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  • Spotlight on commercialising medtech; a US and Australian perspective

    The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia

    Do you want to know what it takes to take novel medtech to market? The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to our next WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event, a fireside chat focused on medtech commercialisation with Jill Anderson (OncoRes Medical Non-Executive Director) sharing her experiences in the US and Dr Kath Giles… Continue reading Spotlight on commercialising medtech; a US and Australian perspective

    DEADLINE: AEA Seed Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    AEA Seed is a pilot program running ahead of the full implementation of the AEA and is supporting proof-of-concept projects (Technology Readiness Level 3 to 5). Grants between $50,000 and $500,000 are available to confirm proof‑of‑concept on research ideas pursuing a commercial and translational outcome. The grants are targeted to the experimental end of the… Continue reading DEADLINE: AEA Seed Program

    DEADLINE: IPrep Biodesign Course EOIs

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Completion of this form will provide access to application details of the recruited PhD student cohort and an invitation to the 1st stage induction, where each student will present a pitch. There is no obligation to continue with the program if applicants are not deemed a suitable fit for your project. iPREP Biodesign will handle… Continue reading DEADLINE: IPrep Biodesign Course EOIs

    CERI Entreprenurial Mindset Bootcamp

    The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia

    CERI’s first program for 2024 is coming up on February 12-13 and we still have places available. If you are interested in commercialisation, innovation and startups, this is a great starting point! The bootcamp focuses on: • The entrepreneurial mindset and soft skills that assist researchers and founders on their journey. • Tools to quickly… Continue reading CERI Entreprenurial Mindset Bootcamp

    Event Series Online Business Model Support

    Online Business Model Support

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money? Through the… Continue reading Online Business Model Support

    Free

    National Hydrogen Industry Technical Masterclass – Perth

    Engineers Australia 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth

    A 3-day masterclass for current or aspiring hydrogen industry stakeholders on hydrogen electrolysis, compression, refueling, hydrogen process safety, and many more key topics, delivered by Australia’s leading hydrogen industry professionals. Registration through Eventbrite here  Register before the 31st of January and benefit from the Early Bird Pricing HSA members discount code available here A collaboration… Continue reading National Hydrogen Industry Technical Masterclass – Perth

    Event Series Angel Investing 101 Webinar Series

    Angel Investing 101 Webinar Series

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Interested in Angel (early stage) Investing but don't know where to start? Angel Investors are individuals* who wish to invest a portion of their wealth in emerging startup businesses. In addition to financial investment, many angel investors will bring industry or business knowledge to assist in the development of some of these early stage ventures through mentoring… Continue reading Angel Investing 101 Webinar Series

    Free

    Busselton Community Grants Expo

    City of Busselton 2 Southern Drive, Busselton, WA

    The City of Busselton invites you to the Community Grants Expo, a dynamic event connecting our community groups, sporting clubs and local not-for-profit organisations with funding providers and essential grant services. Engage with representatives from: Healthway Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries Rio Tinto Wicked Strategies Busselton Water Whitney Consulting And many more!… Continue reading Busselton Community Grants Expo

    free

    CSIRO: Sustainability Science Series

    online Western Australia, Australia

    How can we drive multiple sustainability outcomes simultaneously? Professor Andy Stirling and discussants Required shifts to a more sustainable society mean working on many fronts at once. This can be overwhelming. There are many potential drivers of change, just as there are many forms of incumbency and inertia that need to be overcome. This complexity… Continue reading CSIRO: Sustainability Science Series

    FREE

    Morning Startup – 19 lessons learned building a non-profit community from scratch

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Discover the secrets to successful community building with Rahul Seth, founder of Perth's largest mental well-being support group, Activate Mental Health, and the 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year. In this talk, Rahul will share the critical lessons he learned in establishing a non-profit from the ground up, such as the nuances of volunteer management,… Continue reading Morning Startup – 19 lessons learned building a non-profit community from scratch

