WA Innovation Calendar

Resources Technology Showcase
2023-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
Prepare to be amazed! RTS is back and it’s packed with futuristic tech that you won’t believe!
Imagine stepping into mind-blowing augmented reality, see incredible robotics in action, check out the new mining game apps and take part in amazing remote operating systems!
This free event for all ages will showcase all the innovations that the mining, resources, defence and space sectors have to offer.
Unlock your own potential and be a part of powering the future at RTS 2023.

More details HERE

Early Bird Entires – InnovationAus Awards
2023-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
See yourself as a gamechanger?

Let us recognise and celebrate your achievements…and open doors to future opportunities
The InnovationAus Awards for Excellence celebrates outstanding performance in the commercialisation of innovative Australian ideas and IP. Since our inaugural program in 2021, the Awards has evolved into an exciting platform that shines a spotlight on the creators and companies underwriting the future of Brand Australia.

The awards program puts money in the room with our Deep Tech and commercial research innovators. If you have an interesting product or service, even if you are at the start of your commercial life, these awards are for you.
Consider the categories. If your are a finalist, we would love to profile your company and to introduce you around.

Creative Technology and Software
Cybersecurity
Defence, Dual-use technology and Space
Energy & Renewables
Food & Agritech
GovTech Project, Product or Service
Health Tech
Industry 4.0
Manufacturing Innovation
Software Innovation
People’s Choice Award
Translation Hero Award
Australian Hero Award

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WA’s Changemaker Community Event
2023-04-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Westpac, Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Event description

Westpac Foundation, together with WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Westpac Group, invite you to a special afternoon to celebrate and connect WA’s Changemaker community.
The event will bring together social enterprises and for-purpose organisations as well as Westpac’s growing network of employees and partners passionate about using their skills, networks and resources for good. It is an opportunity to learn, connect and explore how we can collaborate to create better futures together.
Join us for a panel discussion and facilitated networking session whilst enjoying drinks and canapes.
Guest speakers:

Pat Ryan, Dismantle CEO and Westpac Scholar
Katie Liew, Underground Collaborative Founder and CEO, WASEC Director and Westpac Foundation partner
Matt Delmenico, Westpac Regional General Manager (Consumer and Business Customer Engagement) and Underground Collaborative Board Director
Nick Maisey, Befriend Founder and CEO and Westpac Scholar
Ross Wortham, WASEC CEO
Larissa Shepherd, Westpac State General Manager Westpac and St.George, WA

When: 4pm – 6pm, Wednesday 5 April
Where: Westpac, Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth

DEADLINE: iAwards Entries
2023-04-06 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
FOR WA ENTRANTS: Entry is via INCITE AWARDS. Apply HERE

The iAwards is Australia’s longest running and most broadly scoped innovation recognition program, promoting excellence in the Australian digital ecosystem from the likes of Google Maps, Atlassian, Wotif and WiseTech Global.
The iAwards unearth, recognise and reward excellence in Australian innovation that is making a difference and has the potential to create positive change for the community – whether this is at home, in the office or on a global scale. iAwards submissions are accepted from innovators across the whole Australian economy, whether you are an individual, a group, a government or private organisation, or a student.
Entries for the 2023 iAwards close on Thursday 6 April, 5pm (AEST).
The iAwards program encourages entrant innovations from across all industries in Australia. Whether you are an IT firm, a family-owned farm, a local concreting company, or a multinational, we encourage you to apply and reap the benefits associated with participating in the iAwards journey.
Why enter the iAwards?
Networking and partnership opportunities
Access to business mentoring workshops

Access to highly skilled judges

Showcase your innovation

Publicity and media exposure

Gain recognition

Apply HERE

DEADLINE: DISCOV3R Program Application
2023-04-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
The purpose of the DISCOV3R Program is to investigate Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) as a sustainable long-term testing solution for COVID-19.‘3R’ refers to the three streams of the Program: Reassure; Reclaim; and Repurpose.
This Program aims to take a holistic approach to the use of RATs in the detection of COVID-19 infection, which includes their effective use, shelf life and responsible disposal.
The Activity must align with one of the 3R streams:

