WA Innovation Calendar

Pitch Night: A Night of Innovation // Breakthrough
2023-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Imagine a future where WA leads the world in ethical disruption; where every truly brilliant idea can break through.

We’re thrilled to announce ‘A Night of Innovation // Breakthrough,’ a bigger, bolder, and brighter edition of our Night of Innovation tradition.
This September, Modern People, Evolv3 and WA Museum Boola Bardip are joining forces with StartupWA for Breakthrough. Once again, we’re committing to propelling as many WA startups as possible on their path to success, but this time, we’re upping the ante. Expect a strong investor presence, a streamlined group of startups with longer pitch times, and more generous prizes than ever before.
What can you expect from the night?

A keynote on Breaking Through in WA by industry experts
A series of speed pitches from some far-reaching innovators in WA
An opportunity to network with start-ups, innovators and investors
The Panel’s Choice and People’s Choice finalists
On-stage interviews with the top 3
Prizes
And much more

Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to support breakthrough innovation in WA; book now.
(If you’re interested in pitching on the night, please reach out to info@startupwa.org. We are excited to hear your innovative ideas!)

How to F#ck up your Startup or Scaleup
2023-09-13 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: James Bryant (Lead Different)
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.
Four things are guaranteed to mess up your startup or your attempts to scale up. They impact every team and hijack you and your team if you ignore them…..

CERI: Customer Development Masterclass (Week 1)
2023-09-13 17:00 - 19:30 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Over 11 weeks, the program will assist you to develop an advanced and quantified value proposition using customer and market validation tools and techniques.

DEADLINE: Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants
2023-09-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide funding for short-term research collaborations. Find out how to apply for a CRC-P Grant to develop a new technology, product or service.

Open
Closes in 19 days

Closing date:Thursday 14 September 2023 5:00pm AEST

What do you get?
Matched funding of between $100,000 and $3 million. Grants are for up to 3 years.
Who is this for?
An industry-led research collaboration.

Overview

This grant supports short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led research collaborations.
Projects must:

develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes
benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
include education and training activities.

You can use the funding to cover costs directly related to your project including:

new research
proof of concept activities
pre-commercialisation of research outcomes
industry-focused education and training activities
conferences, workshops, symposia related to the joint research
information sharing and communications related to the research.

REMIX Summit Perth 2023
2023-09-14 08:15 - 17:15 | WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
REMIX Summits explore the future of the Creative Industries, Creative Places, and the Creative Economy.
It is a field guide to what’s coming next: a day of inspirational talks, discussions and networking.
Hear from and meet innovators and changemakers from sectors including the creative industries, media, technology & more.
REMIX Perth is part of a network of summits held in leafing creative cities including New York, Sydney, London, Istanbul and Dubai; attended by thousands of creative leaders.
The 2023 REMIX Perth Summit features over 15 speakers including:
• Jody Malam – Creative Director, OUTERNET GLOBAL (UK) a new billion-pound creative precinct featuring “the largest digital exhibition space in Europe” – Forbes
• Rohan Silva – Co-Founder, SECOND HOME (UK) “the new creative hothouse” Wallpaper* Magazine & former innovation advisor to the UK Prime Minister
• Helen Simondson – General Manager, WA MUSEUM BOOLA BARDIP
• Colin Walker – Director, AGWA (ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
• Shelagh Magadza – Executive Director, Culture and the Arts, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SPORT & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
Social events are integral to the REMIX experience and all tickets include access to the official reception on the new rooftop bar at AGWA.
REMIX Summit Perth is made possible through a partnership with the City of Perth and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
This is a critical time in the development of the creative industries in WA with both opportunities and challenges on the horizon in a changing world and REMIX Perth will play a key role in exploring the future of the sector.
Our last event in Perth was a sellout so don’t miss out & book now!

Assessment Clinic – Australian Centre for Business Growth
2023-09-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Perth, Western Australia, Australia
For Business Owners, CEOs and Managing Directors of companies with 5-199 employees. Join Growth Expert Alison Taylor for an upcoming Perth-based Assessment Clinic and she’ll guide you through the steps towards achieving your company’s growth potential.
In the Assessment Clinic, you’ll work with a Growth Expert and business owners, Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors from non-competing companies to:

learn what happens during growth and how your roles and responsibilities as leaders change during growth;
discuss the results of the pre-Clinic diagnostic tool;
develop a company Growth Action Plan;
create a Leadership Development Plan.

