WA Innovation Calendar

ACS WA CONVERSATION CIRCLES: SUPPORTING WOMEN IN TECH
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | State Library of WA, Level 4, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA
This is a women’s in person event to be held in Perth, Western Australia.
As reported in 2023’s Australia’s Digital Pulse, approximately 30% of Australia’s technology professionals are women, with progress toward improving representation and equal participation of women in the workforce being glacially slow.
Of the women currently employed in technology roles, many have experienced and continue to face barriers and career challenges. From those navigating their way in the early stages of their career, through to established professionals, they all seem to face the same barriers. Job progression, network building, imposter syndrome, and a lack of opportunities for them to innovate and secure well-paying roles being just a few of the key issues faced by women across the Australian technology landscape.
In an effort to help bridge the divide and support women in tech, ACS is eager to delve deeper into the wants and needs of women working in the sector. Through candid and open discussions, we’d like to gather broader and honest insights from women on their various pain points and understand how ACS might help solve them.
Facilitated by ACS’ Vice President of Communities, Jo Stewart-Rattray, we warmly welcome and encourage all women working in technology to attend and participate in our series of conversation circles, so we can continue to work toward building an equitable and diverse Australian technology sector.

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

CONTACT DETAILS

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

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

EOI Deadline: 16 February

West Tech Assemblage 2024
2024-02-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Australian Institute of Management, 76 Birkdale Street, Floreat, WA, 6014
Join us at the West Tech Assemblage on February 16, 2024, in Perth, Australia, as we explore “Digital Citizenship: Navigating an Inclusive Future.” This year, we are hosting a captivating half-day conference, held from 2 pm to 8 pm at the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) WA, Floreat, bringing together industry leaders and experts committed to advancing digital inclusion and meaningful connections.
The conference transcends aspirations for change, providing a platform to solidify strategies and achieve collective progress. Through insightful presentations, panel discussions, and personal stories, we aim to ensure that no one is left behind in our journey towards a more inclusive digital future.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEADLINE: CSIRO Digital Health & Medical Tech Program
2024-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Limited spots available for CSIROS upcoming digital health and medical technology program!

Important notes:

Please ensure you can commit 2-3 hours per week and can attend the half-day workshop on Thursday 14 March 2024.
Please ensure you meet the essential criteria and review our FAQs before submitting this application form. Essential criteria includes:

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

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

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

DEADLINE: Survey Submissions – Phase 2 – 10 Year Science and Technology Plan
2024-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Shape Western Australia’s Scientific Future (Phase 2 survey)
Help shape Western Australia’s future in science and technology by participating in a survey open to science and tech professionals, contributing to Phase Two of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s 10 year science and techology plan.
DEADLINE: 18 February 2024

evokeAg South West Investor Tour
2024-02-18 08:00 - 2024-02-19 17:00 | Margaret River Region
As part of the evokeAg conference being held in Perth, a tour to the southwest of WA will provide a unique opportunity to showcase talent to interstate and international investors. This tour will connect Agtech start-ups to investors, in an immersive tour of the beautiful Margaret River wine region.
Tour Highlights

Depart Perth 9am Sunday 18th February
Tours of innovative and sustainable agtech businesses
Opportunity for sightseeing and enjoying the southwest region
A networking dinner with South West Angels at the end of the spectacular Busselton Jetty
A Strategic Investment workshop
Return to Perth by 4.30pm Monday 19th February

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

DEADLINE: SOUTHSTART WA Scholarships
2024-02-19 07:00 - 08:00 | online
This is an opportunity for Western Australians to attend the SOUTHSTART in Adelaide this March.

_SOUTHSTART 2024 will gather courageous individuals with a burning curiosity, a passionate drive, and an unwavering tenacity to make a difference in the world. Over three days, participants will explore industry insights, engage in crucial earth discussions, and empower each other for future strides.

These scholarships provide more than just an entry ticket; they are a gateway to a world of learning, mentorship, and networking. There is a total of 20 fully-funded entry tickets available to this year’s event, valued at $599 per ticket, for Western Australian-based innovators, entrepreneurs and change-makers. (Please note that flights and accommodation will be at the delegates’ expense.)

