WA Innovation Calendar

Student Startup Weekend 2025
2025-04-04 16:30 - 2025-04-06 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub, 1 Koorliny Way, Bentley, WA, 6012
Live like an entrepreneur for 54-hours!
4 – 6 April 2025 | Entrepreneurs Hub, Curtin University Bentley
From startups disrupting industries, to student founders making waves, the future of business is being built right now. Student Startup Weekend is your chance to dive in, test your ideas, and turn them into reality. Over three action-packed days, you’ll connect with top mentors, investors, and like-minded peers to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about the startup world, this is your opportunity to learn, build, and compete for amazing prizes whilst having fun along the way!
Supported by leading entrepreneur development organisations Curtin University and Bloom, this event will guide you through the process of developing an idea for a new business venture. At the end of the weekend, you will have learned how to test your idea, form a team, conduct user research, prototype your product or service, and how to pitch to investors.

DEADLINE: Austrade Food and Hotel Asia Trade Passes
2025-04-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
​​​​FHA – Food and Beverage 2025 is the gateway to the vibrant and rapidly expanding markets in Asia and beyond. Held in the global food trading hub of Singapore, it provides unparalleled access to the thriving food and beverage industry in this dynamic region.
Who should attend:
Companies and organisations looking to explore wide ranging Australian agrifood products and services.
Register for free trade visitor passes up till 7 April 2025

The Global Edge: How Australian startups can scale smarter
2025-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | online
Join us for an exclusive Aussie Startup focused webinar where we’ll explore:* Why global hiring is key to overcoming local talent shortages* How to choose the right country for expansion (cost, talent, culture, and compliance)* The fastest way to scale: Entity vs. Employer of Record (EOR)* Real-world insights and examples
Regon Specific Expertise: Led by an APAC-based expert, this session will offer actionable strategies tailored for startups looking to scale. Whether you’re just exploring global hiring or actively planning expansion, this webinar will help you navigate the process effectively.

DEADLINE: Senior Project Officer | Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
2025-04-07 12:00 | Apply online
About the Role
Are you ready to take on exciting and complex projects that align with state development priorities? We’re seeking motivated and skilled professionals to join our team as Senior Project Officers, with a number of positions available for immediate filling.
The Tourism Investment Delivery Division supports tourism projects of state priority, through case management, streamlining investment pathways and by facilitating cross-agency collaboration.
The Division is also responsible for delivering regular whole-of-government progress reports on tourism investment projects. It undertakes tourism precinct planning to establish frameworks to guide development, land-use and infrastructure coordination to inform optimal tourism investment decisions.
In this role you will manage complex projects that focus on tourism investment opportunities, utilise your expertise in research and analysing complex information and collaborate and problem solve to support key investment opportunities. Candidates with an understanding of precinct planning will be well considered.

National Health and Medical Research Strategy || Chair Webinar
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | online
This second webinar (following on from the first webinar held on 5 December 2024) will cover the development work of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy to date, including findings from the Health and Medical Research workforce audit, the Community Focus Groups, and the Health and Medical Research Funding Landscape Review.

DEADLINE: DWER x WADSIH Data Competition // WAVE
2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Apply online
Western Australia Vegetation Extent (WAVE) initiativeThis online data competition is part of the Western Australia Vegetation Extent (WAVE) initiative, which seeks to develop an AI-powered, semi-automated system to track and map WA’s native vegetation.
The goal?
To improve environmental decision-making, land-use planning, and conservation efforts with statewide, regularly updated vegetation data.
Wjhy join?

Global participation – Open to data scientists, AI researchers, and geospatial analysts worldwide.

$20,000 prize pool – Winners share in a substantial prize while making a real impact.

Real-world datasets – Work with cutting-edge satellite and remote sensing data to map, track, and predict changes in WA’s native vegetation.

Paid participation incentive – Those selected through the EOI process will be compensated for their contribution.

