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  • Lisa’s Entrepreneurship Story – Lunch ‘n’ Learn

    Eighth Avenue Social 63 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Lisa opened her first solo hair salon at age 20. By 22 she owned a commercial premise, 2 salons and a barbershop. In amongst the growth of her businesses she had 2 children, her eldest diagnosed with severe Autism at age 2. Then Covid hit...resulting in a devastating loss of tenants in her commercial premise.… Continue reading Lisa’s Entrepreneurship Story – Lunch ‘n’ Learn

    Free

    Software For You – Perth Launch Event

    Claisebrook Design Community 25 Gladstone Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Please join us as we celebrate the launch of Software For You in Australia! We would like to invite you to our business launch party. The team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, and we're thrilled to finally share our vision with you. We know that custom software development plays a crucial role in… Continue reading Software For You – Perth Launch Event

    DEADLINE: Early Bird Tickets for Cyber Summit

      Join us for a showcase of WA's Talent, Expertise and Industry in Perth’s CBD at CyberWest Summit! All businesses, government departments and organisations regardless of size need to start implementing healthy cyber security practices right now. Thanks to the support from our partners we're excited to announce that we are back for 2023. When: 10-11… Continue reading DEADLINE: Early Bird Tickets for Cyber Summit

    TedX Perth

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    What is TEDxPerth? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxPerth, where x = independently organised TED event. At TEDxPerth, live speakers combine with short films and… Continue reading TedX Perth

    Event Series Resource Technology Showcase

    Resources Technology Showcase

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Prepare to be amazed! RTS is back and it’s packed with futuristic tech that you won’t believe! Imagine stepping into mind-blowing augmented reality, see incredible robotics in action, check out the new mining game apps and take part in amazing remote operating systems! This free event for all ages will showcase all the innovations that the mining,… Continue reading Resources Technology Showcase

    Free
    Event Series Resource Technology Showcase

    Resources Technology Showcase

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    Prepare to be amazed! RTS is back and it’s packed with futuristic tech that you won’t believe! Imagine stepping into mind-blowing augmented reality, see incredible robotics in action, check out the new mining game apps and take part in amazing remote operating systems! This free event for all ages will showcase all the innovations that the mining,… Continue reading Resources Technology Showcase

    Free

    Early Bird Entires – InnovationAus Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    See yourself as a gamechanger? Let us recognise and celebrate your achievements…and open doors to future opportunities The InnovationAus Awards for Excellence celebrates outstanding performance in the commercialisation of innovative Australian ideas and IP. Since our inaugural program in 2021, the Awards has evolved into an exciting platform that shines a spotlight on the creators… Continue reading Early Bird Entires – InnovationAus Awards

    Event Series Resource Technology Showcase

    RTS Conference

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    About the conference Innovation. Technology. Sustainability. Every industry is faced with navigating through the unpredictability of what the future holds. Book your place at the 2023 RTS Conference to hear from industry leaders who are paving the way through the use of innovation and technology to shape the future of business and the next generation’s… Continue reading RTS Conference

    $990

    WA’s Changemaker Community Event

    Westpac Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Event description Westpac Foundation, together with WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Westpac Group, invite you to a special afternoon to celebrate and connect WA’s Changemaker community. The event will bring together social enterprises and for-purpose organisations as well as Westpac’s growing network of employees and partners passionate about using their skills, networks and resources… Continue reading WA’s Changemaker Community Event

    Free

    Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!

    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). Hello Perth Founders and Friends, Have… Continue reading Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!

    DEADLINE: iAwards Entries

    online Western Australia, Australia

     FOR WA ENTRANTS: Entry is via INCITE AWARDS. Apply HERE   The iAwards is Australia’s longest running and most broadly scoped innovation recognition program, promoting excellence in the Australian digital ecosystem from the likes of Google Maps, Atlassian, Wotif and WiseTech Global. The iAwards unearth, recognise and reward excellence in Australian innovation that is making a difference and… Continue reading DEADLINE: iAwards Entries

    DEADLINE: DISCOV3R Program Application

    The purpose of the DISCOV3R Program is to investigate Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) as a sustainable long-term testing solution for COVID-19.‘3R’ refers to the three streams of the Program: Reassure; Reclaim; and Repurpose. This Program aims to take a holistic approach to the use of RATs in the detection of COVID-19 infection, which includes their effective use,… Continue reading DEADLINE: DISCOV3R Program Application

    DEADLINE: Generative AI Challenge Applications

    The Innovation Challenge 2023: Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications (Generative AI Challenge) is seeking creative solutions that use Generative Artificial Intelligence technology to address challenges in the following streams: health and medical research health and medical innovation healthcare service delivery health and medical education and training. The Generative AI Challenge comprises of the following stages: Stage 1 -… Continue reading DEADLINE: Generative AI Challenge Applications

    DEADLINE: Applications for Quantum TX Accelerator program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Applications now open for Quantum TX Accelerator METS Ignited is proud to support the first Quantum TX Accelerator program for 2023. Start-ups and small businesses who want to take their innovative solutions to the next level can now apply to gain invaluable support to accelerate their growth. The program provides facilitated access to large clients,… Continue reading DEADLINE: Applications for Quantum TX Accelerator program

    DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Energy applications

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities related to the Energy sector. This program is open to businesses working in one of the sub-sectors listed below. If you are not sure if you fit into one of these sub-sectors, please… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Energy applications

    Purpose Ventures Founder Information Session

    Town Hall at Riff 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Join this information session on 11 April 2023. Come along to meet the team hear about the Purpose Ventures Fund. We'll cover what we are looking for in our investments, how our founder-friendly process works, what you need to do to give yourself the best opportunity for investment and give time to answer all your questions. Read about… Continue reading Purpose Ventures Founder Information Session

    Free
    Event Series Morning Startup

    Morning Startup

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Morning Startup - Perth - where people talk about startups. 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… Continue reading Morning Startup

    Lean Startup Regulars: Getting On with Customer Development!