Join this multi-day journey with our West Australian based delegation, and enjoy having access to:

Make valuable connections with individuals from international innovation ecosystems
Gain actionable intelligence for their business growth
Be a part of creating an inclusive global ecosystem.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to grow your footprint in the world of entrepreneurship.

Applications close on February 19, 2024, with successful applicants informed by February 21, 2024.

Strategic Investor Workshop
2024-02-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Shelter Brewery, 11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, WA, 6280
This event is part of the South West Investor Tour, a sideline program activity for Agrifutures EvokeAG 2024 conference.
Strategic Investment Workshop:
Experienced investors to share their strategies and investment mandates, tips for the founders. Explore opportunities for syndicates, attracting more investment to agtech sector
Coffee and Morning tea provided
Special guest speaker: Matthew Macfarlane
Matt is the non-executive Chair of icetana (ASX:ICE) an AI-first video analytics company serving the global security industry, having previously served as CEO when the company went public on the ASX. Matt joined the Board of AgriFutures in October 2023 as an independent non-executive director and has been a non-executive director of the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) since its founding in 2012; he is also the Chair of PetRescue, a not-for-profit charity helping rescue pets find new homes through innovative technology solutions.
Prior to moving to non-executive roles Matt spent 11 years in Europe working in mergers and acquisitions; co-founded a $40m venture capital fund in Perth; and contributed to early stage startups as an angel investor and mentor. VC/angel investments include exits from: Agworld, Dimerix, BusyBot and Kanopy Streaming. Current investments include: Appbot, icetana, uDrew, Functionally, Nyfty.ai, Bamboo, and the Vocus/Amcom Upstart accelerator companies. Matt has deployed over $1m of his own cash into startups and scaleups as an angel investor.
He is a passionate advocate for the knowledge economy and commercialisation of great ideas through amazing people.

Perth 2024 Venture Capital World Summit
2024-02-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Canningvale Serviced Offices, 64-66 Bannister Road, Perth, WA, 6155
Perth Venture Capital World Summit, World Series Season of Investment Conferences

Global community for investors and investees
Here to help businesses get more capital and expertise as they need to scale up, and grow internationally with the support if required from our trusted network of investors
Our message to international businesses and entrepreneurs is simple: attend our international events and get in touch well before. We want to help as many entrepreneurs as possible to get the investment and international opportunities via our trusted network. When your business and your community prospers, everyone prospers.

GGA Lift Off
2024-02-19 09:00 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn, 778-788 Hay St, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Lift Off brings together the GGA network to consolidate working relationships and provide valuable operational insights for the year ahead.

Date & Times
Monday 19th Feb, 2024
Day Program – 9.00am – 4.30pm
Networking Sundowner 5.00 – 6.30pm

Venues

Main Program – Holiday Inn City Centre [9.00am – 4.30pm]
Afternoon Research/Project Officers Program – Adnate Hotel [1.30pm – 4.30pm]
Networking Sundowner – Adnate Hotel [5.00pm – 6.30pm]

Event purpose
Lift Off aims to build alignment across the GGA network at the start of the year consolidating important working relationships, provide valuable operational updates and opportunity for capacity building.
We’re especially excited to welcome Research / Project Officers from WA GGA member groups for an afternoon launch of a comprehensive new professional development program developed especially for them.

Lift Off x evokeAG
In 2024, Lift Off will take its place as a unique lead-in ‘sideline event’ to the major international ag industry conference evokeAG being held in Perth the same week.
Interstate and International exchange experience
The Lift Off ’24 program will be enriched this year by opening up to interstate and international delegates that will be in Perth for evokeAG.
We aim to host a 2-hour WA x interstate x international ‘show and tell’ grower group exchange experience.
Not only will we do the around-the-room update from local WA groups introducing themselves, we’ll also hear from local and visiting groups about how their group works and the kind of work and challenges they face in their home region.

