WA Innovation Calendar

DEADLINE: CSIRO ON Prime
2022-02-18 17:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
ON Prime is a free program designed to help research teams of two to six people take their projects to the next level through customer discovery activities and more. We work with researchers at any stage of their project across all disciplines.
During the nine weeks of ON Prime, you will develop a deeper understanding of the people who could benefit the most from your research and sharpen skills to communicate with that audience.
Expert facilitators will support you to build evidence for the impact of your research, so you can make a difference in the world and attract the resources you need along the way. Remotely delivered sessions are spaced out approximately two weeks apart and you should allocate additional time between sessions to undertake stakeholder engagement activities.

Innovate Australia: Innovation Trends and Predictions for 2022
2022-02-22 13:30 - 16:30 | Liberty, Ground floor, 197 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Come to the first Innovate Australia event for 2022 to hear from an amazing line up of speakers and connect with your peers in the Innovation Community.
Is the pace of change that has been forced upon us in the last 24 months going to continue and in what way will it impact our lives and our businesses?

WA MTP Sector Spotlight featuring PYC Therapeutics
2022-02-23 07:30 - 09:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is back with its first WA MTP Sector Spotlight event of 2022 on February 23rd! Join MTPConnect’s Dr Tracey Wilkinson in exploring the journey of PYC Therapeutics in our monthly fireside chat series.
Pending changes in COVID-19 restrictions, this event will be held in person at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands 7:30-9:00am. Further speaker and event details will be available in the coming weeks, through our email updates and on socials.
For further information contact tracey.wilkinson@mtpconnect.org.au or rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au.

DEADLINE: iPrep Biodesign
2022-02-23 08:00 - 08:30 | online
Round 1 industry applications close 23rd February.
The iPREP Biodesign program is a newly established initiative between iPREP WA and Perth Biodesign. The program is a collaboration across the Graduate Research Schools of The University Western Australia, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and Notre Dame University. It has been developed to help bridge the ‘industry-research divide’ by linking the abilities of Australian Higher Degree by Research students to the development needs of progressive organisations. The program aims to grow Australian industries by harnessing research excellence and to provide students with paid industry placements to gain a competitive advantage across a broad range of future career paths.
What will industry participants gain?
– 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)
Projects are defined by the organisation 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 organisation and creation of non-disclosure agreements is supported.
For queries, contact the program manager michelle.luca@uwa.edu.au

Innovation & Collaboration Networking
2022-02-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2022-03-23 17:30 - 20:00
Come along for a casual evening to meet innovators, startups, founders and advisers.
You are not alone, there are people like you that you can talk to about your innovation journey.
Booking details coming soon.

Proptech Showcase
2022-02-24 14:00 - 15:30 | proptech, Level 4, 110 William Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Hello and please join us for Move Homes PropTech Showcase 2022.
Thursday 24 Feb 2022 at 2pm
Level 4, 110 William Street Perth, WA
Hearing from 6 PropTech’s that have not presented at PropTech Hub WA before. Our presenters are Time Unbarred, Canibuild, Keeyco, Dr NFT, Scantek and to finish Stash Property.
We’ll be hosting Stash Property’s launch party celebrating entering the USA market. Please stay around after for more drinks and nibbles.
See you then,
Ash
General Manager
PropTech Hub WA
cullum@builderzwa.com.au

Core 2022 Hot 30 Awards
2022-02-24 16:30 - 19:30 | 191 St Georges Tce, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The 2022 Hot 30 Awards will be held on Thursday 24 February in Perth! We can’t wait to bring you this very exciting event and see 30 new companies inducted into the Hot 30!
Official invites will be sent out shortly. Make sure you receive yours by registering your interest below.

OPENS: Collaborative Research Grant
2022-03-01
The Western Australia Defence Science Centre – an initiative of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation – has opened its latest round of Collaborative Research Grants.
This opportunity encourages academic-industry collaboration to develop defence-related industries in Western Australia.
Up to $150,000 in funding is available for collaborations between universities, industry and government, which includes one-or-more researchers from Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University or The University of Western Australia.
To be eligible, projects must address one of more of the following themes:
– Maritime maintenance/sustainment
– Integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
– Space capabilities
– Enhanced human performance
– Medical countermeasure products
– Multi-disciplinary material sciences
– Quantum technologies
– Trusted autonomous systems
– Cyber
– Advanced sensors, hypersonics and directed energy capabilities
Not sure if your idea is applicable? Submit a 300-word abstract before 14 March 2022 for feedback and guidance from Defence Science Centre to assist development of your grant application.
The Collaborative Research Grant is accepting applications until 19 April 2022

Perth Angels Pitch Night
2022-03-02 17:00 - 19:00
3 – 4 teams will be invited to present at Investor Evening on Wed 2 March (will pivot to online as per previous COVID times if required).
For more info, do contact Oliver Bazzani, who is happy to connect with any founders for a call/coffee to answer questions, discuss fit via oliver@perthangels.com.

