered by the experts.

PropaGATE Innovator Showcase
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, 6181, Australia
Spotlighting the Top 4 Innovators shaping the future of wastewater management in breweries.
PropaGATE is a bold new challenge-led innovation program bringing the world’s best technologies and solutions to Western Australia.
After two months of deep industry consultation, one challenge rose to the top: wastewater treatment in breweries. Wastewater isn’t just a brewery problem—it affects entire water systems, from farms to communities and ecosystems. Many brewers are eager to improve their wastewater treatment but don’t know where to start or what technologies are available.
That’s where PropaGATE comes in. This program is on a mission to find and implement cost-effective, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions that help the brewing industry reduce its environmental impact while promoting resilience in agriculture and beyond.
At this Showcase, we are proud to be presenting the Top 4 Innovators and their innovations. More information will be released soon.

WA Government Tech Investment Update
2025-08-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Join AIIA for the WA Government Tech Investment Update with the opening address by Lisa O’Malley on behalf of Hon. Stephen N Dawson MLC.

Greg Italiano GCIO, will provide his update on the WA Government’s Digital Capability Fund, highlighting key digital transformation initiatives reshaping public sector service delivery. With a total of $1.3 billion invested in digital transformation to date, the WA Government is driving significant reform through the Fund—this session will offer industry valuable insights into upcoming partnership opportunities and what’s next on the digital horizon.
Professor Sriram, a fellow of Engineers Australia and Chief Scientist of Western Australia, will provide insights into Challenging Tomorrows Offer Today, at a time when new technologies and innovation can not only change how products and services are delivered, but transform the entire offering, the offer to government from industry needs to be holistic and outcome focused. As service requests change to outcome requests, new thinking from buyers and suppliers is needed. New technology applications in Police, Health, Transport, and the Environment – to name just a few – are enormous. How to challenge and change your offer and challenge and change your relationship with Government and the benefits offered (from outcomes to ESG, to local jobs, to supply and data security) are some of the gnarly questions for today.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services delivered the biggest reform of emergency public information in Western Australia’s history last year through the Next Generation (Next Gen) Warnings project. The project encompassed a ground-up rebuild of the Emergency WA platform and website, the launch of an Emergency WA mobile app and the implementation of the Australian Warning System to bushfire, cyclone, storm and flood. Hear from Tayissa Sweetlove, Principal Project Consultant at the Department on how the next phase of this world-leading project will see the introduction of a new multi-hazard planning tool, a warnings request app for first responders and translated emergency information.
The morning will conclude with a Speaker Panel Update which brings together all key presenters to discuss how industry can partner with government in digital transformation. The session aims to inspire innovation, provide forward-looking insights and encourage industry participants to propose new solutions for major government sectors. Active audience engagement is anticipated throughout the session with the panel inviting questions from the audience.

Startup Secondaries: Demystifying Liquidity for Founders & Teams
2025-08-07 10:00 - 23:00 | online
Learn how secondary sales empower founders, retain talent, and balance investor concerns with insights from Cake and upcover

Secondary sales are one of the most debated topics in the startup ecosystem. While some investors are concerned that founders and team members may lack commitment and motivation when selling down shares, others recognise them as a crucial tool for founder wellbeing and team retention in today’s extended funding cycles. This webinar cuts through the controversy to explore how secondary sales can be strategically implemented to benefit all stakeholders.
Join for an exclusive webinar, which will explore:

The mechanics of secondary sales – Understanding how these transactions work and when they may make sense for your startup
Balancing stakeholder perspectives – Why some investors embrace secondaries while others resist, and how to navigate these dynamics
Building sustainable equity incentive programs – How providing liquidity options can strengthen team commitment and motivation
Real-world case study – Upcover’s approach to incorporating team liquidity into their Series A funding round

ON Accelerate 10 Applicant Briefing
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | online
ON Accelerate is a free, three-month program helping entrepreneurial researchers turn publicly funded research into real-world ventures. It focuses on business models, market validation, storytelling, and capital raising – with direct access to investors and VC networks. Your IP stays with you or your institute, and all participants sign NDAs to protect it.
Find out more about how to apply, program delivery and what you’ll need to be successful.
Information Session Dates:

Thursday 7 Aug 2025
Tuesday 19 Aug 2025

Register here

KCA University Start-Up Workshop
2025-08-07 12:00 - 2025-08-08 15:00 | online
An exclusive program facilitated by Simon Wilkins and John Grace AO, where you’ll gain essential and fundamental insights and methods for creating a successful technology start-up, from inception to exit.
This comprehensive course covers key stages in starting a new high-growth startup, including sources of funds and management of the new business. It’s ideal for early to mid-career commercialisation professionals, researchers, and anyone working with startups.

Information session: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:30 | online
Are you new to the R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) program?
Join for an introductory webinar on Thursday 07 August which will:

introduce you to the program
guide you through the key eligibility requirements
provide you the opportunity to ask questions.

