Yhub Workshop: 2024 Business Roadmap
2024-02-07 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
This is event is for small business owners of both established businesses and startups.
Here’s what you’ll come away with:

Find out how to identify the 5 fundamentals of your business & your priority goals;
Learn how to use Coach Kerry’s business roadmap to heighten your business success;
Get encouragement to dream big, then get the support you need to break your vision down into goals and cruise your way to progress;
Workshop how you will take aligned actions to ensure you stay on track and meet your business goals;
Set realistic timeframes for your goals and choose how you will measure your milestones to success;
Apply strategies to overcome frustrations, fears and avoid the busy-ness: stay in the flow for ease and opportunity.

Proudly sponsored by Y.hub Coworking, this value of this workshop is priceless – you never know what opportunities immersing yourself in the Y.hub community will offer to you.
This is an event not to be missed! Be sure to register ASAP as ticket numbers are strictly limited.

CORE: Community Coffee – Meet the Members
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.
Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.

AARP Open Day with City of Wanneroo
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
Save the date for our first Open Day of 2024! In partnership with the City of Wanneroo, we are pleased to invite you to Open Day, your opportunity to tour the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP).
The AARP is a dynamic, collaborative, accessible and global robotics and automation precinct with the largest test beds in Australia, and supported by a vibrant, cross-sector innovation ecosystem.
Learn more about how your company can utilise 6 diverse testbeds spread across 51 hectares of dedicated automation and robotics testing space, just 35 minutes north of Perth, WA.
Find out how the AARP is facilitating technology development and innovation development across mining and resources, energy, defence, space, agriculture, construction, logistics, advanced manufacturing and education. Hear more from the team and understand how you can get involved.

2024 Perth Research Bazaar (ResBaz)
2024-02-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Curtin University Library, Dumas Rd, Bentley, WA, Australia
The 2024 Perth Research Bazaar will equip researchers with the AI skills to perform cutting-edge research in the 21st century!

RESBAZ FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING RESEARCHERS TO HELP THEMSELVES
WHO SHOULD ATTEND RESBAZ?
Researchers at all levels and from all disciplines, research technologists and higher degree by research students are especially encouraged to attend ResBaz.
PROGRAM
ResBaz is festival of AI digital literacy training, professional development, and social events. The 2024 Perth ResBaz will serve to educate researchers on the generative AI learning methods and tools available to amplify their research, complemented by additional hands on workshops including ensuring data integrity; plus essential tips and skills for those moving into sector employment.
VENUE
ResBaz will be hosted in the newly refurbished Curtin Library in Bentley, Perth, with the Sundowner to be enjoyed within the rooftop space.
TICKETING
Tickets $30 (incl. GST) + BF. Tickets are limited to 100 participants.
Your ticket includes professional learning; access to all sessions; afternoon tea plus networking drinks with canapés.
TRAINERS

Community Grants Info Session
2024-02-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Riverton Library, 67 Riley Road, Riverton, WA, 6148, Australia
Join us for an in-person Information Session on February 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM to learn about City of Canning community grant opportunities!

Join us to learn some tips on navigating the application process for City of Canning community grant opportunities. The community grants program is open for projects and initiatives occurring within the City of Canning boundaries.
Light refreshments will be available during the session.
Can’t make it? Explore the diverse range of grant opportunities provided by the
City of Canning by visiting www.canning.wa.gov.au/grants and if you have further inquiries, feel free to reach out to the City’s Grants Officer at grants@canning.wa.gov.au.
Take a look at how Headspace Cannington utilised the City’s Community Grant to create a positive impact and experience.

Investor and Founder Meetup
2024-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us in Perth for the Wholesale Investor & Founder Meetup, part of an exciting series across Melbourne, Auckland, Sydney, and Brisbane. This event is a unique opportunity to network and engage in discussions about the latest investment trends and technology innovations.

