WA Innovation Calendar

CORE Connect – Big Energy & Mining Ideas, Real Connection
2024-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | Town Hall at Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join CORE Innovation Hub to explore some of the big ideas in the energy and mining sector.
CORE Connect Conversation Series will see a mixture of guest speakers and panel style events tackle some of the big questions facing the energy and mining sector and explore solutions and pathways to create a bigger and more sustainable future for the energy and mining industry.
“Powering the Future from the Regions: Renewable Energy and Industrial Innovation”
Join us for an engaging discussion at CORE Connect, where industry leaders from Incite Energy and Green Steel of WA will explore regional renewable energy solutions from generation to consumption, and their transformative impact on an industrial scale.
Speakers:

Kody Ponds, Director of Decarbonisation and Energy Integration | Incite Energy
Bob Cowan, Executive Director – Commercial | Green Steel of WA

This event will be delivered in partnership with JourneyOne – remarkable business and technology consulting.

HARVEST Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night
2024-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Members Lounge, Royal Agricultural Society of WA, Claremont Showgrounds, Claremont, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Discover the latest cutting-edge businesses revolutionizing the Agtech industry at this exciting expo-style networking event. Start-ups and SMEs will showcase their innovations and pitch for investment opportunities.
These innovative businesses have all participated in our renowned HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program, a hub for the best Agtech talent in Western Australia.
Don’t miss out on an evening filled with inspiring ideas, insightful pitches, and endless possibilities. Canapes and drinks will be provided to fuel your networking adventures!
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Members Lounge, Royal Agricultural Society of WA, Claremont Showgrounds
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Supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD), CSBP, AgriFutures Australia, Wrays, Esperance Zone Innovation Group, and the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, this event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration!

Information Session for Local Businesses and Suppliers on Procurement and Tendering Processes
2024-08-21 17:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Civic Centre, 6 Patterson Street, Mundijong
Become a Successful Supplier for Local Government
Navigating the path to becoming a supplier for the Local Government can be challenging due to numerous rules and regulations. Understanding the decision-making process is crucial for success.
This workshop is crafted to help both potential and existing suppliers establish profitable, long-term partnerships with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

Intro to CERI Livestream
2024-08-22 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
Deep-tech Commercialisation at CERI
Thursday 22th August @ 12-12:30pm

The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) is hosting a lunchtime webinar on Thursday 22 August at 12pm to introduce the work that we are doing to support deep-tech commercialisation in Western Australia. This webinar will highlight the program, residency and mentorship options that CERI offers, as well as showcase some of the companies that we have helped to support.
Webinar Overview

15 minute CERI Introduction

15 minutes Q&A

This talk will be streamed via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to you following registration.
Register now for what promises to be an engaging session.

Building Media Influence
2024-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 (AWST) | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
In the first of our two half-day workshops with Profile Media, ex journalist and Profile Media founder Sue Papadoulis will help attendees learn how to be seen as a credible expert and thought leader in the media whilst navigating ethics and TGA guidelines, as well as how to handle a media interview.
In this workshop Sue will be joined by Natalie Barber from health and medical research consultants Chrysalis Advisory who will provide the latest advice in relation to compliance and integrity in clinical research.
This is a fantastic opportunity to discover how to raise your company profile to attract investment, grants and partnerships by using the power of the media – making it easier to raise funds, get the attention of government, be seen as an employer of choice and scale your business.

2024 Elevate End of Program Showcase
2024-08-22 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Celebrate Innovation and Inspiration: Female Founders Showcase
Join us for a dynamic evening as we celebrate the culmination of our Elevate Female Founders Program – 2023 cohort.
Be inspired by the journeys of our cohort of female founders as they showcase their ventures and share their experiences within the program, through a captivating Q&A panel.
The Elevate Female Founders Program is a 12 month capability building program tailored to empower female founders who are building high growth potential businesses.
What to expect:

Interactive Q & A Panel: Dive deeper with the founders! A dedicated Q&A panel will offer a chance to learn directly about their experiences in the program and the businesses they are building.
Engaging Pitches: Program participants will present their ventures to a panel of judges, peers, mentors, industry and supporters.
Product Showcase: Interact with the program’s innovative products through a hands-on showcase.

