HILT CRC 2025 Conference Public Day: De-risking Decarbonisation
2025-10-14 08:30 - 2025-10-16 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join for a day of expert insights on the challenges and opportunities for heavy industry’s transition to a low-carbon future.
The public opening day will provide insights on the challenges and opportunities for heavy industry’s transition to a low-carbon future. You’ll hear from Australian and international experts from research, industry and government, representing HILT CRC partners and other key industry organisations. You’ll also have excellent opportunities to network with other professionals in the field.
Tuesday is open to all individuals and organisations, along with HILT CRC Partners.
Register now for an engaging program of panel discussions and keynote speakers to join the conversation on de-risking decarbonisation for heavy industry.

[Webinar] The Intangibles Playbook: Protecting and Amplifying Value
2025-10-14 10:00 - 10:30 | online, Australia
Across industries, the bulk of corporate value is generated by brands, data, technology, customer relationships, and other intangible assets. Yet these are often overlooked in strategy discussions and performance tracking, leaving boards and executives exposed to hidden risks and missed opportunities. Intangible assets are your most powerful drivers of growth — and your biggest blind spots. In this session, you’ll learn simple, practical ways to protect intangible value today and amplify it tomorrow.
This free 30-minute session will show how companies can sharpen their competitive edge by managing intangible assets with the same rigor as financial and physical assets.
Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, presenters will explore:

How sudden shifts in technology, market sentiment, or stakeholder expectations can rapidly erode enterprise value.
How clarity on the characteristics of specific intangibles can lead to sharper strategy and higher earnings.
The implications of directors’ fiduciary responsibility for intangible assets.
Methods to map, grade, and strengthen your organisation’s intangible asset base.

This session will be particularly relevant to corporate executives, board members, founders of growth businesses, IP practitioners and heads of marketing, innovation and finance. For those interested, there will be time for Q&A after the presentation.
Register for free here: The Intangibles Playbook: Protecting and Amplifying Value

AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward – AI and our safety
2025-10-14 14:30 - 17:00 | online, Australia
The AI revolution is transforming how we stay safe, combat crime, and protect our national security – both online and in the real world. From cyber warfare to surveillance to deepfakes, this brave new AI world has the potential to cause seismic shifts in global power structures.
Join as two expert speakers explore the emerging tech reshaping our world:

Associate Professor Campbell Wilson FAHMS is a founding co-director of the AiLECS Lab at Monash University, collaborating with the Australian Federal Police to research ethical, effective and transparent AI for law enforcement. Current projects include AI to counter online child exploitation and detect illegal firearms.
Suneel Randhawa is the Chief of Information Sciences in the Defence Science and Technology Group at the Department of Defence. His expertise is in cyber security, cyber warfare and AI, and he works to harness Australia’s innovation ecosystem to enhance our defence, intelligence and national security.

Come along to discover the power of AI, and how we can ensure its use is ethical and transparent while keeping communities safe.

Curtin Accelerate 2026 Information and Networking Session
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub, 1 Koorliny Way, Bentley, WA, 6012, Australia
Grow your innovation into something bigger, bolder and built to scale.
Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week program designed for individuals who want to grow their entrepreneurial capabilities and acquire tools to take their innovative product or service to market quickly and effectively.
Join this information session at The Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub for an Information + Networking session with Program Manager Ben Sandhu on Tuesday 14 October: Register here
This session will take you through the program structure, application process and key dates, with time to answer your questions. Whether you’re preparing your application or just want to explore if Curtin Accelerate is right for you, this is your chance to get the inside scoop.

2025 EnergyLab Scaleup Showcase
2025-10-15 07:00 - 08:00 | online, Australia
Join EnergyLab online for the 2025 EnergyLab Scaleup Showcase, presenting this year’s cohort of startups driving the future of clean energy innovation.
Ten outstanding startups from around the world will share their decarbonisation-enabling solutions across areas such as forecasting, planning, grid digitisation, capacity management, vegetation monitoring, asset maintenance, and new connection processes. Each team represents a step forward in building a smarter and more sustainable energy system.
This Showcase will be hosted online through Zoom Webinar. It is an opportunity to see firsthand how emerging technologies are addressing the challenges of the energy transition and to connect with the innovators who are shaping the sector’s future.

DEADLINE: BHP Xplor Global Accelerator Program
2025-10-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
BHP Xplor is a six-month accelerator program for early-stage mineral exploration companies. Over nine months, participants gain:

USD $500,000 equity-free funding

Expert mentoring from BHP and industry specialists

Tailored support across technical, business, and operational areas

Access to BHP’s global networks and alumni community

If you are ready to accelerate your exploration journey, now is the time to apply.
Applications open 9:00AM AWST, 8 September 2025 at www.bhp.com/xplor and close 5:00pm AWST, 15 October 2025.