The evening will focus on the dynamic interplay between bullish market sentiments in tech and the rapid adoption of transformative technologies like AI, Robotics, and Genomics.
Expect insights into;

The latest Investment Trends and expectations for 2024
The rise of AI and Data-driven VC Funds
How the Venture funding landscape will change in the next 5 years
The current markets and the investment opportunities they represent
Innovation and technology trends setting the foundations for the venture space over the next decade. This impacts every aspect of how we live, work and play.
Update on some of our Wholesale Investor initiatives and activities
Opportunities for collaboration and participation
Upcoming product features that we will be launching

The event concludes with an engaging session of drinks, canapés, and networking. Open to Investors, Founders, and Industry Participants, this is a pivotal moment in the innovation space!

ARIIAxMDPP – Incubating new ideas for technology to transform aged care
2024-02-08 07:00 - 07:30 | online, Australia
Information session: Learn more about the ARIIAxMDPP Ideas Incubator program with Q&A

The ARIIA x MDPP Ideas Incubator Program aims to support early-stage product or technology innovation ideas to be developed for Aged Care.
ARIIA and the Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) are excited to collaborate on this initiative. The MDPP has been supporting the development of medical devices since 2008 under the leadership of Professor Karen Reynolds, who is also the Director of ARIIA’s Aged Care Partnering Program (ACPP).
Successful applicants will be provided with up to 250 hours of professional technical expertise by Flinders University engineers, which may include proof of concept research, prototyping or product technical validation. Further, successful applicants will be provided with a market opportunity report as a result of an additional 30 hours (maximum) of professional expertise as well as connections to / introductions with aged care providers, end-users, potential manufacturers, and commercial partners (where appropriate).
To find out more, we invite you to attend one of the following Q&A sessions:
• Wednesday, 6th December at 12noon Adelaide time
• Monday, 22nd January at 2.30pm Adelaide time
• Thursday, 8th February at 9.30am Adelaide time
• Friday, 23rd February at 10am Adelaide time
• Tuesday, 5th March at 3pm Adelaide time
• Friday, 22nd March at 12.30pm Adelaide time
• Wednesday, 10th April at 1pm Adelaide time
• Monday, 29th April at 12noon Adelaide time
• Tuesday, 14th May at 3pm Adelaide time
This is an Online Event. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent by email to registered attendees prior to the event.
if you have any questions you’d like answered in the session, please email them to acpp@ariia.org.au

Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) Seminar
2024-02-08 08:30 - 18:00 | Frazers State Reception Centre, 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, Select a State:, 6005, Australia
The Discovery Innovation Minerals Exploration (DIME) seminar is CSIRO Mineral Resources annual industry-focussed event. This seminar provides updates on new and innovative disruptive technologies that are aimed at more cost-effective mineral discovery rates and better ore body delineation, which are environmentally sustainable and benefit the Australian economy and future needs. The event is an opportunity for us to present and discuss our new ideas and developments, and an opportunity for industry to influence future CSIRO research with time set aside for direct discussions and networking with CSIRO researchers. The theme for this year’s event is New Technologies and Critical Minerals.

CRC Round 25 Information Session
2024-02-08 11:30 - 13:00 | online, Australia
Learn about how to apply for a CRC, what makes a competitive application and hear first-hand experience from CRC participants.

Cooperative Research Australia is pleased to deliver an information session on Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) in collaboration with the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.
Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants are part of the CRC Program and provide funding for medium to long-term (for up to 10 years) industry-led research collaborations. CRC grants help improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.
CRC Grants provide funding for collaborations to solve industry identified problems.
Round 25 of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants program will open on Monday 8 January 2024 for applications and will close on Tuesday 5 March 2024 5:00pm AEDT.
About the webinar
In this virtual information session, you will hear about how to apply for a CRC, what makes a competitive application, hear first-hand experience from other CRC participants, and you will have the chance to pose questions to our panel.
Speakers:

Chris Gonzalez, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Jane O’Dwyer , CEO, Cooperative Research Australia
CRC particpants to be confirmed

