EnergyLab 2025 Online Climate Solutions Accelerator Showcase
2025-12-10 08:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
EnergyLab is proud to support some of the most ambitious and high-potential climate tech founders in the region, and on 10 December, they’ll be showcasing their brilliant solutions. This is a unique opportunity to see the breadth of technologies emerging from Oceania’s climate innovation ecosystem.
Solving critical emissions challenges across energy, agriculture, industry and the built environment, this showcase brings together ten outstanding startups developing world-class technologies. From ocean-powered carbon capture and AI-driven wildfire analytics to algae biomanufacturing, next-gen building intelligence, green hydrogen, advanced carbon capture and more.
You’ll hear from:

Agscent – Point-of-care diagnostics for pregnancy, disease and methane in livestock using NASA-licensed sensors.
Algenie – High-efficiency photobioreactors producing microalgae for biomanufacturing and biofuels.
BioDefense – Natural bio-coatings extending the shelf life of seafood and meat.
Blue Carbon – Wave-powered ocean pods restoring marine ecosystems and capturing carbon.
Brightspace – edge-AI sensors and control software that create live digital twins of large commercial buildings to cut energy use and deliver a real-time, open data layer for other building systems.
Bspkl – Low-iridium catalyst membranes for cost-competitive green hydrogen.
Captivate Technology – Metal organic framework-based carbon-capture systems for industrial emissions and biogas upgrading.
Flipped Energy – Virtual-power-plant platform for data centres to monetise energy flexibility.
Geoneon – AI-driven wildfire and vegetation analytics for insurers and utilities.
SunWiz – Solar and battery market intelligence expanding globally.

(Founders) Fuel Up with Airtree
2025-12-10 08:00 - 10:30 | Murray Mews, 329 Murray St, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Your West Tech Fest warm-up: coffee, conversation, and connection.
​Kick off your Wednesday with Airtree over coffee, croissants and great conversation before Freo Startup Fest gets underway.
​Join Dan Coughlan (Principal) and Caitlin Evans (Head of Programs and Community) for a relaxed morning meetup bringing together founders and future founders from across WA’s startup community.
​It’s a chance to connect with the Airtree team, meet other ambitious builders, swap ideas or even pitch what you’re working on. Expect caffeine, conversations that matter, and a strong start to your West Tech Fest day.

[UIIN Webinar] A Living Lab for Entrepreneurship: Inside H-FARM’s Innovation Campus
2025-12-10 22:00 - 22:30 | online, Australia
How do you turn entrepreneurship education into ventures that land real corporate pilots — and do it in a way that fuels regional innovation? In this Fireside Chat, Timothy O’Connell, Senior Partner at H-FARM and Director of its Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, takes us inside Europe’s leading campus where education, startups and corporates co-exist.
Drawing on H-FARM’s experience bridging academia, venture creation, and industry innovation, Tim will share how his team develops “pilot-ready” ventures directly out of coursework, and how their Veneto-based ecosystem has become a launchpad for startups, corporates, and talent alike.

DEADLINE: MRFF 2025 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
2025-12-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that use novel methods to harness multiple existing data infrastructure types in developing and implementing new approaches for addressing an unmet medical need.
Research proposals should incorporate:

new linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data infrastructure sources of different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data, registry and biobank data, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and/or
novel methodologies and approaches that leverage and enhance existing linked research data infrastructure of at least two different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data, registry and biobank data, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and
a clear outline of how the proposed project will produce knowledge and outcomes that address an area of unmet medical need.

WA RNA Salon
2025-12-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Bayliss Building, UWA, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Dear Colleagues,
Join us to celebrate the end of 2025!
Come along for an afternoon of casual networking, conversation and connection with fellow RNA researchers.
📅 Thursday, 11th December
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Third Floor Tea Room, Bayliss Building
Enjoy food, drinks and great company as we wrap up another exciting year of RNA science in WA.
Everyone is welcome – students, EMCRs, and senior researchers alike.
Please purchase a free ticket by clicking on this link to help us with catering. Please also feel free to share the invite with your colleagues.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Tessa Swain and Farley Kwok van der Giezen

Accelerating Innovation Systems: how ICBs can drive innovation adoption
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 | online, Australia
Innovation Unit will unpack their work with The Health Foundation and nine ICBs across the country. They have been exploring how strategic commissioning can be used to accelerate evidence-based innovations that reduce inequalities and improve lives.
This session is designed for those doing the work moving beyond the theory to share practical insights on:

Embedding innovation in commissioning cycles
Leveraging the wider innovation ecosystem
Real-world examples of successful adoption

DEADLINE: Prime Minister's Prizes for Scientists and Innovators 2026
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Apply online, Australia
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes award Australian scientists and innovators with prizes to recognise demonstrated achievements in science and research-based innovation and commercialisation.
There are 5 Science Prizes ranging between $50,000 and $250,000. Winners receive prize money, a medallion, lapel pin and an award certificate.
There are 5 science prizes for science and innovation:

Prime Minister’s Prize for Science ($250,000)
Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation ($250,000)
Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
Prize for New Innovators ($50,000)

DEADLINE: Housing Innovation Fund (HIF)
2025-12-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
The Housing Innovation Fund will support the local construction industry through a combination of grants and loans.
The HIF forms part of the broader WA Housing Plan, through which the Government is delivering long-term solutions to increase housing supply, reduce red tape, unlock land, and build workforce capability. Since 2021, more than $4.5 billion has been committed to initiatives aimed at boosting housing availability across the State.
The Housing Innovation Fund will back local businesses seeking to:

scale up manufacturing and prefabrication capabilities;
automate key elements of the construction process;
improve environmental sustainability;
reduce build times and reliance on traditional labour; and
strengthen WA’s construction and manufacturing resilience.

Work on your Tech Projects at She Codes Hack Day
2026-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Enter…. She Codes Hack Day!
This is your opportunity to do one of three things:

Work on your own projects, surrounded by other folks who are coding along on their own projects – instant motivation and body doubling.
Mentor and support our She Codes Plus cohort who will be finishing off projects to demo at Showcase on Feb 2nd
Help us (the She Team) create new content for the one day workshop tutorials and work on processes

From Idea to Scale: What We Wish We Knew Earlier [webinar]
2026-01-15 09:30 - 10:30 | online, Australia
In this 60-minute session, learn:

The early mistakes almost every founder makes (and how to avoid them)
How to validate your idea without wasting time or money
What traction really looks like and how to build it
How to make smart decisions around MVP, funding & growth
What the capital bucket approach is

Register here: From Idea to Scale: What We Wish We Knew Earlier

NewQ Webinar & Showcase: From Quantum Idea to Quantum Startup
2026-01-16 11:00 - 11:45 | online, Australia
Thinking about turning your quantum idea, research or technology into a startup? Join Quantum Australia for a 45-minute info webinar about NewQ – an 8-week online pre-accelerator where Australia’s next wave of quantum innovators take their first step.
Ideal for: researchers, students, early-stage founders, and teams exploring quantum-enabled ideas
Learn more and register here: NewQ Webinar & Showcase: From Quantum Idea to Quantum Startup

Intro to CERI Livestream
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
CERI is a not-for-profit established in 2015 by the Bass Family to support research commercialisation in Western Australia.
They offer a range of services to help empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the WA community, including commercialisation programs, workplace residency and mentorship.
Webinar Overview

15 minute CERI Introduction & 15 minutes Q&A

MedTech Actuator Accelerator Info Session
2026-01-21 09:30 - 10:00 | online, Australia
​Applications are open for the MedTech Actuator Accelerator, a program designed to help MedTech, BioTech, and HealthTech startups grow and scale across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
​Join Lizzie Laurence, Program Manager, and Makenzie Thomas, Portfolio Manager, to learn more about the program, hear from alumni, and get tips on making your application stand out.
​What’s covered in this session:

​An overview of the program and its benefits
​Alumni sharing their Accelerator experience
​A step-by-step guide through the application process

​This is a great opportunity to find out if the Accelerator is the right fit for you and your startup.

KPMG High Growth Ventures: The Exit Readiness Gap
2026-01-28 07:00 - 08:00 | online, Australia
​On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (10:00AM – 11:00am AEDT), KPMG will launch their KPMG High Growth Venture Exit Readiness Gap Report with a live webinar with key insiders on the topic to open up the conversation and share actionable ways to build towards successful outcomes.
In this session, hear about:

Why exits stay in the shadows: and the ecosystem‑level impact of that silence
Making exit planning a standing agenda item: practical steps across financial, legal, strategic, and governance disciplines
Rebuilding the exit flywheel; how better preparation recycles capital and talent while strengthening resilience, and improving outcomes for founders, teams, investors and the broader ecosystem

You’ll hear real talk from three operators and advisors on their insights and honest advice they wish they’d had sooner, plus a first look into data‑backed insights that reveal where readiness most often breaks down and how to fix it.

