WA Innovation Calendar

Champion Data Broadcast: From Stats to Stunning – How Data, Design & Technology Power Live Sports Storytelling
2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Discover how Champion Data evolved from crunching AFL stats to shaping the future of live sports broadcasts.
In this session, Jerome Guzzo, Design Team Lead, will reveal how data analytics meets art and technology to create world-class graphics under the pressure of live production. From bespoke tools to on-site operations for major sports like LIV Golf, learn how innovation, collaboration, and a dash of creativity redefine the viewer experience.

Energy Club WA: Data Centres & WA's Energy Future
2025-11-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
Register here: https://energyclubwa.wildapricot.org/event-6417158

From Science to Start-ups: How Interdisciplinary Thinking Fuels Innovation
2025-11-25 22:00 - 22:30 | online
Entrepreneurship 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 prepare students for “lives of consequence” and create ventures that deliver real social and environmental impact.

UIIN Forum: Value-Driven Collaborations
2025-11-26 10:30 - 2025-11-27 18:00 | Murdoch University
Join 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 global challenges.
Whether you’re a university executive, industry innovator, government policymaker, or research leader, this forum will provide actionable insights and new connections to help elevate your collaboration strategies and foster meaningful, long-term impact.
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DEADLINE: Industrial Transformation Research Program 2026
2025-11-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Apply online
Applications for ARC Industrial Transformation Research Program for funding commencing in 2026 are now open in the and will close at on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
The Industrial Transformation Research Hubs scheme engages Australia’s best researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. The Industrial Transformation Research Hubs are focussed on issues facing industry.
The scheme provides between $500,000 and $1 million per year for 3 to 5 years.
The Research Hubs scheme objectives are to:

support collaborative research projects between universities and organisations outside the Australian higher education sector that involve cutting-edge research on new technologies; and
leverage national and international investment in targeted industry sectors, including from industry and other research end-users.

An application may only be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines. The application must:

directly address one or more of the current Industrial Transformation Priorities;

Renewables and low emissions technologies
Medical science*
Transport
Value-add in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors
Value-add in resources
Defence capability
Enabling capabilities.

nominate at least one Australian Partner Organisation.

Read more and apply here: https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=e5563f96-401c-4f13-bfeb-0d34f765feeb

WAMR: An Afternoon with Pia Turcinov AM
2025-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Long Neck Brewery, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA
Beyond 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 how transferable skills can empower a successful pivot into innovation and commercialisation. Gain a deeper understanding of the funding ecosystem beyond grants, learn what funders and venture capitalists are really looking for, and discover why diversity is not just a value—but a strategic advantage in building a legacy that lasts.

WA Life Sciences Sector: Spotlight on 2025!
2025-11-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
The 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 new partnerships and opportunities, and encourage more growth and opportunities in 2025.
Join the waitlist: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/spotlight-on-2025-tickets-1736260565089

Business Breakfast with Hon. Roger Cook
2025-11-27 07:30 - 09:30 | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
After 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 business breakfast hosted by CCIWA.
This is a rare chance to hear directly from the Premier and put your questions to him in a Q&A session, facilitated by CCIWA’s Chief Economist, Aaron Morey.

{B}LAB Production Studio Opening
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 | B{LAB}, Ground Floor Bunbury Library, 2 Parkfield Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230
Join 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 to connect with the local community and creators, and introduce the Studio Manager, Christopher Panter.
Register here: {B}LAB Production Studio Opening

IIF Seminar | Building resilient industries: lessons from agritech, AI and circular economies
2025-11-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Bunbury Regional Enertainment Centre (BREC), 2 Blair Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230
The 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 November 2026. The first event, “Building resilient industries: lessons from agritech, AI and circular economies”, will explore how innovation and technology can strengthen the South West’s economic future.

Perth Protein Group AGM 2025 at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
2025-11-27 13:00 - 18:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
This 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.

ASBTE WA Showcase 2025
2025-11-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Join 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.