DEADLINE: DISR Net Zero Fund Consultation
2025-10-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
The Australian Government is establishing a new $5 billion Net Zero Fund. The new fund will be essential for delivering the Net Zero Plan and enabling major investments by large industrial facilities in decarbonisation and energy efficiency. The fund will also support manufacturing renewable and low emissions technologies.
The government is now consulting industry on design of the fund to ensure its fit for purpose. Read about the proposed design and have your say here: https://consult.industry.gov.au/net-zero-fund

DEADLINE: Quantum Australia Discovery Stage Pre-Accelerator
2025-10-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
From quantum ideas to market impact.
This 8-week online program focuses on problem validation, product market fit, and market discovery, laying the foundation for your team to make a quantum leap to the next stage of commercial readiness.
The NewQ Program is tailored to support early stage quantum researchers, innovators and those exploring the commercial potential of quantum and quantum adjacent technologies. Teams who successfully complete the program, may be eligible for a $10,000 award.
Eligibility criteria:

Based in Australia.
Have an early-stage quantum idea, prototype, or technology.
Can commit approx. 8 hours per week for the 8 week program.
Willing to experiment, test, and learn.

Learn more and register here: Quantum Australia Discovery Stage Pre-Accelerator

Webinar: Unlocking Value in Mining Through Deep Tech Innovation: Oxleigh Technologies and the Molten Sulphur Case Study
2025-10-15 10:00 - 10:45 | online, Australia
The webinar will showcase how a clear commercial vision, paired with the disciplined processes of a deep tech innovation house, can unlock breakthrough technologies.
Hear from:

Dr Mobin Nomvar, Co-founder, Scimita
Prof. Ali Abbas, Co-founder, Scimita, Chief Circular Engineer of Australia
Michael Tilley, Founder, Oxleigh Recycling Technologies

Register today and discover how circular economy thinking can deliver innovation outcomes far beyond the original objectives, opening new markets and value streams.

Information Session: Raising Capital in 2026
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | online, Australia
MTPConnect, Australia’s Life Sciences Innovation Accelerator and Wholesale Investor, a leading private capital marketplace announced a landmark strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive capital engagement program for life science companies.
The program will formally launch this month with an Information Session: Raising Capital in 2026 on 15 October 2025 at 5:00pm AEDT
Register here: Information Session: Raising Capital in 2026

Employment Contracts Masterclass
2025-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
In this 60-minute masterclass, learn what every founder needs to know about hiring, including recent changes to Fair Work laws that could make your old contractor agreements non-compliant.
Key topics:

The key differences between employees and contractors
Real examples from startup hiring scenarios
How to write or adapt contracts that protect your business
Take-home checklist and practical contract templates

Perth 2025 SEVENTEENx
2025-10-15 17:00 - 21:00 | State Library Theatre, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
SEVENTEENx returns in 2025 to unite changemakers, corporates, universities, government leaders, and purpose-driven brands — all under one roof, all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SEVENTEENx is designed to build a global ecosystem of brands to work together, learn from each other, collaborate and connect; to create meaningful impact to the future of our planet and society through business. Join us to hear from 4 incredible speakers, who will each deliver a 17-minute keynote, short, sharp, and packed with impact – sharing how they’re using their platform to drive real change in the world.
All speakers are inspirational West Australians looking to show the community how to do things a little differently.

Jane Hammond – Filmmaker and Environmentalist
Daniel Smith – Chief of Staff to Roger Cook & Founder of ReGen Strategic
Olivia Chapman – CEO of WASEC
Prof Sharath Sriram – Chief Scientist of WA

Lessons Learnt in Subsea and New Energy
2025-10-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to their Evening Technical Meeting & Annual General Meeting on 15th October 2025
The evening will focus on the following three topics:
1. Lessons Learned Within Subsea: Leveraging Monitoring, Connectivity and Data for Robust Asset Integrity Management – by Thomas McCudden, Viper

2. The fatigue life of flexible risers is a critical factor in offshore system design due to inherent safety implication – by Dr Craig Booth, Atteris
3. Management of CCS Pipeline Networks: State of the Art – by Callum Peace, Wood PLC

ANDHealth: Supercharge Your US Expansion
2025-10-16 06:00 - 07:30 | online, Australia
Supercharge Your US Expansion: Exclusive Webinar Series from ANDHealth
Are you exploring US healthcare market opportunities or preparing for your first steps into the world’s largest health system? Don’t miss this exclusive four-part virtual series from ANDHealth, designed for digital and connected health innovators ready to accelerate international growth.
What you’ll gain:

Real-world advice and actionable frameworks from US investors, market access experts and Australian founders who’ve done it before
Exclusive insights from the ANDHealth team, who have been supporting Australian companies to expand to the US through international delegations since 2020
Practical, tailored strategies to sharpen your US approach for 2025 and beyond