South West Pop-Up Advisory Board Event
2024-02-08 16:00 - 19:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Have you thought about getting some independent strategic advice for your business but don’t know where to start?
What are three questions you could ask a panel of strategic advisors that might give your business a boost?
Innovation Cluster in partnership with Strategic Intent Consulting is calling for expressions of interest from business owners in the South West to experience the power of Advisory Board model to accelerate their growth strategy.
This Pop-Up Advisory Board event is open to start-up’s, SME’s, and family businesses. The event matches Business Owners with one to three expert and experienced Advisors in a short 40 minute facilitated Advisory Board meeting to discuss business opportunities or challenges they are facing.
How a Pop-Up Advisory Board event works
You will complete a growth score survey to benchmark your business and identify up to three key business opportunities or challenges.
A Chair will be assigned to your business and contact you to clarify your key business opportunities or challenges. The Chair will assign one to three advisors to be part of the Advisory Board meeting.
The Advisory Board meeting is a structured approach to maximise quality conversations and follow up. The Chair will facilitate the meeting with you and up to two additional business members, and the allocated advisors.
The meeting will cover an overview of where your business is at, review of your priorities for the next 18 months, Advisor conversations to answer your key questions, and finish with a draft 90 day action plan.
After the meetings have concluded we will have a quick debrief with all the business owners on common themes and finish with networking drinks.
Event details
Thursday 8th February 2024
4 – 7pm
1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, WA, 6280
$35 and free for SET members. Includes drinks.
How to register
Please email your expression of interest by completing the form at the link below no later than 4pm Wednesday 17th January 2024.
SW Pop-UP EOI
You will then be sent a growth score survey and matched with a Chair who will guide you through the process.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Craig Hook directly at E: strategicintent@iinet.net.au or M: 0421040863.

Spotlight on commercialising medtech; a US and Australian perspective
2024-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 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 (OncoRes Medical CEO/MD; Brandon Capital Venture Partner) providing the Australian perspective.
About our topic
During this event we will gain insights into medtech commercialisation from two leaders, a successful founder from the US and the CEO of fast-growing WA start-up, OncoRes Medical.
OncoRes Medical’s Non-Executive Director Ms Jill Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about the American medtech landscape. Jill has extensive experience as the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Cianna Medical (acquired in 2018 for $200M), as well as Director of OncoRes, Minerva Surgical and Merit Medical Systems.
OncoRes Medical’s CEO and MD Dr Kath Giles will offer insights from her experience as a business leader, clinician, innovator and investor, and her perspective on what it takes to commercialise medtech in WA.
Through this fireside chat led by WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s Dr Tracey Wilkinson, we aim to foster a vibrant conversation about what it takes to successfully bring a novel medical technology to market to benefit patients. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, industry professional, investor, or simply interested in the field, this event promises to provide valuable perspectives on the global medtech industry.
About this event
Our monthly event series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us for networking and conversation over light refreshments afterwards.
We’re pleased to be delivering this event in partnership with The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), a social enterprise supporting the next generation of WA’s entrepreneurs. Their programs have been designed to educate and empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the WA community.
About OncoRes Medical
Founded in 2016, OncoRes Medical is a Perth-based medical device company dedicated to eliminating the burdens associated with repeat operations following breast-conserving surgery (BCS). The company is developing a hand-held, real-time intraoperative imaging device to improve the detection of residual tumour in the surgical cavity, providing surgeons with the confidence that no residual cancer remains in the breast. This innovative solution is based on technology developed in collaboration with the University of Western Australia and Western Australian Department of Health. Learn more at www.oncoresmedical.com.
About our speakers
Dr Katharine Giles – CEO/Managing Director
Dr Kath Giles has been CEO/Managing Director of OncoRes since 2017. Kath has experience on both sides of the funding process, having worked as an Investment Manager at Stone Ridge Ventures and then joining Brandon Capital Partners in 2012 as a Venture Partner. Kath has start-up experience in medical apps, diagnostics and fitness devices and continues to practice as a medical doctor working within the surgical field. Before entering the commercial world, Kath spent time working in clinical medicine gaining a range of experience across medical and surgical specialities and critical care. Kath combines her investment experience and clinical knowledge with a keen business insight. She is a Director of Respirion Pharmaceuticals, Non-Executive Director of Sonic Healthcare and a founding Committee Member of the Australian Society for Medical Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ASME).
She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Jill Anderson – Non-Executive Director
Ms Jill Anderson is dedicated to enhancing the lives of consumers through medical technology. Jill is a business strategist and commercial expert with extensive industry experience in medical devices and healthcare services. She was Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cianna Medical from 2008 until its acquisition in 2018. Prior to that, she was Vice President of BioLucent from 2001 to 2003, becoming President in 2003 until its acquisition in 2007.
Prior to entering the medical device field, Jill held executive leadership positions in health care services, focused on developing patient-centric, comprehensive cancer centers in partnership with large, teaching hospital environments. In addition to her service on the OncoRes Board, Jill also serves on the Board of Minerva Surgical, a uterine health medtech company focusing on minimally invasive intrauterine treatments, as well as on the Board of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy.