Demo Day at the AARP
2024-02-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA
Join us for our Demo Day in February 2024!
Go behind the scenes and tour Australia’s largest test, development, demonstration and training ground for emerging automation and robotics, remote operations and zero emissions technologies. Meet innovators and see demonstrations of technologies being tested and developed at the AARP and hear from guests in an open Q&A panel with light refreshments and networking to conclude.
DEMO DAY AGENDA
10am Welcome + Acknowledgments at the AARP site office
10.15am – 10.30am Innovator Introductions
10.30am – 11.15am Innovator Showcase on Site
11.15am -11.30am Attendees to return back to the AARP site office
11.30am -12.00am Panel session + Open Q&A
12.00am -12.30am Lunch, Networking & Tour Close

CSIRO: AgriFood Tech Innovation Exchange
2024-02-19 12:30 - 16:30 | The Ritz Carlton, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The AgriFood Tech Innovation Exchange will be a unique opportunity to explore how you can collaborate with CSIRO. In an interactive 3-hr session, scientists, SME’s and Start-ups will discuss the latest tech innovations for ag & food. Internationally-recognised agrifood tech expert Sarah Nolet, co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, will set the scene for the interactive sessions where scientists and business will exchange ideas, knowledge and know-how to get a better understanding of the agrifood tech innovation pipeline. Knowledge transfer is most effective when researchers and SME’s develop productive working relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity. Join us at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Perth, to start the conversation.
This free, interactive session is a sideline event to evokeAG 2024.
Includes lunch.

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Program
12.30pm >>> Networking lunch
1.30pm >>> Setting the scene, Sarah Nolet
2.00pm >>> CSIRO science capability pitches
2.30pm >>> Group breakouts
2.50pm >>> Afternoon break
3.10pm >>> SME connect & Main Sequence Ventures
3.45pm >>> SME & Start-up panel discussion with Sarah Nolet
4.30pm >>> Event close

For more information on other events being held during the evokeAG. week in Western Australia, please visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA Side Event Listings here.

Ignite & Innovate – Youth Networking Event
2024-02-19 17:00 - 19:30 | The Shoe Bar and Cafe, 376-420 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Ignite & Innovate! A Networking Event for young people aged 18-25 years old
Join us for an exciting evening of networking, skill-building and collaboration at The Shoe Bar and Cafe located on Wellington Street in Perth, WA, Australia.
The Ignite & Innovate Social Mixer is an exciting opportunity for you to meet other young people, sharpen your skills and share your ideas to develop a new state-wide Action Plan.
What’s in store?

Mix and mingle with other like-minded young people
Gain insights to build your personal brand: learn from experts how to build a powerful online presence on platforms like Linkedin, and discover social media strategies to benefit you as a Gen Z and stand out in today’s world
Sharpen your communication skills: get equipped communication tips to build meaningful connections and achieve your goal
Shape your future: share your ideas for our new WA Youth Action Plan. The new Youth Action Plan will set out the actions Government will take to improve outcomes for young people in Western Australia
Q&A with the Minister for Youth
Tasty eats and prizes up for grabs ($500 cash prizes)

Places are limited! Register now to secure your spot
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Communities Youth Team on youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au. We look forward to hearing the aspirations young Western Australians from all corners of the State are passionate about.
Other ways for you to get involved
If you can’t attend the event, there are other opportunities to participate! We welcome you to make a written submissions via our Consultation Paper, to complete our online survey, or find us on social media.
Please subscribe to the Young People Connect WA database to find out about opportunities for young people and organisations to get involved in, upcoming youth events, feedback and consultation opportunities, and more!
Transport information
The Perth Station is approximately 300 metres (5 minute walk) to the Shoe Bar. The Joondalup Line, Mandurah Line, Armadale Line, Fremnatle Line, and Midland Line converge at the Perth Station, allowing for easy access to the Shoe Bar. The Perth Busport is also approximately 200 metres (2 minute walk) away from the Shoe Bar.
Parking is available at the City of Perth Parking Centre at 68 Roe Street, Northbridge which is 350 metres to the Shoe Bar. This is approximately $5 an hour until 6pm, and then free parking from 6:00pm onwards.

