Plus Eight Breakfast Club: Meet the Phase One Accelerator Cohort
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join for Plus Eight’s Breakfast Club as they officially kick off the next chapter of the Plus Eight Accelerator program.This month, the Plus Eight team will be announcing the startups selected into Phase One of the six-month seed-funded program. After an intensive Bootcamp, these standout founders have been chosen to move forward into an eight-week growth sprint — gaining access to tailored mentorship, structured content, and support from Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Dr. Marcus Tan. Be the first to hear who’s joining the 2025 cohort, get to know the people behind the startups, and connect with the broader Plus Eight community of founders, mentors, investors, and alumni.

Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Australian Export Awards
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Apply online
The Australian Export Awards is one of Australia’s most prestigious and longest running export awards programs.The awards can help you unlock new business opportunities, build connections, grow your export business, and receive global recognition. We receive applications from all over Australia across 14 national categories. For the first time this year there is a new national award category, ‘First Nations Exporter’

Learn more HERE

ASTN Masterclass Series AI in Sport: THE MOST EXCITING RACE ON WATER
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | online
Join ASTN for the latest webinar in the ASTN Business of Sport Webinar Series. The most exciting race on water! SailGP – A presentation and conversation with Melissa Lawton, SailGP.
SailGP is data driven – 35,000 data points per second per boat generated by 125 sensors on each boat create unbeatable immersive footage beamed across the world, including real-time data overlays, visual overlays and contextualised racing insights. Enabled through AI cameras placed on each boat that connect to a cloud infrastructure, a sophisticated remote production system feeds content to streaming, social media and immersive experiences.
SPEAKER: Melissa Lawton, Chief Content Officer, SailGP.

Melissa is an experienced head of production and content with a demonstrated history of working with high-value companies within the sports production industry.

Learn more here ASTN Masterclass Series AI in Sport: THE MOST EXCITING RACE ON WATER

WA Spotlight on Clinical Trials
2025-05-13 17:00 - 21:30 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
This monthly event series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Hear from Jayden Rogers (CEO, Linear Clinical Research), Dr Clair Lee (Clinical Research Manager, Orthocell Ltd), and Nadine Herren (Clinical Trial Manager and Acting Project Lead, WA Regional Clinical Trial Coordinating Centre) as they share their insights from across the sector.

Learn more HERE

ARM Hub: Introducting Propel-AIR
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA
Join us for Brew Hub and Connect at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.
This morning tea style event is a great opportunity to meet and connect with AARP users the broader robotics innovation ecosystem.
This event introduces Propel-AIR – Australia;s first robotics and AI sprint

WiTWA TechXchange - High-Performance and Quantum Computing
2025-05-14 17:15 - 19:30 | Bankwest Place, William Street, Perth, WA, 6000
High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Quantum Computing (QC): From global disease modelling to cyber security – solving real-world problems at hyper-speed.
Join the incredible WiTWA community and leading industry experts to explore the topics of high-performance and quantum computing. Hear from panelists as they share their experience using this incredibly fast technology in their roles and research to help solve real-world problems.

Learn more HERE

Entrepreneur Education Dinner
2025-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Kailis Bros, 101 Oxford Street, Leederville, Western Australia, Australia
This event is for founders to network and learn about raising Venture Capital over a three course dinner.
Derek Gerrard will share tips on what VC’s are looking for and how best to position your company to be investor ready. Kylie Gerrard will then host a panel of WA based founders: Dr Marcus Tan, Daniel McCullen and Rebecca Loftus, to provide real case examples of acquiring VC funding and where they are now at on their startup journeys.
Learn more HERE

Australian Export Awards - First Nations Application Workshop
2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 | online
This year, for the first time, the Australian Export Awards has a new category to recognise outstanding international success by First Nations businesses – the First Nations Exporter award.
No matter your size or industry, register now for this workshop to discover:
– why you should apply
– what makes a good application
– judging tips
– how to apply, and
– Q&A
For further information visit www.exportawards.gov.au/.

Breaking Into The US Market: A Founder's Guide to Successful Expansion
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | online
​In this 45-minute session, you’ll get practical insights from founders who understand the unique challenges of expanding from Australia to the US. They’ll share their firsthand experiences, strategies, and lessons learned – giving you a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed in the US market.
​Perfect for pre-seed and seed-stage founders, this webinar will deliver actionable insights on:

​Timing your US market entry for maximum impact
​Building your first US team and operations
​Navigating the cultural and business differences between Australian and US markets
​Securing US funding and building investor relationships
​Common pitfalls to avoid in your expansion journey

Curtin Angel Syndicate Pitch Night
2025-05-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Curtin CBD Precinct, 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Aspiring angel investors are invited to join us for a special evening next Thursday 15 May to connect with members of the Curtin Angel Syndicate and observe pitches from five Curtin startups, at varying stages of development. This event will showcase the talent and deal flow being developed at Curtin University as a result of our strong and growing entrepreneurship and commercialisation ecosystem.