Reassure
Research into the accuracy and sensitivity of RATs in detecting emerging COVID-19 variants. High quality applications to this stream will demonstrate an accurate and repeatable methodology for assessing RATs, a feasible plan for accessing and testing COVID-19 variant samples, and a competitive budget.
Reclaim
Research into the expiry dates of RATs to determine shelf-life validity, factors impacting shelf-life and whether RATs can be used to diagnose COVID-19 beyond the stated shelf-life. High quality applications to this stream will demonstrate an accurate and repeatable methodology for assessing RATs, a robust and thorough plan for testing variables that may affect shelf life, and a competitive budget.
Repurpose
Identify opportunities for re-purposing of RATs that are beyond their shelf-life, for example for research use for COVID-19 and/or other coronavirus diseases. High quality applications to this stream will identify and test innovative and significant uses for RATs.

Funding between $100,000 and $350,000 will be awarded to the top-ranked application in each stream. Subject to budget availability and the quality of applications received, additional applications may be awarded funding.
Program status: Open for Applications
Application Form due: 1:00 pm (AWST), Thursday 6 April 2023

DEADLINE: Generative AI Challenge Applications
2023-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Apply online, Australia
The Innovation Challenge 2023: Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications (Generative AI Challenge) is seeking creative solutions that use Generative Artificial Intelligence technology to address challenges in the following streams:

health and medical research
health and medical innovation
healthcare service delivery
health and medical education and training.

The Generative AI Challenge comprises of the following stages:

Stage 1 – funding of up to $50,000 will be awarded to up to twenty projects to undertake activities, within a 6-month period, to test the feasibility of a proposed solution in one of the four above streams.
Stage 2 – funding of up to $500,000 will be awarded to up to four of the Stage 1 projects, one in each stream, to fully develop their solution and implement this in WA, within a 12-month period.

Program Status: Open for Applications
Application Form due: 1:00pm (AWST), Thursday 6 April 2023
Details HERE

YHub Coffee & Connect
2023-04-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
Yhub Coffee and Connect.
Listen as Little Biz shares their top tips on how to make your website look great AND do what it’s supposed to do – get you more clients and help you grow!
Yhub Members: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
Non Members: $𝟐𝟎 (you get brekky, unlimited coffee and co-working for the day)
Come along on the first Thursday of every month for breakfast with the Yanchep Business Community, and if you love it, stay to co-work with us! We will be covering a different business topic each month.
Here at Yhub, we know how important a great community is, which is why we love to bring together our members at community breakfasts and networking sessions to ensure everyone feels connected. So, come along for a delicious breakfast at our vibrant space and meet some of our great members.

DEADLINE: Applications for Quantum TX Accelerator program
2023-04-08 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
Applications now open for Quantum TX Accelerator

METS Ignited is proud to support the first Quantum TX Accelerator program for 2023.
Start-ups and small businesses who want to take their innovative solutions to the next level can now apply to gain invaluable support to accelerate their growth.
The program provides facilitated access to large clients, capital investors, and expert mentors and discussions with top companies such as BHP, Roy Hill, Woodside Energy, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, the Australian Space Agency, Defence Force, AROSE, Austrade, Fugro, Red Terra Investments, Robotics Australia Group, Skalata Ventures, and METS Ignited.
Since its inception, the program has run seven times and delivered over $4 million in support to 162 start-ups and SMEs across the country.

Support to scale your technology solutions

All forms of companies, either already or having the potential to supply the one, or more, major sectors & be based in Australia.

QuantumTX supports

Motivated businesses keen to scale.

Technology or engineering solutions with potential.

Businesses with the potential to create exports and grow local jobs.