About Us:
The Australian Centre for Business Growth (AUCBG), part of UniSA Business, delivers world-class business growth programs that provide business owners, Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors, from companies with 5-199 FTEs, with the knowledge and skills they need to develop as leaders, accelerate company growth and compete in a global marketplace.
We help create industry leaders and companies who will generate wealth creating, world competitive, value adding opportunities – as proven by our graduates substanitally increasing revenue, profit, jobs and exports.
WA Government investment in your company
This Assessment Clinic is partially subsidised by the Goverment of Western Australia through the X-TEND WA Program, which is part of the New Industries Fund. The clinic is designed and delivered by the Australian Centre for Business Growth.
Growth Experts
Growth Experts who are leading industry experts in business strategy, technology, marketing, sales, organisation development, product development, innovation and leadership will work with you and your team.
Most Growth Experts have started, grown and exited their own companies, bringing time-tested insights, industry knowledge and a global perspective to each business growth program.

WiTWA: DEI Masterclass – LGBTQIA+
2023-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Visagio, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Select a State:, 6000, Australia
Event description

Tickets are now available for a very special WiTWA DEI Masterclass, ‘LGBTQIA+ in the workplace’ with Pride in Diversity on R U OK? Day.
Pride in Diversity are specialists in HR, organisational change and workplace diversity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people by reducing exclusion, invisibility, homophobia and stigma in the workplace.
Research has shown that a disproportionate number of LGBTQIA+ Australians experience poorer mental health outcomes and have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers. These health outcomes are directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being LGBTIQ+.
Join us for an educational and thought-provoking discussion on how we can all improve our workplace culture, policies, and initiatives to support our LGBTQIA+ community.
This event is supported by our venue sponsor Visagio Australia. Visagio was the first Corporate Member of the WiTWA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Corporate Program.
Get in quick as places are limited!
Date: Thursday, 14 September
Time: 12 pm – 2 pm (registrations from 11:50 am)
Venue: Visagio, Level 9, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Lunch will be provided. Please email the Event Organiser for any dietary requirements (vegetarian and gluten-free provided) at courtney@witwa.org.au
⭐ Guest Facilitator and Speakers: Alyce Schotte, Liesel Hughes, Rudson Al Barcoma, and Chloe Rattray ⭐
Alyce Schotte – Pride in Diversity
Alyce (she/her) is the Pride in Diversity WA/NT Senior Relationship Manager, creating connections and leading work with partner organisations to strengthen policy, process and cultural improvements. Living a gender diverse experience, history and visibility in the corporate and community spheres enables connections for people and organisations through storytelling and strategic education to build awareness and understanding of the challenges and value in doing inclusion better.
Alyce is experienced in discussing change, facilitating conversations, coaching and mentoring and always brings her authentic self to the work she does.
Liesel Hughes – Microsoft
Liesel (they/them) is a self-confessed data nerd, an educator, activist, a lover of tech that hasn’t been invented yet and a fount of 80’s song lyrics.
Liesel works as a Cloud Solution Architect Data & AI at Microsoft, to develop architectures and solutions to empower our customers, whilst striving for a more inclusive world.
Rudson Al Barcoma – Pride in Peel Inc
Rudson (he/him) is a Nursing Clinician and Educator with a local and international post grad degree in Advance Diploma and Masters in Leadership and Management. He is a Board Member of several not-for-profit and charitable multicultural organisations, incoming President of Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club, and current President of Pride in Peel Inc.
Rudson is an advocate primarily towards inclusion/diversity and healthcare delivery. Currently, under Pride in Peel together with his team, they are aiming for the Mental Health of the Pride Community through the collaboration of other organizations. Internationally, he is spearheading projects such as Solar Cases to Regional areas of the globe and Dengue Fever eradication to developing countries.
Chloe Rattray – Queer Disability Activist and Researcher
Chloe (she/they) is a passionate inclusion activist and PhD student whose work is grounded in lived experience and academic research. Chloe works as an Inclusion & Diversity Specialist, leading improvement initiatives so people feel safe to bring their whole selves to work. In this role, Chloe drives change to ensure people with disability can thrive in an inclusive and accessible workplace.
Chloe is currently studying for her PhD and is researching the politics of queer and disabled representation in her favourite medium: children’s animation. Chloe also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities, receiving a High First Class Honours for her thesis on the representation of gender and disability in Australian documentary television. In 2022, Chloe received an Out for Australia 30 Under 30 award, given to young queer people demonstrating a tangible contribution to the community.
Agenda:
11:50am – Registration
12:00pm – Event starts; welcome, introduction and facilitated workshop
1:00pm – Break for lunch
1:20pm – Panel discussion; Q&A opportunity; summary and key takeaways
2:00pm – Event closes

CERI: Concept to Creation (Week 1)
2023-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Over the 10-week program, maintain your momentum and develop your startup business skills each Thursday evening from 5 pm – 7 pm. Each session is delivered by a subject expert, covering a diverse range of skills to elevate you on your entrepreneurial journey.

