WA Innovation Calendar

WiDA WA Networking x ASA
2025-06-25 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co, t217 Syren Street, Rockingham, WA, 6168
Join the WiDA community for a networking evening to build relationships and connect with industry professionals in a relaxed environment.

National Industry PhD Program - Round 6 Information Webinar
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | online
The National Industry PhD Program will support PhD candidates to undertake industry-focused research projects and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to better translate university research into commercialisation outcomes. Upon completion, candidates will have the ability to work at the interface of research and industry, and across the sectors in future.
The Program consists of two streams:

Industry Linked PhD stream: This stream is for outstanding PhD candidates to undertake research projects co-designed by university and industry, with opportunities to be embedded in an industry setting and participate in a 12-week training program.
Industry Researcher PhD stream: This stream is for highly capable industry professionals who are supported by their employers to undertake PhD projects in partnership with a university while retaining industry employment and salary benefits.

Applications for the next round of the National Industry PhD Program open soon – now is the time to explore how this program can support you.
Join the upcoming information webinar on Thursday 26 June 1pm AEST to learn more about how the program works and how you can get involved.
National Industry PhD Program – Round 6 Information Webinar

Exclusive ESG Workshop for Industry Leaders
2025-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
Join for an exclusive workshop designed to help businesses and industry leaders navigate ESG challenges and seize emerging opportunities through cutting-edge research and collaboration. This workshop will help identify bottlenecks for successful ESG integration into your business, including aspects such as regulatory compliance, stakeholder expectations, resources constraints and technological barriers, and suggest solutions in collaboration with Curtin to overcome these problems
This session is part of the proposed Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for the Integration of ESG-Enabling Technologies—ASPiRE 5.0, a visionary initiative aimed at developing highly skilled advanced manufacturing and production leaders.
Learn more and register: Exclusive ESG Workshop for Industry Leaders

Energy Club WA Networking at Pulse Technology Hub
2025-06-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Pulse Technology Hub, 915 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Future-proof your energy career and join a panel discussion “Energy Career Navigators” for insights on adapting to the evolving Australian Energy landscape.
Learn more and register here: Energy Club WA Networking at Pulse Technology Hub

WA AgTech Meetup: Navigating the Funding Landscape
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Besk, 264 Railway Parade, Leederville, WA
WA Agtech Meetup: Navigating the Funding Landscape
Join the upcoming WA AgTech Meetup to learn more about navigating the funding landscape.
Engage and learn more with each of the speakers by joining concurrent Roundtable-style sessions as you discuss funding strategies, suitability of each type of funding at various stages of your company’s growth, and ways to approach them.
Learn more: WA AgTech Meetup: Navigating the Funding Landscape

DEADLINE: Agristart Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Program
2025-06-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Supporting Western Australian Broadacre (Grains) Farm Businesses
Introducing the Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Program, a great opportunity to connect WA farmers!
This program offers the tools, training, and resources to improve your farm’s success.
You will :

Hear successful strategies from other farmers and access local solutions.
Leave the program with a personalised roadmap based on your farm data and a plan to adopt realistic technology for your farm

DEADLINE: Agristart Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Program

DEADLINE: Value Add Investment Grants – Feasibility Stream WA
2025-06-30 07:00 - 08:00
Value Add Investment Grants – Feasibility Stream WAThis program provides agriculture, food and beverage businesses with funding of between $15,000 and $100,000 to help them implement capital investment projects to expand, diversify or relocate their value adding and processing operations in Western Australia. Deadline: 30 June 2025

DEADLINE: India Australia RISE Accelerator
2025-06-30 07:00 - 08:00 | Apply online
The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator is purpose-built to help startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with mature cutting-edge technology fast-track their cross-border impact.
The RISE Accelerator provides support to startups and SMEs who are working on innovative technology and are considering overseas expansion. Round 3 supports Australian startups and SMEs with renewable energy technologies looking to scale into India.

Learn more here: DEADLINE: India Australia RISE Accelerator

DEADLINE: R&D Tax Incentive - Overseas Findings
2025-06-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
You can claim overseas R&D activities as part of an Australian project. To do this, you must apply for and receive a finding that the overseas R&D activities are eligible. Learn more HERE: DEADLINE: R&D Tax Incentive – Overseas Findings

DEADLINE: Australian Quantum Software Network Grants
2025-06-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Hon-Hai Quantum Computing Research Center, headquartered in Taiwan, has research staff based in Australia, Japan and Hong Kong and a global network of research collaborators in both academia and industry.
To support fundamental theoretical quantum computing research in Australia and develop collaborative partnerships with future leaders in the field, the Hon-Hai Quantum Computing Research Center is offering Micro- and MesoGrants targeting research in selected topics to AQSN members.
Learn more here: DEADLINE: Australian Quantum Software Network Grants

