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  • SEVENTEENx Perth 2024

    Perth Town Hall 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA

    SEVENTEENx is back in Perth again for our annual event in August at the amazing Town Hall in the CBD. Join us in the highly engaged audience to engage with speakers and the business community with the UN Sustainable Development Goals ; and driving change through business. What to expect.. The format... well is simple. 6 x Amazing Speakers 17… Continue reading SEVENTEENx Perth 2024

    $50 – $550

    MedTech translation: from Research to Manufacturing

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    Medical technologies play an ever-increasing role in healthcare, with the potential to address numerous unmet clinical needs. With a complex pathway from idea to commercialisation, how can researchers and product developers ensure that their product meets clinical needs, and regulatory approval requirements? This webinar will explore how projects can improve their chances of translation into… Continue reading MedTech translation: from Research to Manufacturing

    Careers of the Future: STEM is for Everyone

    Leeming Senior High School 4 Aulberry Parade, Leeming, WA

    As we stand at the crossroads where today's technology shapes tomorrow's professions, grasping the full range of opportunities within STEM is crucial, especially so for women and girls. Our Techtrails STEM Programs are dedicated to bridging this gap, providing insights into both current and future career pathways. We're setting the stage for inspirational women in… Continue reading Careers of the Future: STEM is for Everyone

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: STEM Elevate Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    There will be a total of up to 500 scholarships awarded during the program across the three scholarship categories for study at an Australian university to gain, extend, or build on STEM education and qualifications. Boosting women in STEM program (“Elevate”) will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people… Continue reading DEADLINE: STEM Elevate Program

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    DEADLINE: X-TEND WA Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    X-TEND Program WA provides up to $150k for organisations that deliver programs to help establish investor and/or education/connections with startups, or that help grow regional, female and/or indigenous entrepreneurship. Deadline 30 August

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    DEADLINE: Scale Advisory Female Founders Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Applications are open for our Scale Advisory Female Founders Program, designed to accelerate high growth female led ventures in Western Australia, who are ready to take the next steps and scale either domestically, internationally or into new markets. The 6-month program equips female founders with the expert advisory, resources and proven strategies to break through… Continue reading DEADLINE: Scale Advisory Female Founders Program

    DEADLINE: Innovation Catalyst Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Tyree Institute of Health Engineering (IHealthE) has established the Innovation Catalyst Awards to provide tailored support to the progression of promising medical technology and software innovations through the translational pathway towards implementation in the clinic.  These awards form a core part of our vision to be a global leader in transforming healthcare practice and… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovation Catalyst Awards

    DEADLINE: Global Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Course

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Virtual master class direct from Silicon Valley. Registrations close 30th August 2024. The 6th cohort of the University of California San Francisco’s acclaimed life science/healthcare entrepreneurship course starts in October 2024. This virtual course is live and online, takes place over a 10 week period and requires only 2-4 hours per week.  All lectures are recorded… Continue reading DEADLINE: Global Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Course

    $1500

    2024 Drone Industry Summit

    The Hub, Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia

    2024 Drone Industry Summit Building on the tremendous success of previous Drone Industry Summits, the 2024 Summit returns to Perth ! This years event, on the 30th of August at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, will convene key industry leaders and stakeholders for a dynamic full-day conference. Our comprehensive program features an array of keynote presentations,… Continue reading 2024 Drone Industry Summit

    $75 – $500

    South West Regional Futures Launch

    Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15 Stirling Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

    SW Regional Futures is a guiding document that provides an overview of regional issues, need and opportunities. Packed with analysis, it identifies enabling infrastructure, highlights our changing world, climate issues and a whole paradigm shift towards green credentials, skills and harnessing technologies. This event will touch on the latest update, providing a suite of key data highlighting… Continue reading South West Regional Futures Launch

    FREE

    Students Doing Good Challenge

    Murdoch University

    Calling all passionate changemakers! Do you want to make real impact while developing in-demand skills? Join us for this collaborative event, where you'll have the opportunity to design and deliver innovative solutions to address local challenges, in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to co-create a brighter, more sustainable future for the City of Fremantle. Work alongside students from… Continue reading Students Doing Good Challenge

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    DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Defence Industry Development Grants Program will fund small to medium enterprises to build Australia’s sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. There are four streams within the program, including: Sovereign Industrial Priorities (Deadline 31 August) Exports (Deadline 31 July) Security (Deadline 31 August) Skilling. (Deadline 31 July) The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream… Continue reading DEADLINE: Defence Industry Development Grants: Skilling and Export Stream

    Clean Energy Conference 2024

    Fraser Suites 10 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    The Clean Energy Conference 2024, Powering the future The transition to a sustainable Future The Clean Energy Conference will be held in: Australia at the Fraser Suites, Perth on 2nd and 3rd September 2024. The Clean Energy Conference, is an annual event that has been going on for the past 6 years, attracting 300 –… Continue reading Clean Energy Conference 2024