Discovery to Founder – The App Development Journey
2023-09-15 07:30 - 10:00 | Kailis Bros, 101 Oxford Street, Leederville, Western Australia, Australia
Discover the untapped potential of the custom app development industry at our Discovery to Founder event! Join us as we dive into the world of app creation.
This exclusive event brings together industry experts, business owners, app founders and aspiring app development founders under one roof. Having the perfect environment for knowledge sharing, open networking, and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting your journey, this event is designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge and connections you need to turn your app ideas into reality.
Our line-up we will have 3 speakers sharing their knowledge!
First up, we have Software for You sharing about all thing’s app development. Diving into market research and why this is so important before you even look at development. Then how they address the app development process as a developer from beginning to the end. From scoping, development and having a live app in the store, and beyond.
Second up, we are hearing from Alefe Amorim the Founder of AsparGo a visionary entrepreneur who turned his passion for social impact and reducing food waste into a success app venture. Alefe will take the stage to share his personal journey as an app development founder, offering practical advice, how the process was for him and how AsparGo came to life.
Lastly we have Ben Neilson from Cyber Security Perth who is a cyber security expert. He will shed light on the critical importance of safeguarding app users data, providing essential guidance to protect against potential threats, why cyber security is so important and more. Also, Ben will talk about the rise of ChatGBT and how it will also affect the security landscape.
Prepare to be inspired, informed, and empowered by the exceptional line-up of speakers. A light brunch, along with tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your business cards as there will be plenty of time for open networking too.
Details:
Date: Friday 14th July 2023
Time: 7:30AM start for networking, event will kick off at 8:15AM
Location: Kailis Bros Leederville, 101 Oxford Street Leederville
We look forward to seeing you there!

DEADLINE: Launchpad Pitchfest 2023
2023-09-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Pitchfest 2023
As the final chapter of Launchpad Academy, a maximum of 10 finalists with the most exceptional ideas will be carefully selected from the Academy cohort to present their 3-minute pitch in the quest of the grand prize and priceless exposure to over 100 guests from startup and investor community. In addition to the pitching, the event will also have a panel discussions with trail-blazing and purpose-driven entrepreneurs and a special visual arts exhibition.
Pitchfest applications will open in August and close on September 15th. Applications will be a 3-minute pitch video submission which can be recorded via zoom, a format will be provided.
Pitchfest workshops will take place in October for finalists:

Name of workshop
Date & Time
Description

Pitch Workshop with Shil Shanghavi
9AM-12.30PM, 27th Sep
As an expert in public speaking who has worked with TEDx speakers, Shil has the best tips to charm your audience, from structuring an engaging speech to confident body posture and combating anxiety on stage.

2 Pitch Practice sessions
9AM-12PM, 11 & 13 Oct
Your last chance to practice in front of your cohort and the Launchpad team before the final pitching competition

Pitchfest
5-9PM, 19 Oct
Main event takes place

South West Innovation Summit
2023-09-15 10:30 - 18:00 | Sabina River Farm, 213 Wonnerup South Road, Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
A future-focused forum to discuss advances for sustainable and creative industries in the region. Workshops and panel discussions will be followed by a networking opportunity at this beautiful new venue located between Busselton and Bunbury.