What will it cost?
Valued at $25,000, participation is free via a competitive application process.
Applications are invited from Australian scale-ups and SMEs.

Key Dates
Applications Open: 23 Feb 2023
Applications Close: 8 April 2023 (8pm AEST)
Formal Program: Apr – Nov 2023
Export Mentoring & Networks: May – Dec 2023
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“We are pleased to continue to support this successful program which directly introduces innovation to industry, building export pathways as businesses scale up, increasing our national capability. With leadership and mentoring from prominent companies in multiple industry sectors, the program is focussed on maximising the impact of innovation for the benefit of all.”
Program founder Professor Peter Rossdeutscher, Principal of Atomic Sky, said QuantumTX aimed to link business owners and project leaders with a substantial opportunity to access new markets, major customers and export opportunities.
“The program focuses on reducing barriers for selling to large corporations, making it an essential resource for companies seeking to take their business to the next level. The benefits are clear, with opportunities to grow your business, increase competitiveness, and make direct introductions to industry experts, all essential for creating jobs in multiple sectors.”
Participation in the QuantumTX 2023 scale-up program is valued at $25,000 but is free for participants who will be selected via a competitive application process.
Click here to learn more and apply. Don’t miss this opportunity.
https://www.quantumtx.com.au/qtx-national-2023

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Energy applications
2023-04-10 06:00 - 06:30 | Apply online, Australia
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities related to the Energy sector.
This program is open to businesses working in one of the sub-sectors listed below. If you are not sure if you fit into one of these sub-sectors, please reach out to our program coordinators.
The course provides tools and information to help you better understand what’s involved with R&D and key things you need to consider at each step of the process. You’ll be able to apply this knowledge to advance your innovation journey.
Program detail
This program is open to Australian SMEs currently working in the energy sector, or those working in other areas looking to offer new technology or solutions that could be applicable to the energy sector.
The program will help you refine your innovation idea and step you through how to turn this into a research and development opportunity.
You will also be exposed to industry knowledge, hear from innovation and industry experts and have access to networking opportunities with researchers and R&D mentors.
It’s a great opportunity to work alongside other like-minded SMEs and build your networks.
Course outline
This program will help you to:

Identify your innovation opportunities
Refine your value proposition
Understand the R&D viability
Help you build your business case
Provide guidance on how to prepare a strong funding application

Purpose Ventures Founder Information Session
2023-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Town Hall at Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join this information session on 11 April 2023.
Come along to meet the team hear about the Purpose Ventures Fund.
We’ll cover what we are looking for in our investments, how our founder-friendly process works, what you need to do to give yourself the best opportunity for investment and give time to answer all your questions.
Read about Information Session HERE
Read about Purpose Ventures HERE

Want your share in $400k+ seed-funding? Apply for 2023 Plus Eight Accelerator
2023-04-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Derek and Kylie Gerrard, PlusEight
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.
PlusEight has just announced its accelerator for 2023. If you are a startup looking to accelerate your growth, this session is for you!

DEADLINE: Applications for London Tech Week
2023-04-13 06:00 | Apply online, Australia
The Western Australian Government, through Invest and Trade WA, will support up to 10 technology startups to join a trade mission to the UK for London Tech Week 2023, from 12 to 16 June.

Companies will be selected through a competitive expression of interest process (see link below), which closes on Thursday 13 April 2023.
Who is eligible?
Tech startups based in Western Australia that are ready to expand into European markets.
Who will be selected?
Companies will be selected through a competitive expression of interest (EOI) process. Candidates should explain how participating in London Tech Week will benefit your business.
What are the benefits?
The mission looks to assist WA companies that want to scale up and access the talent, funding and customers. It will also raise awareness of Western Australian technology and solutions capabilities, to attract talent, businesses and investors to WA.