Learn more here: Curtin Angel Syndicate Pitch Night

Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM scholarship | Applicant Information Session
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | online
Applications are open for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program. The Elevate program aims to address gender inequities in STEM through fostering more industry-academia collaborations in applied research and business, growing professional skills of women and non-binary people in STEM and propelling women and non-binary people into leadership.
The Elevate program provided scholarships to women and non-binary people to study undergraduate STEM degrees, postgraduate STEM degrees, and current STEM professionals to study degrees to improve business acumen. In addition to a scholarship, the Elevate Program provides access to skill-building workshops, peer mentoring and networking events, and 24-hour wellbeing and psychosocial support.
Anyone interested in learning more about the program and applying for the 2026 intake is invited to join ATSE for a public online information session.

LaunchLAB AI Showcase
2025-05-16 17:30 - 18:00 | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009
Join us as we celebrate the LaunchLAB AI cohort and showcase what happens when WA’s brightest technical minds meet top-tier startup training and mentorship.
The results? Nothing short of game-changing. From education to logistics to healthcare, founders will pitch their AI solutions and reflect on the progress and traction they’ve achieved so far.
Come see why the future of AI in WA is just getting started.
📍 Bloom Crawley Hub, St Catherine’s College UWA
⏰ 5:30 PM – Networking & Refreshments | 6:00 PM – Pitches Begin
👔 Smart Casual Attire
🥂 Light food & drinks provided

DEADLINE: Science Capability and Partnerships Sponsorship Program
2025-05-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Sponsorship for Western Australian based research conferences and conventions.

The Science Capability and Partnerships Sponsorship Program offers funding support for WA based research focussed conferences and conventions.
Program support between $5,000 and $20,000 is available for initiatives that strengthen WA’s research ecosystem, enhance capabilities, and elevate the state’s national and international research profile.
The initiative aligns with the WA 10-Year Science and Technology Plan.
More information is below the application form, including the attached Program Guidelines. Applicants should read the guidelines before submitting their application.
For any questions about the application process, please contact the Science Capability and Partnerships(link sends email) team.

DEADLINE: Climate 10x Accelerator
2025-05-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
In collaboration with the Trailblazer for Recycling & Clean Energy (TRaCE), Climate 10x provides climate tech founders with the expert support, capital and networks to make this happen.
Climate 10x is specifically focused on fast-tracking the business growth of climate tech start-ups, whose innovation has a significant impact on emissions reduction, improves the resilience and adaptability of existing infrastructure, allows for a faster transition to renewable energy sources or grows the circular economy.

As part of the Climate 10x Accelerator, TRaCE will be investing into each startup on the program.

Climate 10x is supported by TRaCE, aiming to fast track our transition to net zero by developing the next generation of tech solutions with industry and academia. Participants benefit from access to:

R&D vouchers: matched funding up to $50k towards a collaboration with UNSW researchers

Tech Transfer Squad: a specialist team of electrical engineers that can help you develop solutions and overcome technical barriers quickly.

Access to talent and training in this space

Eligibility for the TRaCE early-stage seed fund, backed by Investible and Hampton Capital

UNSW networks and researchers

Applications close 19 May 2025.

DEADLINE: WTF x SWITCH Mission to Singapore
2025-05-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
This mission offers a powerful platform to showcase WA’s entrepreneurial strengths on the global stage, connecting local changemakers with Asia’s top innovators, investors and ecosystem leaders. Delegates will attend SWITCH 2025, take part in curated hub visits, and build meaningful connections across Singapore’s vibrant innovation scene.
If you’re championing innovation, investment, impact or regional development in WA, learn more HERE

Branding for Digital Marketing
2025-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
In today’s market, the significance of your brand transcends far beyond your logo. Instead, it represents the soul of your business – conveying its values, culture, and promise. Each and every interaction between your customers and your business is a statement about your brand and your identity in the marketplace.
With the rapid growth of digital marketing, good branding is often overlooked. As a result, more and more businesses are failing to focus on the foundational elements that underpin an enduring and impactful brand in pursuit of online visibility and metrics.
Learn more HERE