The event will be limited to 200 innovators and is targeted to local business owners and entrepreneurs, along with investors, government, industry, researchers and business support networks.
Date: Friday 15 September 2023
Location: Sabina River Farm, Yalyalup, Busselton
Time: 10am – 6pm
Provided: Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, networking drinks
Cost: $45
Thanks to program sponsors Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and event sponsors City of Busselton, South West Angels, and the Creative Tech Village.
REGISTER: https://events.humanitix.com/regional-ventures-south-west-innovation-series-innovation-summit
Join us for this networking event as regional entrepreneurs pitch their innovative businesses!
Drinks, canapés provided. RSVP essential

StartUp Connect – Pitch, Learn, Connect
2023-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Sabina River Farm, 213 Wonnerup South Road, Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Join us to hear inspiring startup presentations, provide them with constructive feedback to take their ventures to new heights, gain insights from attending industry and investment experts, learn about angel investing, and make meaningful connections within the South West entrepreneurial and investment community.
This event is being held at the lovely Sabina River Farm just out of Busselton on Fri 15 September from 4-6pm following the whole day Innovation Summit hosted by Innovation Cluster.
Supported by the City of Busselton and the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

She Codes Perth; Free 1 Day Coding Workshop for Women
2023-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Who Codes? She Codes!
Join us for a day of coding fun in a friendly and safe environment in Riff, powered by Spacecubed in Perth!
We offer beginner-level HTML & CSS, and Django & Python workshops, in a self-paced environment, mentored by industry professionals. PLUS we offer lunch, cupcakes and a quick dance break in the afternoon. No experience is necessary – just a laptop, a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn.
Our goal is to increase the diversity in the tech community, spark collaboration, creativity, and expand networks!
FAQs:
Who is this event aimed at?
Women* of any age with basic knowledge of working with a computer. We’ve had people of ages 5-80 take part, all those under 18 must have a guardian or parent present!
Do I need to know anything technical?
No – this is a workshop designed for beginners. These are self-paced tutorials, there will be mentors on hand across the day to help out with any questions you might have.
Do I need to bring my own computer?
Yes, you do. We don’t have laptops to spare, unfortunately.
Fair Use Policy applies, for full t’s & c’s click here
Partners
We can’t run without the support of our partners, Spacecubed, City of Perth, Bankwest and Robert Walters.
If you’d like to partner with us for an event, please reach out to hello@shecodes.com.au to get involved.
*WOMEN DEFINITION // Women – Transgender and cisgender, all those who experience or have experienced oppression as women, including non-binary and gender non-conforming people and all those who identify as women. Self-definition is at the discretion of the individual. Definition credit: wire.org.au

WA GAMES WEEK
2023-09-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Vin + Flower, 361 Newscastle Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6003, Australia
Immerse Australia, Let’s Make Games WA, and Pixel Expo are excited to announce the highly anticipated inaugural WA Games Week from September 17th to 23rd, 2023. This week-long event is bringing together Australian and international industry experts to offer an unprecedented opportunity for professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public to immerse themselves in the world of gaming. Featuring The Talks series held at the Vin & Flower in Northbridge and two days of expos at Esplanade Hotel Fremantle.
“The Talks” series is one of the highlights of WA Games Week and a first-of-its-kind gathering in Western Australia. Renowned industry leaders from Australian and worldwide AAA studios will host talks and workshops, including Kelsey Gamble (League of Geeks), Ivan Ertlov (Playside Studios), Chris Murphy (Epic Games), Ash Ringrose (SMG Studio) and a special Amazon Web Services for Games session with Nirav Doshi, who will be giving away AWS credit to attendees.
In and around the The Talks, WA Games Week will be co-hosting a number of partner events with key local industry members, such as the SAE CG and Animation networking event, the Level Her Up Game Jam, a mixer hosted by Epic Games, and a VR Exhibition run by the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.
WA Games Week will be hosting a Community Town Hall with special guests from Game Plus who is currently looking into opening a Games Co-working space in Perth.
Immerse Connect, a boutique one-day conference on Extended Reality (XR), will captivate attendees with discussions on the future of immersive technology. XR encompasses cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, 360 video, and the metaverse. The event will feature panel discussions with industry experts and thought leaders sharing their knowledge on XR’s impact on diverse sectors including mining, resources, design, education, training, contemporary art, virtual production and creative industries. Held at the historic Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, this conference will delve into the possibilities and implications of these immersive technologies and their impact on various industries.
Perth Games Festival is a family-friendly event that invites the public to explore the world of game making. It serves as a platform to showcase local titles, broaden their reach, and promote the vibrant community of Western Australian game developers. The festival promises to be an engaging experience for all ages, combining education and entertainment.
Attendees can take advantage of a special 3-Event Pass, granting access to all three events at a discounted price. This allows participants to make the most of WA Games Week and enjoy the full spectrum of activities and networking opportunities available.
The WA games industry is gaining national and international interest thanks in part to the Screenwest Digital Games Funding grants which were awarded to 13 WA games projects as well as the Screen Australia grants awarded to 5 WA-based projects. Screenwest recently unveiled this year’s second round of funding, which includes programs for developers, games studios and job placement programs to encourage professional development. Several studios have confirmed their attendance with a plan to actively recruit graduates throughout the week.
For the full schedule and more information check out www.wagamesweek.com

