WA Innovation Calendar

Mandurah Tech Fest 2024
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, Mandurah, WA
DONT MISS OUT ON THE BIGGEST TECH EVENT IN MANDURAH OF 2024
Mandurah Tech Fest 2024 is at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club with a mix of events from 10am to 2:30pm.
– Tech Expo, see the latest and greatest Tech!
– Tech Panel Discussions including PropTech, TourismTech, ResourceTech & Food/Beverage Innovation!
– Tech Demo’s, get to see behind the scenes of innovative Tech products!
– Perth Giants, four innovators will pitch to high net wealth giants of industry in the hope of raising scale-up investment!
– Stall Holders, Sponsors & VIP’s have tickets to enjoy being on our chartered yacht cruising along the Mandurah Canals and networking. Talk to the PropTech Hub WA team to learn how you can get a ticket!
Dress Code: Shorts & Shirts are perfectly ok!
Thanks to our major sponsors and partners; City of Mandurah, Peel Development Commission, Builderz WA, JJ Leach Group, Cgynet West, Visit Mandurah, FIPWA, Radium Capital, ComTech, OneBrand, Core Vision, Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Carbon Group, Happy Monkey, and Beyond Bank Australia.
Mandurah Tech Fest 2024 is a satellite event within West Tech Fest 2024.
# MandurahTechFest2024 #PropTechHubWA

DEADLINE: Market Access Grant Scheme
2024-12-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Apply online
Funding is available for WA companies working in health and medical life sciences to travel to major conferences or business events to help support their:

business growth
access to investment
potential partnerships.

What do you get?
Funding of 80% of eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000.
Who is this for?
WA health and medical life sciences companies.

DEADLINE: GreenTech Hub Director
2024-12-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
As Director, you will work closely with Curtin’s world-class research teams, government departments, industry leaders, startups, and SMEs to develop cutting-edge solutions and scale up green innovations. You will spearhead efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and develop a thriving GreenTech ecosystem. You will also be part of a world-class academic community that values excellence, integrity, and making a positive impact on society.
Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the strategic vision for the GreenTech Hub in alignment with its mission to drive green technology development across WA.
Team Leadership: Build and lead a dedicated team to deliver key initiatives and ensure the Hub’s successful operation.
Advocacy: Promote the importance of green technologies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, emphasising their potential for environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Partnership Building: Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with industry sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, as well as government agencies, universities, and other key stakeholders.
Innovation Challenges: Co-design and execute innovation challenges that incentivise the adoption of green technologies to reduce emissions across various industries.
Capacity Building: Develop and implement state-wide programs to support start-ups and green technology providers in scaling up and commercialising new solutions.
Events and Knowledge Transfer: Organise workshops, seminars, and networking events that promote collaboration and showcase green technology innovations.
Education and Training: Collaborate with educational and training institutions to support the growth of skills in green technologies across WA.
Investment Attraction: Leverage GreenTech initiatives from the Commonwealth and industry to attract investment for research, development, and commercialisation of green technologies.
Advisory Support: Provide expert advisory support to industry stakeholders and government on green technology solutions and collaborative opportunities.

Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Olivia Humphrey
2024-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Olivia Humphrey spent many years in film distribution at Roadshow Entertainment, BBC and Austar/Foxtel before founding the independent streaming platform, Kanopy, which forged a new channel for streaming films to library members. Olivia boot-strapped the company in 2008 before uprooting her young family away from Perth to move Kanopy’s head office in San Francisco, USA. She spent the next 7 years scaling the business across North America and into Europe before selling to the private equity firm, KKR in 2021. Kanopy was listed as one of the top 10 Australian M&A exits that year, securing the platform as one of the great Australian media-tech success stories.
Olivia is an Adjunct Professor for Entrepreneurship in Curtin University’s Business and Law Faculty.
Attendees will gain insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and exploring what it means to lead a meaningful life, drawing from personal experiences to inspire resilience and purpose in both professional and personal journeys.

Info Session – Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program – Round 1
2024-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Want to hear more about the Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program? Join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for an information session for potential applicants.
We’ll cover topics such as eligibility, joint application requirements, assessment criteria and process, key dates and how to apply. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
To help you get the most out of the session, we recommend you read the Grant Guidelines before the session.
Online information sessions will be held for more information on the program.
There are 2 sessions available:

Tuesday 3 December 2024
Monday 9 December 2024

South West Angels – AGM 2024
2024-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, 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 there.

EnergyLab Climate Solutions Accelerator Public Showcase
2024-12-10 07:30 - 10:00 | online
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 present for a few minutes, and we’ll take live questions from the audience.
Register here

Futures of Seafood Webinar
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 | online
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 fair and equitable access, industry-led research and innovation, and trusted stewardship of our coasts and oceans. The Futures of Seafood project will foster a deeper understanding of the seafood industry, ensuring it is deeply valued by all.