This is DWER’s first data competition, and WADSIH has been guiding it through the process. Humyn.ai is providing the platform to facilitate this large-scale challenge, and DWER has developed the critical challenges and datasets that participants will use to create solutions.

Bloom Community Meetup: Startup Snags
2025-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009
Bloom is an innovation hub for young entrepreneurs, facilitating programs to help a variety of different entrepreneurs of different ages and stages.
They hold regular networking and up-skilling events in our coworking spaces at Crawley and Bentley.
Startup Snags: Bloom Community Meetup
Startup Snags is your weekly excuse to grab a hot dog, chat business, and connect with other entrepreneurs. Whether you’re running a small biz, launching a startup, or just keen to be around ambitious minds, come down and grab a snag.
When? Mondays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where? Bloom Ideas Hub @ St Catherine’s College (2 Park Road, Crawley)
What to Expect:

Free hot dogs
Occasional guest speakers (To be announced)
Casual networking—no suits, no pressure, just good convos

The Next 25 – Women on the Future of Architecture
2025-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | EQU, 1/190 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
Description: We are now a quarter of the way through the 21st century! Tonight we look back at how the Architecture disciplines have evolved over the past 25 years, and looking forward to what we want to see in the next 25. This is an event for everyone in the world of business and technology architecture that want to see greater equality in our profession, and want to help to build better organisations. Hosted by equ, we are hoping to see you all there to hear from some amazing speakers, and spend some time with your peers in a relaxed and supportive environment. Food and drinks provided.

ProductTank Perth Drinks & Networking
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Stables, 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA
Join us at The Stables bar (back by popular demand) for a perfect blend of social and professional networking. We’ll be kicking off the year with an evening of drinks, followed by speed-dating/networking activities designed to help you connect with like-minded professionals.
It’s a great opportunity to reconnect, discuss current projects, share your goals for the year, and chat about your hopes and challenges.
“ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Perth to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Design, Development and Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited.
Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two.
We’re open to companies big and small. We also welcome early-stage technology businesses looking to learn how to get their ideas off the ground.”

DEADLINE: MRFF 2024 Clinical Trials Activity Grant Opportunity
2025-04-09 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online
MRFF 2024 Clinical Trials Activity Grant OpportunityUp to $5M funding for medical research and medical innovation projects that address one of the four specified streams/targeted call for research.

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-04-09 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

earlyHARVEST Agtech Pre-Accelerator Workshop
2025-04-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Wrays, Australia
The HARVEST Agtech Pre-Accelerator Workshop will be led by Natasha Teakle, Managing Director of AgriStart and will focus on key aspects of the Agtech sector, including understanding industry challenges, identifying target customers, refining value propositions, and validating ideas.
Date: Wednesday 9th April
Time: 8.30am – 12pm
Location: Wrays, Level 7, 863 Hay Street, Perth
Facilitator: Tash Teakle, Managing Director AgriStart
Morning Tea & Lunch provided

Topics Covered:

Agtech sector challenges and opportunities
Target customers and ag industry stakeholders
Value propositions for agriculture
Validating with customers/users/beneficiaries
Support to commercialise agtech
Intellectual property

This is an invaluable session suitable for researchers looking to commercialise their innovations, businesses looking to apply their technology in the agricultural sector, and farmers who have developed new technology.
And will highlight the benefits of the HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program which is currently open for applications.

Site visit: Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch (HIVE) and Amazon Fulfilment Centre
2025-04-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
Tour points at Curtin University, Bentley:

Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch (HIVE) at Curtin University, a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the growing demand for advanced research and digital technologies in Western Australia.
T.L. Robertson Library, a modern space that challenges traditional library concepts, offering a glimpse into the future of tech-driven learning.

Tour of Amazon Fulfilment Centre, Jandakot:

Witness firsthand how the global e-commerce giant processes thousands of items daily and manages the logistics behind online shopping.

