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  • South West Angels – AGM 2024

    The SET 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, Australia

    Our SWA Annual General Meeting and social catch up for Members, prospective members, and supporters is on 9 December. Our Chair and Treasurer will present their respective reports and nominations for Committee positions will be voted on (note that only members can vote). This AGM follows the Meet the Entrepreneur Session with Olivia Humphrey. We look forward to seeing you… Continue reading South West Angels – AGM 2024

    FREE

    EnergyLab Climate Solutions Accelerator Public Showcase

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    EnergyLab will hold an online event on 10 December from 10:30 - 12:00 AEDT to showcase the ten startups in the 2024 Climate Solutions Accelerator cohort. From industrial heat to passive cooling solutions and energy storage to electric aviation, the cohort is poised to majorly contribute to decarbonisation in the coming years. Each startup will… Continue reading EnergyLab Climate Solutions Accelerator Public Showcase

    Futures of Seafood Webinar

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Join Angela Williamson and Veronica Papacosta for the Futures of Seafood December update via webinar on Wednesday, 11th December at 12pm (AEDT). The study, which commenced this time last year, will deliver an industry-informed program of work to support a secure, resilient, and thriving Australian seafood community. It will reinforce the seafood stakeholders’ commitment to… Continue reading Futures of Seafood Webinar

    Drought Resilience Showcase

    The Hub, Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia

    Welcome to the Drought Resilience Showcase, proudly presented by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. Join us at Bentley Technology Park on 11 December for this exclusive, free event. The Showcase will highlight innovative projects from around Australia funded by the Future Drought Fund. These initiatives are designed to enhance drought preparedness and resilience, and… Continue reading Drought Resilience Showcase

    FREE

    Thought Leaders Series: Transforming Industries, where digital meets physical

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Industries today are facing the challenge of integrating their physical operations with digital technologies. From reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency to ensuring sustainability, businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less. Yet, many struggle to connect real-world assets with the data and insights needed to make smarter decisions and remain competitive. This… Continue reading Thought Leaders Series: Transforming Industries, where digital meets physical

    FREE

    Data Insights 2024

    UWA Business School 8716 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA

    Join us for our End-Of-Year event, Data Insights 2024, an event hosted by the University of Western Australia’s Data Institute. This year’s focus is on exploring the evolving landscape of data science in Western Australia and the pivotal role it plays in shaping our future. The event will begin with a welcome address from Professor… Continue reading Data Insights 2024

    FREE

    Industry Inner Join v10

    The Gramercy Bar & Kitchen Central Park 10/777 Hay Street, Perth, WA
    Virtual Event Hybrid Event

    WHAT TO EXPECT Relaxed environment to chat data and share some food while reflecting on the year. Topics of for discussion: Data landscape going into 2025 New tools, technologies and stacks What you'll be learning for next year For those that CAN'T attend in-person but still want to be a part of the community, we're setting up… Continue reading Industry Inner Join v10

    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10

    eCom Entrepreneur Meetup & Drinks

    Bar Lafayette 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

    This group is for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you are struggling to launch your eCommerce business or currently run one and are looking to scale up, this is the place for you

    Spacecubed’s Christmas Sundowner 2024!

    Fern Courtyard 79 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    Come and join us to celebrate the end of another year at our Spacecubed Christmas Sundowner! We welcome you to join us to celebrate 2024 and all the wins along the way. Let's get together for a final hurrah to bring in the holiday season and wrap up another year at Spacecubed. Come along to Fern Courtyard… Continue reading Spacecubed’s Christmas Sundowner 2024!

    $20

    HSA WA Chapter Inauguration

    Bon Marche Arcade Level 1, 74-84 Barrack Street, Perth, WA

    Join us on the 14th of December in Perth, in person, for the inauguration of the HSA Western Australia Chapter, hear a presentation by David Cavanagh discussing the COP28 Initiatives, enjoy an end-of-year HSA networking celebration in Perth, and raise a glass to achievements in the past twelve months.