Successful companies will be provided with exclusive opportunities, including:

A pre-mission briefing in Perth with presentations from key WA Government leaders, including ITWA.
A welcome reception hosted by the Western Australian Government Office in London (WAGO).
A business networking event with an opportunity to engage with delegates from other Australian jurisdictions.
Workshops hosted by the UK’s Department of International Trade (DIT), including a regional session, and a session on the Global Entrepreneur Programme.
A DIT workshop about the UK opportunity and free trade agreement outcomes for business.
Networking evenings.
Additional bespoke meetings with key London stakeholders facilitated by DIT.
Business matching and venture capital support.

Innovation, Learning, and Growth in just one sprint: The Innovation Sprint
2023-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | SPACECUBED, 45 St George Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Details

Join Jason Seel from Horizon Digital and Dave Beros from Balthazar as they explore the benefits of taking a break from business as usual to run an innovation sprint.
An innovation sprint sparks creativity, improves productivity, and taps into the potential of new concepts.
Jason and Dave have teamed up to share the challenges they faced and the enormous benefits they experienced when putting an innovation sprint into action.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to use innovation sprints to transform your business and re-engage your team.
Dave Beros Bio: Dave is a driven product management professional, skilled in helping teams to discover and deliver great products for their customers. He is currently the Head of Product at Balthazar DAO, which is accelerating the revolution of a more equitable gaming industry by helping games make incredible player experiences using Web3. Dave has previously led product development as CPO at DigitalX (ASX:DCC). Here he tackled challenges in asset tokenisation, and eliminating complexity from selling shares, by growing Drawbridge and Sell My Shares which have helped customers sell over $400m of stocks.
Jason Seel Bio: Jason is a technology product leader with a decade of experience in leading teams within the not-for-profit, government, and private sectors. He’s honed his skills in building high-performance agile teams that can successfully deliver custom technology solutions. Jason has a strong technical background, coupled with extensive knowledge of implementing agile practices to improve culture and drive results. He’s passionate about supporting teams to adopt a mindset where they feel safe to learn through real experience and challenge the status quo. His unique blend of technical and leadership skills enables teams to work more efficiently and effectively. He knows what it takes to build a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and is passionate about sharing this with WA businesses.

DEADLINE: Export Market Development Grants
2023-04-14 05:00 - 05:30 | Apply online, Australia
Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program helps Australian businesses grow their exports in international markets. These grants encourage small to medium enterprises to market and promote their goods and services globally.
About the program
We administer the government’s EMDG program. Since 1974, EMDG has assisted more than 51,000 unique small and medium size Australian businesses (SME) promote and market their products and services to over 180 countries world-wide. Most of those SMEs received multiple grants across the years for up to 8 years.
EMDG is an eligibility-based, demand-driven program. This means all eligible applicants receive a grant from the available funds. We do not base grants on the maximum grant tier caps. The grant amount depends on the:

number of eligible applications in the round (referred to as demand)
available program budget shared among all eligible applicants.

Types of grants for exporters
Grants are for eligible promotional activities undertaken by small to medium sized exporters and representative bodies. Small to medium enterprise (SME) exporters can apply for grants over 8 years in total (not necessarily consecutively). Representative bodies have no maximum grant years. Grants for businesses are available in 3 tiers with each providing a different level of support for SMEs as they grow their export markets. The tiers are:

Ready to export
Exporting and expanding
Exporting, expanding and strategic shift.

Businesses don’t have to start at Tier 1 and progress to Tier 2 and 3. They can apply for any grant tier at any time depending on the business need.
The lengths of these grants reflect the different stages of an exporter’s journey.
Grant agreement terms are offered in each round subject to:

the availability of funds
the maximum allowable grant term for the relevant tier under the EMDG Rules

Businesses can still access EMDG grants for up to 8 years.
Read more about the 3 tiers and grants for representative bodies.
How to get a grant
The EMDG program bases criteria on eligibility, not competition. All eligible applicants receive a grant. The process is as follows:

Apply for a grant for eligible promotional activities you plan to undertake.
After all applications are considered, Austrade offers a grant agreement to each eligible applicant.
If you agree, you enter into a grant agreement with Austrade. Grant agreements will clarify the maximum funding amounts per financial year over the term of your grant agreement.
You lodge a milestone report to request milestone payments as per your grant agreement. Your grant agreement will state:

when we make your milestone payments
what you need to do to get these payments.

