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From Science to Start-ups: How Interdisciplinary Thinking Fuels Innovation
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationEntrepreneurship thrives when people can look at challenges from multiple angles. Join Dr. Joe Steensma, Professor of Public Health and Social Entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis, entrepreneur, and global innovation scholar, for a 30-minute fireside chat. Joe will share insights from a career spanning science, business, and education, exploring how interdisciplinary thinking, sustainability, and entrepreneurial action can […]
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UIIN Forum: Value-Driven Collaborations
Murdoch University , AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumJoin in Perth for this gathering of higher education and industry professionals, and policymakers committed to advancing the value-driven collaboration across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Hosted in collaboration with Murdoch University, this 2-day event provides a platform to explore how we can build sustainable, ethical, and impactful university-industry partnerships that meet both regional needs and […]
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WAMR: An Afternoon with Pia Turcinov AM
Long Neck Brewery 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationBeyond the Breakthrough: How to Pivot Research into a Commercial Legacy Innovation is essential—but the real challenge lies in turning scientific breakthroughs into commercial success. Join Pia Turcinov AM for an insightful session on bridging the gap between research and real-world impact. Drawing on her extensive experience in law, business, and entrepreneurship, Pia will explore […]
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WA Life Sciences Sector: Spotlight on 2025!
Fraser's Kings Park 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourThe WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Life Sciences WA, and AusBiotech are teaming up again for the Spotlight on 2025, a must-attend end-of-year event celebrating Western Australia’s dynamic life sciences sector. If you are an innovator, researcher, startup/SME, public sector, or supporter of WA's life sciences, join in spotlighting the achievements and good news stories from the sector, acknowledge […]
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Business Breakfast with Hon. Roger Cook
The Westin 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupAfter securing a third term for Labor in the March state election, Premier Roger Cook has a clear mandate to put his plans for WA into action, with a strong focus on energy security and building WA’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities. The Premier will outline his vision for the state’s economy and industry at an exclusive […]
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{B}LAB Production Studio Opening
B{LAB} Ground Floor Bunbury Library, 2 Parkfield Street, Bunbury, WA, AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchJoin for the opening of the {B}LAB Production Studio, on the ground floor of the Bunbury Library. The Minister for Regional Development, Ports, Science and Innovation, Stephen Dawson MLC will officially open the studio while visiting the region, joined by special guests. CTV will host a morning tea to showcase the studio, provide an opportunity […]
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IIF Seminar | Building resilient industries: lessons from agritech, AI and circular economies
Bunbury Regional Enertainment Centre (BREC) 2 Blair Street, Bunbury, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe South West Development Commission (SWDC), City of Bunbury & the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) have announced the Innovative Industries of the Future (IIF) event series, marking a new chapter of discussion, discovery and regional collaboration. The program will begin with a series of lunchtime events leading up to the IIF Conference in […]
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Perth Protein Group AGM 2025 at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupThis is your chance to network with fellow protein enthusiasts, hear from representatives of Perth based core research facilities, hear about the latest research in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical research and synthetic biology, and contribute to the future of protein science.
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ASBTE WA Showcase 2025
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourJoin for an afternoon showcasing Western Australian biomaterials and tissue engineering research! This 1 day mini-conference will showcase early career researchers from undergraduate researchers, to graduate MPhils and PhD, and up to postdoctoral researchers less than 5 years post-PhD. Suitable topics include but are not limited to mechanobiology, biofabrication, drug delivery, and clinical translation.
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StudyPerth Mentoring Program Pitch Night
StudyPerth Student Hub 555 Wellington Street, Perth, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourJoin for a lively showcase where international students and recent graduates (many with previous experience) will present their skills, projects, and career interests directly to Western Australian employers and industry professionals. Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or a professional looking for fresh talent, this event is a valuable opportunity to: Meet job-ready talent across multiple disciplines […]
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World Nuclear Energy Day 2025 – Australia December 2nd – Webinar
online , AustraliaAwards Night / Celebratory EventShowcasing Nuclear Energy in Australia and Around the Globe Once again, Innovate Australia proudly serves as the official Ambassador for World Nuclear Energy Day in 2025. For the fifth consecutive year, they invite you to celebrate the remarkable advancements in technology and innovation within the global nuclear energy sector. This year’s theme, "We are critical […]
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Activate 2026 | InnovationAus.com Webinar
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe 2026 InnovationAus.com editorial and production roadmap is ready to roll! Join us for this exclusive Activate 2026 webinar, designed to show you the calendar of activities for the year ahead – and the best ways to engage your clients. From industry forums, podcasts, roundtables and whitepapers to the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence – expect […]
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Sustainable Development Goals: Local | Regional | Global Report Launch
Ernst & Young 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin for the launch of Sustainable Development Goals: Local, Regional, Global, a report that brings together insights from leading academics, practitioners, and policy experts across all 17 SDGs. This timely publication highlights innovative research, real-world case studies, and evidence-based pathways to accelerate sustainable development in Australia and beyond. Speakers will explore the current state of […]
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WAMR : CORE Community Christmas Coffee Collab
CORE Innovation Hub 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupFor the last WAMR event of the year, WAMR is partnering back up with CORE Innovation Hub for a Christmas coffee catch up to meet the local Perth energy, minerals research and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. […]
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TERN Webinar – Applying Environmental Data to Forecasting Health Issues
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe One Health framework recognises a fundamental truth: human health, animal health, and environmental health are inseparable. Understanding our environment is the key to predicting and preventing emerging health crises affecting all Australians. As climate change accelerates, we're witnessing unprecedented health challenges at the intersection of environmental change and disease. Extreme heat events, bushfire smoke, […]
