Bandwidth Amplify Program Workshop
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
Take your creative business to the next level with AMPLIFY – a six-week virtual mentorship program designed to provide tailored, expert guidance.
🔹 Starts Wednesday 28th May 2025 with a Group Workshop at Riff:Spacecubed (also available virtually) including guest industry presenters, and personalised advisory support to help select the most suitable mentors for your business.
Learn more HERE

Lunch and learn: Preparing for the net zero economy
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
This webinar provides businesses with the skills and information to prepare for the transistion to a net zero economy.

Join Dr Vanessa Rauland and Nele Ilves where they will help you bridge the gap and offer support to businesses embarking on their climate and or/ESG Journey.
What can you expect?

unpack the essentials of upcoming mandatory climate reporting for businesses
understand the downstream impact on your business as a supplier
learn how to prepare your business and take proactive steps
understand the emerging opportunities in Australia’s net zero transformation.

Learn more here: Lunch and learn: Preparing for the net zero economy

HILT CRC public webinar: Non-hydrogen ironmaking
2025-05-28 11:30 - 12:30 | online, Australia
Professor Geoff Brooks from Swinburne University of Technology will provide insights into technologies that are helping to decarbonise the iron and steel industry. The webinar will explore approaches employing:

Electrolysis: using electrical energy to directly reduce iron ore without fossil fuels
Biomass: sustainable carbon sources as alternatives to coal and coke
Metallothermic reduction: using metals with higher affinity for oxygen than iron to reduce iron oxide to metallic iron.

Professor Brooks will also delve into associated carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies essential for transitioning to low-carbon steelmaking, focusing on recent trials such as Steelanol in Belgium.

Knowledge on Tap: Bioinnovation
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:30 | ECU Joondalup, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia, 6027, Australia
May Theme: BioinnovationAbout the series: Head to ECU’s Birra Bar from 5pm on the last Wednesday of each month to hear our academics talk at 5.30pm about a new theme each time. Doors open at 5pm to enjoy a drink and collect any pre-ordered pizzas. Finish the night with informal networking, and a chance to ask your detailed questions of our speakers until 6.30pm.

Learn more HERE

DeFi for real estate
2025-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Decentralised finance (DeFi) and tokenisation of real estate. Sharing news from RWA Regional Hub Perth powered by Blocksquare.
Learn how you can participate in a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO), join in governance pools, staking pools and contribute to tokenisation marketplaces launching.
Learn more here: DeFi for real estate

IP Australia Masterclass: Trade Marks for Brand Success
2025-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
Discover essential knowledge and practical tools to safeguard your brand identity with registered trade marks.
Why attend?

Understand the value of trade marks for your brand.

Debunk common trade mark myths.

Learn how to use the TM Checker tool to check if your brand name or logo is unique.

Discover actionable strategies to protect your trade mark.

What to expect?

Interactive demos.

Real world case studies.

Q&A session with a trade marks expert.

Learn more and register: IP Australia Masterclass: Trade Marks for Brand Success

Get Investment Ready Webinar
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:30 | online, Australia
Join Tash Teakle from Innovation Cluster and our Chair, Rob Davis, who are both experienced early stage investors and have worked with and helped multiple startups.
This interactive online workshop will take you through different types of pitching and how to structure your pitch, along with tips on raising capital and growing your startup.
Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
2025-06-01 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
The program will assist you in:

Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity
Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step
Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept
Gaining industry insights from experts, researchers and your mentor
Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.

The program is made up of virtual webinars and online learning
Open to any SMEs based and operating in Australia who are working on digital technologies or artificial intelligence in any of these sub-sectors:

Artificial Intelligence, including:

Computer vision
Machine learning
ChatGPT / large language models
Natural language processing

Digital manufacturing
Quantum computing
Cybersecurity
Robotics and autonomous systems
Other

Learn more: DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence

Fractional Directory Launch | Networking Event
2025-06-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Long Neck Brewery, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, Australia
Join the Fractional Directory teams for a casual happy hour and networking as we celebrate our launch in Perth!
Working as a Fractional Leader can often feel lonely, especially as a sole trader. This event is meant to bring together Fractional Leaders, “Fractional Curious” and supporting companies in our ecosystem to have a bit of fun and get to know each other.
Click HERE to learn more about Fractional Leadership.