DEADLINE: AEA Seed Program
2024-02-09 06:00 - 07:30 | Apply online, 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 research and development spectrum and aim to foster investment and collaboration between industry and university researchers.
AEA Seed is an opportunity to test and refine program assumptions and demonstrate the capacity of the program to deliver on its intended outcomes prior to the full implementation of AEA.
Tranche One and Tranche 2 (now closed) of the AEA Seed Grants called for proposals that addressed the priorities of:

renewables and low emissions technologies,
medical science,
value-add in resources, and
value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors.

See the full list of successful projects on the Department of Education’s website.

AEA Seed Tranche 3
AEA Seed Tranche 3 is open from 9am AEDT on Friday 15 December 2023 to 5pm AEDT on Friday 9 February 2024.
A total of $12 million has been committed to support projects for research commercialisation activity in the following 3 priority areas identified in the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, with a special emphasis on projects that focus on advanced and additive manufacturing technologies in;

transport,
defence capability, and
enabling capabilities.

Projects outside of these priorities may be considered if funding allocations are not fully utilised.
Applicants should note that updates have been made to grant documentation and requirements for AEA Seed Tranche 3. These updates have been incorporated from stakeholder feedback and lessons from previous tranches to maximise the effectiveness of the pilot program.
To begin the application process, download the AEA Program Guidelines – Seed Tranche 3 and then apply via the Research Management System

Additional resources

Applicant Guide
Program Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Conditions of Grant
Sample Application Form
Business Case Template

DEADLINE: IPrep Biodesign Course EOIs
2024-02-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, 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 your personal information in accordance with university policies and the Australian Privacy Principles. iPREP Biodesign collects your personal information, including your name, contact details and company details for the purposes of the program and may be used to guide future iterations of the program.
We provide a cost-effective solution to tackle your organisation’s R&D challenges

Benefits:

A multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students

Cost effective, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies

100% ownership of intellectual property

Select students appropriate to your project and skill-gap

‘Test-drive’ students prior to potential employment

A flexible participation mode (virtual, in-person, combination)

Our support:

We source appropriate skill-sets and offer guidance in selecting the best suited researchers to your project

We provide students with weekly support and specialised training to assist with the scoping of your project, meeting deliverables and translation of research abilities into tangible outcomes

We focus on value creation by actively looking for synergistic opportunities and connections to like-minded industry partners, educational institutions and research centres

Projects are defined by the industry partner and can span over a 7 week or 3 month period. Projects may include new research, proof-of-concept activities or tasks progressing commercial outputs.Students should not undertake day-to-day commercial activities, but focus on a short-term research project related to their area of expertise. All Intellectual Property created during the project is retained by the industry partner and creation of non-disclosure agreements is supported.