Drought Resilience Showcase
2024-12-11 09:00 - 19:30 | 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 are specifically relevant for Western Australia’s agricultural environment.
This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders, leading researchers, and innovative producers who are driving the future of drought resilience in Australia.
After the event, join us for a sundowner networking session, generously sponsored by CBH, to continue the conversation in a more relaxed setting.

Thought Leaders Series: Transforming Industries, where digital meets physical
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | online
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 webinar will explore how technologies like Digital Twins offer a transformative solution by bridging the digital and physical worlds. By creating virtual replicas of physical assets and systems, businesses across sectors—from manufacturing and energy to mining—can gain real-time insights to optimize performance, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and make faster, more informed decisions.
We will showcase real-world applications where Digital Twins have already revolutionized operations, including optimizing factory floors, managing energy grids more efficiently, and improving safety in mining.
You’ll learn how this technology delivers actionable insights, keeping businesses agile and responsive in an ever-changing landscape.
Join Capgemini and Engineers Australia to discover how Digital Twins can empower your business to overcome today’s challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation—starting from a business-first perspective.
Key messages-

Bridging Digital and Physical for Real-World Impact: Discover how Digital Twins are helping businesses across sectors——integrate their physical assets with digital technologies, unlocking valuable insights that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
Industry-Specific Applications: Learn from cross-sector experts as they share how Digital Twins are being applied in real-world scenarios, including optimizing energy grids, enhancing mining safety, and streamlining urban planning.
Boosting Efficiency and Reducing Costs: Explore how Digital Twins provide businesses with the tools to forecast, simulate, and optimize operations, enabling faster, more cost-effective decisions that can reduce downtime and operational expenses.
Driving Sustainability and Innovation: Understand how Digital Twins contribute to sustainability goals by optimizing resource usage, reducing waste, and ensuring smarter, greener operations across industries.
Cross-Sector Collaboration for Growth: Hear from leaders in industry and academia about how cross-sector collaboration, powered by Digital Twin technology, is driving innovation and preparing businesses and governments for future challenges.

Data Insights 2024
2024-12-11 14:00 - 16:30 | UWA Business School, 8716 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009
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 Andrew Page, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research at UWA, followed by a position statement on the state of data science in WA from Dr. Parwinder Kaur, Director, DNA Zoo Australia, Founder & Chair, WA Genome Atlas.
Our keynote speaker, Professor Michael Small, will reflect on the achievements of the Data Institute and share his insights on the future of data, in his address titled “Artificial Intelligence and Authentic Information.”
The afternoon will conclude with a Sundowner and networking session, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, academics, and data enthusiasts.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights and be part of the conversation about the future of data in WA.

Industry Inner Join v10
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:30 | The Gramercy Bar & Kitchen, Central Park 10/777 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000
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 an online room (hybrid option)!
Event Details:

Time: 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Venue: Gramercy Bar & Kitchen
Address: 777 Hay Street, Perth, WA 6000
Dress Code: smart casual
Food: food provided
Drinks: drinks provided (non-alc. & alcoholic)

Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | online
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 you the “big ideas” in Lean Startup and Customer Development. Did you know that Lean Startups don’t do sales, don’t do marketing and don’t do product development? Well, what do they do then? Come along and you will find out that and more,

eCom Entrepreneur Meetup & Drinks
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!
2024-12-13 16:00 - 18:30 | Fern, 79 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
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 (79 St Georges Terrace) on December 13th from 4PM and enjoy food, drinks and the chance to connect and celebrate with other members and the wider community.
Free for members | $20 + Booking Fees for Plus Ones
We hope to see you there!

DEADLINE: Regional Microgrids Program
2024-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Apply online
Regional Microgrids ProgramSeeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. Deadline: 19 Dec 2025

HSA WA Chapter Inauguration
2024-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Bon Marche Arcade, Level 1, 74-84 Barrack Street, Perth, WA, 6000
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.

DEADLINE: 40under40 Awards
2024-12-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
These awards celebrate the states leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders under the age of 40.

DEADLINE: Prime Ministers Prizes for Science
2024-12-17 08:00 - 09:00 | 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.
Science Prizes
▪ Prime Minister’s Prize for Science ($250,000)
▪ Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation ($250,000)
▪ Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
▪ Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
▪ Prize for New Innovators ($50,000).
Science Teaching Prizes
▪ Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools ($250,000)
▪ Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools ($250,000).

DEADLINE: Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) – Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge
2024-12-18 08:00 - 09:00 | 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 to $1 million to develop a proof of concept.

We are seeking innovative solutions for a cyber security challenge identified by government.
The Australian Cyber Security Strategy Challenge is: ‘How do we validate the authenticity of the information disseminated by the Australian Government?’.
There will be two grant opportunities as part of this program:

DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A
2024-12-20 08:00 - 09:00 | online
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 been announced under the program, and each round has its own outcomes.
Round 1A
ARENA has allocated $500 million to Round 1A: Solar PV Manufacturing Innovation. Round 1 A focuses on modules, inputs to modules (e.g. solar glass and frames) as well as deployment systems (e.g. innovative solar racking).
Round 1B
ARENA has allocated $50 million to Round 1B: Solar PV Manufacturing Studies: feasibility studies and FEED.