StartupWA 2026 AGM
2026-01-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
The Startup WA 2026 AGM will be held at Riff in Perth CBD.
📅 Wed 28 Jan
⏰ 5–6pm + networking drinks afterwards
Attending the AGM is the best way to hear what they have planned for 2026, ask questions directly, and help shape StartupWA’s priorities for the year ahead. All members welcome!

Clean Energy Future Fund Round 4 - About the grant
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
There will be 30 minutes of presentation of the CEFF requirements and eligibility and merit criteria. After that a further 30 minutes is available to answer questions. If you are thinking of applying, you will likely find it useful.
The webinar will be recorded and the recording made available on the CEFF website.

Register here

Perth | Blackbird Foundry Roadshow
2026-01-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
An event for aspiring founders from research/technical backgrounds, early teams, solo builders, students who ship, and founders planning a raise in the next 12 months.
Blackbird are hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

Showcase WA Cyber Innovation at GISEC 2026 – Learn How!
2026-01-29 15:00 - 16:00 | online, Australia
Building on the last GISEC 2026 webinar, CyberWest Hub is pleased to host a follow‑up webinar to hear direct updates from the GISEC 2026 organisers and explore practical pathways to exhibiting at the event.

This session is designed to ensure WA cyber businesses and ecosystem partners have the latest information, clarity, and confidence to make informed decisions about participation.

Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (AWST)
Format: Online (Free. Registration required via eventbrite link)

This webinar will provide:

Latest updates from the GISEC 2026 organising team, including event structure, themes, and opportunities
Clarification on exhibiting options, pavilion arrangements, and participation pathways
Insights into support available for WA organisations, including logistics, promotion, and funding considerations
A live Q&A session to address your specific questions about exhibiting, readiness, and next steps

Whether you’re actively planning to exhibit or still assessing the value proposition, this session will help you understand what’s changed, what to expect, and how to position your organisation for success.

CTV Community of Interest Networking Event
2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Backlot Perth, 21 Simpson Street, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
You’re Invited to the Communities of Interest (COI) meet up for Creative & Tech Innovation bodies and groups as part of the Meshpoints programs.
Each group is open to pitch for 5 minutes for their 2026 programs and beyond. We’ll form a networking session at the Backlot Cinema from 4-6 pm on 29th January 2026.
The COI comprises representatives from industry bodies and agencies across the Creative and tech sectors, to identify areas of collaboration for projects and partnerships.
This is limited to 50 people to attend, as capacity is limited.
RSVP via Humantix link or info@creativetechvillage.com

Energy Club WA: Industry Sundowner 2026 Energy Industry Market Overview
2026-01-29 17:30 - 20:30 | The Camfield, 1 Roger MacKay Drive, Burswood, WA, 6100, Australia
Featuring Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, Senior Partner and Deputy CEO of Rystad Energy, as guest speaker, at Energy Club WA Industry Sundowner, joined by Krishan Pal Birda, VP Upstream Research. Together, they will deliver an engaging and insightful industry market update.
Register here: Energy Club WA: Industry Sundowner 2026 Energy Industry Market Overview

DEADLINE: WA Government & Founders Factory Nature Tech Program
2026-01-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Operating from Perth, the Founders Factory and WA Nature Tech Accelerator backs early stage startups (pre-seed to seed) with capital and a four-month program designed to support the development and validation of new environmental technologies.
Learn more and apply here by 30 Jan 2026: https://foundersfactory.com/western-australia-government-nature-tech-accelerator/

DEADLINE: MSWA Multiple Sclerosis & Neurological Care Accelerator
2026-01-31 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Backing breakthrough technologies to improve life for people with neurological conditions

MSWA and Founders Factory have partnered to fast-track global startups developing innovations that transform care for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.
The program supports early-stage ventures harnessing AI, robotics, wearables, and digital health to address multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injury.
Founders gain access to investment, expert-led workshops, 1:1 mentoring, and access to a global network of clinicians, researchers, and health tech leaders. Together, our goal is to turn breakthrough ideas into tangible improvements in care, mobility, and independence.
Learn more and apply here: https://foundersfactory.com/mswa-ms-neurological-care-accelerator/

Blocksquare Web3 Networking
2026-01-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Henry’s Rooftop, Ophir Walk. 901 Riverside Drive, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
This is a gathering of crypto enthusiasts/ investors, real estate professionals, those working in Web3 or interested in how new digital economy technologies are making an impact.
Why Attend

Learn where real estate tokenization is heading in 2026 and beyond.
Connect with investors, marketplace operators, and builders in the RWA space.
Get inspired by local and global success stories from the Blocksquare ecosystem.