MRIWA Lunch Roundtable: The Future of Mining
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
MRIWA invites you to the bi-monthly thought-provoking networking round table lunch, exploring process optimisation in the minerals industry.
The speaker Rob Hough, Director of Mineral Resources at CSIRO, has over 25 years’ experience in research leadership, stakeholder engagement and the application of research and technology to the minerals industry and government, and will be discussing the future of the minerals industry in 2025.
Join members to connect with other industry leaders, researchers, and peers to discuss innovative strategies and technologies driving efficiency and sustainability in WA mining operations.
Learn more and register: MRIWA Lunch Roundtable: The Future of Mining

CSIRO ON Prime 17 Showcase - Perth
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | State Library of WA, Level 4, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA
ON Prime empowers Australian researchers to attract resources and create impact. This program helps teams ensure they are working on the right problem, provides frameworks to create and test assumptions about their idea with customers and provides recommendations towards next steps.
Join for the ON Prime Showcase where you will hear research teams share the progress they have made as they moved through this fast-paced, challenging program.

Meet the teams shaping the future of health, sustainability, space, energy, agriculture, and more
Hear lightning presentations from researchers translating science into practical solutions
Connect with innovators, investors, industry leaders, and research translation professionals
Discover how ON Prime supports early-stage research teams in building pathways to impact and collaboration
Or are you an innovation connector who can make things happen, give back by providing an introduction!

Whether you’re from industry, government, research or the investment community, or just curious about the future of Australian science and innovation — you are invited to join.
Learn more and register: CSIRO ON Prime 17 Showcase – Perth

BeerOps: Inclusive Tech Networking Event
2025-07-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join this event for:

Complimentary Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary snacks and your choice of beverage.
Engagement Opportunities: Prizes, giveaways, jobseeker shoutouts, and networking prospects.
Community Support: We take pride in supporting charitable causes and partnering with Kids With Cancer Foundation & Tech Diversity.

Learn more: #BeerOps PERTH MID2025 Tech Networking Event

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-07-02 07:30 - 09:00 | 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 interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game.
If you’re not a morning person, we also host a casual afterwork catchup on the first Wednesday of each month called Founder Sundowner.
We look forward to seeing you there!
You can contact the organisers either by sending a message through this meetup group, or via:

contact@morningstartup.com
slack.morningstartup.com
twitter.com/morningstartup
facebook.com/morningstartup
linkedin.com/company/morning-startup

Digital Health & Telemedicine Summit 2025
2025-07-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The Indo-Asia Digital Health Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation is holding the Digital Health and Telemedicine Summit on 2nd July 2025 in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Medicine. We’ll be hosting the summit at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (North). Experts from around the globe will discuss successful telemedicine and digital health solutions, projects and business models.

TERN 2025 Science Symposium
2025-07-02 09:00 - 2025-07-03 17:00 | online
Held in Brisbane and online, this is a forum that brings together ecosystem researchers, students, government and industry as they give an update on their latest research, technological developments, data system innovations and collaborations.
The event allows for in-person and online participation, fostering networking and professional learning.
Learn more HERE

Navigating the Funding Landscape with We Are Emersyn & Westpac
2025-07-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Westpac, Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Behind every ambitious female founder is a vision that deserves to be funded. But navigating the world of capital, from bank loans to grants and investment, can feel overwhelming.
We Are Emersyn and Westpac, invites you to an exclusive morning dedicated to connection, clarity and capital. Join as they pull back the curtain on Westpac’s $1 billion fund for female founders and explore the clear pathways to funding your business growth.
Navigating the Funding Landscape with We Are Emersyn & Westpac

Expanding horizons: Startup opportunities in Hong Kong & the Greater Bay area
2025-07-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Are you a WA-based founder exploring global growth? Join for an exclusive event exploring how startups can access one of the world’s most dynamic regions, Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Whether you’re early-stage or investment-ready, come along to discover Insights into the startup ecosystem in Hong Kong and the GBA, Strategies for connecting with potential partners and investors and Opportunities and support available for WA startups expanding internationally.
Learn more here: Expanding horizons: Startup opportunities in Hong Kong & the Greater Bay area

WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Launch + Meet Previous Winners
2025-07-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Bankwest Place, William Street, Perth, WA, 6000
It’s time for WiTWA’s annual Meet & Greet event to launch the 2025 WiTWA Tech [+] Awards. This program is dedicated to shining a sparkling light on the incredible talents in our industry and giving them the recognition they deserve.
This event is your chance to get a clear overview of how the Tech [+] Awards work, hear directly from past winners and judges about what makes a standout nomination, and connect with an inspiring community of women and allies in tech.
This event is perfect for anyone who:

Has considered applying for the Tech [+] Awards before but lacked the motivation or clarity to do so.
Knows a potential nominee and wants to encourage them to nominate themselves — or would like to submit a nomination on their behalf.
Is a past WiTWA Tech [+] Award winner and keen to reconnect with fellow alumni or inspire a new generation.
Is excited to mingle with WiTWA’s incredible community of women and allies.

