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  • Scaling Strategy: How to hire headcount for sustainable growth

    The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA

    More Knowledgeable Other  The zone of proximal development says that a more knowledgeable person can enhance a person's learning by guiding them through a task slightly above their ability level. These practical and hands-on learning experiences will build your core competencies and skills. For October our knowledge sharer is: Ben Smith, who worked with the founders of 2XU, Frank Green and Poppy Lissiman to… Continue reading Scaling Strategy: How to hire headcount for sustainable growth

    FREE

    Be part of TEDxKings Park – Information Session

    EZONE UWA Student Hub 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA

    Meet the TEDxKings Park Team — find out how to be part of Australia's most energetic TEDx. TED and TEDx are the world's most popular and respected platforms for ideas. Be part of the upcoming TEDxKings Park Youth on 23 November at the State Theatre Centre. At Australia's largest TEDx Youth event, 9 world-premiere TEDx talks from Perth's… Continue reading Be part of TEDxKings Park – Information Session

    FREE

    DEADLINE: I-CREATE Accelerator Funding

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    Startups and university-backed projects worldwide can apply for non-dilutive funding ranging from $50K to $200K. This funding supports the development, evaluation, or validation of innovative solutions aligned with BARDA’s mission to enhance pandemic preparedness and health security. I-CREATE supports the development and acceleration of novel diagnostics and medical devices to detect, prevent, or respond to… Continue reading DEADLINE: I-CREATE Accelerator Funding

    From Minerals to Materials: An assessment of Australia’s mid-stream processing capabilities

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    This report is the first comprehensive assessment of innovation in critical minerals refining required to build a sovereign mid-stream processing industry in Australia and is supported by the six supplementary minerals reports to facilitate understanding of individual supply chains, available processing pathways, and the state of play both globally and in Australia. CSIRO will present… Continue reading From Minerals to Materials: An assessment of Australia’s mid-stream processing capabilities

    FREE

    Poacher and Gamekeeper: Reflections from a Free Market Perspective

    Mannkal Economic Education Foundation 31 Hood Street, Subiaco, WA

    In this seminar, Lyndon will draw on his experiences in both the private and public sectors to examine the role of government in the context of both market and government/regulatory failure, why politicians and regulators should be modest and the increasing failure of the public sector to provide “frank and fearless advice”. Lyndon Rowe is… Continue reading Poacher and Gamekeeper: Reflections from a Free Market Perspective

    FREE

    Be part of TEDxKings Park –#2 Information Session

    Curtin University

    Meet the TEDxKings Park Team — find out how to be part of Australia's most energetic TEDx. TED and TEDx are the world's most popular and respected platforms for ideas. Be part of the upcoming TEDxKings Park Youth on 23 November at the State Theatre Centre. At Australia's largest TEDx Youth event, 9 world-premiere TEDx talks from Perth's… Continue reading Be part of TEDxKings Park –#2 Information Session

    FREE

    Students of Cyber

    Ever Nimble Level 3/33 Richardson Street, West Perth, WA

    Are you studying cyber at TAFE or Uni? Or considering a career in cyber? SoC is your chance to expand your network, link up with industry professionals and discover insights… Continue reading Students of Cyber

    $10

    Empowering Sustainable Start-Ups

    The Platform & Purpose Studio 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH, Australia

    Join the Young Professionals of the United Nations Association of Australia, Western Australia for "Empowering Sustainable Start-ups," a dynamic event designed to inspire and support budding entrepreneurs in the sustainable business sector. Event Outline: Keynote presentations from industry, academia and government experts on launching and scaling a sustainable start-up Interactive workshops on sustainable business practices… Continue reading Empowering Sustainable Start-Ups

    $25.66

    OPPORTUNITY OPEN: MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity

    online Western Australia, Australia

    MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity Description: The 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure initiative invests in research infrastructure to ensure Australian researchers find innovative solutions to complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need. This grant opportunity has four streams. Stream 1 – Innovation enablers: Addresses an area of unmet medical need by… Continue reading OPPORTUNITY OPEN: MRFF 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant Opportunity