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Sustainability Opportunities for SMEs – Building a Future-Ready Business
online , AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassA practical and inspiring workshop designed for small and medium businesses to understand how sustainability isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good for business. Ths online workshop will unpack what climate action means in practice, showcase a local success story, and highlight actionable steps SMEs can take to strengthen competitiveness as we transition to […]
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[Webinar] How To Manage Bids Over The Holiday Period
online , AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassTender Relief's Free Webinar Series Join Eliza for this timely session which will help you navigate the unique challenges of tendering during the Christmas and New Year period. We will equip you with practical strategies to keep your BD and bid activities on track, even when holidays disrupt schedules, resources are stretched thin and deadlines […]
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WASEC Information Session (online)
online , AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchHeld every second month, these sessions are your chance to connect, learn and share. Get an inside look at WASEC, meet fellow social entrepreneurs, ask big questions and explore the world of social enterprise. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wasec-information-sessions
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Freo Founders Sundowner @ HOSX – Freo Oval
HOSX 19 Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupThis is a catchup for startup and tech founders who are keen to shoot the breeze with other founders whilst enjoying a drink and taking in the ambience of Fremantle. This month, the group will be meeting in HOSX office verandah, overlooking the Fremantle Oval. This is a casual event with no agenda but with […]
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AIE x WIE x YEP Networking Sundowner 2025
The Stables 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupCome join this networking event to celebrate the end of the year and meet different professionals from all over the energy sector. Your ticket includes drinks, canapes and an opportunity to network with a variety of like minded energy professionals. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aie-x-wie-x-yep-networking-sundowner-2025-tickets-1814783519359
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Software and AI — Copyright issues and commercialisation models [online workshop]
online , AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassJoin Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA) and the experts from King & Wood Mallesons’ (KWM) as they present on copyright issues and commercialisation models for software and artificial intelligence. Insights on software and AI commercialisation in the modern legal landscape. KCA Member: $50 Non-member: $80 Learn more and register here: Software and AI — Copyright issues […]
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WA Innovation 2025: A Year in Review
online , AustraliaAwards Night / Celebratory EventJoin us for this wrap-up session to celebrate the events, people and programs that defined WA’s innovation landscape this year. We’ll also explore what’s on the horizon for 2026 while sharing reflections, insights, and ideas from across the community.
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Celebrating 15 Years of Angel Investing in Perth
Phoenix Brasserie 49 Outram Street, West Perth, WA, AustraliaAwards Night / Celebratory EventThis event will celebrate 15 years of Perth Angels — a milestone marking over a decade of empowering founders, supporting innovation, and building a thriving early-stage investment community in Western Australia. This exclusive event will bring together members, founders, partners, and friends of the Perth Angels network to reflect on our collective impact, share success […]
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SHIELD CRC Industry Workshop – Online
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationAustralia is increasingly reliant on precise and secure Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), and that dependency is becoming a vulnerability. From banking and energy to transport and emergency services, our critical systems depend on satellite- based positioning and timing, mostly from foreign-operated Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. These signals are unprotected, unverified, and […]
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AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward – AI in science and research
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationIn this panel discussion, experts from diverse corners of the research ecosystem will discuss how AI is accelerating innovation, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and what this means for trust in science. Dr Stefan Harrer (Data61, CSIRO) connects safe and trustworthy AI systems with human decision-makers in health, biotech and pharma. Professor Karin Verspoor […]
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Morning Startup F*ups! A West Tech Fest Special!
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupIt’s West Tech Fest week — the one time of year every founder pretends they’re well-rested, well-funded, and definitely not three bad decisions away from shambles. So, to honour the truth behind the theatre, Morning Startup is proudly hosting: This is a morning dedicated to the beautiful disasters: The launches that face-planted, the “oops” moments that became […]
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EnergyLab 2025 Online Climate Solutions Accelerator Showcase
online , AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourEnergyLab is proud to support some of the most ambitious and high-potential climate tech founders in the region, and on 10 December, they’ll be showcasing their brilliant solutions. This is a unique opportunity to see the breadth of technologies emerging from Oceania’s climate innovation ecosystem. Solving critical emissions challenges across energy, agriculture, industry and the […]
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(Founders) Fuel Up with Airtree
Murray Mews 329 Murray St, Perth, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupYour West Tech Fest warm-up: coffee, conversation, and connection. Kick off your Wednesday with Airtree over coffee, croissants and great conversation before Freo Startup Fest gets underway. Join Dan Coughlan (Principal) and Caitlin Evans (Head of Programs and Community) for a relaxed morning meetup bringing together founders and future founders from across WA’s startup community. […]
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[UIIN Webinar] A Living Lab for Entrepreneurship: Inside H-FARM’s Innovation Campus
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationHow do you turn entrepreneurship education into ventures that land real corporate pilots — and do it in a way that fuels regional innovation? In this Fireside Chat, Timothy O’Connell, Senior Partner at H-FARM and Director of its Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, takes us inside Europe’s leading campus where education, startups and corporates co-exist. Drawing […]
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DEADLINE: MRFF 2025 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: FundingThe objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that use novel methods to harness multiple existing data infrastructure types in developing and implementing new approaches for addressing an unmet medical need. Research proposals should incorporate: new linkage and/or use of data […]