Learn more and register WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Launch + Meet Previous Winners

How to integrate the R&D tax incentive into your funding strategy
2025-07-03 07:30 - 08:30 | online
This practical online session features two expert advisors sharing insights to help founders and startup teams better understand, claim, and integrate the R&D tax incentive into their financial strategy. Whether you’re new to the program or already part of TRaCE or other government grant initiatives, this session will provide clarity and real-world tips to help you unlock more value.
What you’ll learn:
• How the R&D Tax Incentive works – eligibility, claiming tips, and myths busted
• Navigating R&D claims alongside programs like TRaCE
• Common pitfalls and how to stay compliant
• How to use R&D as a capital flywheel in your funding strategy
• Real-world case studies and founder-focused advice

This event is ideal for startups, researchers, or SMEs, looking to maximise their funding opportunities.

In Conversation: Fireside Chat with Dr. Genevieve Hohnen Co Founder @ The Volte
2025-07-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Kaizen West, 1187 Hay Street, West Perth, WA
Join an evening that goes beyond the buzzwords and straight into the heart of the founder experience.
This event brings a candid fireside chat featuring Dr. Genevieve Hohnen, co-founder of The Volte — Australia’s leading designer fashion rental platform. From that first lightbulb moment to scaling a nationally recognised brand, Genevieve will share the real, raw and remarkable moments that shape a startup journey, including, but not limited to:

How they closed an oversubscribed $4 million Series A funding round, which was led by eBay’s venture capital arm, eBay Ventures.
Their Circularity Partnership with David Jones which enables women to value and recognise their investment in clothing.
When they travelled to San Francisco, California to join the eBay leadership team at the eBay Ventures Innovation Session.

💬 What to Expect:

Conversations about funding, failure, scale—and everything in between
Insights on building a brand with impact
The founder feels: ambition, uncertainty, and chasing what’s next

In Conversation: Fireside Chat with Dr. Genevieve Hohnen Co Founder @ The Volte

DEADLINE: Best in Tech Awards 2025
2025-07-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards 2025 is a major celebration of the innovation, impact and diversity of the Australian tech startup and scaleup community.
As Australia’s leading digital publisher of startup news, insights and stories, Startup Daily wants to recognise the founders, investors, startups and individuals who are progressing our tech landscape with their brilliant ideas and achievements.
There are awards across 14 categories, and submissions will be closing on Friday 4 July 2025.
Submissions will be judged by a panel of experts, with four finalists from each category announced on Monday 11 August. Winners will be announced at the gala event at Ivy Ballroom in Sydney on Thursday 25 September.

EZI's "Growing the Esperance Innovation Ecosystem" Pre-Accelerator Course
2025-07-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Esperance, WA, WA, 6450
EZI’s Pre-Accelerator Course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to turn their concepts into real businesses. Whether your idea is in technology, services, products, or beyond, this program will provide the foundation you need to succeed.
What You’ll Learn:

Intellectual Property Protection – Understand how to safeguard your idea with patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Funding Options – Discover grants, investors, and alternative ways to finance your Innovation.
Business Development – Learn the fundamentals of validating your idea, creating a business model, and setting up for growth.

Who Should Apply?

Innovators, problem-solvers, and creatives with an idea they want to develop
Individuals looking to commercialize research, skills, or industry insights
Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance and business connections

Gain the knowledge, tools, and network to move from idea to action. Register now and take the first step toward launching your ideas a reality!
Register here

DEADLINE: MRIWA Job Opportunity - Finance and Corporate Services
2025-07-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) are seeking a motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Manager – Finance and Corporate Services.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will join a highly integrated team and be responsible for leading the corporate services business area at MRIWA to achieve the strategic direction of the organisation. You will:

Be the accountable financial officer and undertake Chief Finance Officer responsibilities with respect to the organisation’s obligations under the Financial Management Act 2006 (WA).
Oversee the implementation of the business activities related to the corporate services area, which includes but is not limited to, governance, risk management, audit, finance, ICT, procurement, communications and events.
Provide support and advice to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, staff and external stakeholders to support the core business of the organisation enabling it to meet government policy expectations and statutory requirements.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for those with expertise in financial management seeking lead a small team, diverse their skills and gain experience in the broader corporate services domain.
Read more about the role and apply: DEADLINE: MRIWA Job Opportunity – Finance and Corporate Services