Online Business Model Support
2024-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | online
Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money?
Through the Australian Government’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program, Innovation Cluster are excited to share our new free online business model canvas template that anyone can complete in their own time and submit to us for feedback!
All you have to do is complete as much of the one-page template as you can by yourself, or make notes and ask us questions within each section if you aren’t sure what to write. Click submit and we will review and send you some written guidance on new ways to grow your business, attract customers and increase profitability!

evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 Perth, Western Australia
2024-02-20 09:00 - 2024-02-21 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
AgriFutures evokeᴬᴳ⋅ connects the agrifood innovation community from Australia, across the Asia Pacific region and around the world.

evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 will be held on the 20-21 February 2024 in Perth, Western Australia, with early bird ticket pricing closing on Thursday, 31 August 2023.
The theme for evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 is ‘Exceptional Edge’, which represents a relentless pursuit of innovation in the Asia-Pacific region at a critical juncture in time.
It is about showcasing Asia Pacific’s exceptional edge to the world, and helping delegates – especially producers – find their cutting edge. While balancing the conversation and acknowledging that the sector is on the edge with some of the world’s most pressing challenges – feeding the world, climate change and resource management. evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 will explore these topics and the role and opportunities for agrifood tech innovation in these.
Early bird ticket prices have closed.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to pay for your tickets using a valid credit card. If you would like to request a tax invoice for payment please email registration@evokeag.com to arrange this
Standard ticket pricing (inc GST):

Standard Delegate: $1,320
International delegate: $1,100
Producer Delegate: $770
Student Delegate: $550
Standard Delegate (Groups 10-19): $1,100
International Delegate (Groups 10-19): $990
Producer Delegate (Groups 10-19): $660

Welcome Event ticket pricing (inc GST):
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Royal Perth Yacht Club of Western Australia on Monday, 19 February 2024, as we launch evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 with a bang!
Our Welcome Event is the perfect opportunity to connect with innovators and delegates before the main event. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience – secure your ticket now and make the most of your evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 journey.

Welcome Event ticket price: $150

Other information:

Following a sell-out event in 2023 we are encouraging delegates to secure flights and accommodation early. Visit evokeag.com for recommendations and further information.
evokeᴬᴳ⋅ partners will host a number of sideline events throughout the week. Visit evokeag.comfor further details.
The program will be released later this year on evokeag.com
Please read the evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 terms and conditions.
For any enquiries, please contact registration@evokeag.com

Outcomes Measurement Workshop
2024-02-20 09:00 - 2024-02-21 17:00 | UWA Business School, 8716 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009
Elevate your organisation’s impact and demonstrate it effectively
In this interactive workshop, you embark on a transformative journey that will equip you with invaluable tools and insights to revolutionise how you measure, assess, and communicate your organisation’s impact. Whether you are from government, a not-for-profit organisation, a corporation, a social enterprise or a consultancy firm, when you enrol in our two-day Outcomes Measurement Workshop, you will:

Learn how to measure, evaluate and report on your social impact
Take away an outcomes measurement to-do list for your organisation to action straight away
Enjoy face-to-face learning and engagement with key leaders in the social sector
Access a network of peers to continue learning and sharing
Explore approaches to measuring impact that are culturally relevant and safe

Workshop Content

Language and key concepts of outcomes measurement and evaluation
Practical methods, tools and instruments to support quantitative and qualitative data collection
Developing a program logic, outcomes measurement framework and data collection plan
Designing a simple survey and conducting interviews and focus groups, within ethical guidelines
Storing and managing data
Communication and reporting on findings
Links between outcomes measurement, research and evaluation
Explore a range of evaluation approaches, including approaches to complexity and ‘next generation’ evaluations
National frameworks and tools that can be used to guide approaches to measurement that are informed by cultural safety
Reflection on the existing culture and practices across various sectors
An action list to ignite outcomes measurement in your organisation

Upskill with the Centre for Social Impact

Cost
Government/Corporate: $1200 plus GST
NFP and Social Enterprise ticket cost:

Small NFP and Social Enterprise (those with annual revenue under $500,000): $750 plus GST
Medium NFP and Social Enterprise (those with annual revenue of $500,000 or more, but under $3 million): $850 plus GST
Large NFP and Social Enterprise (those with annual revenue of $3 million or more): $1,000 plus GST