DEADLINE: Pitch / Showcase at WA Drone Event
2025-06-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Call for Aerial Drone SMEs, Startups, Researchers to Pitch and Exhibit their Ideas/Products at the Shaping the Skies: Advancing Aerial Drone Innovation in WA Event

SMEs or researchers are strongly encouraged to actively participate in our pitching & exhibition session to showcase their products. There will also be a time to showcase a demo in a specifically-designed demonstration zone at AARP.
There will be an AWARD for the best pitch/exhibit!
Learn more and apply by 3 June: DEADLINE: Pitch / Showcase at WA Drone Event

Introduction to the Research and Development Tax Incentive
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
Join representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to learn about the Research and Development Tax Incentive program. You will be introduced to the program and guided through key eligibility requirements. We highly recommend attending this session before submitting an application.
What you will learn:

the benefits offered by the R&D Tax Incentive
who can apply
what R&D activities and expenditure are eligible
the importance of record keeping
when and how to apply.

Learn more and register: Introduction to the Research and Development Tax Incentive

The transformation of Australia's energy system
2025-06-03 16:30 - 17:30 | online, Australia
Australia’s energy system is undergoing a major transformation, rapidly evolving from reliance on coal-fired power stations to a future of renewable energy like wind and solar and the rise of consumer energy resources such as rooftop solar and battery energy storage systems. Urgent investment is needed in both infrastructure and new technology, to ensure reliable, secure and affordable electricity supply in a net-zero future.

This presentation will explore the challenges ahead as the country undergoes this historic transition, and is open to all.

Learn more here: The transformation of Australia’s energy system

How to Hire a Fractional Leader | Perth
2025-06-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
The Fractional Directory started in 2023 in New Zealand, and has since expanded to Singapore, mapping every Fractional Leader publicly operating in the region.
Starting June 1, we are launching a new Directory specifically for Western Australia to help companies better identify the regional Fractional Leadership talent pool, and learn more about this innovative operational model.
Come join in for a free 45 minute hands-on workshop to navigate the talent pool, answer key questions about the Fractional model, and meet other Founders and Business Leaders thinking about exploring this space.
Learn more and register: How to Hire a Fractional Leader | Perth

The Hidden Risks in Australia's Startup Tech Scene
2025-06-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Maggie Ciobanu, Yoochooz
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.
In the fast-paced world of technology startups, Australian entrepreneurs face unique challenges that can derail their…

Leading with Connection: Relational Wisdom for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators
2025-06-04 10:30 - 12:00 | 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Join for Meshpoints’ second Women in Innovation & Entrepreneurship Community of Interest for 2025, facilitated by Befriend, focused on ‘Leading with Connection: Relational Wisdom for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators’
Did you know that human beings are wired for connection? Whether you’re an innovator, changemaker, or entrepreneur, nurturing strong relationships is essential to making a meaningful impact. In this special session facilitated by Befriend, a community-building organisation championing inclusion and belonging, you’ll be invited to explore practical ways to lead with connection.
The session will delve into:
✨ Deep listening as a tool for building trust
✨ Practices to cultivate warm and authentic relationships
✨ Self-awareness as the foundation for impactful leadership
Learn more here: Leading with Connection: Relational Wisdom for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators

ASME: Monetising Your Innovation Webinar
2025-06-04 17:30 - 18:45 | online, Australia
Monetising Your Innovation: Turn Your Big Idea into a Business
Whether you’re sitting on a brilliant idea, tinkering with a prototype, or wondering how to turn your clinical insight into a business, this event is for you.
About the organiser: ASME are a not-for-profit home for doctors, medical students & other clinicians interested in using their training and experience to make an impact at scale on healthcare through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Register for the online webinar: ASME: Monetising Your Innovation Webinar

10x10 Perth
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Exchange Tower, 17/2 The Esplanade, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The grand challenges of our time, such as homelessness, addiction, mental health – can’t be solved by single solutions working in isolation. 10×10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers!
Join on 4 June 2025 for a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event to support three exceptional early stage Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) innovating to solve social challenges in Western Australia.