MRIWA TECH TALKS: Seismic Sensors in Drilling Workflow
2025-10-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Long Neck Brewery, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, Australia
MRIWA invites you to their monthly tech talks discussing the intricate processes and findings of recently completed projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face.
Part of MinEx CRC Project 5, this project aimed to revolutionize mineral exploration by embedding seismic sensing directly into drilling operations. The project leverages advanced technologies such as Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and full-waveform inversion (FWI) to produce high-resolution 3D models of subsurface structures.
By refining seismic data acquisition and processing within the drilling workflow, the project supports more targeted and efficient exploration in geologically complex regions. It aligns with Western Australia’s strategic goal of maintaining global leadership in sustainable mineral exploration, especially in areas with deep cover where conventional methods are less effective.
Register here: MRIWA TECH TALKS: Seismic Sensors in Drilling Workflow

Bloom Launchpad Showcase Semester 2 - 2025
2025-10-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Come celebrate the next generation of business builders at the Launchpad Showcase.
Over 12 weeks, these students have developed their business ideas into fully operational businesses through Bloom’s incubator program, Launchpad. Now it’s time to hear their pitches!
Join for an evening of:

Business pitches from student founders
Fresh ideas across industries
Networking with WA’s innovation community

This is your chance to see what happens when students back themselves, test their ideas, and launch something new.

2025 Perth Afropreneurs Summit
2025-10-18 08:30 - 18:00 | Curtin University, Australia
This is a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from some of the most successful Afro-Australian entrepreneurs from around the country.
The summits feature an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers, panellists and workshop factilitators who will share their insights and wisdom on achieving success in a fast-moving and competitive business environment.
Whether you are an aspiring, emerging or established business and/or social entrepreneur, this is a rare opportunity to gain access to the knowledge and build your networks before you actually need them.
Learn more and register here

Curtin Accelerate 2026 Information and Networking Session
2025-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | online, Australia
Grow your innovation into something bigger, bolder and built to scale.
Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week program designed for individuals who want to grow their entrepreneurial capabilities and acquire tools to take their innovative product or service to market quickly and effectively.
Join this information session at The Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub for an Information session 20 October: Register here
This session will take you through the program structure, application process and key dates, with time to answer your questions. Whether you’re preparing your application or just want to explore if Curtin Accelerate is right for you, this is your chance to get the inside scoop.

Spacecubed Breakfast Club, October 2025
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join Spacecubed October’s Breakfast Club at Riff, for an informal conversation with Isabelle Charter, founder of Drip Invest, the Perth-based educational investing app for teens.
Isabelle will share insights into Drip’s acquisition by Raiz Invest, including why the timing was right, how discussions unfolded, and what’s next for her and the company.
Drip Invest, launched through BetterLabs in 2022, has guided its users through the transition to Raiz Kids, ensuring investments remain safe and active. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Isabelle about the challenges, decisions, and strategies behind growing and exiting a startup in the fintech space.

CERI Alumni and Mentor Catchup!
2025-10-21 16:30 - 19:00 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
Join us at CERI on Tuesday, 21st Oct from 4:30pm for a relaxed and inspiring evening to reconnect, network, and explore new opportunities. This event is for anyone who is in interested in our programs and mentoring offering, if you know someone who could benefit from CERI’s programs please invite them along too!
✨ Reconnect & build new connections
Catch up with fellow entrepreneurs and changemakers, meet new faces in the community, and enjoy light refreshments while expanding your network.
🤝 Connect with mentors & fellow alumni
CERI’s mentoring program is here to support your journey. Come along to meet potential mentors, connect with peers, and learn how the program can support your next steps.
🎤 Mentoring info session with Min Tan
Hear directly from Min Tan, Programs & Digital Executive at CERI, as he walks you through the mentoring program and answer your questions during a special info session.
Register here: events.humanitix.com/ceri-alumni-and-mentor-catchup-oct25

Semiconductor Australia 2025 - Virtual Conference
2025-10-22 05:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
Semiconductor Australia 2025 – Virtual Conference brings together Australia’s brightest deep-tech entrepreneurs, industry and innovation policy makers, and the international investor community to help secure Australia’s deep-tech and advanced manufacturing future.
On the agenda:
▪️ Chip diplomacy: Australia’s role in the global chips race
▪️ Where Quantum and AI collide: Australia’s rising superpower in the global tech stack
▪️ Leading from the front: Tech sovereignty, strategic deterrence, and building Australia’s innovation arsenal
▪️ Main stage: Hear from global impact semiconductor, quantum, defence, & photonics companies
▪️ Scale-up stage: Start-ups & scale-ups pitch to Australian and international VCs
▪️ Expert roundtables, sector showcases, and policy insight

Pitch Your Impact
2025-10-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Morning Startup
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.
Share your for-purpose pitch with the supportive Morning Startup audience and get real-time feedback. This isn’t Shark Tank-it’s Morning Startup, where pitches are fast, fun, and full of community spirit.

