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    DEADLINE: WA Venture Capital Initiative (RFP)

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    The Western Australian Government, as part of its commitment to support the State’s expanding innovation ecosystem, is seeking to enhance support for early-stage business growth to drive innovation, job creation, economic activity, and diversification. The WA Venture Capital (VC) Initiative is a Western Australian Government program seeking to accelerate, develop and enhance the VC industry… Continue reading DEADLINE: WA Venture Capital Initiative (RFP)

    UWA Data Institute Research Bytes

    UWA Oceans Institute Fairway, Crawley, WA

    Join the UWA Data Institute as we showcase the latest in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI Research at UWA. Join us for an insightful showcase where you'll explore the impressive work of our UWA Data Institute Research Clusters. All are welcome to this unique opportunity to uncover synergies, ignite innovative ideas and forge connections.… Continue reading UWA Data Institute Research Bytes

    FREE

    DEADLINE: Better World Awards

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    AUTM's Award competition recognizes technology transfer professionals worldwide who support a better world through the commercialization of academic research. How do I apply?To be considered for the 2025 Better World Project Award, please submit your tech transfer office success story by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sept. 30, 2024. It's your chance to promote your good work,… Continue reading DEADLINE: Better World Awards

    BHP Xplor Breakfast Symposium

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

    BHP Xplor is a global accelerator program targeting innovative, early-stage mineral exploration companies to find the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition.​ Learn more about the program and meet the team:  Date: 30 September 2024 Timing: 07:30-11:00 (Registration starts from 07:30) Venue: Pan Pacific Perth, (Goldsworthy Room) 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia

    DEADLINE: 2025 Social Design Academy

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    The  Social Design Academy (SoDA) is an 8-month, project-based program, which supports organisations, leaders, and practitioners, to deliver real world innovation projects and grow their design capability for social impact and systems change. Facilitated by our team of experienced Social Innovation Practitioners, the Design Academy runs as an online program with fortnightly workshops, regular coaching… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2025 Social Design Academy

    DEADLINE: ARENA & Innovation Bay Renewable Startup Showcase 2024 Application

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    This year’s Innovation Bay will allow chosen applicants to showcase and pitch their ideas to over 100 of Australia’s leading angel investors, venture capitals (VC), private enterprise (PE) and corporate venture capital. Fostering an environment to create connections and supercharge growth in the clean energy space is a key focus of the program.   Over a series of weeks,… Continue reading DEADLINE: ARENA & Innovation Bay Renewable Startup Showcase 2024 Application

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

    Green Hydrogen: Where To Next?

    State Library Theatre 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA

    Green hydrogen is back in the news after one of its biggest champions, Fortescue, announced 700 job cuts and pared back production targets. Is this the beginning of the end of the road for green hydrogen, or just a speedbump along the way? Like everything connected with energy, people have very strong opinions about the… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Where To Next?

    $20

    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

    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 they pitch their groundbreaking startups for follow-on investment. Meet the founders, network with investors and industry professionals, and immerse yourself in Perth's vibrant innovation ecosystem.… Continue reading Plus Eight Demo Night

    $15

    Morning Startup Presentation

    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… Continue reading Morning Startup Presentation

    FREE

    Masterclass Series AUKUS: Pillar II ADVANCED CAPABILITIES

    The University Club of WA Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

    The UWA Defence and Security Institute is pleased to announce the second in its Masterclass Series. With the support of the Department of Defence, Department of Foreign and Affairs and Trade, and Defence West (State Government of Western Australia), the UWA DSI Masterclass: AUKUS: Pillar II will be held on Wednesday 9 October 2024. This essential… Continue reading Masterclass Series AUKUS: Pillar II ADVANCED CAPABILITIES

    $495