DEADLINE: Speak at Bioinnovation Festival 2026
2025-11-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Life Sciences WA, For Blue, Innovation Cluster, and the Aquaculture Council of Western Australia Inc. are calling for Innovator Speakers to take the stage at the 2026 BioInnovation Festival Conference, taking place at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth on 11 March 2026.
This opportunity is not only for biotech, health, and life sciences, but also agricultural and aquacultural innovations driving impact across Australia and beyond.
This is your chance to share your story if:
🔹 You didn’t present at last year’s Festival Conference, OR
🔹 Your company has had a major development – a deal, product launch, or other significant milestone.
The EOI is open to industry, investors, WA innovators, and mature university-led projects moving toward commercialisation.
Apply here: https://www.bioinnovationfestival.com/speakers/

DEADLINE: SPARK Women in Business Grants Round 10
2025-11-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
​The purpose of SPARK is to help women in business grow their profit & impact by creating the resources, insights and community for women to shortcut their success.
SPARK reinvests their profits back into a quarterly $10,000 + $5,000 business grant.
Deadline for round 10: 30 November 2025

DEADLINE: Farm Business Transition Program Round 1
2025-12-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Australian Government is inviting applications in an open competitive process to apply for a grant under the Farm Business Transition Program (the program).
The grant can be used for a range of planning, professional and technical advice, application of research and development innovations and extension activities, and investment in on-farm infrastructure and improvements to increase the uptake of alternative farming systems and practices.
Grant funding of up to $75,000 per eligible applicant will be available to applicants to contribute to the future costs associated with the transition.
Co-funding of 1-1 is required for applications submitted under this program and the applicant must match the dollar value of the grant funding approved. In-kind contributions will not be counted towards matched funding.

DEADLINE: MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific 2026 Accelerator
2025-12-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Applications are now open for the MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific 2026 Accelerator Program.
This is your chance to join the region’s premier platform for medtech innovation, where best-in-class startups gain unparalleled exposure and support.
As part of the exclusive 2026 cohort, you’ll benefit from:

High-profile visibility with healthcare investors, stakeholders, and decision-makers
One-on-one mentorship from experienced industry leaders and peers
A customized virtual curriculum to accelerate your commercialization journey in Asia Pacific and beyond
The opportunity to compete for up to USD 300,000 in cash and prizes

Learn more about the program and apply: https://medtechinnovator.asia/apply-apac/

Week of AI
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2025-12-05 16:30 | Kaizen West, 1187 Hay Street, West Perth, WA
From December 1st to December 5th, 2025, Kaizen West in West Perth will host the inaugural Week of AI — an immersive experience designed for innovators eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence.
This dynamic week features hands-on workshops where you won’t just learn about AI—you’ll actively work with cutting-edge tools and walk away with practical skills and resources ready to implement immediately.
Whether you’re a technology leader crafting an AI strategy, a clinician exploring AI’s potential in healthcare, a startup founder seeking a competitive edge, or a student passionate about the future of AI, there’s a tailored session waiting for you.
West Tech Fest Satellite Event

StudyPerth Mentoring Program Pitch Night
2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:00 | StudyPerth Student Hub, 555 Wellington Street, Perth
Join 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 (STEM, business, data, creative, health, etc.)
Explore hiring, internships, project placements, or mentoring opportunities.
Build your pipeline and expand your network in one evening

Event details
Monday, 1 December 2025
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (pitches + networking)
StudyPerth Hub – 555 Wellington St, Perth
Register via this form

World Nuclear Energy Day 2025 - Australia December 2nd - Webinar
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | online
Showcasing 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 mass!” highlights the collective impact and support needed to drive nuclear energy forward as a crucial part of our clean energy future. December 2nd holds profound significance, honouring the groundbreaking achievement of the first self-sustaining chain reaction and the launch of the world’s first commercial-scale electric power reactor. On this day in 1942, Enrico Fermi’s Chicago Pile-1 reactor made history with a self-sustaining chain reaction. Exactly 15 years later, on December 2, 1957, the first commercial reactor in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, reached criticality.
As Australia intensifies its pursuit of zero emissions, nuclear energy continues to gather support and recognition as a vital, clean, and reliable power source. Join in acknowledging this incredible legacy and exploring nuclear energy’s promise as we look to the future.