    $20
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    DEADLINE: Prime Ministers Prizes for Science

    Apply online

    The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science is an ongoing element of the program. There are two grant opportunities for this program, the Science Prizes and the Science Teaching Prizes. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation, and excellence in science teaching.… Continue reading DEADLINE: Prime Ministers Prizes for Science

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    DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge

    Apply online

    This program provides small to medium sized enterprises with funding to develop innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. This round focuses on a cyber security challenge identified by government. What do you get? Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a Feasibility project. If your Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up… Continue reading DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge

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    DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Solar SunShot program aims to support innovative solar PV manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain.   The total funding allocated for the program is up to $1 billion (total funding allocation). The amount of funding allocated for a funding round will be specified in the relevant funding announcement.   Two funding rounds have… Continue reading DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A

    Startup Today: Coffee with a CTO

    Zamia Cafe 50 May Drive, West Perth, WA

    Join us for the next Coffee with a CTO session, featuring Patrick Green -Director of Tekkon and a seasoned CTO with over 20 years of experience in industries like IT, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Patrick has been a startup founder twice himself, plus has a proven track record of helping startups and scale-ups develop the tech… Continue reading Startup Today: Coffee with a CTO

    DEADLINE: Climate Tech Lab to Market Program

    Apply online

    EnergyLab’s Climate Tech Lab to Market Program is an 9-week journey, delivered virtually connecting individuals with the resources and mentorship to understand how their research might be commercialised through entrepreneurship - that is becoming a founder, and launching a startup. Paving your path for success, this is your entry point into Australia’s largest network of… Continue reading DEADLINE: Climate Tech Lab to Market Program

    $450

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    DEADLINE: 2025 AgriFutures Learning and Development Opportunities

    Apply online

    These programs are tailored to help you grow, lead, and make a positive impact in your industry. You can apply for one or more of the programs via a single application form and will have the option to answer the questions through either written or video format. Here’s what’s on offer to you: 👣 Australian… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2025 AgriFutures Learning and Development Opportunities

    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10

    DEADLINE: Major Research and Innovation Application Support Program

    Apply online

    The Major Research and Innovation Application Support (MRIAS) Program provides in-principle cash commitments for Western Australian grant applications being submitted to nationally or internationally competitive external grant funding programs (External Programs), to boost their chance of success. MRIAS aims to promote high-quality research and innovation, enable opportunities for the translation of findings into new knowledge… Continue reading DEADLINE: Major Research and Innovation Application Support Program

    Event Series Morning Startup

    Morning Startup Presentation

    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… Continue reading Morning Startup Presentation

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: Operations Coordinator, WA, MTPConnect – WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

    Apply online

    MTPConnect is seeking an Operations Coordinator, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading not-for-profit organisation working to accelerate the rate of growth of the health and medical life sciences sector in Western Australia - and Australia and build a more resilient and competitive medical products industry. About the opportunity MTPConnect partners with… Continue reading DEADLINE: Operations Coordinator, WA, MTPConnect – WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

    DEADLINE: Australian Offshore Wind (OSW) Innovation Challenge

    Apply online

    Beyond its crucial role in the energy transition, how can responsible offshore wind also have a net-positive impact on the ocean and biodiversity? The Offshore Wind Net Positive Challenge presented by Southerly Ten will create opportunities for innovative Australian and New Zealand companies to work with the emerging OSW industry, enabling it to be a… Continue reading DEADLINE: Australian Offshore Wind (OSW) Innovation Challenge

    Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests

    Nabo @ Mataya Eatery 20 Sholl St, Mandurah, WA

    Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests Peel Enterprise Connect (PEC) offers an innovative approach to business referral networking, tailored for local business owners. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, engage in a dynamic program of business support and learning, and develop authentic referral relationships. The meetings aim to foster business growth… Continue reading Peel Enterprise Connect Visitors and Guests

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: Volvo Environment Prize 2025

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives.  The Prize is awarded by an independent foundation. A Scientific Committee does the initial screening and evaluation of candidates. Internationally renowned scientists in the Prize Jury make the final selection of prize laureate.  The Prize is awarded annually and consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture and a… Continue reading DEADLINE: Volvo Environment Prize 2025

    Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Research Program Info Session

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    The AMC Research Program includes funding support for:  Breakthrough Projects (2 available up to $750,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to 4) For large-scale, high-risk, high-reward research initiatives Projects must involve at least one industry partner 3-year duration Innovation Projects (5 available up to $150,000 each, financial leverage greater than or equal to… Continue reading Accelerated Mineral Carbonation Research Program Info Session

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    DEADLINE: EmpowerHER Investment Ready Program

    Apply online

    EmpowerHER is tailored for women-led startups that have moved beyond the idea stage and are making progress toward investment readiness. Whether you're a solo founder with a clear vision, part of an established team with strong female leadership, or even if you're unsure whether you're at the right stage for this program, all female entrepreneurs… Continue reading DEADLINE: EmpowerHER Investment Ready Program

    Event Series Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    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). This "Getting Started" meeting will introduce… Continue reading Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers

    $10