WA Innovation Calendar

DEADLINE: Let's Pitch, NERA
2022-04-19 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Are you a WA-based small business with an innovative low emissions technology? Would you like to connect with potential investors, customers and access new opportunities to accelerate your business’ growth?
We want to hear from you.
In partnership with the Western Australian (WA) Government, NERA is piloting LETs Pitch WA — a supply chain development program developed to accelerate the growth of local low-emissions technology businesses by:
Identifying and raising the profile of WA’s most promising low emissions technology providers and solutions.
Connecting these businesses with potential investors and customers both domestically and overseas.
Supporting and mentoring businesses to accelerate their growth trajectory.
Showcasing Western Australia as a leading source of low emissions technology and expertise.

DEALINE: WA 2022 Innovation Booster Grant
2022-04-19 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
The Innovation Booster Grant is designed to provide your startup or small business with the financial boost it needs to access professional skills, services or knowledge, enabling you to advance your innovative idea, project or commercial activity in Western Australia.
The WA Government recognises that startups and small businesses have great ideas, but that taking these ideas and turning them into new and sustainable business opportunities with real commercial outcomes can be difficult.
The program is designed to assist innovators to overcome some of the barriers on the path to commercialisation. It aims to catalyse new relationships between innovators, research providers and specialist commercialisation support services, or to move tentative collaborations into a productive relationship.

Dealine: Premier's Science Awards
2022-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
The Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
The Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Western Australia. Over the years, Awards alumni have become important ambassadors for the state, helping to inspire future generations to take up courses and careers in STEM.
The Awards cover all fields of science, including natural, medical, applied and technological science, engineering and mathematics. They are an initiative of the Western Australian Government and administered by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

AICCWA: Genomics Approaches in Personalised Medicine
2022-04-26 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
From TAU (Tel Aviv University) with Professor Karen Avraham.

DEADLINE: Incite Awards
2022-04-29 17:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
Applications for the 2022 INCITE Awards (except for Honorary Awards) close at midnight AWST on Monday 29 April 2022. Please submit your applications before this date and time to be part of the 2022 INCITE Awards.

Deadline: Innovation Seed Fund 2022
2022-05-02 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
The Innovation Seed Fund provides the opportunity for Western Australian innovators to develop their novel health and medical solutions to prime WA’s commercialisation pipeline, create high-level health sector jobs and bring innovations that improve the health and wellbeing of the community to realisation.
Funding will be provided on a competitive basis to innovators with early-stage proposals for novel processes, products and/or services that demonstrate potential to be commercialised and that may have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of the WA community.
The Innovation Seed Fund is open to innovators based in Western Australia.
Successful innovators will be awarded funding of $250,000 to $500,000 to undertake key de-risking activities that advance the innovation to a maturity level where it is positioned to attract investment through traditional funding sources to commence, or progress, the commercialisation process. Funded activities must be completed within no longer than a two-year period.

DEADLINE: EOI Investment Attraction Fund
2022-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the Investment Attraction Fund, designed to attract further investment to Western Australia that will create local jobs in new and emerging industries, and contribute to a more diversified economy.
The Investment Attraction Fund presents an exciting opportunity for businesses looking to establish and grow their operations in Western Australia by accessing support and financial assistance of up to $5 million AUD.

Building a Small Business/Startup growth machine [Part 2]
2022-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | online
In this session, we will run through an additional 10-20 super important ingredients required to scale up fast!
If you are seeking to accelerate the growth of your startup or small business, then this is the workshop for you!
We’ll run through at least 15 additional hacks and tricks worth considering as you start to seek ‘superlinear growth’
This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.

Deadline: 2021 R&D Tax Registration
2022-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Lodge your R&D Tax Registration for 2021 R&D Activities by COB today.

AIDN: Meet the Primes Series - Raytheon
2022-05-03 14:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | ANZAC House, 28 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
AIDN WA, together with Ai Group, is delighted to announce the next Meet The Prime Session with Raytheon.

VentureX HQ: Angel Investing for Women
2022-05-04 12:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Perth)
As the first in a series of four investment focused workshops this free lunchtime event is specifically for any woman interested in learning what the buzz about Angel Investing is all about.
If you’re a woman and would like to start investing, maybe dabbled a bit already or just curious what it’s all about, then come join us. We promise it won’t be scary and you won’t need your cheque books! One of the Directors of VentureX HQ, Tracie Clark will lead a panel of female investors as they discuss, unpack and debunk some of the myths and hopefully get you thinking about your investment journey inthe startup space.