Watch here for a taster of the workshop, presented by Professor Paul Flatau.
Facilitators
Professor Paul Flatau: Over the last two decades, Paul has held an extensive research and evaluation record across the social purpose sector and with government and businesses, covering a broad range of social issues. He has worked extensively with social purpose organisations, businesses and government departments in establishing their outcomes measurement and reporting frameworks
Lisette Kaleveld
Lisette is a social researcher who has worked on research and evaluation projects conducted in academic/research contexts as well as for the not-for-profit sector, as a public servant and as an independent consultant. Lisette has led a significant number national, state-wide and locally based evaluation projects as the principal researcher/team leader, and has undertaken capacity building projects including facilitating training, tools and frameworks for community development officers to measure the impact of their work in local government. Lisette’s
evaluation experience spans the mental health sector, education and disability sectors. Lisette is convener for the Australian Evaluation Society (WA Branch).
Dr Mariana Atkins
Mariana is a human geographer and planner and has been involved in conducting various evaluations and research projects at CSI UWA. Her area of research is around ageing, homelessness and vulnerability and policy and planning responses to address this. Employing qualitative and quantitative research methods, Mariana has extensive experience conducting process and outcomes evaluations focussing on vulnerability Lisette is a social researcher who has worked on research and evaluation projects conducted in academic/research contexts as well as for the not-for-profit sector, as a public servant and as an independent consultant. Lisette has led a significant number national, state-wide and locally based evaluation projects as the principal researcher/team leader, and has undertaken capacity building projects including facilitating training, tools and frameworks for community development officers to measure the impact of their work in local government. Lisette’s evaluation experience spans the mental health sector, education and disability sectors. Lisette is convener for the Australian Evaluation Society (WA Branch).
For further details or if you have any questions, please contact Mags Martin on 08 6488 5691 or margaret.ritchie@uwa.edu.au

Overcoming Startup Burnout: Strategies for Founders
2024-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | online
Calling all founders!🌟 Navigating the highs and lows and intensity of getting your startup from zero to one can be extremely taxing mentally, emotionally, and physically.
​To sustain this marathon of sprints, join us for a 30-minute power session with 15 minutes of optional Q&A to learn strategies to overcome burnout.
​In this online masterclass, Veronica, will be sharing:

​Common causes of burnout among startup founders
​Impact that burnout can have on personal well-being and business performance
​Strategies for preventing burnout and managing the rollercoaster ride of founder life

​👉 Register to join live or receive the recording.​​
​🌟 Veronica Mason, High Performance Coach + Speaker https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicamason/
​🚀 Veronica is a high-performance coach + speaker. She uses evidence-backed, solution-based tools and techniques to help her clients maximise their performance and potential so that they can achieve their audacious goals and increase their quality of life, output and revenue.
​Through her Self MBA program, Veronica helps founders, operators, investors and professionals to master their mind and know their heart to live a more fulfilled and enriched life.
It is Veronica’s passion to help others transform, and she is a speaker, content creator, and commentator on the topics of high-performance, creativity, goal setting, overcoming adversity, and LGBTIQA+ issues.

International AgTech Pitch Challenge
2024-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Doubletree by Hilton, 1 Barrack Square, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
🌱🚀 AgTech World Showdown: Unearth the Future of Agriculture! 🌍🌾
Get ready for the ultimate clash of innovation as 12 groundbreaking international AgTech startups clash on the global stage to compete for the prestigious “World’s Most Innovative AgTech Nation” title! 🏆🌐
📅 Date: Tuesday 20th February
🕒 Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm
📍 Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront, Elizabeth Quay
🚜 The Battle Unfolds:
Get behind the AgTech trailblazers from around the globe who are representing their nations with cutting-edge solutions from sustainable farming practices and precision agriculture to smart irrigation, AI and autonomous robots; immerse yourself in the showcase of disruptive technologies that shake up the face of farming.
🌎 Nation vs. Nation:
Cheer on as the 12 international AgTech innovators go head-to-head in a high-stakes pitch competition, where a distinguished panel of industry experts and investors will scrutinise, question, and ultimately crown the country with the most revolutionary AgTech solution.
🌐 An International Celebration of AgTech:
Immerse yourself in a melting pot of ideas, insights and solutions from around the world—network with global thought leaders, industry experts, and fellow AgTech enthusiasts.
🌱 Why Attend?