Future of Mining: Perth Conference
2023-09-18 08:00 - 2023-09-19 17:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Gaining insights and inspiration to drive positive change and build a better future for the industry.
Future of Mining Perth offers a valuable opportunity for mining professionals to come together to discuss and hear latest strategies and practices on how to future-proof their business models becoming more efficient in the use of their resources and assets.
Through a mix of expert-led presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and fireside chat the agenda focuses not only on operational efficiency, but also on the strategic level; analysing how to become a more sustainable, safe and innovative industry while driving cultural and social changes, and build credibility with stakeholders and local communities.
Themes
Technology and digitalization – exploring digital transformation and the rapid pace of technological advancements. Embrace automation, robotics, equipment sensors, data, AI and machine learning to stay competitive, adapt to changing market conditions and build a better work environment that prioritises productivity and the health and safety of your workers.
Sustainability and ESG – discussing battery and critical minerals, decarbonization, electrification, circular economy and land rehabilitation, all essential considerations and practices that need to be adopted to ensure the long-term viability of your operations and community engagement. But is the industry there yet?
People and culture – elevating the leadership performance, tackle inequality to build a more respectful workplace and attract the next generation of talent in order to craft a stronger and long-term successful business model of tomorrow.
Speaker highlights

Hon Bill Johnston, Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Western Australian Government
Andrew Whibley, Vice President: Technology and Innovation, Gold Fields
Candice Dix, Principal Advisor Sustainability Assurance, Rio Tinto
Andrea Hall, Non-Executive Director, Risk & Sustainability Committee member, Evolution Mining
Ms Elisabeth Mettam, WA Liberal Party Leader, Parliament of Western Australia
Namali Mackay, Managing Director, Critical Minerals Association
Mark O’Brien, Non-Executive Director, Digital Technology and Innovation, CITIC Pacific Mining
Anousha Hashemi, Exploration Manager, IGO
David Williams, Professor and Director of Geotechnical Engineering, University of Queensland
Samantha Panickar, Director, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies

Goldfields – Esperance Major Projects 2023
2023-09-19 08:00 - 2023-09-20 17:00 | The Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Exploring major projects, economic growth, investments, development in the Goldfields-Esperance region
Informa Australia is delighted to announce the Goldfields Esperance Major Projects Conference held 19-20 September at the Hyatt Regency Perth.
The Goldfields-Esperance region is thriving and has the potential for greater opportunities, particularly with the current and growing major projects pipeline, government investments and initiatives to ensure economic growth, stability and the future of the region. Goldfields Esperance Major Projects Conference will bring together government representatives, executives, developers, investors and key stakeholders to discuss ongoing investments and initiatives to transform the thriving region.
Key topics to be covered in 2023:

Current outlook for the Goldfields-Esperance region
Government initiatives
The importance of new development & economic growth in the Goldfields-Esperance region
Strategic development, investments and emerging industries driving economic growth
Clean Energy – Transition, carbon neutral, decarbonisation, renewables & hydrogen
Update on the latest major projects – Mining, Exploration, Transport, Renewable energy
Native title, community & stakeholder engagement
Managing and stimulating economic opportunity & growth

WA MTP Sector Spotlight ft. VitalTrace
2023-09-19 17:30 - 19:15 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join our next WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event, a fireside chat with VitalTrace CEO & Co-Founder Dr Arjun Kaushik and Head of Regulatory & Quality Dr Celine Royet in conversation with Dr Tracey Wilkinson.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the team’s journey developing its real-time fetal biosensor to monitor mothers and babies during childbirth, an area that hasn’t seen significant innovation in decades. VitalTrace has grown from a big idea to a product granted fast-track device designation by the US FDA, and soon to enter first-in-human clinical trials. Their growing team of over 30 people is establishing advanced manufacturing capabilities and successfully secured dilutive and non-dilutive funding.
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.
Join us Tuesday 19 September 2023, from 5:30pm-7:15pm AWST at The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway, Nedlands. Light refreshments provided, registrations from 5:15pm.

DEADLINE: MRFF 2023 Global Health Grant Opportunity
2023-09-20 06:30 - 07:30 | Apply online, Australia
This grant opportunity was announced as part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) under the Global Health Initiative.
The objective and intended outcome of this grant opportunity are aligned with the following Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2022-2024:

antimicrobial resistance
global health and health security.