WITWA: Masterclass: Navigating the new normal of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2022
2022-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | QV1 Building, Level 2 – Conference Centre, 250 St Georges Terrace,, perth, WA, 6000, Australia
There have been a lot of important events in the world of D&I in recent years including the #MeToo movement, increasing sexual harassment claims, the Respect@Work report, and Grace Tame winning Australian of the Year in 2021. One of the key barriers to progressing gender equality is that people feel uncomfortable discussing the topic and themes in the workplace. This is due to a number of reasons including the complexity of the subject, fear of upsetting people and fear of saying the wrong thing. In this quickly changing DEI landscape it is vital that all voices are heard and we have balanced conversations.
This masterclass will open the door for men and women to step through together with confidence into this new world. We need to acknowledge that there is fear and address the emotions so that we can get comfortable with the new normal of DEI. It doesn’t have to be a perilous journey. This masterclass will help attendees demystify the language and gain a better understanding of the important topics. Let’s keep it simple and focus on what matters most in what it is really going to take to advance gender equality.
Brought to you by Women in Technology WA (WiTWA), this masterclass will open the door for men and women to step through with confidence into this new world. We need to acknowledge that there is fear and we address the emotions so that we can get comfortable with the new normal of DEI. It doesn’t have to be a perilous journey.
Join us on the 4 May 2022 where WiTWA helps attendees demystify the language and gain a better understanding of the important topics. The first part of the event will be a panel discussion moderated by Vanessa Vershaw, an elite high-performance coaching psychologist and transformation expert for Fortune 100 companies globally and Harvard Business School. She works internationally with senior leaders, executives, boards and teams as a catalyst for psychological transformation and sustainable high performance.

Singapore Connect: SC #2 Funding Landscape in Singapore
2022-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth)
The best way to enter and grow into new markets is through connections, this is what the Singapore Connect series is about, connecting WA scaleup ventures to the Singapore market (and possibly further into ASEAN).
Further details about this event will be provided soon. In the meantime, if you have any question, please reach out to Oliver Bazzani at oliver@perthangels.com.

DEADLINE: Perth Angels
2022-05-04 19:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
Perth Angels are looking to connect with early-stage ventures positioned for growth for their second investment round of the year.
– Ventures looking for ~ $100k – $500k
– Product at a minimum prototype level
– Proof of customer validation of problem to be solved
For any questions please connect with Oliver Bazzani via oliver@perthangels.com for a call/coffee.

VentureX HQ: The Formula for Impact featuring US Venture Catalyst, Amy Millman
2022-05-05 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth)
VentureX HQ is delighted to be featuring Amy Millman, Venture Catalyst, Entrepreneur in Residence and Managing Partner of StageNext Fund as she shares her insights and formidable experience on the importance of a founders’ ability to convey key messages about both themselves and their business strategy when speaking to investors, potential customers, strategic partners and your team. This event is open to all genders, although numbers are strictly limited, so get in quick and register. Please note that this is a virtual conversation with Amy Millman who will be dialling in from the USA

Deadline: Round 13 CRC-P
2022-05-05 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide funding for short-term research collaborations.
What you get: Matched funding of between $100,000 and $3 million. Grants are for up to 3 years.
Who is this for: An industry-led research collaboration.
This grant supports short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led collaborations.
Projects must:
– develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes
– benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
– include education and training activities.

Defence Industry Hub 2022
2022-05-05 08:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | Belmont Racecourse Perth, 70 Grandstand Road, Ascot, WA, 6104, Australia
The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) invites you to attend the Defence Industry Hub to be held on Thursday, 5 May 2022 at Belmont Racecourse Perth.
Hear from Defence industry leaders, key Defence contractors and business experts around the themes ‘Regional Maintenance Centre West’ and ‘Estate Works Program in WA’. Key topics include:
– ODIS and Defence Readiness
– Support available for business
– Opportunities in WA.
The event will feature a range of speakers and tailored activities including:
– Government representatives
– Industry representatives
– Networking with Defence SMEs.

Science on the Swan
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-11 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
Science on the Swan is the Western Australian Health Translation Network’s (WAHTN) annual health and medical research Conference, which highlights the central theme of ‘Creating Impact’. The event is now in its seventh year and has achieved a high level of success and prominence thanks to the ongoing support from the Western Australian Government and the WAHTN’s Partners.

Data Science Week
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-13
Data Science Week (DSW) aims to bring together a community of data scientists, technologists, educators and more to raise awareness around data science, network, and share ideas with like-minded peers.
We’re excited to announce that planning is underway for DSW2022, and you can now register your own event below.
Take part in DSW2022 by hosting a data science event or activity and we’ll share your contribution with the data science community! Your activity could include a workshop, discussion, training opportunity, networking event – it’s entirely up to you!

Deadline: InnovationAus Awards for Excellence, Early Bird
2022-05-09 08:00 - 08:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
The InnovationAus Awards celebrates excellence in the translation of Australian research into commercial and social impact outcomes. It highlights non-R&D innovation and the use of applied technology in building our industries of the future.

Data Science Week Launch
2022-05-09 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
Data Science Week (DSW) brings together a community of data scientists, technologists, visualisers, educators and more to raise awareness around data science, increase the uptake of data science training, projects and activity, and discuss trending topics and ideas.
To kick off DSW2022 we are hosting a fantastic launch event where we’ll be exploring the state of Data Science in WA and its future impacts on research, industry and education.