Activate 2026 | InnovationAus.com Webinar
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | online
The 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 a run-through of the 2026 program. plus more details about Innovation.Aus.com’s renewed reporting focus on GovTech and the innovative use of technology in the delivery of government services.
This rapid-fire session will highlight how we can help you and your clients connect with our influential audience of government policymakers and business leaders.

[Webinar] How To Manage Bids Over The Holiday Period
2025-12-02 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-12-04 09:30 - 10:45 | online
Tender 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 loom.
In this 45-minute webinar, expect a focused, actionable agenda to ensure you submit winning compliant bids without interfering with your well deserved family time over the holidays.

Secure Deadline Extensions Early: Get proven scripts and approaches for requesting extensions politely and effectively during the festive period, backed by real-world examples that respect procurer constraints.
Bid / No-Bid Decisions in Holiday Mode: Explore how seasonal factors, like reduced availability and limited resources, alter your bid/no-bid decision process compared to other times of year.
Running Efficient Kick-Off Meetings: Transform your initial team meeting into a powerhouse session that arms everyone with clear assignments, resources, and contingencies so bids progress smoothly even if people are on leave.
Maximising Compliance Under Timeline Pressure: Uncover shortcuts and best practices to deliver fully compliant submissions when time is tight, from streamlined reviews to essential checklists that safeguard quality.
Prioritising for Success: Shift focus to high-impact bid deliverables by identifying must-do tasks that materially impact evaluations, and re-prioritise the rest to avoid holiday overload.

Sustainable Development Goals: Local | Regional | Global Report Launch
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Ernst & Young, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join 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 SDG progress, examining both the challenges and opportunities shaping implementation at local, regional, and global levels.
Attendees and contributors will have the opportunity to connect across sectors, share insights, and form collaborations that strengthen emerging policy directions and practical strategies for meaningful change.
This event offers a unique opportunity for policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and community leaders to engage with cutting-edge thinking on the SDGs and explore how collective action can deliver a more sustainable and equitable future.
The launch will feature an opening address from Richard Damania, Chief Economist, The World Bank, followed by a panel discussion with:

Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder, Global Citizen
Pro-Vice Chancellor Academic Advancement & Diversity Fiona McGaughey, The University of Western Australia
Professor Kadambot Siddique, UWA Institute of Agriculture
Professor Jessica Meeuwig, UWA Oceans Institute
Adam Carrel, Climate Change & Sustainability, EY Australia

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-12-03 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

WAMR : CORE Community Christmas Coffee Collab
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
For 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. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.

TERN Webinar - Applying Environmental Data to Forecasting Health Issues
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | online
The 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, droughts, air pollution, allergens and shifting disease patterns are increasingly threatening Australian communities.
This webinar brings together three leading researchers pioneering solutions to these challenges

Sustainability Opportunities for SMEs – Building a Future-Ready Business
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | online
A 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 a net zero economy.
Registration is free but essential: Sustainability Opportunities for SMEs – Building a Future-Ready Business

WASEC Information Session (online)
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Held 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

Freo Founders Sundowner @ HOSX - Freo Oval
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | HOSX, 19 Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
This 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 a mission to inspire and help founders grow their businesses by sharing successes, failures and a few laughs.
The group is open to startup founders and founders who have been there and done that, as well as those just starting out and looking for a group to learn from and vent with.
Register here for free: https://www.meetup.com/freo-founders/events/311955484/

AIE x WIE x YEP Networking Sundowner 2025
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | The Stables, 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA
Come 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