When we make grant payments
We set the timing of payments by your grant agreement. Your grant agreement will state when you should provide your milestone report.
How we distribute funds
EMDG is an eligibility based, demand driven program. This means all eligible applicants will receive a grant from the available funds. Austrade will calculate how much funding will be given to all eligible applications based on the demand in that round. Each eligible applicant will receive a grant agreement with the grant amount approved.
You must match the dollar value of the grant monies you receive (this means you must spend double the grant amount to receive the grant).

DEADLINE: Circada x Tech23 Applications
2023-04-14 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
Cicada x Tech23 are searching for Australia’s most promising emerging deep tech ventures. This is an opportunity for you to have a national platform to share your vision and ambition.
Cicada x Tech23 Australia’s biggest deep tech showcase celebrating visionaries and innovators with extraordinary ideas to impossible challenges.
Here are a few things you should know:

Applying to be one of the 23 is free.
You must be a deep tech business or project team operating from Australia.
Cicada x Tech23 will take place on 26th July 2023, in Sydney.
A founder or senior leader from your company must be able to travel to Sydney for the event.
Application close 12th April 2023
Applications will be assessed by Cicada and committee to determine the 23.
The 23 companies will be informed by 3rd May 2023.

The application should take 10-15 minutes to complete and we will ask you:

Contact details
Company information & history
To explain how you are solving a big problem in the world
To explain what makes you unique and your technology unique
If possible to upload a short video explaining your business or idea

DEADLINE: AUSCEP (Clinical Entrepeneur Program)
2023-04-16 18:00 - 18:30 | Apply online, Australia
Starting May 2023, AUSCEP aims to equip entrepreneurial clinicians with the skills and networks to transform your ideas into products and businesses that benefit the clinical care of patients — both in Australia and around the world.
The program will be delivered over 12 months with 8 regular pit stops. Together with a community of 100+ like-minded clinicians, the program will provide the training and resources to develop entrepreneurial know-how, attract funding and develop skills to navigate the Australian healthcare market.

DEADLINE: Applications for Perth Biodesign Course
2023-04-16 21:00 - 21:30 | Perth Biodesign, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The 7-month, part-time Perth Biodesign Course brings together multidisciplinary teams to identify unmet clinical needs and work towards inventing a medical technology or digital health solution, whilst learning about the development process.
Teams usually come together once a week, on a Thursday evening, to learn, and put into practice, the course content delivered by course faculty and top local experts. Throughout the course, teams will have regular deliverables that will require further work outside of the weekly meetings, either online or at in-person team meetings. Previous participants estimate the workload of the course at around 8 hours per week.

What You Will Learn

Proof of concept prototyping

Regulatory and reimbursement pathways

Business models

Business strategy

Dilutive and non-dilutive funding sources

Identifying a clinical unmet need

Validating a clinical unmet need

Market and Stakeholder analysis

Brainstorming for solutions

Understanding intellectual property protection

The typical structure of a Perth Biodesign team includes passionate individuals with a clinical, engineering/software development, business and/or research background. Our participants range from senior students to experienced professionals, however we encourage anyone with a strong passion for healthcare innovation to make an enquiry.
​Previous participants of the course have included business consultants, hospital heads of department, 2nd year undergraduate students, physiotherapists and PhD students.
Course fees are $1,500 for students at UWA or partner organisations, $2,000 for other students, $3,000 for staff at UWA or partner organisations* and $5,000 for others. At the end of the course, given that all deliverables have been completed, participants will receive a $500 reimbursement.

