Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. Applications for AEA Round 3 are now open and will close 5pm AEDT 4 […]
Get ready to dive deep into the world of intellectual property - it's all about the essentials for PHD students! Explore the fundamentals of intellectual property and considerations for your research as a PhD student. This lunchtime session provides a practical overview of patents, trade secrets, and common pitfalls to avoid, followed by a fireside […]
Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more […]
In recognition of World Engineering Day (WED) 2026, join us in celebrating Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalisation. This panel discussion explores how smart systems, AI, and real-time data are being applied across transport, energy, water, and built assets to create sustainable, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure networks. The session brings together […]
Designed to facilitate networking and learning from educators and leaders across Australia. MARCH THEME: Creating a Culture of Agency and Innovation Explore how entrepreneurial learning empowers young people to identify opportunities, solve real-world problems, and create value for others. This session examines how schools can intentionally foster critical and creative thinking, innovation, collaboration, and learner […]
Esperance Zone Innovation (EZI) will host its next Innovation Day – All About Precision on Wednesday 4 March 2026 from 1pm and Esperance Bay Yacht Club Bringing together local producers, agribusinesses, researchers and technology developers for a focused day exploring how precision tools and data are being used in both livestock and cropping systems. The […]
Join Austmine on Wednesday, 4 March for their exciting Smart Mining Networking Event in Perth. Hear from Tijana La Bianca, Group Manager Green Metal of Fortescue as she shares her insights and expertise on Pilbara 2.0 From Iron Ore to Green Iron with attendees. This event is the perfect opportunity for industry professionals to connect and build new […]
The difficulty of getting independent systems to share data and work together — the interoperability challenge — has been navigated ad hoc for decades, but the problem continues to grow. And while industry change is never easy, the time is right for a more complete and audacious vision. Tim will introduce us to an innovative open and federated platform, […]
Balance the Scales Join the Women in Defence WA team for our International Womens Day Event breakfast & panel discussion held at the beautiful Aurora Bar at the Melbourne Hotel.
You are invited to an upcoming workshop ran by the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub, for which will detail the outcomes of the Accelerating Development of Australia’s Rare Earth Resources (ADARER) project – a collaboration between Australia’s leading federal science agencies; the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Geoscience Australia (GA), and […]
The Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund is inviting Western Australian researchers, innovators, clinicians, consumers and members of the public to help shape future Spotlight Program topics. This short survey will help inform the selection of future Spotlight topics. Topics may focus on specific disease areas or broader health system challenges that require innovative, […]
This series brings together leaders from Babcock, government and key industry partners to provide practical insights into upcoming programs, supply chain requirements, export pathways, and the support available to Australian SMEs looking to enter the sector for the first time or expanding an existing defence footprint. Across each session, attendees will gain a clearer understanding […]
Join James Fitzjohn, Director and Founder of Brew Consulting, to learn how to apply the fundamentals of marketing strategy to grow your business. In this session, you’ll discover: What marketing really is Why marketing is getting harder (and what to do about it) The role strategy plays in successful marketing How to apply marketing strategy […]
The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with the UWA Data Institute and Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, is excited to bring you Women in Data Science (WiDS) Perth 2026. Our expert panel of leading WA-based data science experts will share their different stories and perspectives on what it takes to build a […]
Join Women in Energy Perth for their 2026 International Women's Day celebration. An engaging International Women's Day panel sharing journeys of change, breaking barriers, and shaping a more balanced future for all.