Core Tech Talk Tuesday
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Each month CORE Innovation Hub hosts Tech Talk Tuesdays – an intimate members-only lunch connecting innovators & entrepreneurs with business & industry leaders.
Join us for lunch and a deep dive into some of the technologies and innovations shaping the future of energy & mining. Each week a special guest will deliver a half hour key note talk and then invite audience discussion before wrapping up with some informal networking.
Event Schedule
12:00pm – Arrival & Lunch
12:15pm – Tech Talk + Q&A
12:45pm – Tech Talk Concludes + Networking
1:00 pm– Event concludes
This event is strictly for CORE members or by private invitation. To express your interest in attending, please contact info@corehub.com.au

Lean Startup Perth
2022-05-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
What we’re about
Lean Startup Perth is a weekly informal meeting for anyone interested in learning more about Lean Startup (Eric Ries) and Customer Development (Steve Blank). We discuss issues facing startups, chapters from relevant books and, in particular, how the concepts and practices may apply to our startups. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Whilst we focus on tech startups and founders are our target audience you don’t have to be a founder or involved with a startup to come along. All you need to be is interested in learning about Lean Startup and Customer Development. We also ask that regular participants take turns in leading the discussion of a chapter or a special topic.
Please be clear though that this group is not for just starting a businesses. Startups are defined by their uncertainty (some aspect of their business model has never been used before) and often (but not always) a huge growth potential. As Steve Blank says “are temporary organisations searching for a repeatable and scalable business model.”
A Lean Startup’s approach is to hypothesise, build, measure, and learn as fast as possible to reduce this uncertainty and risk, to validate (or not) hypotheses about the product/service and business model. This differs from the traditional approach to startups that usually involves building something and hoping customers will come.
If you’d like to catchup briefly to discuss you can schedule a virtual catchup.
https://calendly.com/ashley-aitken/lean-startup
Cheers,
Ashley Aitken
Organiser – Lean Startup Perth

Decarbonising Mineral Exploration - Oz Minerals Panel & Networking
2022-05-12 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join OZ Minerals & Unearthed and a panel of industry experts for a discussion on how the industry is decarbonising mineral exploration.
About this event
OZ Minerals is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for the physical impacts of climate change and the transition to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Aligned to these commitments, the OZ Minerals Exploration team has been seeking novel technologies and solutions to support the decarbonisation of existing exploration operations. The team recently ran an open innovation challenge, Change How We Explore, to facilitate this.
During this event the OZ Minerals team have invited industry experts to discuss strategies and technologies that can help reduce the footprint of mineral exploration. Additionally, guests will have the chance to meet some of the companies from the Change How We Explore Challenge, and find out how they are contributing to reducing emissions across the industry.
Doors open 5pm with panel discussion to commence at 6pm

Deadline: London Tech Week Sponsorship
2022-05-15 17:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
London Mission Application Form:
The Government of Western Australia is sponsoring 10 places on the upcoming mission to London Tech Week. WA-based startups and high-growth ventures can apply for a funded place using this application form.
Applications close 10pm Sunday 15 May.

METS Ignited: Customer Relationship Management Masterclass
2022-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has the potential to transform businesses. Unfortunately, CRM is commonly misunderstood, and most implementations fail.
Developed by 1000 Steps in conjunction with METS Ignited, this Masterclass will enable you to start the journey to transform your business through CRM.

Deadline: InnovationAus.com Innovation Papers
2022-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Are you a passionate participant in the Australian innovation ecosystem? Do you have a burning set of industry policy ideas that you believe will help our local innovators to thrive? Well, we want to hear from you.
InnovationAus.com is putting out an open call for industry policy papers – calls-to-action that will help to build Australian capability, create new industries, new wealth, and new jobs.

Australia-US International Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative
2022-05-17
AUSMURI supports the development of fundamental and basic research to strengthen Australian university research capacity, skills, and global networks in fields of priority for future Defence capabilities.
AUD$1 million per year for 3 years, for a team of <6 researchers (inc at least 1x US-based university)
Two topics currently open:
“𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥” – development of the theoretical and empirical foundations for a training approach that will produce increases in individual attention control skill sufficient to improve performance across a broad range of cognitive tasks and reduce the distraction-based impacts of stress and fatigue on cognitive performance.
“𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” – to discover novel and more efficient Quantum Error Correction codes using quantum control techniques, both fundamentally derived and data driven. Advance the state of control theory by investigating novel control problems in error correction of quantum systems.
White Paper submissions due 12:59 PM 17 May 2022 (AWST)

Perth Angels' Pitch Night #47
2022-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Carbon Group, 24 Hasler Rd, Osborne Park, WA, 6017, Australia
Emerging entrepreneurs, founders and business owners who are “investment ready” put their best pitch forward to an audience of Western Australian angel investors.
Pitch Night #47 will have a hybrid format with a face-to-face audience, but also an online international crowd, as Perth Angels aim to start showcasing the WA best to the world.
Whether you are an active and experienced angel investors, or you are yet to make your first early-stage investment, you can’t miss this one. We are looking forward to having you.