ACS WA Tech Summit 2025
2025-05-20 13:00 - 19:00 | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
This dynamic half-day summit will explore “Innovation for a New Era,” where ACS will uncover the latest tools, trends, and breakthroughs reshaping the tech landscape.
In 2025, the ACS Tech Summit will be an opportunity to build on the state’s growth with innovation for a new era. It will bring together businesses, governments and the education sector to showcase transformative people, programs and policies. Keynote speakers will present ideas for a brighter tomorrow. Dedicated learning streams will take you beyond conventional thinking. And our emerging tech sessions will equip you for a modern digital age. Above all, the ACS Tech Summit will be an opportunity to connect and collaborate. To meet people, build relationships and realise new possibilities for the sector, businesses and personal careers.
Streams:

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Explore cutting-edge advancements driving the industry forward.
𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 – Discover how tech is shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Learn more HERE

Building AI-Powered Innovation Labs
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
Explore how to build and scale AI-powered innovation labs within organizations. This event will provide you with practical insights into creating environments where AI can thrive.
AI innovation labs are at the heart of many successful digital transformation strategies. These dedicated spaces enable teams to experiment, prototype, and deploy AI-driven solutions that solve real-world problems and drive competitive advantage.
Whether you’re a technical expert, a business leader, an academic, or a student interested in artificial intelligence, this meetup features two dynamic sessions tailored to different perspectives:

Business Session (5:30 – 6:15 PM):
Learn from industry leaders why every organisation needs an AI Innovation Lab. Explore the strategic value of AI labs from a business perspective and understand how to align AI initiatives with organisational goals.
Technical Session (6:15 PM – 7:30 PM)
Deep dive into how to build AI Labs, including its technical considerations for creating AI labs, including tech stacks, talents, project selection, and collaboration.

This meetup is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and spark collaborations.
Who Should Attend

Business Leaders: Learn how AI labs can align with strategic goals and deliver business value.
Technical Professionals: Discover how to lead and execute impactful AI projects within an innovation lab.
Academics and Students: Gain insights into the evolving role of AI innovation labs in education and research.
Startups and Entrepreneurs: Explore ways to create or collaborate with AI labs to drive growth and innovation.

Cyber Connect May Event with Blue Bricks
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:30 | The Globe, 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, 6000, Australia
Cyber Connect is your ultimate platform for fostering collaboration, tackling critical challenges, and sharing invaluable insights across organisations. Each month, we dive into a new cybersecurity challenge, creating a vibrant space for thought leaders to engage and innovate.
This Month’s Spotlight: Online Assessment & Document Security in an Education Environment with Blue Bricks
Students may attempt to cheat during online assessments, tamper with submitted documents, or share passwords and OTPs for Wi-Fi access, leading to significant security risks. Additionally, AI agents may be used to assist students during exams.
🚀 Join to connect with industry experts, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and drive meaningful change in today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape.

Your Next Smart Move: Investing in 2025 & Beyond
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:30 | NAB Headquarter Perth, 100 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000
Whether you’re setting aside your first $10K or looking to diversify a $200K portfolio, Your Next Smart Move: Investing in 2025 & Beyond is your gateway to understanding where, how, and why to invest. This high-impact evening is designed for business professionals, investors, and anyone curious about growing their wealth with strategy, insight, and the right network.
You’ll hear directly from five experts in banking, properties, business, securities, and emerging tech—covering everything from bank-backed investment tools to the rising world of Web3 and crypto. No jargon, just practical advice and clear pathways to smart investing.

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-05-21 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

From event to movement: Co-creating the future of evokeAG
2025-05-21 08:00 - 10:00 | online
Join the evokeAG team in a co-design workshop to:

Co-create the next chapter of Australia’s premier agrifood innovation platform.

Put the right questions on the table and spotlight the voices that matter.

Help evolve evokeAG into a platform that increases impact and relevance across the years.

Shape how evokeAG can better serve the full agrifood innovation ecology.

During the ideation sessions, explore:

Who evokeAG is for (e.g. producers, investors, founders, researchers)

The change evokeAG seeks to drive in the agrifood system

Long-term positioning from 2026 through to 2030

A shared outcome for all participants: “By participating in evokeAG, they…”

Who should attend?