Speakers include R&DTI program experts from the Department of Industry Science and Resources (DISR) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Pillar 3 – Design, Develop, Deliver : Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Pathways
2025-08-07 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 3 - Design, Develop, Deliver : Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Pathways
Entrepreneurial learning isn’t just an add-on—it’s a powerful approach that aligns seamlessly with the three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum. By embracing these dimensions authentically and holistically, we can unlock rich, meaningful learning pathways for students. If you’re passionate about empowering students with entrepreneurial skillsets, mindsets and toolsets this session is for you!
What to Expect:

A deep dive into learning pathways—one of the four pillars of an entrepreneurial school
Practical insights on integrating the three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum
Inspiring stories from guest educators who are embedding this approach in their schools

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your approach, you’ll walk away with ideas, strategies, and the confidence to start meaningful conversations with staff, leaders, parents, and students.
REGISTER HERE

Building Future Businesses Workshop (Geraldton) with Paul Lucey
2025-08-08 14:00 - 19:00 | The Geraldton Club Inc., 162 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, 6530
This is a three-part workshop in one afternoon, led by Paul Lucey, a former mining executive and serial entrepreneur passionate about sustainable innovation.
Workshop @ 2:00-3:45 pm: In the Building Future Businesses Workshop, Paul will share insights from his experience with initiatives like Unearthed and Project 412. Participants will collaborate to brainstorm and design business models that tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
Workshop @ 4:00-5:00 pm: Next, in the AI for Business Operations session, Paul will explore how artificial intelligence can transform operations and drive growth, leveraging his expertise in automation and robotics.
Sundowner @ 5:30-7:30 pm: Finally, we’ll envision the Future of Geraldton together. With Paul’s background in renewable energy and community projects, we’ll discuss ideas for creating a vibrant and sustainable Geraldton in 2030.
This engaging afternoon is a fantastic opportunity to learn from Paul Lucey, connect with fellow innovators, and contribute to building a better future!

DEADLINE: MRIWA Research Priority Plan - Have your say
2025-08-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is undertaking a Review of its Research Priority Plan (RPP). The RPP is a guiding document, which provides the framework by which MRIWA invests in research projects for the benefit of Western Australia.
MRIWA and ACIL Allen have prepared a Discussion Paper, which is available for public comment. This Web Form is a supplement to the Discussion Paper where you may provide input into the opportunities and challenges facing Western Australia’s minerals industry. Information obtained from the Discussion Paper and Web Form will inform the development of a Draft Research Priority Plan, which will be presented for public comment prior to endorsement of the Minister for Mines and Petroleum – the Hon. David Michael MLA – later in 2025.
Submissions are encouraged from all interested parties: research organisations, minerals companies, downstream processing companies, Government and not for profit sector organisations, and the general public.
Submissions close 9 August 2025

DEADLINE: CONNECT Sustainable Industries Accelerator Program 2025
2025-08-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
This initiative, facilitated by Innovation Cluster and supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund X-tend WA Program, combines dynamic networking events with a dedicated business incubator, supporting entrepreneurs focused on delivering sustainable solutions across key industries.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 11 August 2025
Five (5) applicants will be selected for this program and:

Gain access to expert advice, real funding opportunities, and connect to a powerful network to grow your business.
Join a community of like-minded founders and grow a high-impact business, without going it alone.

Program features:

$5,000 equity free at program completion.

Tailored masterclasses and site visits

1:1 mentoring from business leaders

6 months free co-working space

Free subscription to RAAISE, the ultimate fundraising copilot for startups

Showcase at the Regional Innovation Summit

$10,000+ value—100% free

Program delivery: September 2025 – April 2026

DEADLINE: Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET) Program
2025-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Apply online
The Grid Enhancing Technologies program provides businesses with up to $5 million in competitive grant funding to accelerate the uptake and deployment of grid enhancing technologies on Australia’s electricity networks.

What do you get?
A grant of up to $5 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.
Who is this for?
Eligible entities seeking to deliver benefits for Australian energy consumers by accelerating the development, trialling and application of grid enhancing technologies in electricity networks.

About the program

The Grid Enhancing Technologies program aims to accelerate the development, trialling and application of grid enhancing technologies, to maximise capacity and utilisation of existing infrastructure in Australian electricity networks. This program is a part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)’s goal to deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy to consumers.
The program aims to achieve its objectives by:

demonstrating and testing the effectiveness of grid enhancing technologies being applied to Australian electricity networks
identifying costs and benefits of key technologies and pathways for wider application in Australian electricity networks.

DEADLINE: MRIWA Research Portfolio Manager
2025-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Apply online
MRIWA are seeking motivated and talented Level 8 professionals to join the MRIWA team and contribute to design and delivery of their research functions.
Reporting to the Director Research Strategy, Research Portfolio Managers play an integral role identifying and developing new opportunities for minerals research with researchers and industry and managing a portfolio of existing research projects.
Learn more about the role and apply here: MRIWA Research Portfolio Manager

City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
Join on Tuesday, August 12 from 5PM – 7PM at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, as the 2025 Plus Eight City of Canning Pre-Accelerator cohort takes the stage to pitch their ventures.
Over the past six weeks, this diverse group of founders has been working hard to validate their ideas — from clean mobility and zero-emission energy, to mental wellness, disability support and more. Now, they’re ready to pitch their progress to Perth’s wider innovation community. Whether you’re a founder, investor, mentor or just curious about the local startup scene, this is your chance to connect with the people building the future. Startups pitching on the night span health tech, clean energy, mobility, mental wellness, and more.