    $280

    Energy Research Workshop

    Curtin University

    Do you have a new interdisciplinary energy research idea?  The Curtin Institute for Energy Transition is keen to bring together energy researchers from across the university to participate in a workshop to brainstorm new ideas for research. It will be an opportunity to not only meet other energy researchers but also hear about the great… Continue reading Energy Research Workshop

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: METS Innovation Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The METS Innovation Program seeks to broaden support for research projects led by METS companies servicing WA’s mining industry. A $3 million funding program to support industry-led METS related research projects features a specific grant scheme with matched-funding up to $250,000 for eligible and successful grant holder companies, as well as project facilitation assistance for… Continue reading DEADLINE: METS Innovation Program

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    DEADLINE: 2024 MRIWA Grants

    online Western Australia, Australia

    MRIWA grant applications for 2024 are now open! MRIWA accepts applications throughout the year for projects which address a challenge or issue facing the minerals industry in Western Australia. MRIWA seeks to support projects across its key focus areas, including: Net Zero Emission Mining Green Steel Exploration Amplification Critical Minerals Alternative Use of Tailings and… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 MRIWA Grants

    Leading Excellence Workshop

    PwC 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

    Join the Authors Chris Butterworth & Stephen Dargan for this half-day workshop and find out how to lead a culture of continuous improvement Learn how to create a successful organisation with an amazing culture of continuous improvement where people flourish. This workshop will explore key insights from the new book, 5 Hats of the Adaptive… Continue reading Leading Excellence Workshop

    NATO Innovation Fund featuring Dr Ari Jónsson

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

    About Dr Ari Jónsson: Dr. Ari Jónsson serves as the COO of Videntifier Technologies and holds positions on the boards of the NATO Innovation Fund and Iceland Venture Studio. With 15 years of experience in innovation and entrepreneurship within Iceland, Ari has contributed to various high-tech startups and has played a significant role in strategy… Continue reading NATO Innovation Fund featuring Dr Ari Jónsson

    Australian Hydrogen Research Conference

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

    Hosted by the Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN) the 2nd Australian Hydrogen Research Conference 2024 is being held at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Western Australia. The AHRC Conference invites industry, policy makers, researchers and students to promote, review and discuss Hydrogen Research, commercial and policy developments, education and collaboration.

    ALA Webinar: Exploring next-gen biodiversity detection technologies

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    Access to high-quality biodiversity data is more essential than ever in understanding and responding to changes in our natural environment. This information is used for informing planning, policy and decision-making and delivering research. Through the Atlas of Living Australia, more than 135 million species occurrence records are available as open data, with rich information accompanying these… Continue reading ALA Webinar: Exploring next-gen biodiversity detection technologies

    FREE

    Contributing to a thriving culture of social innovation across WA

    online Western Australia, Australia
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    Are you an individual who is looking to make a difference, has strong social capital and a go-get attitude? Or a funder who wants to support innovation in the not-for-profit sector in WA? Then this event is for you! In a collaborative effort, Meshpoints and 10x10 are working to create a thriving social innovation culture… Continue reading Contributing to a thriving culture of social innovation across WA

    Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): The Next Frontier in AI

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

    Join us for an exciting and insightful evening at the Perth AI Innovators Meetup, where we will explore the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This session is designed for both technical enthusiasts and general attendees keen to understand AI's future.

    FREE

    GGA Experimental Design Workshop

    Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Select a State:, Australia

    About the Workshop: The Experimental Design Workshop is tailored to enhance your research skills through hands-on exercises and expert guidance. This is a rare opportunity to refine your research questions, structure treatments effectively, and implement best practices for trial protocols and data management. Workshop Agenda: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Refining Your Research Questions Delve into… Continue reading GGA Experimental Design Workshop

    $40

    WA VC Initiative Briefing

    Level 11, 1 William Street Level 11, 1 William Street, Perth, WA

    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 WA VC Initiative Briefing

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    DEADLINE: 2024 KCA Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Have you enabled or supported a remarkable industry collaboration, knowledge exchange, licensing deal or spin-out? Do you know an exceptional research commercialisation professional who should be recognised for their efforts and contribution to the sector? Our annual awards recognise the high-impact and innovative outcomes from our member organisations, with a focus on the contributions made… Continue reading DEADLINE: 2024 KCA Awards

    DEADLINE: MTAA MedTech Industry Awards

    online Western Australia, Australia

    MedTech Industry Awards Categories Kerrin Rennie AwardThe Kerrin Rennie Award for Excellence in Medical Technology - Improving Quality of Life was established to recognise and profile the innovative and extraordinary contribution of medical technology in improving health outcomes of Australian patients. Outstanding Achievement AwardThe Outstanding Achievement Award recognises an individual who has contributed in an… Continue reading DEADLINE: MTAA MedTech Industry Awards