    This "Getting On" meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who understand the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach (and have preferably attended one of the "Getting Started" meetings). It's about supporting founders taking a Lean Startup with Customer Development approach for their startups. Hello Perth Founders and Friends (aka Perth Starters), Have you got… Continue reading Lean Startup Regulars: Getting On with Customer Development!

    DEADLINE: Applications for London Tech Week

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Western Australian Government, through Invest and Trade WA, will support up to 10 technology startups to join a trade mission to the UK for London Tech Week 2023, from 12 to 16 June. Companies will be selected through a competitive expression of interest process (see link below), which closes on Thursday 13 April 2023. Who… Continue reading DEADLINE: Applications for London Tech Week

    Innovation, Learning, and Growth in just one sprint: The Innovation Sprint

    SPACECUBED 45 St George Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

    Details Join Jason Seel from Horizon Digital and Dave Beros from Balthazar as they explore the benefits of taking a break from business as usual to run an innovation sprint. An innovation sprint sparks creativity, improves productivity, and taps into the potential of new concepts. Jason and Dave have teamed up to share the challenges… Continue reading Innovation, Learning, and Growth in just one sprint: The Innovation Sprint

    Free

    DEADLINE: Export Market Development Grants

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program helps Australian businesses grow their exports in international markets. These grants encourage small to medium enterprises to market and promote their goods and services globally. About the program We administer the government’s EMDG program. Since 1974, EMDG has assisted more than 51,000 unique small and medium size Australian… Continue reading DEADLINE: Export Market Development Grants

    DEADLINE: Circada x Tech23 Applications

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Cicada x Tech23  are searching for Australia's most promising emerging deep tech ventures. This is an opportunity for you to have a national platform to share your vision and ambition. Cicada x Tech23 Australia’s biggest deep tech showcase celebrating visionaries and innovators with extraordinary ideas to impossible challenges. Here are a few things you should… Continue reading DEADLINE: Circada x Tech23 Applications

    DEADLINE: AUSCEP (Clinical Entrepeneur Program)

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Starting May 2023, AUSCEP aims to equip entrepreneurial clinicians with the skills and networks to transform your ideas into products and businesses that benefit the clinical care of patients — both in Australia and around the world. The program will be delivered over 12 months with 8 regular pit stops. Together with a community of 100+… Continue reading DEADLINE: AUSCEP (Clinical Entrepeneur Program)

    DEADLINE: Applications for Perth Biodesign Course

    Perth Biodesign Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    The 7-month, part-time Perth Biodesign Course brings together multidisciplinary teams to identify unmet clinical needs and work towards inventing a medical technology or digital health solution, whilst learning about the development process. Teams usually come together once a week, on a Thursday evening, to learn, and put into practice, the course content delivered by course… Continue reading DEADLINE: Applications for Perth Biodesign Course

    $5000

    Main Entires – InnovationAus Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    See yourself as a gamechanger? Let us recognise and celebrate your achievements…and open doors to future opportunities The InnovationAus Awards for Excellence celebrates outstanding performance in the commercialisation of innovative Australian ideas and IP. Since our inaugural program in 2021, the Awards has evolved into an exciting platform that shines a spotlight on the creators… Continue reading Main Entires – InnovationAus Awards

    Unlimited Potential – Investing in Disruption

    Co.Lab by Liberty Level 8/125 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    "Educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. Where we believe the potential is unlimited" YOUNG IC will be hosting an Interactive Q/A with Andy Lamb on Investing in Disruption. Experience a fun and engaging event where we become better investors. Andy Lamb is a successful investor, entrepreneur and innovator. A challenger of the status quo, driven by innovation, and the excitement of what… Continue reading Unlimited Potential – Investing in Disruption

    $38

    Livestream: The Engine, MIT

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Tuesday 18th April, Breakfast Session 7 – 8.30am The Engine, built by MIT, is a venture firm investing in the next generation of Tough Tech: a transformative and broad approach applying cutting edge technology to solve challenges in human health, climate change, and advanced systems and infrastructure. By transforming the foundations of industry, we unlock massive… Continue reading Livestream: The Engine, MIT

    Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!

    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). Hello Perth Founders and Friends, Have… Continue reading Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!

    DEADLINE: Incite Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Want to get your tech known in WA, across Australia and around the world? Need an industry mentor to help you create the perfect “pitch” your innovation? Looking for investment and industry / network opportunities to grow your tech? If you answer YES to any of this, then you should join the Awards! The INCITE… Continue reading DEADLINE: Incite Awards