Learning outcomes

Details of the HIVE facility at Curtin University
See and hear about a technologically advanced Library
Details of an online shopping facility at Amazon
Network with your peers and partners

DEADLINE: Defence Graduate Program: Research and Innovation (R&I)
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Apply online
DSTG is recruiting Australia’s brightest STEM graduates!
The Defence Graduate Program: Research and Innovation (R&I) pathway is the key pathway to kickstart your career as a recent graduate working with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
DSTG is the Australian Government’s lead agency dedicated to providing science and technology support to deliver scientific advice and solutions for Defence and national security challenges.
The 12-month program provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge you’ve learnt through your University studies to real-life, cutting-edge Defence research programs. You will have the chance to see how we work, learn on the job skills (across 2 rotations), and upon program completion you’ll transition into an ongoing role with DSTG.

IP essentials for your business | Webinar
2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | online
Key topics

Benefits of registered IP rights for your start-up or small business​
How IP can help with brand recognition​ and competitive advantage
An introduction to the 4 registered IP rights, with a focus on trade marks​
IP strategy, commercialisation and risks​
A brief introduction to international IP and what to consider when exporting​

Who it’s for
This webinar is for Australian start-ups and small business owners with little or no knowledge of IP.

Venture UWA Open House
2025-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Why drop by?
😀 Meet the Venture UWA committee,
🤓 Find out about the Venture UWA programs,
💲 Chat with the entrepreneur in residence about a budding business idea or research spin out
😁 Or just chill out in our overly air conditioned co-working space
No registration is required! Location Venture UWA (above the student centre), 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia

Kaizen West Launch Event: Spaces, Stories & Startups
2025-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Kaizen West, 1187 Hay Street, West Perth, WA
Join us for the launch of Kaizen West, a brand-new flexible workspace where ideas collide and ventures thrive in the heart of West Perth
We’re excited to invite you to the official launch of Kaizen West, West Perth’s newest coworking and innovation space. Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, or part of the local business community, this is your chance to explore the space, connect with like-minded professionals, and hear from inspiring entrepreneurs.
What to Expect:🔹 Self-Guided Tours – Discover the brand-new Kaizen West and see how the space is designed to support growing businesses.🔹 Introductory Offers for Available Spaces – As an attendee, you’ll gain access to our limited time, introductory membership offers!🔹 Startup Panel – Hear from Plus Eight alumni, Stephanie Clarke (Multi-Coached), Dave Young (DWB) and Alex Hey (Coursebox) as they share insights into their journey beyond the program, from scaling up to overcoming challenges.🔹 Meet the Team – Get an introduction to the team behind Kaizen West and learn how we’re fostering a thriving community.🔹 Networking & Drinks – Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders in a relaxed setting.
Be part of the next chapter in Perth’s startup ecosystem. Secure your spot today!

Bloom Community Meetup: Fika
2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009
Bloom is an innovation hub for young entrepreneurs, facilitating programs to help a variety of different entrepreneurs of different ages and stages.
They hold regular networking and up-skilling events in our coworking spaces at Crawley and Bentley.

MBA Engage: Startup Strategies for Career Acceleration
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Curtin University CBD Precinct, 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
Presentation Topic: Startup Strategies for Career Acceleration!
Transform your career trajectory by harnessing the dynamic mindset of successful entrepreneurs. Wherever you are in your career, discover how startup principles can accelerate your professional growth. Learn from experienced startup founders about how to embrace calculated risks, navigate uncertainty, and develop the agile problem-solving skills that define their journeys.Featuring a panel discussion with three Curtin MBA graduates/startup founders, explore how startup methodologies like rapid iteration, strategic pivoting, and resilient leadership can be applied to supercharge your career advancement, and how the Curtin Entrepreneurship ecosystem and community are supporting entrepreneurs.