Industry leaders
RDCs (Rural Development Corporations)
DAFF representatives
Producers
Investors
Founders
Researchers
Young and emerging leaders

3 OTHER DATES AVAILABLE TO REGISTER

We are Emersyn Lounge Launch
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00
Join the official launch of the We Are Emersyn Lounge at Purpose Studio — a bold new collaboration built to champion founders who are building with purpose, not just for profit. This is more than a co-working space — it’s the beginning of a movement that backs ambitious, impact-driven founders with the tools, networks and environment they need to scale with intention.
This strategic opportunity plugs you into a growing ecosystem of founders who are scaling with values and purpose.
Learn more here: We are Emersyn Lounge Launch

Global Lessons in Impact-Led Commercialisation
2025-05-21 12:00 - 14:00 | online
Join Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia for a thought-provoking session with Dr Irene Dal Poz, Head of Impact Strategy at Oxentia (UK), as we explore how innovation systems worldwide are redefining value, inclusion and venture potential.

What to expect:

Trends from the UK Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) innovation ecosystems: How social impact is reframing commercialisation in practice.

Discover some of the latest trends shaping HASS research commercialisation and social innovation and impact.

Get inspired about new approaches to value and venture creation.

The event will be held in Melbourne and online. Learn more and register: Global Lessons in Impact-Led Commercialisation

Female Founder Festival | Perth | 2025
2025-05-21 16:00 - 20:00 | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Follow your entrepreneurial calling, take your business to the next level and get connected at our FREE Female Founder Festival!

Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the water, or well into your business journey, the Female Founder Festival is back in 2025 and has even more on offer.
Valued at $250 a ticket, this event is free to attend. It includes structured networking, panel discussions and an expo of business and government resources to help your business thrive, with incredible panellists who are soon to be announced!
What’s on offer:

Structured networking with women entrepreneurs, industry peers and experts in your city.
Question time with a brilliant panel of women founders in both the early and later stages of business; hear their lessons and share yours. Panel members to be announced soon!
Industry booths on-site with vital resources for female founders
A team and info pack on site to give you everything you need to prepare and enter Kickstarter Challenge 2025, a start-up competition where we give away $60K worth of equity-free funding.
Free professional headshots to give your brand a boost

Read more of the exciting details and what to expect at the Perth Female Founder Festival!

DEADLINE: Snow Fellowship Applications
2025-05-22 07:00 - 08:00 | Apply online
The flagship Snow Medical program to develop Australia’s next generation of outstanding biomedical research leaders. To date, a combined committment of over $260m across all programs.
Snow Fellowships target emerging global research leaders that show the potential to drive, manage and influence the next generation of health and medical innovation. The Fellowship provides these emerging leaders the independence, funding and time to develop a bold research program, build their research team, and establish leadership experience.
Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Innovation Booster Grant (IBG)
2025-05-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Biomedical Industry IBG is a competitive funding grant, designed to provide WA-based startups and small businesses with the financial boost needed to access professional skills, services or knowledge, to advance their innovative idea, project or commercial activity in Western Australia.
Innovation Booster Grants are awarded in any of the following four categories:

Research and Development
Product Development
Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property (see below)
Commercialisation Support Service (see below).

Please Note: expenditure under Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, and Commercialisation Support Services MUST involve the use of an external consultant (for example, an IP attorney).
Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)
2025-05-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG) is a competitive Western Australian government grant exclusively for the biomedical industry sector. This round is funded through the $8.65 million Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy Funding, which sits under the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI).
Biomedical Industry CBG are awarded in any of the following four categories:

Product Readiness
Team Readiness
Intellectual Property Readiness
Commercialisation Readiness.

Learn more and apply: DEADLINE: Biomedical Industry Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG)

The Digital Mine Summit WA 2025
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Perth, WA
The mining sector has seen monumental changes through the broad adoption of digital transformation over the past several years. The digital mine summit will bring together senior mining technology and operations leaders to discuss the effective alignment of digitalisation.
Technological innovation has found it’s way into almost every corner of mining operations, from haulage and asset management to operational analytics and sustainability. However with so much concurrent digital transformation comes challenges around alignment, prioritisation, optimisation and change management. This summit will explore these themes in detail while fostering opportunities for networking and collaboration
Learn more HERE

Molecules to machines – Chemistry's links to careers in STEM
2025-05-22 09:15 - 10:00 | online
Join for “Molecules to machines – Chemistry’s links to careers in STEM”, an exciting webinar exploring how the fundamental science of chemistry underpins a vast array of exciting STEM careers, from designing innovative materials to revolutionising medicine and beyond.
Learn more: Molecules to machines – Chemistry’s links to careers in STEM