Consistent with the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015, the objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that:

generate knowledge to improve understanding of healthcare associated infections in hospitals that drive antimicrobial resistance. This includes understanding the incidence, pathways and drivers of transmission, and
develop, implement and/or assess the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections in hospitals that drive antimicrobial resistance.

Networking Breakfast – Platform and Purpose Studio
2023-09-20 08:00 - 09:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Australia
Join us at the Platform for a breakfast hour before work!
Venue: The Platform, 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Date: 20th September 2023
Time: 8am – 9am
What you can expect on the day:

A chance to speak to fellow leaders and founders in the not-for-profit / social enterprise sector
Enjoy a simple but delicious breakfast
Exchange business cards and chat about some success stories/challenges for your organisation in 2023

How to RSVP:
Please register a ‘Free’ ticket on Humanitix to let us know you are attending so we can ensure we cater for the right amount of guests.

Meet the Emerging Tech Leaders of Future of Mining
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
CORE Innovation Hub, in collaboration with Unearthed are hosting an informal gathering for the technology and innovation community to connect with the finalists of the EMERGE challenge.
This meet and greet lunch provides a relaxed environment for attendees to interact with the finalists startups, gaining insights into their ideas and solutions and engaging with industry leaders in Perth. This is an opportunity to discuss with a diverse audience, foster insightful conversations and network!
Event Highlights

Engage with the finalists of the Unearthed EMERGE challenge.
Learn about cutting-edge technologies and innovations driving the mining and resources industry.
Network with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and investors.
Enjoy a delightful spread of food and refreshments

Meet the Finalists
James Stewart, ALWAYS CARBON
Always Carbon turns any plant biomass from waste costs, into new revenues, by pyrolysing plants into useful charcoal called biochar, profitably funded by generating valuable permanent carbon removal credits.
Darius Okle, INTERLATE
Interlate converges people, data and technology to accelerate digital transformation for a net-zero future.
Linden Roper, JTG Consultants Pty Ltd Australia
JTG Consultants Pty Ltd, Australia (Exclusive Licensee of eHPCC™), directed by Linden Roper, is a family-owned (parent) company intended for developing, commercialising, and exploiting intellectual property (IP) rights to eHPCC™
Mark Holton, Systemiser
Systemiser provides software and services to help mining companies map key system processes and develop intelligent twin mine models that automate shift execution plans that maximise long-term value.
About the EMERGE Challenge

The Unearthed EMERGE challenge was designed as an invitation to startups, calling upon novel technologies and solutions with the potential to revolutionise the mining and resources sector. The challenge, conducted in partnership with the Future of Mining Conference, aimed at spotlighting emerging innovators that are actively contributing to industry decarbonisation and
technological advancement.
Selected startups from the challenge will be showcased as finalists, pitching their tech and ideas to both an online and in-person audience at the Future of Mining Conference held in Perth on September 18th-19th, 2023. This year, the conference theme revolves around Technology, Innovation, and Digitalisation.

How engineering can save the world
2023-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 | City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join us for talk by Dr Gloria Rupf and see a different side of engineering

“Keep caring. This is our only world” – Dr William Henry ‘Harry’ Butler AO CBE

From a childhood filled with tales of superheroes, to watching her stepfather build a renewable power station, Gloria realised that her way of saving the world would be fighting climate change via engineering. Travelling through Rwanda and Ethiopia, she found the power that energy access has to improve livelihoods and the need for sustainable energy options to pave the way for a sustainable future.

This event is run in partnership with the Harry Butler Institute and is part of the Our Only World series of events.

Date: Wednesday 20 September 2023
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: Free, book now as places are limited.

Perth Startup Founder 101 – Global Webinar — Enterprise AI – Current and Future Frontiers
2023-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | online, Australia
Learn the best growth tactics from leading experts
Large corporations are undergoing an AI-driven transformation in how they operate and grow. Join Dr. Vijak to demystify AI’s impacts on corporate innovation in our post-ChatGPT world. Through pragmatic examples and hands-on experiments, he’ll move beyond hype to deliver actionable insights applicable today. You’ll identify the risks and opportunities of current AI integrations while gaining a nuanced vista of prospects – from AGI to human-machine collaboration. After his presentation, engage Dr. Vijak directly in an interactive Q&A session. This one-of-a-kind event will equip you to lead in a new era of AI-powered business, where partners
❯ What You’ll Learn:

Understand how big companies use AI for growth.
Spot risks and chances with AI in business.
Learn to lead in the AI-powered business world.