Young Investors Circle: Crypto and Tax with Aaron D'Vauz
2025-06-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Young Investors Circle, Level 17/2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
YOUNG IC is bringing the energy with an intimate and interactive Q&A session featuring Aaron D’Vauz, a seasoned Chartered Accountant and Cryptocurrency Advisor.
Think: real talk, smart strategies, and straight answers to the money moves you should be thinking about as the end of financial year approaches.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just keen to level up your game, this session is designed to leave you better informed, more confident, and ready to take action.

Building a Compelling Pitch for Medtech Investors
2025-06-05 08:30 - 11:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Are you ready to pitch with confidence and clarity to global investors? Join this practical, high-impact session designed for startups looking to sharpen their investor proposition and improve engagement outcomes. In this hands-on workshop, David Uffer will unpack what investors are really looking for—from strategic alignment and risk mitigation to storytelling that resonates.
The session will cover:

Investor Mindsets & Pitch Essentials – Understand the expectations and priorities of venture capital and strategic investors, and learn how to tailor your pitch to align with their decision-making frameworks.
Case Examples & Group Insights – Explore real-world examples from startups who have successfully raised capital, and participate in interactive group discussions to extract key insights and lessons learned.
Live Feedback & Pitch Sharpening – Selected participants will have the opportunity to deliver their pitch and receive live, constructive feedback from David and peers, focusing on structure, clarity, and investor relevance.

Learn more and register: Building a Compelling Pitch for Medtech Investors

Sustainability Research Forum
2025-06-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Murdoch University, Australia
At this event, the importance of sustainability in research will be explored, along with how impactful work can make a positive difference on the environment and society. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share their own research projects.
Learn more here: Sustainability Research Forum

Unlocking digital health opportunities in Southeast Asia
2025-06-05 10:00 - 10:45 | online, Australia
Find out about opportunities for Australian digital health exporters in the region’s evolving healthcare ecosystem.

Join Austrade’s Southeast Asia experts plus Alex Barty from ANDHealth as they explore the region’s evolving digital health ecosystem.

Learn more here: Unlocking digital health opportunities in Southeast Asia

Doing different to be different – Addressing our pressing challenges with innovation
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
Australia is at a critical juncture where evidence-based policy and technological advancement are essential ingredients to address our most pressing challenges. Drawing from experience, Dr Foley will consider our innovation system and why we are not “zinging” when we have some of the best research in the world.
What do we really need to do if we are going to make the changes we need and what is ATSE’s role in helping government and society achieve change? Free event that is open to all (join online).

Learn more here: Doing different to be different – Addressing our pressing challenges with innovation

Accelerating decarbonisation through industry hubs – European lessons and their relevance to Australia’s industrial regions
2025-06-05 11:30 - 12:30 | online, Australia
Join internationally renowned expert Göran Roos, adjunct professor at The University of Adelaide’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, for an examination of how European industrial hubs have navigated the shift toward sustainability, while reducing emissions in the steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium industries.
Hear about:

The pivotal role of circular economy principles in achieving emission reductions, including evidence suggesting that material efficiency could contribute up to 50% of required emission reductions by 2050
The importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, with examples such as Sweden’s HYBRIT project and Denmark’s Kalundborg industrial symbiosis network
Region-specific transition pathways, economic and technical barriers, and disparities in decarbonisation progress across Europe
Insights into policy mechanisms such as Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) to support sustainable industrial investment.

Professor Göran Roos
Professor Roos is a Swedish academic, technologist, author, and businessman. He is one of the founders of modern intellectual capital science and a recognised world expert in the fields of innovation management, and industrial and innovation policy.