Front-Row Seat to Innovation: Witness firsthand the groundbreaking solutions that will shape the future of agriculture.
Global Networking: Connect with AgTech visionaries, investors, and industry leaders from around the world.
Market Insights: Gain valuable insights into emerging trends and technologies in the agricultural sector.
Investment Opportunities: Discover investment-worthy startups and potential partnerships that could drive your business to new heights.

🎟️ Limited Tickets Available!
🚀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inaugural event! Secure your spot now!
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Have you got what it takes to represent your country in the International Agtech Pitch Challenge at evokeAG 2024?
Submit an EOI – EOI’s close on 9th February 2024
Submit an EOI and your investor pitch deck to be in the running to represent your country.

WA Agtech meetup x EvokeAg
2024-02-21 07:00 - 08:30 | The Stables, 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA
WA Agtech Meetup x EvokeAg

Join us as we bring the agtech meetup communities from across Australia together for one super powered meetup ahead of EvokeAg!
🔥 Innovator Showcase: Witness the rapid-fire pitches from a handpicked selection of Australia’s most promising agtech innovators. These trailblazers are redefining the agrifood landscape and will leave you in awe.
For those attending in person, we invite you to network over a delicious breakfast, giving you the perfect opportunity to mingle before making your way over for day two of EvokeAg.
For those unable to join us in-person, tune in online to make sure you don’t miss all the action (livestream details will be shared after registration).

Agenda (AWST):
6:45am Arrival and registrations
7:00am Agtech meetup pitches (virtual attendees to join from 7am)
7:45am Networking, coffee, tea and breakfast

CSIRO: Ag2050: Reimagining farming
2024-02-21 07:30 - 08:30 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
How will your agribusiness fit into Australia’s farming systems of the future? How can you help shape that future?
We’ve co-created four future scenarios with a range of stakeholders from across the agricultural sector to reimagine the long-term future of farming systems in Australia by 2050.
We would like to share these initial scenarios with you and hear how you’d like to be involved in the project as we continue to test these scenarios and explore what solutions Australian farming will need to be profitable, productive and sustainable in 2050.

Pricing

FREE

Dates and Times

Event date:Feb 2024

Wednesday 21 Feb 2024
Belle Vue Lounge, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
7.30am to 8.30am AWST
21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA

Register now

Blue Growth Conference 2024
2024-02-22 | Esplanade Hotel, 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA, 6160
The Blue Growth Conference convenes industry leaders in Australia and South East Asia growing sustainable ocean-based ventures, particularly those leveraging our remarkable marine biodiversity:
🌊 Aquaculture and wild harvest: fish, mollusk, crustaceans, pearl, seaweed
♻️ Marine bioproducts: nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, bioplastics
🪸 Ecosystem regeneration: seagrass, seaweed, coral reef
🔋 Supply chain: monitoring, construction, automation, maintenance, energy, and finance
This expanded conference will draw attention to the unique characteristics and economic opportunities of these ocean industries, building on the global interest in this region and sector.
This is THE event for gaining insights, discovering opportunities, connecting with talent, and exploring investment in the present and future potential of sustainable ‘blue growth’.

WA BioInnovation Symposium
2024-02-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-23 08:00 - 13:00 | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The fifth Western Australia BioInnovation Symposium is a premier event in Western Australia that showcases the latest and greatest in life sciences innovations. The symposium serves as a convergence point for innovators, industry partners, and investors, offering a unique opportunity to explore partnering opportunities in life science sectors.
Through a series of presentations and networking events, innovators will have the opportunity to share their groundbreaking work while industry partners and investors can share what they’re looking for and how to best work with them. The symposium will also showcase some of WA’s formidable platform capabilities, emphasising the region’s prowess in driving cutting-edge advancements in the life science sector.