Main Entires – InnovationAus Awards
2023-04-17 12:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia

Unlimited Potential – Investing in Disruption
2023-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Co.Lab by Liberty, Level 8/125 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
“Educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. Where we believe the potential is unlimited”

YOUNG IC will be hosting an Interactive Q/A with Andy Lamb on Investing in Disruption.
Experience a fun and engaging event where we become better investors. Andy Lamb is a successful investor, entrepreneur and innovator. A challenger of the status quo, driven by innovation, and the excitement of what can be. He is constantly supporting the success of other entrepreneurs, whilst working as founder of Innovation Studios. Andy successfully works with clients throughout Australian and Asian markets. A serial disruptor and early adopter of new technology trends, Andy has been involved in technology-based businesses for over 25 years. Andy is passionate about Fintech, Internet of Things and Data Driven businesses with a twist.
He is a thought leader in innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, working with large organisations throughout Australia and internationally – CSIRO, Bankwest, CISCO, UWA, Curtin and the City of Perth. Previously the founder and CEO at Atomic Sky, Entrepreneur in Residence of Tech Hub, a mentor for Founder Institute and Deputy Chair of the WA Angels.
Our host, Toto loves to live in the “now”, a lover of hip hop music and dance. While he is not dancing, he is leading Young IC as the CEO, educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. He enjoys practicing his blue steel look, exploring fashion and art, investing in early stage companies, traveling the world and advocating for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality.

Secure your spot:

• $38 • In Person Admission

• $22 • Online Admission | Join the Q/A session virtually and receive the online recording
• FREE • Members of Young IC | Apply – https://younginvestorscircle.com/membership

Ticket is inclusive of:
• Food (Grazing Table)
• Drinks (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic)
• Amazing Opportunities
• Quality Connections

Livestream: The Engine, MIT
2023-04-18 07:00 - 08:30 | online, Australia
Tuesday 18th April, Breakfast Session 7 – 8.30am
The Engine, built by MIT, is a venture firm investing in the next generation of Tough Tech: a transformative and broad approach applying cutting edge technology to solve challenges in human health, climate change, and advanced systems and infrastructure. By transforming the foundations of industry, we unlock massive opportunities for a more sustainable, resilient world.
Tough Tech
What is “Tough Technology” and are we doing enough to support its development in Western Australia?
Tough Technology is based around science. Its development typically requires long time horizons, large-scale investment and access to expensive equipment. It generally involves the development of something physical which may impact the clean energy, life sciences, robotics, nanomanufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
The Engine
The Engine, built by MIT, is a Boston-based facility which fosters early-stage “tough technology” companies. It’s portfolio includes 44 startups and over US$600m under management across three VC funds. The Engine’s portfolio includes Commonwealth Fusion Systems, which is developing a fusion-powered electricity generator, and Mori, which recently raised US$50m in Series B1 financing to support its development of a natural coating to reduce food spoilage.
CERI Event
As part of our CERI Speaker Series, The Engine’s Business Development Manager, Hayden McFarlane has kindly offered to provide us with an online overview of The Engine.
Join us at CERI for this engaging breakfast session at 7.00 am on Tuesday the 18th April. Places are limited so please register HERE

DEADLINE: Incite Awards
2023-04-21 06:30 - 07:30 | Apply online, Australia
Want to get your tech known in WA, across Australia and around the world? Need an industry mentor to help you create the perfect “pitch” your innovation? Looking for investment and industry / network opportunities to grow your tech?
If you answer YES to any of this, then you should join the Awards!
The INCITE Awards is WA’s longest running Tech Awards Program (since 1991) and the premier event in ICT for our State. The program showcase’s and supports ICT innovators in WA through an Awards system that places their technology innovation on the national and global stage.
Every year, the INCITE Awards receive hundreds of entries from tech innovators across all ages and industry sectors.
The winners for Incite will be joining the national iAwards.
The program involves a mentored pitch fest, judging presentation, an Awards gala event, and a national / international pathway for selected entries.