Whether you’re in real estate, finance, blockchain and crypto or Web3, this is your opportunity to engage with pioneers leading the tokenization movement.

FMA Innovation Fund: Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing Webinar
2026-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | online, Australia
This webinar will introduce the Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing priority area of the Program, which supports the development of Australian manufacturing capability, and/or innovation and commercialisation of renewable energy technologies critical to the net-zero transition.
Join for an overview of the program, and details of objectives, scope, eligibility, and the application process.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the Program during the Q&A session

She Codes Plus Showcase - Perth
2026-02-02 17:45 - 21:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
She Codes Plus is a unique program closing the gender gap in technology. The program caters to women from all stages in their tech journey, supporting them in their careers.
Join on the 2nd of February, for an exclusive opportunity to see the Perth graduating class for 2025. View the portfolios of the participants and network with other professionals in tech, and last but by no means least, hire some amazing women in tech!

FMA Innovation Fund: Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Webinar
2026-02-03 07:30 - 08:30 | online, Australia
This webinar will introduce the Low Carbon Liquid Fuels priority area of the Program, which supports the acceleration of commercial scale domestic production, pre-commercial technology demonstration and feedstock and supply chain enablement.
Join for an overview of the program, and details of objectives, scope, eligibility, and the application process.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the Program during the Q&A session.

CEFF round 4 - Completing the financial model
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
This webinar will explain the financial model template for potential applicants. All applicants are required to complete the financial model for their proposal. The first 30 minutes is for the presentation, and an additional 30 minutes is available to answer questions. It is strongly recommended that potential applicants attend this webinar.
A recording will be made available after the webinar.
Register here

FMA Innovation Fund: Green Metals Webinar
2026-02-03 12:00 | online, Australia
This webinar will introduce the Green Metals priority area of the Program, which aims to support first of a kind solution development and/or acceleration of commercial scale production of green metals, including low and net zero emissions production of metals such as iron, steel, alumina and aluminium.
Join for an overview of the program, and details of objectives, scope, eligibility, and the application process.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the Program during the Q&A session.

Students of Cyber
2026-02-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia
Join us for our February Students of Cyber event co-hosted by Adisyn!
Are you studying cyber at TAFE or Uni? Or considering a career in cybersecurity?—
Join us at SoC, your opportunity to expand your network, connect with industry professionals, and gain insights into the cybersecurity field from their career journeys.
Why attend?

Network with fellow students and industry experts

Discover valuable insights into cybersecurity careers

Whether you’re starting your cyber course this year or exploring a career in cybersecurity, this event is perfect for you!
Open to Years 10 and above
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Students of Cyber – February Event with Adisyn
Join us for an exciting and informative event co-hosted by Adisyn, tailored specifically for students passionate about cybersecurity!
Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 03 Feb 2026

Time: 1700 – 1930

Location: Bloom Bentley – St Catherine’s College, 433 University Bvd, Bentley WA 6102

Event Highlights:

Explore Current Market Trends: Gain insights into the latest trends and developments in the cybersecurity industry.

Expert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and experts from Adisyn.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded students and professionals in the field.

Interactive Sessions: Participate in engaging discussions and Q&A sessions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with professionals in the cybersecurity industry.

How Meshpoints is building a thriving WA innovation ecosystem
2026-02-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
In this session, Charlie Gunningham, Head of Ecosystem Engagement at Meshpoints, will outline how the next phase of Meshpoints will operate, building on the foundations of 2022–2025.
This includes:

Refreshed funding opportunities for the ecosystem
New ways for partner organisations and individuals to contribute and collaborate

There will be time for open Q&A, followed by an optional 90-minute workshop (9:00–10:30am) for those who want to dive deeper into the first upcoming funding round. Applications for this round will open on 4 February 2026.
This session is ideal for founders, ecosystem builders, community leaders, and organisations interested in shaping the future of innovation in WA.