❯ Featured Speaker:

Dr. Vijak Haddadi – Co-Founder and CEO at Syntegral: Vijak is the author of the upcoming ‘Ultrahuman’. He is fluent in 6 languages and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy. Vijak previously led an award-winning incubator in Toronto and the digital transformation of a university in London. He is passionate about conscious and sustainable uses of AI and other exponential technologies that pave the way for a dystopia-free future for humanity.

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16897 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!

The Roller Coaster Journey of New Ventures
2023-09-26 07:00 - 20:30 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Stanford University Professor of Management George Foster will give an overview of findings to date on his research project looking at the low and high moments that new ventures encounter at various stages of their journey.
This is a talk for Startup Founders and whilst the talk and breakfast are provided free of charge, you will be required to complete a survey prior to attending this session.
The link will be provided via email after submitting your application.

CORE Connect – Mining & Defence Cross Sector Networking
2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:30 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join CORE Innovation Hub to explore some of the big ideas in the energy and mining sector. September’s event is a special one, run in conjunction with the Henderson Alliance. We will be exploring the cross sector applications of technology across mining and defence. It will be a great opportunity to network across these two booming industries.
Entry is FREE to CORE Hub & Henderson Alliance Members. Tickets can be booked via the Henderson Alliance – reserve your place now. RSVP’s are essential!

Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 Debrief – What’s Next for Peel?
2023-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | WOSTO Mandurah, 22 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, WA, 6210, Australia
Let’s talk about the entrepreneurship ecosystem in our region. A post GEC23 debrief with delegate, Veronica Smith.

“GEC2023 is a gathering of startup champions from around the world, working together to build one global ecosystem of innovation and economic growth. ​”
Veronica Smith is a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and leader of the Startup Huddle program in Mandurah, launching in Nov 2018 and soon to celebrate its fifth anniversary.
As a Global Ambassador of the Startup Huddle program, Veronica was invited to present at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 (GEC23), in Melbourne, Australia. As a former Australian delegate attending GEC19 in Bahrain, Veronica understands the incredible value that attending GEC brings to the local entrepreneurship eco-system.
GEC23 offers and incredible line-up of speakers and Australian Industry leaders, who will share a wealth of knowledge, experience and inspiration.
At this post GEC debrief event, Veronica will share insights and learnings from an event that, each year, includes entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and community leaders from 200+ countries.
So, come along and join the conversation! Be inspired and connect with like-minded entrepreneurship champions over a glass of wine and some nibblies.

Visa solutions and global mobility for startups & scaleups
2023-09-27 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Natasha Prévot (Techvisa)
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.
Are you the founder of a startup/scaleup but struggling to find surtable tech talent locally? Have you considered the vast opportunities that come with accessing global talent pools?

AARP Open Day: Tour the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct
2023-09-27 10:00 - 23:30 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
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.

Online Panel: Tried and Tested! STEM diversity and inclusion measures that work
2023-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | online, Australia
Featuring: Rebecca Lee (MD, Merck Life Science), Graeme Beardsell (CEO, Fujitsu AUNZ), Ruwangi Fernando (Founder, STEM Sisters), Prof Cobie Rudd (Vice-President, Edith Cowan University )

Join us as we showcase best practice diversity & inclusion practices of STEM organisations leading the way.
This session is for Organisational leaders, Champions of Change, Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion professionals who wish to learn new ideas about how to grow and embed diversity and inclusion practices within their organisation.
Our remarkable group of panellists from industry, academia, and not-for-profit have experience initiating and running programs within their own organisations. Join us to hear about their frameworks for action and learn from their experience.
They will discuss what has worked and not always worked from them – including recruitment measures, training, special programs, and enhanced culture in the environment.
The panel will address questions around reluctance in uptake, measurement of programs, and the experience of making them work.