AIDN | Meet the new WA Chapter Council
2025-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Raffles Hotel, 70-72 Canning Beach Road, Applecross, WA, 6153
📢 WA Chapter Council 2025 – Kickoff Event! 🚀
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the WA Chapter Council for 2025 and connect with the leaders driving Defence Industry engagement in Western Australia.
With WA playing a critical role in Australia’s Defence landscape—spanning shipbuilding & sustainment, land combat systems, aerospace support, and emerging technologies—this is your chance to discuss key priorities, upcoming projects, and advocacy efforts that will shape the future of the industry.
📅 Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025
📍 Location: Raffles Hotel, 70-72 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross WA 6153
⏰ Time: 17:30 – 19:30
This is your chance to engage with the WA Chapter Council, share your ideas, and help shape 2025 events and advocacy efforts for Defence Industry in WA.

Beyond the Hype: AI in Industry
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:30 | EZONE UWA Student Hub, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA, 6009
Join the Venture UWA team for this amazing Free Event!
📅 Date: Wednesday, 9th April
📍 Location: EZONE CENTRAL [207] Giumelli Learning Studio 2
⏰ Start Time: 6:00 PM An engaging panel discussion and networking event designed to cut through the hype surrounding AI. The event will provide students with tangible, actionable insights into how AI is being applied across different industries here in WA.
Attendees will hear directly from industry experts who use AI in their roles, learn about emerging opportunities, and gain practical advice on how to prepare for an AI-driven future.

Smart City Connect
2025-04-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Department of Transport – Perth CBD, Level 2/140 William Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Smart City Connect: Technology + Road Safety Innovation = Safer Roads for All
Smart City Connect is a series of informative talks hosted by the City of Joondalup in Western Australia and powered by NTRO to explore how technology, innovation and resilience can help Australian cities and communities prosper, create jobs and economies of the future, and stay resilient from external environments.​
This event will be the fourth in the series and will cover how people are enabled by a smart community. The aim of the event is for people to learn about the future for Australian communities and network with industry experts.
​Location: Department of Transport, Exhibition Hall, Level 2, 140 William Street, Perth, WA 6000
Date: Thursday 10th April 2025
Event Times: Arrival from 8.30am
Please note: This is an in-person event only. Morning tea will be provided.

DTB Insights: Maximising Defence Trailblazer R&D Tax Incentives
2025-04-10 09:30 - 10:30 | online
Exclusive for Defence Trialblazer Partners
Are you fully leveraging your Defence Trailblazer expenditure in your R&D Tax Incentive claim to drive innovation and business growth?
Join Noah Connect for an exclusive webinar designed specifically for Defence Trailblazer partners, as part of our DTB Insights Series. Our expert guest speaker, Maggie Ng, understands how Trailblazers work and will share tailored insights to help you maximise your claim, reduce costs, and fuel your business growth.
Date: Thursday 10 April 2025
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm AEST (11:00am – 12:00pm ACST)
Delivery: Online
WHY ATTEND?

Tailored insights – Get expert advice specific to Defence Trailblazer partners
Maximise your claim – Ensure you’re accessing the full benefits of the incentive
R&D Tax Incentive interaction – Understand how grant funding and in-kind contributions impact your claim
Success stories – Learn how other Trailblazer partners have successfully leveraged the program.

Biz Blitz 2025 Sales Pitch Competition | Workshop
2025-04-10 09:30 - 12:30 | WOTSO Mandurah, 22 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, Western Australia, 6210, Australia
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for Biz Blitz, the ultimate opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurial spirit and win big!
The Biz Blitz is a sales pitch competition in which 10 small business owners compete in front of a small audience for the $3,000 seed money prize.
​What is it:
Biz Blitz – A pitch competition for startups and small businesses.
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When is it (2 Stages):
Stage 1: Workshop and First Qualification on 10 April 2025 (Thursday) from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
Stage 2/Final: Biz Blitz Competition and Presentations on 8 May 2025 (Thursday).
Who can participate:
Start ups and small businesses operating in the greater Mandurah area, which have been in business for no more than 2 years.
Why participate:

Pitch your business to expert judges and the broader business community.
Network with fellow entrepreneurs and potential investors.
Gain valuable feedback to refine your business model.