Join For Purpose leaders for a morning of connection, reflection, and celebration as we mark International Women's Day 2026. Speakers: Professor Lyn Beazley AO Dr Hilda Turnbull Mary Nenke Andrea Musulin Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC Hon Julie Freeman MC Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD Professor Samar Aoun AM Miquela Riley Sarah Sfakianakis Attend online or in […]
LX is a leading Australian accelerator that provides comprehensive support to ten healthtech startups, including the investment, networks, and resources required to build globally successful companies. LX has accelerated 52 Australian HealthTech startups. We’ve invested in some, helped raise $33M, connected founders with 1,000+ clinicians, executives, founders, and industry leaders, and provided tailored support from […]
Tune in to an informative online webinar on what we do here at CERI and learn about the upcoming program Concept to Creation (C2C) and how it will help you grow your startup, idea to full fledged commercial reality! Hear from C2C alumni on their experiences and how it has changed their startup and professional […]
This webinar explains why most capital raises struggle long before a pitch deck is written. Traditional “sell-side” preparation focuses on documentation, polish, and marketing platforms, while investors make decisions through a buy-side lens that tests the underlying business and investment thesis. Join to unpack the gap between these approaches and show why investor readiness is […]
Empowering Australian drug discovery MedChem Australia is a national drug discovery initiative that works with the Australian biomedical research community and guides early-stage projects through the critical value creation steps where ‘hits’ are optimised to drug candidates with enhanced commercial value and clinical potential. MedChem Australia provides expert medicinal chemistry & DMPK capability at 80% […]
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating big dreams, bold moves, and seriously good cookies. Join Nadia Nesevski, founder of Cookie Loaded, as she shares how she turned a home-baked idea into a cookie empire. What started in her kitchen became a brand people line up for - and she’s spilling the real tea (and crumbs) […]
This event will showcase cutting-edge research and emerging applications of AI and machine learning across the mining and minerals sectors, highlighting their role in shaping a sustainable future. Explore current innovations, future possibilities, and the associated risks and opportunities—fostering a shared vision for strategic research and collaboration. From smarter exploration to predictive maintenance and sustainability […]
If you're building a medtech or digital health company with eyes on Europe, this session is exactly what you need before you make your next move. This event will be bringing in Steven Haken, Managing Director of Odelle Technology, for the first session of the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub's Virtual Global Expert Program. 20+ […]
Join Business News for an insightful conversation with one of the state's most experienced leaders. The Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC is currently the Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; and the Kimberley, and serves as Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
For over 40 years Energy Exchange Australia (EXA), previously known as AOG Energy, has cemented itself as a critical event in the oil, gas and energy market. Held annually in Perth, EXA builds on the strong legacy AOG Energy has established but with a modern outlook and new opportunities. EXA is dynamic and immersive, with […]
Join us at Fern, powered by Spacecubed, for a relaxed and interactive International Women’s Day Breakfast Club focused on connection, conversation and shared learning. Running from 10am - 11am on Tuesday, 10th March at Fern (79 St Georges Terrace), the morning will run as human-led conversation zones. Attendees can choose the topic that resonates most, […]
Join for this exclusive Perth Landing Pad event, delivered in collaboration with our global partner TechVisa, designed to help founders access and mobilise international tech talent strategically, compliantly and at speed. TechVisa Co-Founder Natasha Prévot and General Manager Emily will break down the four visa pathways most relevant to scaling tech companies — 400, 482, […]
Panel Event: The conflict between commercial metrics and customer outcomes. How product managers can balance cultural challenges, managing metrics, and being a good human being. As technology and the landscape evolves we are seeing a growing conflict between delivering commercial outcomes and delivering value to and protecting the interests of customers. Performance metrics drive individual […]
Discover biomedical career pathways in WA. Employer insights, real journeys and networking across research, industry and government. Ready to discover what a career in WA’s biomedical sector really looks like? The 'WA Spotlight on Biomedical Careers: Talent, Transition, Transformation' is an exciting in-person event exploring current and emerging workforce opportunities across WA’s growing biomedical sector. […]
Join fellow alumni in Perth for an exclusive thought leadership event featuring Professor Serkan Saydam, Chair of Mining Engineering at UNSW Sydney and Director of the UNSW ARC Research Hub for Next Generation Mining Methods (NextGenMIN). Professor Sadam will explore how the industry must shift from simply adopting new technologies to creating new knowledge, integrating […]