Event Page HERE

For Foods Sake: Future Foods Systems Summit
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-02-23 17:00 | Murdoch University
For F***’s Sake… lock this event in your calendar.
Expand your knowledge and be inspired by game-changing innovations. Join us in Western Australia for the second Future Food Systems Summit.
Following in the footsteps of our inaugural Summit, For Food’s Sake will touch on an array of thought-provoking and hot topics affecting Australia’s agrifood sector and will look at the technologies, trends and innovations that will shape the future of food in Australia and abroad.
Playing host to a diverse range of influential speakers, from research experts and key decision makers to representatives from Australia’s food and beverage industry, For Food’s Sake will focus on themes that are a part of FFSs core mission: to develop smart, sustainable, resilient food systems that capitalise on our nation’s unique strengths, ensure Australian agrifood products have a competitive edge in key target markets, and shore up food security in coming decades.
Whether you are a startup, established food and beverage manufacturer or producer, the Summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to collaborate and share ideas to help build towards a bright future.
Research Program topics
Collaboration and partnership
Three tiers of partnership: Government, industry and academia – and how collaboration can help deliver smart solutions with real-world impact
Sustainability and food security in agriculture
Australia’s urban and regional farming operations on sustainable practices, performance against Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and combating food security issues
Value-adding
Unlocking WA’s economic potential through value-addition
AI / Automation and crop monitoring
Machine learning and AI in crop monitoring / Robotics / Smart films in protected cropping
The Future Menu
Feeding the future consumer. What types of food can we expect to be on our plates in 2050?
*Program subject to change

Adapt Community Webinar – Resilient Business Fundamentals
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | online
You’re invited to join this free online session where we will outline the fundamentals of how to build a resilient, sustainable and scalable business with the adapt way.
In this session you’ll get insight into the importance of:
– Being clear on what you want from your business.
– How to build leadership beyond yourself.
– How to design a strategy for success.
– How to build culture beyond yourself.
– How to develop high performing people and teams.
– How to build your systems and processes.
The adapt team will also give an overview into how we help small and medium business owners to build resilient, sustainable and scalable businesses, delivering on what they want.
Email: connect@theadaptway.com for any enquiries

Agriculture Traceability Panel Discussion & AgTech Innovation Demonstrations
2024-02-22 12:30 - 15:30 | Sandalford Wine Estate, 3210 Swan Road, Caversham, WA, 6055
We are very excited to announce that, as an extension to the evokeAG 2024 program, we will be hosting an Agriculture Traceability Panel Discussion & AgTech Innovation Demonstrations event at the prestigious Sandalford Winery in the Swan Valley.

Spacecubed’s Networking Evening: Innovate 2024
2024-02-22 16:30 - 18:00 | 45 St Georges Tce, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, 6000, Australia
You’re invited to spacecubed’s first networking evening for 2024, where you can enjoy the opportunity to kickstart the year by creating new connections and uncovering what’s in store for the Plus Eight Accelerator program this year!
On Thursday, February 22nd, Spacecubed is holding their first Networking Evening for 2024, focussed on innovation. Come along from 4:30pm – 6pm at Riff, powered by Spacecubed for the chance to create new professional connections with like-minded founders and professionals over drinks and light grazing.
Attendees will also get the opportunity to hear first-hand about what’s in store for this year’s Plus Eight Accelerator program (hint- this year is set to be bigger than ever before!)
Throughout the evening, attendees will be able to:
– Hear from this years Entrepreneur in Residence, Dr Marcus Tan (Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Healthengine)
– Network with Plus Eight Accelerator Alumni
– Create new connections with like-minded founders
– Enjoy drinks and light grazing
– & much more!
What is Plus Eight Accelerator?
Plus Eight was launched in 2016 by WA’s leading technology hub, Spacecubed, as a seed-funded accelerator program designed to help local startups go global. To date, over $2.5M+ has been invested through the program, with $16M+ in follow-on investments and a $110M+ latest portfolio valuation.
This event is free for Spacecubed members, and just $15 + GST + BF for General Admission. Drinks and light grazing will be provided.