    Resources Leadership Summit

    Pan Pacific Hotel Perth 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

    The WA School of Mines Alumni (WASMA) inaugural Resources Leadership Summit will be held on 3 October 2024 at the Pan Pacific Perth. This Summit will explore the theme ‘Unearthing Excellence’. If you have been working in the resources sector for several years and are ready to progress in your career, then this is the event for… Continue reading Resources Leadership Summit

    JTSI Workshop – Getting the Business Model Straight Workshop with Justin Davies

    Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce & Industry 58 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA

    Many startup founders really struggle to be clear on all aspects of their business model. It seems to be just as difficult for established business owners with a new product or idea - or for the founder of a startup. There are so many variables to consider. The lean canvas is a tool that enables… Continue reading JTSI Workshop – Getting the Business Model Straight Workshop with Justin Davies

    DEADLINE: Industry Growth Program Advisory – Request for Tender

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    The Industry Growth Program supports innovative Australian startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The program helps them commercialise their innovative projects and scale their businesses in Australian Government priority areas. As an adviser you’ll work directly with innovative businesses taking part in the advisory service. You will give tailored expert advice and guidance on… Continue reading DEADLINE: Industry Growth Program Advisory – Request for Tender

    DEADLINE: EOIs – UK MedTech Virtual Landing Pad

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    The program aims to support medtech companies in their initial steps toward international market expansion by providing them with the necessary knowledge and resources to enter the UK market. Why participate? ⭐Gain an understanding of the UK MedTech market and how to navigate it ⭐Receive support to formalise your UK market entry or expansion strategy… Continue reading DEADLINE: EOIs – UK MedTech Virtual Landing Pad

    DEADLINE: Translational Research Grants

    The HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRG) scheme is focused on responding to health issues identified within health care provider communities, and the translation of research findings into practice by health service delivery stakeholders. Through this scheme, the Foundation aims to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective evidence-based innovation into health care delivery to improve… Continue reading DEADLINE: Translational Research Grants

    2024 WA HSP Innovation Showcase

    Fiona Stanley Hospital 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA
    Virtual Event Hybrid Event

    South Metropolitan Health Service is pleased to be hosting the second annual WA Health Service Provider Innovation Showcase! Held on Tuesday 8 October 2024, this year’s theme is Innovate, validate and collaborate – creating sustainable health care solutions. Health professionals from across WA Health are invited to join the showcase to foster collaboration, celebrate innovation,… Continue reading 2024 WA HSP Innovation Showcase

    FREE

    Plus Eight Demo Night

    Heath Leger Theatre State Theatre Centre of WA, 174-176 William Street, Perth

    Join us at our 2024 Plus Eight Demo Night, the biggest and most highly anticipated startup event of the year! Hear from the eighth cohort of Australia's premier seed-funded accelerator as… Continue reading Plus Eight Demo Night

    $15

    WA Mining Conference & Exhibition

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    WA Mining Conference & Exhibition will integrate the innovation and research ecosystem while addressing the social and environmental standards driving a more sustainably conscious industry. The largely expanded exhibition will… Continue reading WA Mining Conference & Exhibition

    $820

    Life Sciences WA Post Graduate Commercialisation Workshop

    Wrays , Australia

    This workshop is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of commercialising life sciences innovations. Join us at Wrays | Perth for a day filled with insightful sessions, interactive discussions, and networking with industry experts. If you are interested in commercialising your work or have entrepreneurial aspirations, this workshop is perfect for you. Learn about patents,… Continue reading Life Sciences WA Post Graduate Commercialisation Workshop

    FREE

    MRIWA PHD Research Showcase

    Beaumonde On The Point 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA

    The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) supports exceptional PhD students undertaking research into the challenges and opportunities facing the State’s minerals industry. In the annual MRIWA PhD Research… Continue reading MRIWA PHD Research Showcase