    IP Reach: Regional Series – IP Workshop

    222 Chester Pass Road Milpara, WA

    This interactive workshop provides insights into intellectual property (IP) for anyone wanting to develop knowledge and skills to identify, capture and use valuable knowledge/IP assets in their business

    IP Reach: Albany – Intellectual Property Workshop

    Albany Business Centre

    Interactive workshop for innovators in business and industry wishing to develop knowledge and skills to identify, capture and use valuable knowledge/IP assets in their business One-on-One IP clinics available after the workshop

    $25.00

    CSIRO: Human Rights and AI – a new impact assessment tool

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The National AI Centre is delighted to host the Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, and Head of Privacy & Data Ethics for National Australia Bank, Jade Haar, in a discussion about a new tool to help organisations consider and measure the risk to human rights posed by AI systems. AI has the capabilities to… Continue reading CSIRO: Human Rights and AI – a new impact assessment tool

    FREE

    The Digital Health Evolution and Surviving Due Diligence with Lisa Suennen

    Wrays , Australia

    Join ANDHealth for the fourth instalment in the WA Connected Health Commercialisation Initiative Expert Workshop Series!   We are joined by special international guest Lisa Suennen, CEO, Venture Valkyrie, based in California, who will deliver a comprehensive workshop on surviving due diligence in digital health. Firstly, Lisa will step us through the evolution of digital health over the… Continue reading The Digital Health Evolution and Surviving Due Diligence with Lisa Suennen

    (re)Launching She Codes Australia

    Moana Hall 618 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    We're so excited to be re-launching She Codes Australia! She Codes has been on such an incredible journey over the last nine years of supporting women in tech Australia-wide. In its earliest days, She Codes started with a small committee and since then, it has grown beyond what we could have imagined. Spacecubed was a big… Continue reading (re)Launching She Codes Australia

    $25 – $40

    ACS WA CONVERSATION CIRCLES: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN TECH

    State Library of WA Level 4, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA

    This is a women's in person event to be held in Perth, Western Australia. As reported in 2023's Australia’s Digital Pulse, approximately 30% of Australia’s technology professionals are women, with progress toward improving representation and equal participation of women in the workforce being glacially slow. Of the women currently employed in technology roles, many have… Continue reading ACS WA CONVERSATION CIRCLES: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN TECH

    DEADLINE: SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Invest and Trade Western Australia will be participating in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program. SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 is one of Japan's largest global startup events with the aim of realising sustainable cities through open innovation together with startups, and is hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Invest and Trade Western Australia will sponsor 4… Continue reading DEADLINE: SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program

    West Tech Assemblage 2024

    Australian Institute of Management 76 Birkdale Street, Floreat, WA

    Join us at the West Tech Assemblage on February 16, 2024, in Perth, Australia, as we explore "Digital Citizenship: Navigating an Inclusive Future." This year, we are hosting a captivating half-day conference, held from 2 pm to 8 pm at the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) WA, Floreat, bringing together industry leaders and experts committed to advancing… Continue reading West Tech Assemblage 2024

    DEADLINE: CSIRO Digital Health & Medical Tech Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Limited spots available for CSIROS upcoming digital health and medical technology program! Important notes: Please ensure you can commit 2-3 hours per week and can attend the half-day workshop on Thursday 14 March 2024. Please ensure you meet the essential criteria and review our FAQs before submitting this application form. Essential criteria includes: An Australian… Continue reading DEADLINE: CSIRO Digital Health & Medical Tech Program

    DEADLINE: Survey Submissions – Phase 2 – 10 Year Science and Technology Plan

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Shape Western Australia's Scientific Future (Phase 2 survey) Help shape Western Australia's future in science and technology by participating in a survey open to science and tech professionals, contributing to Phase Two of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation's 10 year science and techology plan. DEADLINE: 18 February 2024

    evokeAg South West Investor Tour

    Margaret River Region

    As part of the evokeAg conference being held in Perth, a tour to the southwest of WA will provide a unique opportunity to showcase talent to interstate and international investors. This tour will connect Agtech start-ups to investors, in an immersive tour of the beautiful Margaret River wine region. Tour Highlights Depart Perth 9am Sunday… Continue reading evokeAg South West Investor Tour