Apply HERE

Iron Ore Circuit Hackathon
2023-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | online, Australia
In collaboration with Southern Ports, ICP is proud to work alongside Innovation Cluster to deliver an exciting Iron Ore Circuit hackathon. This hackathon is a week-long virtual & on-site event designed to bring together students, programmers/developers, industry professionals, researchers, scientists and creative technologists to work collaboratively in cross-discipline teams to find innovative ways to improve efficiency of the Iron Ore Loading Circuit (IOC). The IOC Hackathon will be held on the afternoon of the 21st and 28th April 2023. Participants are expected to be available for the entire duration of the events on both days, and will have access to online support in between events.

DEADLINE: Clinical Entrepreneur Program
2023-04-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Translate your healthcare ideas into impactful real-world solutions
Starting May 2023, AUSCEP aims to equip entrepreneurial clinicians with the skills and networks to transform your ideas into products and businesses that benefit the clinical care of patients — both in Australia and around the world.
The program will be delivered over 12 months with 8 regular pit stops. Together with a community of 100+ like-minded clinicians, the program will provide the training and resources to develop entrepreneurial know-how, attract funding and develop skills to navigate the Australian healthcare market.

Mentoring with established clinical entrepreneurs

1:1 consultations with industry leaders to develop your innovation

Introductions to healthcare providers
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Connections and assistance with venture capital

The deadline has been extended to 23 April. Register HERE

Supercharge your startup - strategies for overcoming setbacks and stagnation
2023-04-26 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Matt Ainsworth, Jason Jestin
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.
Entrepreneurship is not always a smooth path, and setbacks and failures are an inevitable part of the journey. But what seperates successful entrepreneurs from the rest is their ability to fail…

Flow interactions with seaweed and implications for offshore aquaculture
2023-04-26 16:00 - 17:30 | WA
This webinar will provide a background to offshore seaweed aquaculture including an Australian perspective, the biophysical effects arising from interaction with waves and currents and an overview of current projects in offshore seaweed aquaculture.
We’ll touch on the opportunities for cultivating macroalgae in the open ocean, required adaptation to high energy environments along with the required system design and supporting technologies. Lastly we will cover the seaweed-ocean interaction processes and the current research gaps in seaweed hydrodynamics.
A Q&A will follow the presentations.
Presentations:
1. An introduction to offshore seaweed aquaculture including an Australian perspective, scoping study findings relevant to the ocean environment/hydrodynamics.
Presented by Dr Wouter Visch, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
2. Biophysical effects arising from interaction with waves and currents.
Presented by Dr Louise Kregting
3. An overview of current projects in offshore seaweed aquaculture.
Presented by Professor Bela Buck
4. Seaweed-ocean interaction processes, research gaps in seaweed hydrodynamics.
Presented by Professor Ryan Lowe

DEADLINE: Premier’s Science Awards Applications
2023-04-27 06:00 - 06:30 | Apply online, Australia
Applications for the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards are now open and will close at 10:00AM (AWST) on Thursday 27 April 2023

The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
Winners will be announced at the Premier’s Science Awards ceremony in September 2023.
WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students and STEM engagement providers are encouraged to apply.
Why apply?
There are 6 categories in the awards, with prizes per category ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. The finalists and winners will also receive a short professional video, promoting their work and achievements.
As a winner or finalist, you will be recognised for your work by your peers, scientific organisations and the wider community. You will also be invited to attend the awards ceremony in September, with the opportunity to network with senior government representatives, industry leaders and key stakeholders in the STEM community.
To apply, find the relevant category below, read the information, and apply through the online grants portal.
For further information, email us or contact us by phone on 08 6277 2870.