Startup Today: Coffee with a CTO
2024-12-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Zamia Cafe, 50 May Drive, West Perth, WA, 6005
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 strategies they need to grow, with expertise in team building, platform design, and agile methodologies.
This intimate event at Zamia Café in Kings Park is your chance to connect with Patrick, ask your burning questions, and gain real-world insights into navigating the challenges of tech startups.
Whether you’re a technical or non-tech startup founder exploring the tech landscape or a developer aiming to step into a CTO role, this is the perfect setting to learn and network.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, 21st December, 2024
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Zamia Café, Kings Park
💲 Cost: Just grab a coffee and join the conversation!

DEADLINE: Climate Tech Lab to Market Program
2024-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 climate tech entrepreneurs and investors. The Climate Tech Lab to Market program is proudly funded by the NSW Government.

Applications open: 1 December 2024 – 9 March 2025
Interviews: 10 – 14 March 2025
Program runs: 24 March – 22 May 2025

The program costs $450 (including GST) and includes:

9 weeks of workshops, panel discussions and Q&As
Frameworks and course content you can keep and use again
1-1 startup mentoring from one of our exceptional mentors (2x one-hour sessions)
Individual check-ins with our Lab to Market Program Lead
Access to Sydney coworking space

Perth AI Innovators Meetup
2025-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
“Perth AI Innovators is a vibrant community of AI enthusiasts, developers, and innovators based in Perth to democratise Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially in Australia.
Perth AI Innovators was founded by Adi Tedjasaputra and Eunice Sari in early 2024 with the following vision and mission statement
Vision
We are dedicated to becoming a platform-agnostic community to democratise Artificial Intelligence (AI) by making AI knowledge and skills accessible to everyone and leveraging the unique strengths of this technology to drive innovation in technology design and development, contributing to the global AI ecosystem.
Missions
We strive to build a diverse and inclusive community where enthusiasts, professionals, and newcomers can collaborate, learn, and innovate together. By fostering a culture of openness and support, we aim to break down barriers to AI adoption and drive forward technological advancements that benefit all sectors of society.
As a platform-agnostic community, we aim to:

To create a future where AI empowers and benefits everyone.
To drive AI advancements with a focus on ethical and equitable development.
To lead programs that educate and inspire individuals from all backgrounds.
To build a network that supports and amplifies diverse voices in AI.
To be at the forefront of creating an inclusive and innovative AI future.“

DEADLINE: 2025 AgriFutures Learning and Development Opportunities
2025-01-08 08:00 - 09:00 | 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 Institute of Company Directors Foundations of Directorship
👔 Australian Institute of Company Directors Company Directors Course
🚜 Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program
🌱 Australian Rural Leadership Foundation TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program
🤠 Marcus Oldham College Rural Leadership Program
Applications for these opportunities will close Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ⏰
It’s always the right time to develop your skills, make valuable connections and invest in your future.

DEADLINE: Major Research and Innovation Application Support Program
2025-01-10 08:00 - 09:00 | 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 and improved human health and wellbeing, and enhance Western Australia’s standing as a leader in health and medical research and innovation.
In-principle cash commitments of up to $1 million will be awarded through a competitive and merit-based process and successful MRIAS applicants will be provided with a letter of support to submit with their External Program application.
MRIAS applicants must be at the full application stage of the relevant External Program (i.e. not the Expression of Interest stage) and intending to apply to the External Program within twelve months from the closing date for the MRIAS round being applied to.

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-01-15 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

DEADLINE: Operations Coordinator, WA, MTPConnect – WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
2025-01-15 08:00 - 09:00 | 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 the Western Australian State Government and the University of Western Australia to deliver the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH), which aims to accelerate economic growth and create new jobs by supporting the growth of the health and medical life sciences sector in WA. It is one of the four WA Government Innovation Hubs that deliver programs to connect the innovation community, build capacity and new skills, attract investment, and foster commercialisation.
The Operations Coordinator, WA is a newly established role and will report to MTPConnect Director, Stakeholder Engagement, WA. The role will provide comprehensive operational support to the MTPConnect WALSIH team of three, enabling them to deliver on their objectives effectively.
The role is full-time (0.8FTE will be considered) with considerable flexibility; fully remote, office based or hybrid working environments can be accommodated.
This is an opportunity to apply your operational and administration skills and experience to contribute to the growth of WA’s health and medical life sciences sector.

DEADLINE: Australian Offshore Wind (OSW) Innovation Challenge
2025-01-15 09:00 - 10:00 | 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 force for good for the climate, ocean, and biodiversity.
Deadline extended to 15 Jan 2025