Trailblazing Women with Joanna Morris of Matilda
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
Joanna Morris, is the co-founder and CEO of Matilda, an evidence based digital platform which aims to provide affordable and accessible holistic care for people with endometriosis.
Matilda does this through symptom and lifestyle tracking, evidence based learning resources, access to a supportive community of endo-warriors and expert clinicians and live and on demand classes delivered by holistic care practitioners.
Joanna sits down with CEO of We Are Emersyn, Megan Del Borrello, to discuss how she and her business partner, Dr Kevin Wernli (PhD), built Matilda and why she is so passionate about getting Matilda into the hands of people who need it, empowering them to live a better life.
Afterwards we’ll open up the floor for questions.
A dedicated Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist, specialising in the assessment and treatment of endometriosis, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, Jo graduated from Curtin University in 2012 with an Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) and after quickly realising her love for women’s health, went on to further study a Masters of Physiotherapy (Continence and Women’s Health) degree, graduating in 2018.
In her spare time, Jo loves to spend time with her young family and golden retriever, going for walks at the beach or camping down south.
Join us for an evening of real conversations and connections with delicious food and refreshing drinks.
🗓️ Date & Time
Thursday 22nd February 6pm-8pm
🕥Timings
6:00pm to 6:25pm: Registration, Networking & Refreshments
6:30pm to 7:30pm – Event Start, Talk and Q & A
7:30pm to 8:00pm – Networking & Event Close
📍 Location
The Platform | 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
🎟️Pricing
General Admission Tickets: $22 + BF
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/trailblazing-women-with-joanna-morris-from-matilda
🌐 Who Should Attend
This event is open to everyone including leaders and supporters with a shared perspective.
🙏Supported by
This event is the first of 4 in our Female Founder Insight Series and is made possible by Meshpoints, supported by Spacecubed and Lotterywest, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Western Australia.

DEADLINE: Coles Nurture Fund Application
2024-02-23 08:00 - 09:00 | online
What is the Coles Nurture Fund?
The Coles Nurture Fund is a grant opportunity to help small Australian food and grocery producers, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business.

Background

In April 2015, Coles launched the Nurture Fund to help small to medium Australian producers, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business.
From Australia’s first quinoa processing facility, to fence posts made from recycled plastic, and a state-of-the-art factory to grow grass indoors, the Coles Nurture Fund (CNF) supports businesses to develop new market-leading products, technologies, systems and processes.
Through the Coles Nurture Fund, existing small to medium businesses may apply for funding to enable them to help them develop new market-leading products, technologies and processes.
Funding
The maximum single amount provided under the Coles Nurture Fund is $500,000
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding from the Coles Nurture Fund, applicants must have:

Revenue – less than $25 million
Employees – no more than 50 full time employees
Registrations – ABN and GST
Trading – minimum of 2 years
Financial statements – minimum of the previous 2 financial years
Funding – a funding declaration from an external accountant

How to get the Coles Nurture Fund?
Bulletpoint’s review of the Coles Nurture Fund application form suggests that you will need to be able to demonstrate:

Growth Strategy –Whether the project is an expansion of an existing activity or diversification of existing businesses
Cool Tech – The extent of new innovation, including new technology
Competitive Neutrality – Trade impacts on other businesses including competitors
Market – The extent to which the project will service the Australian market
Management – Details of the your track record to successfully implement the new project
IP – Did you develop any of the technology identified for the project
Shovel Ready – Have you accessed suppliers and sourced distributors for the project
Cash –How you will fund the project not covered by the grant
Sustainability – how will the project continue after the completion date
Goals – What are the longer term outcomes from the project
Funding – Would the investment proposal proceed without the CNF funding

Timing
Round 12 opens January 29, 2024 and will close February 23, 2024.

DEADLINE: Defence Ready Initiative 2023/24
2024-02-23 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Helping Western Australian businesses enhance their ability to supply products or services to the defence industry.

The Defence Ready Initiative provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the defence sector to enhance their business capability, capacity and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to the Defence market.
Defence Ready Initiative funding can be used for activities such as:

making improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment
meeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry
engaging consultants for planning and business advice on matters including, strategic, marketing, finance and tender submission advice
improvements to internal business infrastructure and systems including, cyber security, production systems, and implementation and certification of national and international standards.
training and upskilling of employees.

The level of funding support under the Defence Ready Initiative is 50% of eligible activity costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20,000 per successful applicant.