The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS): Learn How to Become a Defence Industry Supplier
2023-04-27 07:00 - 09:00 | Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce, Unit 9/11 Wentworth Pde, Success, Western Australia, 6164, Australia
Learn How to Become a Defence Industry Supplier with ODIS.
Hear from our guest speaker, Greg Blycha (Defence Business Advisor) on How to become a defence supplier, Why get accredited? What to expect (the process) and the support available to SME’s.
The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) provides a seamless experience for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with Defence.
ODIS is the trusted link for Australian SMEs looking to enter or expand their footprint in the Defence industry.

DEADLINE: Plus Eight Accelerator Program Application
2023-04-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Our accelerator program is designed for local startups who are ready to scale on a domestic and global level, fast. Since launching in 2017, the program has invested over $2M in startups, and facilitated an additional $16M in follow-on investment and has a portfolio valued at $106M.
While 2023 is set to be bigger than ever, it will run in the same phased approach, with three stages for startups to prove they’re the best in the state. Startups selected following an intense application process will join a weekend bootcamp where they will hustle their way into Phase 1 of the program.
Following this, and after a rigorous Phase 2 pitching process, the final cohort selected will travel to London for an international immersion trip where they’ll get to meet and create connections with international VC’s and investors, learn from successful international startups and scaleups, and explore international funding options. The program will conclude with the cohort pitching at Demo Night, scheduled as part of West Tech Fest in December.
For startups that are accepted, our accelerator program can be a game-changer, helping them to rapidly scale their business and achieve their goals.
This year, we’re also excited to welcome onboard new partner, Adapt by Design who will be joining Woodside Energy, RAC’s BetterLabs, Capricorn Society, Vici Ventures, Hawaiian, Jackson McDonald and DFK Gooding Partners in supporting the 2023 program.
Apply HERE

Upskilling Workshop: Problem-Solving Techniques for use in Data Science
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Co.Lab by Liberty, Level 8/125 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
If you’re a data science student, graduate or working in the field and wanting to refine and develop your problem-solving skills and create compelling business presentations, then this workshop is perfect for you.
Led by experienced technology trainers from Visagio, this hands-on session will equip participants with universal problem-solving techniques and their real-world applications by data scientists.
The workshop will consist of a presentation segment, followed by a group case study where you’ll apply your newfound knowledge to create and deliver a business presentation.
The trainers will be by your side the whole way to guide you through and provide feedback to help you improve.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your problem-solving skills in data science and gain confidence to tackling even the most challenging project!
REQUIREMENTS

Your own laptop with presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint, Canva or similar).
Please arrive by 8.45am to allow set up.
Morning tea provided.
Free WiFi.

TRAINERS
Alexandre Sander – a senior technology consultant with accumulated experience from projects within the banking, mining, retail and energy sectors. Alexandre specialises in the implementation of process redesign and robotic process automation (RPA). Being a fan of making things ever faster, Alexandre is also very enthusiastic on anything related to people management and accelerating the development of others.
Stefan Wang – a management consultant with a background in Finance and Data Science, specialising in supply chain optimisation and digital transformation. Stefan has been helping clients in the mining, logistics and health sector to unlock values through digital products and analytics solutions. An enthusiast of Data, Investment, Arts, and any combination of the three.

Innovation Cluster: REGIONAL VENTURES: SOUTH WEST INNOVATION SERIES: Workshop 1 – IP for Entrepreneurs
2023-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Event description

Facilitated by Mark Pullen from Westmark IP, and joined by local entrepreneur Nathan Omodei from The Leisure Collective, which owns surf and coastal lifestyle brands ‘Creatures of Leisure’, ‘OTIS Eyewear’, ‘Sito Shades’ and ‘Layday’, this interactive workshop will focus on the IP challenges faced by startups when protecting new ideas. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Nathan’s story and gain individual feedback from an experienced IP lawyer.
Ticket price includes a light lunch.
This workshop is presented by Innovation Cluster and supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