The Rise of the Virtual Power Plant
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
This event will present on topics such as the history, operation and functionality of virtual power plants.
With decarbonisation efforts driving many changes in the energy landscape currently, virtual power plants are on the rise to utilise the energy we can that already exists in the grid.
Come down and learn about virtual power plants, how they work, some components and how they are helping our future power grids.

Seafood Innovation Workshop 2025
2025-10-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, 6181, Australia
Exploring opportunities for value-adding, shelf-life extension and downstream innovations within the seafood industry.

WAFIC is collaborating with the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies centre (SIFT) and the Food Industry Development team at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to deliver a targeted workshop for the seafood industry that explores opportunities and processes for value-adding, shelf-life extension, and downstream innovations.

Australia’s First National Climate Risk Assessment: Implications for Innovation
2025-10-24 08:00 - 09:00 | online, Australia
Australia has just released its first National Climate Risk Assessment—a landmark report highlighting the challenges our nation faces from climate change across communities, industries and supply chains.
But with risk also comes opportunity. This session will unpack how the assessment translates into new directions for innovation. From food and agriculture to energy and circularity, we’ll explore how startups, accelerators and investors are positioning themselves to respond to the climate risks identified—and where the biggest opportunities lie for adaptation and resilience.
By connecting insights from across Australia’s innovation ecosystem, this webinar will highlight how founders and organisations can align with national priorities, develop solutions to address climate impacts, and accelerate a sustainable transition.

Oceans Institute Student Society: Grand Challenges, Big Solutions
2025-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, 64 Fairway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Grand Challenges, Big Solutions is a design thinking workshop where students will use creativity and innovation to tackle tricky, real-life ocean issues!
Academics, researchers and industry professionals are invited to join for the evening session to hear from the students as they present their big ideas and innovative solutions.

She Codes Coding Workshop for Women
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Join for a day of coding, creativity, and connection in a friendly, welcoming space
Choose between beginner-friendly HTML & CSS, JavaScript, Python & Django workshops—all in a self-paced format, supported by an incredible team of industry mentors.
Learn more and register

2025 WA Coastal Forum: Communities, Coasts & Change
2025-10-27 08:30 - 18:00 | Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 20 Poore Grove, Coogee, WA, 6166, Australia
Join a vibrant community of coastal thinkers, doers, carers, and connectors for a dynamic one-day event dedicated to Western Australia’s changing coast. The Forum brings together diverse voices from across the state to share knowledge, stories, and practical solutions.
Highlights include:

Expert presentations and hands-on masterclasses
Insights from Traditional Owners, scientists, planners, coastal managers, volunteers, and community leaders
CHRMAP session in collaboration with WALGA and DPLH
Field tour: See collaborative coastal care in action at the Coogee Beach Community Dune Rehabilitation Project
A relaxed sundowner celebrating coastal excellence at the WA Coastal Awards

A must-attend event for anyone passionate about WA’s coastal future.
Learn more and register here: 2025 WA Coastal Forum: Communities, Coasts & Change
TRAVEL SUBSIDIES are available to all regional coastal and marine attendees. Please contact wacmcn@gmail.com for further information.

[Webinar] What Won't Win You The Bid, But Will Stop You From Losing
2025-10-28 12:00 - 12:45 | online, Australia
In this 45-minute webinar, expect a practical, high-impact agenda tailored for busy Business Development professionals and Tendering teams.
This essential session will dive into everything you need for your bid to look amazing while being fully compliant. Eliza will share proven strategies to master the ‘small stuff’ that’s actually game-changing, from editing and formatting, to graphics and callouts.
Presented by: Eliza Carbines, Founder and CEO of Tender Relief. With over ten years in professional business development and corporate strategy, Eliza served on the board of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals from 2021-2024, championing excellence in tender compliance and contract processes. She’s renowned for blending grassroots business know-how with big-picture economic smarts, driving real growth for businesses nationwide – and it’s this expertise that inspired her to create Tender Relief from the ground up, helping businesses optimise responses and win more contracts.

Purpose Ventures Online Founder Info Session
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
Join on October 28th for an upcoming Online Founder Info Session to help get your startup venture capital ready. Gain practical insights on how to position your company for VC funding and meet the Purpose Ventures team. At this event, the team will cover:

What they look for in investments
Their founder-friendly process
Tips to maximise your investment chances
Open Q&A session

Register here: Purpose Ventures Online Founder Info Session