CERI Entreprenurial Mindset Bootcamp
2024-02-12 09:00 - 2024-02-13 17:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 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 ideate, validate, and communicate commercial ideas.
• Exposing participants to insights and advice from startup founders.
📅 Dates: February 12th – 13th
🕛 Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
🏙 Location: CERI – Lvl 1, 22 Stirling Hwy Nedlands
The program will feature talks from CERI resident companies and our guest entrepreneur Steve Wildisen co-founder of Xsights Digital Pty Ltd.
Secure your place here:
https://lnkd.in/gwu9B_qV

National Hydrogen Industry Technical Masterclass – Perth
2024-02-13 08:30 - 2024-02-15 17:30 | Engineers Australia, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia
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 between

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 8:30 AM – Thu, 15 Feb 2024 5:30 PM AWST
Location(s): Engineers Australia – WA, 77 Saint Georges Terrace #Level 10 Perth, WA 6000
A 3-day masterclass for all current and aspiring hydrogen industry stakeholders, delivered by Australia’s leading hydrogen industry professionals.
Gain practical knowledge that you can take to the office tomorrow, with lessons learned and insights garnered for real-world experiences on hydrogen project delivery and design.
Hear from the experts on hydrogen electrolysis, compression, refueling, hydrogen process safety, and many more key topics faced by Australia’s burgeoning hydrogen sector.
Members of the Australian Institute of Energy, Engineers Australia, and Hydrogen Society of Australia receive a 30% discount on tickets. Contact your member organisation for the promo code to save! Sign into your account on the HSA members portal and access the discount code accessible here: HSA Member Benefits and Discount Page – Masterclass, or by clicking the button below if you are already logged in.
If you are not yet an HSA member, consider joining before you register for the MasterClass and save.
Registration through Eventbrite here
HSA members discount code available here
The NHITM program has been announced, discover topics and speakers through the agenda below.
Download agenda here – NHITM Program – AgendaNHITM program – Agenda V6

Angel Investing 101 Webinar Series
2024-02-13 09:00 - 10:30 | online, 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 and coaching, industry connections, or assisting them to prepare for further investment or an exit.
This webinar series will cover:

13 Feb – What is Angel Investing & where does it sit in the investment spectrum?
27 Feb – Angel investing & You – identifying your investment interests and goals
12 March – Sourcing & Screening of Angel Investments

We’ve created this webinar series to build the Angel Investor community throughout WA particularly regionally. Our aim is to educate and inspire you to join our WA innovation and startup investor ecosystem!

Presented by Greg Riebe – Greg works with business leaders to achieve breakthrough results by innovating for growth, securing required capital and executing to increase enterprise value. His extensive experience in corporates, SMEs and start-ups has honed a unique set of skills that recognises where enabling technologies combined with highly-scalable business models can result in fundable high performance operating businesses regardless of size and maturity. Greg is presently a Non-Executive Director/Chairman of a number of Australian technology businesses, Director of the Australian Innovation Management Institute (AIMI), co-founder and current Chair Industry Development at Perth Angels, Advisory Board Member for Western Australian Leaders and Board Member of South West Angels.
Supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund
* Must meet sophisticated investor requirements currently $250k+ yearly income or net assets of $2.5mn

Busselton Community Grants Expo
2024-02-13 15:00 - 18:30 | City of Busselton, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton, WA, 6280, Australia
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!

Event highlights:

Free sausage sizzle from 5pm – 6.30pm
Grant Writing Essentials workshop 3.30 – 5pm with Wicked Strategies
Meet with City staff to learn about City funding opportunities and discuss your project ideas

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community!