The best presentation will be awarded a $3,000 seed fund to boost your start up or improve your small business.
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Accelerate your business growth and make valuable connections in the Mandurah business ecosystem.
Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot at the Workshop Sales Pitch & First Qualification on 10 April 2025!

Brew Hub and Connect at the AARP
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA
Join us for Brew Hub and Connect at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.
This morning tea style event is a great opportunity to meet and connect with AARP users the broader robotics innovation ecosystem.

HSA Tour: Curtin Hydrogen Storage Research Group Tour and Seminar WA
2025-04-10 12:30 - 15:15 | Curtin University
Hydrogen Society of Australia is pleased to invite you to an upcoming seminar showcasing the latest achievements of Curtin University’s Hydrogen Storage Research Group (HSRG) and the John de Laeter Centre.

REdesign Clothing Supply chains, challenges and solutions
2025-04-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Walylup Civic Centre, 151 High Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160
Join the EMRC, in collaboration with the Circular Textile Working Group WA, for the second event in the REthink REdesign REstyle series.
REdesign delves into the challenges and innovative solutions in sustainable fashion design and production. This event will brings together leading Australian designers to discuss waste reduction, transparency, and the future of circular fashion. Expect expert presentations, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders such as Courtney Holm, Stephanie Devine, and more.
This event is made possible by Meshpoints, an initiative supported by Lotterywest and Spacecubed, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA.
Special thanks to the City of Fremantle for their generous support.

MRIWA Tech Talks
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Long Neck Brewery, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA
These Tech Talks will be able to give you a deeper understanding into the intricate processes and findings of MRIWA projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face.
Date: Thursday 10.04.2025
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Long Neck Brewery Private Function Space, 306 Riverside Dr, East Perth

Investors Sundowner | April Edition
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Shaw and Partners Limited, 20/108 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA
YOUNG IC, in collaboration with Shaw and Partners, invites you to an interactive show with Ian Brown, Lea Dias and Daniel Chiew. Through engaging stories and valuable insights, they will delve into the world of health tech—where innovation meets well-being, transforming how we prevent, diagnose, and treat health conditions. Picture AI-powered diagnostics detecting diseases early, wearable devices monitoring your health in real time, and telemedicine bringing expert care right to your fingertips. Experience an intimate gathering designed for high-net-worth investors—a chance to step away from the noise and connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. This Investors’ Sundowner is about more than just business; it’s about forging genuine connections, exchanging ideas, and discovering new opportunities in a truly personal setting.
Hosted by Shaw and Partners at their stunning offices on Level 47 of 108 St Georges Terrace, you’ll be treated to breathtaking sunset views, setting the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations. As the sun sets, engage with a select group of investors in a relaxed environment where you can connect on a deeper level, share insights, and explore new venture opportunities—free from the usual distractions. Each conversation holds the potential to spark a new partnership, investment, or idea.
It’s a chance to be part of a meaningful experience where lasting relationships are built and new opportunities naturally unfold. Please note this event is Tailored for High Net Worth Individuals with assets exceeding $2 million.

DEADLINE: Strategic Examination of R&D Consultation
2025-04-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Australian Government has commissioned a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system.
An independent expert panel leads the examination. They are exploring how Australia can encourage more home-grown ideas, more research, and more translation. This will lead to benefits and prosperity for all Australians for decades to come.
The expert panel has developed this discussion paper to inform and help develop advice.
The panel is considering opportunities in line with the Terms of Reference to:

maximise the value of existing investment in R&D
strengthen linkages between research and industry
support the achievement of national priorities
drive greater R&D investment by industry and boost innovation
uplift Australia’s overall R&D intensity.

They will also consider:

recent and ongoing reviews by Australian governments around our research, innovation and productivity performance
First Nations knowledge, knowledge systems and leadership.

They welcome input from anyone with an interest in Australia’s R&D system. Your feedback will inform potential strategies to optimise our R&D system.