DEADLINE: ON Accelerate Program
2024-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
ON Accelerate is a three-month free commercialisation acceleration program for entrepreneurial researchers who are ready to translate their great idea into a research-driven company.
Tailored to the translation of publicly funded research, this program focuses on business models, market validation, storytelling and capital raising. This includes access to venture capital partners and networks to help secure capital for business development.
All IP remains the property of the team or their sponsoring institute. Participants are required to sign non-disclosure agreements for IP protection.

DEADLINE: 2024 Prospect Awards
2024-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
The most esteemed and prestigious awards for the Australian mining and minerals processing industry

Mining has always been a part of Australia’s landscape, playing a major part in the development of this nation from its early days.
The sector remains vibrant and innovative, and for more than a decade, the Australian Mining Prospect Awards have been the only national awards program to stop, take a look at what the mining industry is doing, and reward those who are excelling and going above and beyond, recognising and rewarding innovation.
The Awards are the most esteemed and prestigious awards program for the mining and minerals processing industry within Australia.

DEADLINE: Elevate Female Founders Program
2024-08-23 09:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
A 12 month industry agnostic program for those in the early growth and growth stage, that’s tailored to your unique circumstances, to help you build on a solid foundation, optimise operations and achieve long-term profitability.
This is an equity free, fee based program that has a number of co-funded scholarships available.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is co-funding 50% of the program fee for up to eight female founders and co-founders in Western Australia, seeking growth in the agribusiness, food production, food value adding and food processing sectors.
4 x co-funding scholarships, Australia wide. (We Are Emersyn Foundation)

Young People in Business Sundowner
2024-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Froth Brewery Bunbury, 12 Victoria St, Bunbury, WA, 6230
All young business people in the region are invited to the first Young People in Business event for 2024.
Join us to meet similar-minded young people who are interested in owning or starting their own business, entrepreneurialism, or just want to connect. You do not currently have to own a business to attend!
This get together we will be hearing from Luke Ingham from Ingham Electricals who will be sharing about his journey of starting his business and where it has grown to today.
These events are targeted towards people aged 18-40.
Free registration for numbers, drinks available for purchase.

Joondalup Business Awards
2024-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Joondalup Business Association (JBA) are excited to announce our Joondalup Business Awards 2024. Proudly sponsored by the City of Joondalup, the prestigious event has been running for over 25 years. The awards recognise the achievements of small, medium and large businesses.
There will be an opportunity for all attendees, finalists and winners to showcase their achievements and be exposed to the wider business community, including key stakeholders.

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Food Innovation
2024-08-25 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week online, self-paced learning program for small-to medium-sized enterprises working on food innovation in Australia.
This 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, hearing from experts, researchers and your mentor
Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network

DEADLINE: Chair and Members for AI Advisory Board (DISR)
2024-08-25 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
The opportunity
AI Advisory Body members will be appointed by and report to the Minister for Industry and Science. There will be up to 10 positions including a Chair, and an additional ex-officio member from the Department. The initial term of membership will be one to two years.
As a member of the AI Advisory Body, you will have the opportunity to directly advise government on AI capability development in Australia, regulatory settings to ensure the safe design, development and deployment of AI systems in high-risk settings and other issues to support the government’s Safe and Responsible AI agenda.
Deadline 25 August
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DEADLINE: Apply to join the StartupWA Board as a Director
2024-08-25 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
As a non-Executive Director, you will partner with the board to meet StartupWA’s objectives and purpose. You will ensure, together with the board, that StartupWA (SWA) operates ethically and socially responsible. This includes maintaining the highest governance standards, advocating for the Western Australian startup ecosystem and acting with honesty and integrity.
In running the SWA board, we are committed to ensuring that the collective minds and experience of the board members contribute to strengthening the agenda for SWA. This means to have an effective board, a mix of skills and attributes are required. Ones that are balanced across individual board members and collectively service what the organisation needs to carry out its strategy.
Key deliverables of the role will include:

• Promote and advocate for and on behalf of SWA interests, including the broader constituents of a diverse membership base.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organisation through regular and continual attendance at Board and project meetings.
• In partnership with the Board, ensure the organisation’s financial control procedures are adequate and that risk management strategies are in place.
• Commit to implementing, maintaining and refining a system of good governance.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders.
This is a volunteer position. To execute the Board Director’s role we expect that you will need to commit around eight hours per month to attend Board meetings, conduct project work and prepare for meetings by reading board papers.
About you
We are seeking candidates who bring a genuine interest in SWA’s purpose and goals, as well as bring:
• Integrity and demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge and understanding of the tech startup environment.
• Industry-specific knowledge and experience related to SWA’s purpose gained from experience in community, leadership, program, stakeholder relations, policy or advocacy roles.
• Capacity for contribution to a board seeking to extend its impact in WA.
• The ability to engage and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Good business instinct and acumen.
• Understanding of good governance.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements

DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program
2024-08-26 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
The Thriving Suburbs Program drives urban economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout urban, suburban, and peri-urban communities of Australia.
What do you get?
Funding is between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure.
Who is this for?
Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies or bodies.

2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference
2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Red Earth Arts Precinct, 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, Western Australia, 6714, Australia
2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference
Join us for the 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference! This exciting event will be held at the Red Earth Arts Precinct in Karratha, Western Australia. Get ready to dive into discussions and discover innovative ideas to develop the northern regions of Australia. With a focus on collaboration and networking, this conference is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders and experts. Don’t miss out on this in-person event that promises to be both informative and inspiring. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
For more information visit: 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference (northaust.org.au)

Business Growth Strategies Workshop
2024-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Learn how to take your business to the next level with practical strategies and tips from industry experts, featuring Insight Capital.

CORE Connect Newman
2024-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Mia Mia House in the Desert, 32 Kalgan Drive, Newman, WA, 6753
Join us for CORE Connect Newman this August.
CORE Hub Newman is excited to bring you a super fun evening of casual networking and connecting with your fellow Newman Business Community.
We hope you can join us for this Newman Business Connect.

XR Panels
2024-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Horizon Digital, 240-242 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA, Australia
As part of our XR Perth meetup group, we are excited to launch XR Panels, an engaging series designed to foster deep discussions and insights into the world of immersive technology. These panels will bring together industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within XR. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the field, XR Panels offer a unique platform for learning, networking, and community building. Join us as we delve into thought-provoking topics and drive the conversation forward in the dynamic realm of immersive tech.

Perth BioDesign Bootcamp
2024-08-27 08:00 - 2024-08-28 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009
Perth Biodesign Bootcamp is a 2 day introduction to the Stanford Biodesign framework for healthcare innovation. It covers how to identify and validate clinical unmet needs, ideate a viable solution, and translate the innovation within a complex healthcare environment.
Course faculty and expert speakers from the local healthcare and health technology industry provide interactive learning and share their experiences of working with or in healthcare start-ups.

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WA Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy Launch
2024-08-27 08:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Perth) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
Minister Dawson will launch the new Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy which provides the third policy pillar for the State’s digital economy, complementing the existing Digital Strategy for the Western Australian Government and the Digital Inclusion Blueprint. The Strategy aims to support Western Australia’s economic development and diversification by accelerating the digital transformation of local businesses and growing the State’s digital sector and capabilities.

DEADLINE: AFB Voucher Program
2024-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories;

Business Planning
Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation)
Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding)
Financial Health (including succession planning, pitch decks, and other investment planning)
Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility (including net zero planning, waste water management plans, sustainable packaging design, and ESG).

Vouchers will be provided to competitive WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and whose business development objectives are most closely aligned with the State Government’s objectives including:

growing and diversifying the state’s economy – future jobs and skills
stronger, safer communities
investing in climate action, supporting reducing waste and increasing waste reuse, and reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions
investing in the regions.

DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications
2024-08-28 06:00 - 07:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process that focusses on projects with research translation and commercial potential that is aligned with Australian Government identified priority areas of the economy, outlined in the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (Priority Areas) Declaration 2023.
Within these priorities, this first round of Ignite Grants will prioritise projects that align with one of the following 6 focus areas:

critical and strategic minerals processing
sustainable fuels
digital agriculture
quantum
artificial intelligence (AI)
advanced manufacturing.

DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs
2024-08-28 07:00 - 08:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Innovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months.
These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept.
Grant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial readiness of their innovation to reach proof-of-scale. This includes developing and testing prototypes or pilots for new products, processes or software in an industry-relevant environment.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process that focuses on projects with research translation and commercial potential that is aligned with Australian Government identified priority areas of the economy, outlined in the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (Priority Areas) Declaration 2023.

Within these priorities, the first round of grants will prioritise projects that align with one or more of the following focus areas:

critical and strategic minerals processing
sustainable fuels
digital agriculture
quantum
artificial intelligence (AI)
advanced manufacturing.

Morning Startup Presentation
2024-08-28 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Morning Startup – Perth
If you’re involved in a startup, or thinking about starting one, chances are you can learn from others that are doing and thinking the same.
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.
If you’re not a morning person, we also host a casual afterwork catchup on the first Wednesday of each month called Founder Sundowner.
We look forward to seeing you there!
You can contact the organisers either by sending a message through this meetup group, or via:

contact@morningstartup.com
slack.morningstartup.com
twitter.com/morningstartup
facebook.com/morningstartup
linkedin.com/company/morning-startup

The Power of Journey Mapping
2024-08-28 08:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Perth) | 8 Brown Street, 8 Brown Street, Claremont, WA, 6004
Discover the transformative potential of journey mapping in our upcoming event, where we explore its profound ability to capture the lived experiences of individuals navigating complex social systems to access essential support.
Journey mapping combines compelling storytelling with a structured approach for identifying key touchpoints, barriers, and pivotal moments in the journey towards finding supports and services.
Drawing on a collaboration between Innovation Unit and Kiind, who support families of individuals with disability or chronic health conditions, we’ll showcase how journey mapping can uncover the cracks in the current state and highlight the changes needed in our systems.
You’ll have a ‘behind-the-scenes’ opportunity to explore a real-world journey mapping project from start to finish, from journey maps produced in real time during lived experience interviews through to our large-format synthesised map and our portable tabletop version. You’ll hear the story of how our journey mapping approach unlocked key insights to inform systemic advocacy – and how mapping their journeys proved to be a moving intervention for parents and carers in its own right.
Secure your spot today to be part of this exciting conversation. We look forward to welcoming you!

India Australia RISE Accelerator – Online Information and Q&A Session
2024-08-28 13:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator provides support to Indian and Australian startups and small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) working on cutting-edge technology, and are considering expansion between both countries.
Applications for our Climate Smart Agritech round open on 19 August. Startups and SMEs with innovative, scalable and deployable agritech solutions that can support national economies, farmer livelihoods and food security, amid climate and resource challenges, are encouraged to apply.
Join us for a live online information session to explore:

the benefits of participating in the nine-month program
challenge statements and program phases
eligibility criteria and application tips
Q&A

Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking
2024-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Stables, 888 Hay Street, Perth, WA
If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Perth, then join us for the in-person ‘Founder Night Out’ event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute WA network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!

Who should Attend?

Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator

Global Innovation Megatrends – Greenovate
2024-08-28 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Aurecon, Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA, 6000
Celebrate AIMI’s First Anniversary with our inaugural Global Innovation Megatrends series, focusing on Greenovate: exploring the megatrends driving green and sustainable innovations.

Plus Eight Networking Evening: City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night
2024-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
10 local founders from the City of Canning have been participating in the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Program, which is designed to elevate their startup ideas with guidance from successful mentors, investors and advisors. Now, these talented entrepreneurs are ready to present their refined pitches and innovative concepts. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 28, from 5pm to 8pm at Riff (45 St Georges Terrace, Perth) for an exciting evening of innovation and networking.