CSIRO: Sustainability Science Series
2024-02-14 05:30 - 06:30 | online, 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 can lead individuals and organisations, understandably, to ‘stick to their knitting’ and focus on piecemeal contributions. In turn, a narrow focus can result in disjointed, uncoordinated and fractured activities that lead to ‘unintended’ outcomes. Potential examples are numerous: the scaling of a critical minerals industry in Australia could have diverse social, cultural and environmental consequences, depending on how it is developed and implemented; the use of the land sector to off-set other sectors creates diverse risks for farming communities and food security; the shift to an electrified urban transport system could have very differing consequences for health and equity depending on which options are prioritised, by whom.
Navigating such uncertainties can be usefully aided by linking approaches that work in different ways to steer outcomes. This is the argument of our guest speaker, Professor Andy Stirling. With his colleagues, Andy has explored how different approaches to driving sustainability can be considered together, and potentially, operate synergistically.
In this talk Andy will provide an overview of these approaches, how they can be understood and applied synergistically, and his current thinking and analysis about options for linking structural, systemic and enabling approaches in different settings. Structural approaches relate to deep changes in the ways consumption and production are governed, organised and enacted. Systemic approaches focus on interactions and interdependencies across institutions (e.g. policies), technologies, and wider social processes to steer change in complex systems. Enabling approaches focus on people, their values and goals, and collective capacities to navigate and act to create preferred futures.
Andy’s talk will be followed by an engaging, moderated discussion with leaders in CSIRO and beyond, to explore the implications and potential to link integrate these approaches in applied work. Our speaker, discussants and moderator are introduced below.

Pricing

FREE

Dates and Times

Event date:Feb 2024

Wednesday 14 Feb 2024
Online virtual event
8.30am to 9.30am AEDT
Login details will be emailed to registrants

19 lessons learned building a non-profit community from scratch
2024-02-14 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Rahul Seth (Founder, Activate Mental Health
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.
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

IP Reach: Regional Series – IP Workshop
2024-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | 222 Chester Pass Road, Milpara, WA, 6330, Australia
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
2024-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Albany Business Centre, Australia
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

CSIRO: Human Rights and AI – a new impact assessment tool
2024-02-15 09:30 - 10:30 | online, 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 improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction when engaging with banking services. However, given the important role banks play in storing the wealth of Australians, it is important that when integrating AI into decision-making it is done ethically and with human rights at the forefront.
The Australian Human Rights Commission have partnered with NAB to develop and produce this human rights impact assessment tool.
This tool can be used to assess whether an AI system is lawful, transparent, explainable, used responsibly, and subject to appropriate human oversight, review, and intervention.
During this free webinar you will hear how the tool was developed, how it can be used and what Australian businesses can learn from its development.

The Digital Health Evolution and Surviving Due Diligence with Lisa Suennen
2024-02-15 13:30 - 17:00 | 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 years and what the digital health market currently looks like in 2024, along with the challenges of growth within market.
Followed by a world-class presentation on due diligence in digital health for innovators, including the crucial things to consider when evaluating risk and opportunity for your product, and the steps you must take to ensure effective due diligence.

Key learning outcomes from this workshop include:

What digital health evolution looks like in 2024
Understanding the challenges of growth, particularly in the US market
Defining due diligence and key considerations
Due diligence: a 12 step program

WACHCI Expert Series Workshop 4 – The Evolution of Digital Health and Surviving Due Diligence with Lisa Suennen
Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
Time: Workshop: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Networking Drinks: 5:00pm-6:30pm (same location)
Location: Wrays – Level 7, 863 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Lisa’s Bio
Lisa leads Venture Valkyrie, LLC, her personal advisory firm, as well as her other various advising, writing and speaking activities.
As of January 2024, Lisa leads American Heart Association Ventures as Managing Partner. AHA Ventures has multiple programs for double bottom-line impact investing across the healthcare continuum. The current programs include Cardeation and two Social Impact Funds, with more to come.
Lisa is also on faculty at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, where she has taught an annual semester-long class on venture capital and innovation for the last 14 years.
Lisa is an National Advisor to professional services firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and on the advisory boards of several young companies and a few venture funds, and has served on numerous private company, public company and not-for-profit boards of directors throughout my career.
She currently chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of the NASA Translational Research Institute and the International Investment Advisory Committee (IIAC) of ANDHealth Limited, a digital health investment initiative funded by the Australian and Victorian governments, amongst several other emerging healthcare companies.
Lisa is also founder of CSweetener, a not-for-profit organization that matches rising women leaders in healthcare with luminaries that guide their careers during year-long virtual mentorships.
Conditions:

WACHCI workshops are free to WA Digital and Digitally Enabled Medical Technology Companies thanks to the support of the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
All participating companies will be required to participate in post-workshop surveys as a condition of registration. Companies which do not complete post-workshop surveys may be required to pay a registration fee for any future workshops.
Numbers are strictly limited with only 30 seats available at each workshop.
ANDHealth reserves the right to allocate limited availability to maximise the number of companies that will benefit from the program.

NOTE:
If you are interested in participating this workshop but have not attended past ANDHealth events or programs within the last three months, you are required to fill out the following form: https://airtable.com/appyTjaf7…

(re)Launching She Codes Australia
2024-02-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Moana Hall, 618 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
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 part of the journey, but in 2024 we are heading out on our own as a new entity She Codes Australia Pty Ltd.
We are SO excited about the next phase of growth for She Codes (and for women in tech), and thought the best way to celebrate how far we’ve come, and where we are going, is through a party. This event is a celebration of women in tech, a networking opportunity to meet other likeminded people, and to have the opportunity to start manifesting your goals for 2024.
Ticket prices include:

1 drink token
A coveted She Codes cupcake (naturally!)
Light grazing
Networking opportunities
Door prizes

There is a cash bar for any additional drinks you may wish to purchase.
In the interests of making this event as accessible as possible we have introduced a Pay it Forward ticket option. If you’re in the position to do so, grab a Pay it Forward ticket, so someone in the community can come along for free. If you’re interested in applying for a sponsored ticket – please fill in this form.
You should come if:

You want to meet other incredible humans in the tech scene
You’re eager to learn more about She Codes programs
You’re exploring tech as a career pathway and want to network with people in industry
You want to dance and celebrate kicking off 2024!

ACS WA CONVERSATION CIRCLES: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN TECH
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 | State Library of WA, Level 4, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, Australia
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 experienced and continue to face barriers and career challenges. From those navigating their way in the early stages of their career, through to established professionals, they all seem to face the same barriers. Job progression, network building, imposter syndrome, and a lack of opportunities for them to innovate and secure well-paying roles being just a few of the key issues faced by women across the Australian technology landscape.
In an effort to help bridge the divide and support women in tech, ACS is eager to delve deeper into the wants and needs of women working in the sector. Through candid and open discussions, we’d like to gather broader and honest insights from women on their various pain points and understand how ACS might help solve them.
Facilitated by ACS’ Vice President of Communities, Jo Stewart-Rattray, we warmly welcome and encourage all women working in technology to attend and participate in our series of conversation circles, so we can continue to work toward building an equitable and diverse Australian technology sector.

AGENDA:
5.30pm – Registrations open
6:00pm – Discussion commences
7:00pm – Networking and light refreshments

CONTACT DETAILS

Vicki Leddin
Member Services & Events Manager (WA)
vicki.leddin@acs.org.au

DEADLINE: SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program
2024-02-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, 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 companies to participate in the SusHi Tech Tokyo Global Startup Program.
The Global Startup Program consists of keynote sessions, pitch contests, booth exhibitions, and business matching.
About SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 is one of Japan’s largest global startup events with the aim of realizing sustainable cities through open innovation together with startups, and is held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Spanning 2 days, the event attracts diverse stakeholders including startups from across Asia and the world, investors, large corporations, countries/cities, and student entrepreneurs who wish to support business innovations with significant social and economic impact
Invest and Trade Western Australia will sponsor 4 Western Australian companies to participate in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 including coverage of an exhibition booth.
Successful companies will be responsible for their own travel, including return flights, accommodation, insurance, meals and incidental costs, as well as equipment rental at the event.