TGA’s SME Assist hybrid workshop
2022-03-03 06:00 - 09:30 | online
Are you considering supplying a therapeutic good in Australia? Then don’t miss TGA’s SME Assist hybrid workshop (online and in-person) on ‘Meeting Your Obligations’.
It’s a free workshop for those new to, or unfamiliar with, therapeutic goods regulation, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, and researchers. The workshop will help you navigate the regulatory maze so you understand your obligations at different stages of the regulatory process.
When: Thursday 3 March 2022
Online attendance: 9.00am – 11.30am (AEST)
In person attendance: 8.45am – 12.30pm (AEST)

METS Ignited: Intellectual Property Masterclass
2022-03-03 08:00 - 11:00
The Masterclass program is specifically designed to help METS companies obtain a working knowledge of IP and how it can enhance their business performance both in Australia and in international markets.

DEADLINE: Pitch night at the Museum
2022-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 | online
Are you a Startup around the MVP and first client/s stage?
Do you need (or do you know someone that needs):
– money;
– marketing support;
– business advice; or
– technical assistance?
Would it help If we gave you an audience and 2 minutes:
-so you can tell them how awesome your Startup is; and
– you can ask them for what you need?
At the WA Museum Boola Bardip on 6th April at 5:30pm we will run a pitching and networking night to give as many WA Startups as we can squeeze onto the schedule a chance to accelerate their startup journey!
We want diverse pitches unconstrained by technical or industry bias, BUT there are only going to be limited spots available.
Register your interest NOW and find out more from steve@theunleashedzone.com
Deadline for application closes Friday March 11, so you must register now if you want a spot!

Biotechnology Trail in Technology Park
2022-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Technology Park Function Centre, 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, Bentley, wa, Australia
Discover the biotechnology that Tech Park has to offer and hear from new and established businesses whilst enjoying a fabulous lunch!
About this event
10:00AM – 10:15AM: Registration & Arrival Tea/Coffee
10:15AM – 10:20AM: Welcome Ms Emma Carr ‘SYNGENIS’
10:20AM – 10:30AM: Opening – Town of Victoria Park representative
10:30AM – 10:40AM: Introducing ‘SYNGENIS’ – Assoc. Prof. Rakesh Veedu
10:40AM – 10:50AM: 40AM: Introducing ‘EPICHEM’ – Mr Colin La Galia
10:50AM – 11:00AM: 40AM: Introducing ‘GENE S’ – Dr Svetlana Baltic
11:10AM – 11:20PM: MTP CONNECT OPPORTUNITIES – Dr Tracey Wilkinson
11:20AM – 12:00PM: LUNCH & NETWORKING

Innovate Australia: Innovation Funding Series Event 1
2022-03-22 13:30 - 16:30 | Liberty, Ground floor, 197 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Most Innovations Fail because they lack access to capital!
Innovate Australia is bringing you a Series of Seminars covering all of the sources of funding that Innovators can access: from when they first start all the way up the journey into commercial success and beyond.
The Launch Event is not to be missed, it will give you the summary and introduction to all sources of funds and not just as a presentation but with one of WA’s most successful Innovations walking through its journey from Idea through to listing and beyond.

Leveraged Leadership - Be the Best Leader You Can Be in 2022
2022-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | online
2022 will be a year full of opportunities for business leaders like you who leverage the lessons learnt from the pandemic as part of a strategic reset for the year ahead.
Use this first webinar for 2022 to discover emerging leadership trends, share day-to-day best practices with experienced business people and develop practical strategies to guide improved decision making and success. By attending this webinar, you will walk away with clarity on practical ways they can leverage themselves more effectively in 2022 and a clear reset plan.
This is an event not to miss so please ensure you register now.