Blue Economy Webinar: A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Ocean Energy Technology Developments
2023-09-27 16:00 - 17:30 | online, Australia
A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Ocean Energy Technology Developments: Presentation of the OES Framework and Application

Wednesday 27th September, 2023
4pm – 5:30pm (AEST)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme published an international Evaluation and Guidance Framework for Ocean Energy Technology. The document intends to support international efforts by presenting a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity, ensuring that decision-makers have consistent information available to them.
International acceptance of a common approach to technology development and evaluation brings the following benefits:

Clarity in the expectations from different stakeholders during each stage of development, bringing clearer communication.
Consistency in the use of terminology, and the process to evaluate technology, ensuring a level playing field.
Stakeholders working together to build confidence and transparency in the sector.
Efficient decision-making processes promoting direction of funding to the technologies with highest chances of commercial success.
Technology development processes consistent across the world, leading to more international collaboration more globally transferrable technology.
Consistent and coordinated application of other sources of technical guidance available in the ocean energy sector.

The framework applies to wave and tidal stream technologies, but future versions will be expanded to other forms of ocean energy.
The invited presentations and speakers will provide:

Information about the IEA-OES Technology Collaboration Programme;
The objectives, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework, and the experience of national and international funders in its adoption.
An application of the framework in the development of Carnegie Clean Energy’s CETO technology toward commercialisation in the EuropeWave programme.

Presentation 1: About the Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme Presented by Professor Irene Penesis
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) is the short name for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems, an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, founded in 2001, which operates under a framework established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris.
Established in 1974, the International Energy Agency (IEA) carries out a comprehensive programme of energy co-operation for its 29 member countries and beyond by examining the full spectrum of energy issues and advocating policies that will enhance energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.
The Blue Economy CRC is the member representing Australia. Professor Irene Penesis is the Australian Primary Delegate, and Professor Christophe Gaudin (from University of Western Australia) is the Alternate Delegate.
Presentation 2: Objectives, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework presented by Jonathan Hodges
In this talk, Jonathan Hodges will introduce the objectives, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework, including the updates soon to be released in a 2nd Edition. He will discuss the background of its production and share the experiences of national and international funders and their adoption of its recommendations in ocean energy funding programmes.
Presentation 3: Development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme presented by Dr Alexandre Pichard
Carnegie is the owner and developer of the CETO technology, which captures energy from ocean waves and converts it into electricity. We use the latest advances in artificial intelligence and electric machines to optimally control the device and generate electricity in the most efficient way possible.
We have a long history in ocean energy with a track record of world leading developments. We are using a staged approach to our technology development to minimise risk and cost along the pathway. The OES framework provides valuable guidance around the logical development steps and the associated evaluation criteria. It provides a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity
Carnegie has been selected to progress the development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme. EuropeWave is an innovative R&D programme combining almost €20 million of national, regional and EU funding to drive a competitive Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) programme for wave energy technology. The presentation will highly how Carnegie has been applying the OES framework withing the context of the EuropeWave programme.
The webinar will be facilitated by Professor Irene Penesis and presentations will be followed by Q&A.

Inglewood Microbusiness Muster
2023-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Tyzack Aquatic Centre Function Room, 62 Alexander Drive, Inglewood, WA, Australia
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank Community Bank Bayswater through their strong commitment to support local projects to empower local community success, and the Office of lisa baker MLA Maylands, Workforce Australia Local Jobs – Perth North and Innovation Cluster are partnering to hold three expo style ‘Micro-Business Musters’ in Bayswater, Inglewood and Maylands.
The Bayswater Muster in collaboration with Baysie Rollers in The Laneway Artspace, the Inglewood Muster in collaboration with Inglewood On Beaufort, and the Maylands Muster in collaboration with Eighth Avenue Social, will host booths featuring providers of programs and initiatives to support people on their employment, self-employment or entrepreneurship journey! Invited speakers will share their expertise and stories of challenges and success.
Another amazing collaboration with Murdoch University, Curtin University, StartupWA and Innovation Central Perth, as an initiative to support micro-business and develop the skills of the future in Western Australian students through real world industry experience, is the digital marketing matchmaking competition which will be aligned to the muster program of events.
Competing for $5,000 in cash prizes provided by Community Bank Bayswater, marketing students and micro-businesses from all industries are invited to express their interest in being matched together to meet-up, discuss market need and understand core company values to develop a creative new branding or digital marketing campaign over a two-month period! Kenneth Yap will deliver a preparation workshop for the students prior to meeting with their business, and a panel of judges will assess submissions and award cash prizes based on creativity, innovation and impact!
How to be involved?
Organisations who deliver programs/initiatives to support people on their employment, self-employment or entrepreneurship journey, please express your interest as a provider of a booth at the Muster/s (no fee-payable) by email: pn@employmentfacilitatorwa.com.au