EOI Deadline: 16 February

West Tech Assemblage 2024
2024-02-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Australian Institute of Management, 76 Birkdale Street, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
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 digital inclusion and meaningful connections.
The conference transcends aspirations for change, providing a platform to solidify strategies and achieve collective progress. Through insightful presentations, panel discussions, and personal stories, we aim to ensure that no one is left behind in our journey towards a more inclusive digital future.

Our prestigious speakers are:
Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA
Minister for Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC
Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research; Minister Assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade

Hon Don Punch MLA
Minister for Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Small Business

Nilesh Makwana
Chair – West Tech Assemblage, CEO – illuminance Solutions

Our Master of Ceremonies:
Linda Dawson
Deputy Director General Industry, Science, Innovation, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Secure your spot now and be part of creating a more inclusive digital future!

DEADLINE: CSIRO Digital Health & Medical Tech Program
2024-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, 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 registered and operating business with an ABN and ACN/ICN.
Please note: Sole traders and Partnerships are not eligible to apply for the program. Businesses need to be registered and have their primary place of business within Australia (Australian subsidiary companies of foreign entities are not eligible).
A business classified as small to medium (less than 200 employees).
A business with a R&D idea to work on throughout the program, which is related to Digital Health and/or Medical Technology.

Enter details for the person from your company who will be participating in the webinars and submitting documents (please ensure you provide the correct contact details) and have permission to attend (if relevant).
If we have more applications than places available, we may include region or sub-sector as well as suitability to make our final list. This helps to provide diversity in the program cohort.
Applications for this program will close on Sunday 18 February 2024. We will notify you of the outcome within two weeks of the closing date.

Please complete this form if you would like to be considered for the Digital Health and Medical Technology program. There is currently no fee for participating in Innovate to Grow.

DEADLINE: Survey Submissions – Phase 2 – 10 Year Science and Technology Plan
2024-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, 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
2024-02-18 08:00 - 2024-02-19 17:00 | Margaret River Region, Australia
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 18th February
Tours of innovative and sustainable agtech businesses
Opportunity for sightseeing and enjoying the southwest region
A networking dinner with South West Angels at the end of the spectacular Busselton Jetty
A Strategic Investment workshop
Return to Perth by 4.30pm Monday 19th February

Business Tours
Aquafarms (Capel): Aquafarms Australia is a privately owned company founded by Jordan Parker and Scott Bell in 2019. The company farms various types of fish specialising in Marron, a freshwater crayfish endemic to Southwest Australia. Marron are the largest freshwater crayfish commercially farmed across the world, growing as large as some lobsters. Marron has a subtle texture that makes them a favourite for chefs to incorporate into various types of cuisines. Aquafarms has one of the largest Marron farms in Australia located in Capel and works with over 90 farmers across Western Australia to supply Marron to food businesses domestically and internationally. Aquafarms takes pride in sustainable farming practices farming in some of the most pristine waters in Australia.
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co (Jindong): Rocky Ridge’s aim is simple, to make good beer, using the best local produce, farmed in the best way, with the least environmental impact. Rocky Ridge are Australia’s first Certified Sustainable Brewery and committed to Net Zero emissions from brewing process by 2025. Their brewing facility is 100% off grid, and features a CO2 recapture plant, solar and new battery system, hybrid vehicles, responsible packaging, a biodigester, waste water recycling, and first-to-market carbon neutral 100% traceable malt.
Fremantle Seaweed: Harnessing the pristine waters of Western Australia, Fremantle Seaweed is cultivating local seaweed varieties for a trial farm south of Gage Roads. The goal is to produce high quality seaweed for food, fertilizer, animal feed and cosmetics whilst simultaneously protecting the environment through carbon sequestration, balancing ocean acidity and providing a habitat for all types of marine life.
Cost
The tour cost of $750 per person includes all group activities, accommodation, transport and meals.