DEADLINE: Abstract submissions to Collaborative Research Grants
2022-03-25
The Defence Science Centre’s ‘Collaborative Research Grant’ encourages academic-industry collaboration to develop defence-related industries in Western Australia.
Abstract submissions will be accepted for feedback and guidance to subsequently inform development of application to the Collaborative Research Grant
Up to $150,000 in funding is available for collaborations between universities, industry and government, which includes one-or-more researchers from Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University or The University of Western Australia.
To be eligible, projects must address one of more of the following themes:
– Maritime maintenance/sustainment
– Integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
– Space capabilities
– Enhanced human performance
– Medical countermeasure products
– Multi-disciplinary material sciences
– Quantum technologies
– Trusted autonomous systems
– Cyber
– Advanced sensors, hypersonics and directed energy capabilities
The Collaborative Research Grant is accepting applications until 19 April 2022

WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series
2022-03-29 07:30 - 09:00
Our monthly breakfast 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 over a light breakfast in the last week of each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Featuring Emyria (ASX: EMD) – developing new care models to treat unmet needs.

WiTWA lunchtime webinar: How to keep kickass women in tech - Take a lesson from snowboarding
2022-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | online
What’s the point of hiring kickass women if you don’t have an environment that supports their growth and desire to stay with your company?
We need to look outside the tech ‘bubble’ and adopt successful initiatives to truly and systematically increase the participation and retention of women in tech. We talk a mean talk about cultural fit, and then fail to look at industries based on culture that are tackling the gender inequality issue and winning.
Burton Snowboards started the Women’s Leadership Initiative which has seen the leadership team grow from 10% female to over 40% in the last 10 years. Nearly everything they do as a company is transferable to the tech industry.
Join Toni James, NZ-based snowboarder turned software engineer turned security consultant, for a lunchtime webinar as she shares the Burton story and what lessons can be learned to keep kickass women in tech.

AusIndustry Connect and Grow | Webinar Series |Tips, tricks & tools to grow your business
2022-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | online
In business there’s always the element of the unknown,
• how do I do this?
• where do I find that?
• is there a better way to?
Finding the answers on the web can be frustrating and it is difficult to be sure what’s helpful, accurate and safe.
The Australian Government have developed a range of online tools, templates and valuable information to help plan, grow and run your business with confidence.
This webinar will explore a range of resources, information and tools freely available at your fingertips. No matter the size or sector there will be something in this event to help your business.

LESANZ Annual Conference
2022-04-04 - 2022-04-06 | online
The Conference Topic : New Horizons | Creating the future
Our event will include LESANZ national and international guest speakers and delegates, particularly from the Asia Pacific region. It is expected to attract between 100 – 150 delegates. This three day conference (two sessions per day) will provide an excellent environment to exchange ideas, meet new people, and form new business relationships with members and overseas representatives. The conference is the annual flagship event of LESANZ, focussing on local and international current issues facing IP Managers, Lawyers, Business Development and Licensing Practitioners.

Pitch Night at The Museum
2022-04-06 17:30 - 20:00 | WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The past couple years have seen a boom in innovation, with new ideas and creations propelling us faster forward into the future.

Are you a supporter of WA Startups?
Do you want to find a Startup to invest in?

Join us in Perth’s hub of art, culture and technology on the 6th April, we are running a pitching and networking night to help as many WA Startups as we can to accelerate their journey!

What does this look like?

● 2 minute speed pitches from WA’s top innovators;
● networking so you can meet them;
● voting for your favourites; and
● Stage interviews with your top 3.

This will be a hybrid live and online session with limited tickets available for the live event.

Book NOW!

DEADLINE: Australian 5G Innovation Initiative
2022-04-11 08:00 - 09:00 | online
The Australian 5G Innovation Initiative provides businesses with opportunities to trial and test 5G applications that demonstrate 5G’s capability and benefits across a range of industry sectors and locations.
Grants up to $2 million to demonstrate the value of 5G technology to businesses in Australia.

CERI: Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp
2022-04-11 08:00 - 2022-04-12 17:00
Teaching you the importance of a growth mindset and how to research your problem-solution fit at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey, Bootcamp is where our emerging entrepreneurs start their training at CERI. This two-day course develops the skills required to identify and make the most of opportunities; overcome and learn from setbacks; and succeed in diverse and challenging environments.

CERI: Guest Entrepreneur
2022-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
April Guest Entrepreneur is Chemo@Home Co-Founder, Julie Adams. Chemo@Home administers cancer therapies to cancer patients and medical infusions to patients with chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease. Julie was awarded the 2016 WA Telstra Entrepreneur and Business Woman of the Year.