    $750

    DEADLINE: SOUTHSTART WA Scholarships

    online Western Australia, Australia

    This is an opportunity for Western Australians to attend the SOUTHSTART in Adelaide this March. _SOUTHSTART 2024 will gather courageous individuals with a burning curiosity, a passionate drive, and an unwavering tenacity to make a difference in the world. Over three days, participants will explore industry insights, engage in crucial earth discussions, and empower each… Continue reading DEADLINE: SOUTHSTART WA Scholarships

    Strategic Investor Workshop

    Shelter Brewery 11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, WA

    This event is part of the South West Investor Tour, a sideline program activity for  Agrifutures EvokeAG 2024 conference. Strategic Investment Workshop: Experienced investors to share their strategies and investment mandates, tips for the founders.  Explore opportunities for syndicates, attracting more investment to agtech sector Coffee and Morning tea provided Special guest speaker: Matthew Macfarlane Matt is the non-executive… Continue reading Strategic Investor Workshop

    Perth 2024 Venture Capital World Summit

    Canningvale Serviced Offices 64-66 Bannister Road, Perth, WA

    Perth Venture Capital World Summit, World Series Season of Investment Conferences Global community for investors and investees Here to help businesses get more capital and expertise as they need to scale up, and grow internationally with the support if required from our trusted network of investors Our message to international businesses and entrepreneurs is simple:… Continue reading Perth 2024 Venture Capital World Summit

    GGA Lift Off

    Holiday Inn 778-788 Hay St, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Lift Off brings together the GGA network to consolidate working relationships and provide valuable operational insights for the year ahead. Date & Times Monday 19th Feb, 2024 Day Program - 9.00am - 4.30pm Networking Sundowner 5.00 - 6.30pm Venues Main Program - Holiday Inn City Centre Afternoon Research/Project Officers Program - Adnate Hotel Networking Sundowner… Continue reading GGA Lift Off

    Demo Day at the AARP

    Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA

    Join us for our Demo Day in February 2024! Go behind the scenes and tour Australia’s largest test, development, demonstration and training ground for emerging automation and robotics, remote operations and zero emissions technologies. Meet innovators and see demonstrations of technologies being tested and developed at the AARP and hear from guests in an open… Continue reading Demo Day at the AARP

    Free

    CSIRO: AgriFood Tech Innovation Exchange

    The Ritz Carlton 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    The AgriFood Tech Innovation Exchange will be a unique opportunity to explore how you can collaborate with CSIRO. In an interactive 3-hr session, scientists, SME’s and Start-ups will discuss the latest tech innovations for ag & food. Internationally-recognised agrifood tech expert Sarah Nolet, co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, will set the scene for the interactive sessions where… Continue reading CSIRO: AgriFood Tech Innovation Exchange

    Ignite & Innovate – Youth Networking Event

    The Shoe Bar and Cafe 376-420 Wellington Street, Perth, WA

    Ignite & Innovate! A Networking Event for young people aged 18-25 years old Join us for an exciting evening of networking, skill-building and collaboration at The Shoe Bar and Cafe located on Wellington Street in Perth, WA, Australia. The Ignite & Innovate Social Mixer is an exciting opportunity for you to meet other young people, sharpen your skills and share… Continue reading Ignite & Innovate – Youth Networking Event

    Free
    Event Series Online Business Model Support

    Online Business Model Support

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money? Through the… Continue reading Online Business Model Support

    Free

    evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 Perth, Western Australia

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

    AgriFutures evokeᴬᴳ⋅ connects the agrifood innovation community from Australia, across the Asia Pacific region and around the world. evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 will be held on the 20-21 February 2024 in Perth, Western Australia, with early bird ticket pricing closing on Thursday, 31 August 2023. The theme for evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 is ‘Exceptional Edge’, which represents a relentless… Continue reading evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 Perth, Western Australia

    $500 – $1320