Digital Foundations for Social Start Ups
2025-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | online, Australia
Join us for this interactive 3-hour workshop designed specifically for small social enterprises looking to leverage technology more effectively, delivered by Zentient.
Presented by Zentient, a WASEC-endorsed social enterprise that specialises in building digital cultures for purpose-driven organisations. Founded in 2021 by James Audcent and Steven Hodgskin, Zentient has grown to become one of Perth’s most innovative tech consultancies dedicated to the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors. Their team combines deep technical expertise with a genuine understanding of the unique challenges facing mission-driven organisations.
Learn more HERE

ScaleUP WA + CEWA Presents Scaling Up the Circular Economy Sector
2025-06-05 13:30 - 17:30 | Engineers Australia, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia
Presented by ScaleUP WA in partnership with Circular Economy WA, this special event is kindly hosted by Engineers Australia – WA and brings together key industry participants from industry committed to building a strong, sustainable Circular Economy sector in WA.
Hear from:

Huia Adkins, Chair, Circular Economy WA sharing how CEWA is contributing to catalysing and enabling a circular net-zero economy in WA.
David Harrison, CEO Kwinana Industries Council overviewing how they are taking strides to build circular economy practices into a vibrant industrial precinct.
Nicholas Bastian, Innovation and Sustainability Manager, BGC Cement on initiatives they have undertaken to create new product by adopting circular economy principles.

Have the opportunity to interact with the panel as to what they see as the greatest opportunities for the sector going forward and what they believe is required to take advantage of them.
Learn more: ScaleUP WA + CEWA Presents Scaling Up the Circular Economy Sector

AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon - Reverse Pitch Event
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Curtin University, Australia
Join the AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon Reverse Pitch Event, where industry leaders, government agencies, and emergency management experts will reveal the real-world challenges they need your help to solve.
This is your opportunity to:
🔹 Hear directly from challenge owners about the problems facing the emergency management sector.
🔹 Ask questions to better understand the challenges before the Hackathon kicks off.
🔹 Network with other participants, industry experts, and potential teammates.
🔹 Start brainstorming innovative solutions ahead of the Hackathon
Whether you’re a developer, data scientist, engineer, emergency management specialist, entrepreneur, or creative thinker — this is your chance to make an impact.
What is a Reverse Pitch?
Instead of startups pitching to investors, at a reverse pitch industry experts pitch their challenges to you. You’ll learn about the problems that need solving, so you can come to the Hackathon equipped with ideas and strategies.
Learn more HERE: AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon – Reverse Pitch Event

CSIRO Conversations: Fork in the road - time to design the food system we want
2025-06-06 09:30 - 11:00 | online, Australia
In this new report CSIRO has explored our currently limited view of the food system and what we can do differently to meet our food system goals.The report uses science to explain the challenges and opportunities and how we can better connect the different elements. It’s a call to action to create the food system we want for the future. The panel, moderated by Larelle McMillan, will explore the findings of the report and the next steps.

Learn more here: CSIRO Conversations: Fork in the road – time to design the food system we want

City of Armadale Pride of Workmanship Award Night
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Honeyeater House, Jim And Alma Baker Park, 10 Welcome Meander, Harrisdale, Western Australia, 6112, Australia
Pride of Workmanship is run by the Rotary Club of Armadale to recognise hard-working individuals or teams in their place of employment. It’s free to enter, and both community members and employers can nominate someone who embodies the motto: “Do it once, do it well.”
Nominate passionate workers who make every day delightful. Nominees will be invited to an awards evening to share their stories with the Rotary Club of Armadale, other businesses, and the community. Amidst the beautiful trees and charming buildings of Honeyeater House, you are invited to join in celebrating the incredible achievements of local businesses.
For more information, email secretary@rotaryarmadale.org or reach out on http://facebook.com/rotaryarmadale

Decommissioning & Abandonment Summit Australia
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 | Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Perth, WA, Australia
Join the biggest-ever D&A conference spanning 3 days. This year’s conference will include 8 sessions covering Offshore Planning, Regulations & Environmental Impact, Onshore Decommissioning & Onshore Dismantling of Offshore Structures, and Offshore Well P&A.
Highlights include:

400 Decision Makers
50 expert speakers
40 tech demos
8 networking even

Spacecubed Breakfast Club June
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Start your morning with purpose at Spacecubed’s Breakfast Club – returning Tuesday, June 10th at FLUX, powered by Spacecubed.
This is your chance to take a mid-year pause, connect with fellow changemakers, and fuel up with Joey Zaza’s signature breakfast bites, and freshly brewed coffee. Whether you’re diving into a big project, looking to build new connections, or just want to start your day surrounded by inspiring people, our Breakfast Club event is the perfect place to do it.

Learn more here: Spacecubed Breakfast Club June