Deadline: Plus Eight Accelerator
2022-04-12 08:00 - 09:00 | online
We invest in great founders, ideas and teams.
The Plus Eight Accelerator is an initiative of WA’s leading startup hub, Spacecubed, bringing together a global network of mentors, investors and partners to support high growth startups.
Applications now open for our 2022 Accelerator Program, a crucible for founders looking to scale, fast.

Hydrogen Society of Australia: H2 World - Module 2
2022-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 | TBA
H2 World – Module 2 – Port Kembla Case Study: Australia’s First Hydrogen-Powered Trucks and Refueling Stations in Decarbonizing the Road Freight Industry
Module 2 – Alan Watkins and Wodek Jakubik – Future of Mobility Port Kembla Case Study: Australia’s First Hydrogen-Powered Trucks and Refueling Stations in Decarbonizing the Road Freight Industry About this Module Coregas’ Executive General Manager and Industrial Specialist Alan Watkins, along with Coregas’ Innovation Manager Wodek Jakubik discuss heavy freight hydrogen vehicles.

Dealine: WAITTA’s Incite Awards
2022-04-14 08:00 - 09:00 | online
The INCITE Awards is WA’s longest running Tech Awards Program (since 1991) and the premier event in ICT for our State. The program showcase’s and supports ICT innovators in WA through an Awards system that places their technology innovation on the national and global stage.
Every year, the INCITE Awards receive hundreds of entries from tech innovators across all ages and industry sectors. The program involves a mentored pitch fest, judging presentation, an Awards gala event, and a national / international pathway for selected entries.
Want to get your tech known in WA, across Australia and around the world? Need an industry mentor to help you create the perfect “pitch” your innovation? Looking for investment and industry / network opportunities to grow your tech? If you answer YES to any of this, then you should join the Awards!

DEADLINE: Collaborative Research Grants
2022-04-19
Closing date for the Defence Science Centre’s Collaborative Research Grants is 11:59 PM AWST Tuesday 19 April 2022
This opportunity encourages academic-industry collaboration to develop defence-related industries in Western Australia.
Up to $150,000 in funding is available for collaborations between universities, industry and government, which includes one-or-more researchers from Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University or The University of Western Australia.
To be eligible, projects must address one of more of the following themes:
– maritime maintenance/sustainment
– Integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
– Space capabilities
– Enhanced human performance
– Medical countermeasure products
– Multi-disciplinary material sciences
– Quantum technologies
– Trusted autonomous systems
– Cyber
– Advanced sensors, hypersonics and directed energy capabilities

WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series
2022-04-19 07:30 - 09:30 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Our monthly breakfast 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 over a light breakfast in the last week of each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Agenda
7:30am Informal networking (COVID restrictions permitting)
8:00am Guided fireside chat
9:00am Event close
Featuring Nuheara (ASX: NUH) – Transforming the way people hear by creating smart hearing solutions that are affordable and accessible.
Nuheara, headquartered in Perth, is an innovative hearing health company that has developed proprietary and multi-functional intelligent hearing technology that augments a person’s hearing and facilitates cable free connection to smart devices.
Nuheara was the first consumer wearables technology company to be listed on the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange) in March 2016.
In 2016, Nuheara launched its revolutionary true wireless earbuds, IQbuds™, which allows customers to augment their hearing and connect hands free with their voice-enabled smart devices.
In 2018 Nuheara launched its 2nd generation product IQbuds BOOST which included Ear ID, a personalization system that enabled calibration to a customer’s personal hearing profile.
Nuheara’s 3rd generation product, IQbuds2 MAX, was launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2020 and hit the market commenced shipping in June 2020.
Through its suite of hardware and software products, Nuheara is dedicated to solving major hearing challenges that exist in the global hearing healthcare market.
It is sure to be a dynamic conversation with the company whose hearing technology, the IQbuds2 MAX, was recognised as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020!
About our speaker Justin MillerJustin Miller is currently the Co-founder and CEO of ASX listed medical device company Nuheara Limited.
He is a serial entrepreneur who has developed a thorough knowledge of the global technology and innovation marketplace during his 25-year executive career, which has t has included multiple years based overseas including time in San Francisco, USA.
Justin was also the founder and CEO of industrial communication company, Sensear, and CEO and Co-founder of ASX listed IT Services company Empired Ltd.