AIE PERTH | A Conversation with WA Energy Minister
2025-07-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000
AIE Perth is pleased to host Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson, Minister for Energy & Decarbonisation, for a discussion over lunch of WA’s Energy future.
This is a great opportunity to get to know our new Minister, hear her vision for WA’s energy sector, and ask your burning questions. The Minister will provide a presentation, followed by facilitated Q&A.
AIE PERTH | A Conversation with WA Energy Minister

Supercharge Australia Incubator Pitch Day 2025
2025-07-10 09:00 - 10:30 | online
Join for the inaugural Supercharge Australia Incubator Pitch Day, showcasing the next generation of battery and electrification innovators shaping Australia’s energy future. Over the past 12 weeks, startups from across the lithium battery value chain have worked intensively through the Supercharge Australia Incubator—refining their business models, validating technologies, and building commercial readiness.
From battery chemistry breakthroughs and AI-powered energy technologies to materials innovation, recycling, second-life systems, and electrified mobility and infrastructure, this diverse group of startups represents a wave of transformative solutions for Australia’s battery value chain.
As part of the Supercharge Australia Incubator, this is the lineup of startups you will be hearing from on the pitch day:
Adoxima – Dr. Vyom Parashar and Kristoffer Collopy
CarboPhite – Dr. Mehrdad Parsa
InnoVoltIQ Tech – Dylan Wei Zhan
Li-ion Energy – Justin Manton
Naut – Fiona Bycroft
Net Zero Engineering Solutions – Portia Rooney
Noizend – Paul Monsted and George Tulloch
Powerblocks – Julie Leung and Robert Mortimer
Sustainable Lithium Cells Australia – Andrew Chadwick
Voltavate – Amir Hooshang Taheri
This will be a virtual event hosted on Zoom. This is not just a pitch day—it’s a glimpse into the future of the energy innovation ecosystem. Supercharge Australia, a partnership between EnergyLab and New Energy Nexus, is developing a supportive ecosystem for lithium battery innovation, allowing more value to be captured across the value chain.
Supercharge Australia Incubator Pitch Day 2025

Henderson Alliance | Network & Learn
2025-07-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Old Courthouse, 45 Henderson Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160
This is a must-attend gathering for industry professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and gain insights in a relaxed and engaging environment. Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, this event is the perfect chance to expand your network and explore new opportunities in the Defence Industry.

DEADLINE: Perth Biodesign iPREP Round 2 - Industry EOIs
2025-07-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Express your interest to access a dedicated team of 2-3 PhD researchers for just $20,000 – delivering what would typically cost $60,000+ in consulting fees.
Here’s what makes this opportunity different:
✓ You keep 100% of the IP – Everything created belongs to your organisation
✓ Hand-picked team – Access top talent PhD students whose expertise matches your exact needs
✓ Flexible engagement – Virtual, in-person, or hybrid participation
✓ Potential R&D tax benefits – Investment may qualify for government incentives
✓ Risk-free talent pipeline – Test-drive potential future employees
Perfect for projects like:

Proof-of-concept development
Technical feasibility studies
New product research
Process optimisation challenges
Data analysis and modelling

Investment Breakdown:

$20,000 total cost for up to 3 months of dedicated PhD expertise
Compare this to: $120K+p.a. for full-time senior researcher, or $40-60K for equivalent time with a consultant

Timeline & Action Required:
11 July EOIs deadline
1 September – 26 October 7-week student placements
1 September – 30 November 3-month student placements

2025 WA Energy Awards
2025-07-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
The AIE Perth and the City of Perth are proud to host the 2025 WA Energy Awards as part of the 24th Energy in WA Conference.

The WA Energy Awards celebrates the efforts of employees and companies in the energy sector.
These Awards recognise the importance of sharing innovation, best practice, continuous improvement and celebrating the successes of employees and initiatives.

DEADLINE: National Women in Digital Awards
2025-07-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Women in Digital Awards were founded in 2018 based on the idea ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’ and are a celebration of incredible women within the digital industries and the organisations that support them.

2025 Award Categories

Allyship in Action (Manbassador)
Champion of Change
Customer Experience Leader of the Year
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
Data Leader of the Year
Digital Marketer of the Year
Digital Transformation Leader of the Year
Employer of the Year
Executive Leader of the Year
Founder of the Year
Indigenous Leader of the Year
Industry Excellence Award
Innovator of the Year
Product Manager of the Year
Public Sector: Digital Transformation Team of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Software Engineer of the Year
Technical Leader of the Year
UX Leader of the Year

Learn more and nominate: DEADLINE: National Women in Digital Awards
