WA Innovation Calendar

Founder Sundowner
2022-10-05 17:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-02 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Nowhere Brewing Co, 25 Harrogate, West Leederville, WA, Australia
Calling all startup founders!
On the first Wednesday of each month, let’s get together for a tasty beverage or two, celebrate and/or commiserate the month that was, and share plans and ideas for the month yet to be!
You might even meet your future Co-founder, Lead Programmer, or Chief Ninja of Ideation and Crypto Research.
As Elon Musk could have once said, “All my success is due to drinking with other startup founders as often as possible”.
This is a very casual, monthly, after-work event, in addition to our fortnightly Morning Startup meetups at Spacecubed. So if you’re not a morning person, this is for you!
There will be no speakers or formalities. Just a bunch of startups, in a pub, having fun, and learning from each other.
We may or may not have sponsors, so make sure you save up ahead of time to cover the cost of your own exotic cocktails and Perth-priced-drinks.
(If your company is interested in putting on a bar tab or buying a pizza or two, in exchange for exposure to the Perth Startup Community through our extensive member list, let’s talk! contact@morningstartup.com )
To find us, ask the bar staff for the Founder Sundowner table and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Look forward to seeing you there!

Lean Startup Perth
2022-10-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 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

CERI Guest Entrepreneur: Vanessa Rauland, ClimateClever
2022-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
The CERI GE series takes the form of a fire side chat at CERI. At the end of Day 1 of our Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp, we interview an entrepreneur about their start-up or scale-up journey, spotlighting the ups, downs and in-betweens of the entrepreneurial path. The format is engaging, conversational and has a strong focus on the mindset of entrepreneurship (the Founder’s Why, Vision and Values). Entrepreneurs are interviewed by our bootcamp facilitator, Anna Abelha.

Core Tech Talk Tuesday
2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | 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

WA Mining Conference & Exhibition
2022-10-12 - 2022-10-13 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
WA Mining Conference & Exhibition will integrate the innovation and research ecosystem while addressing the social and environmental standards driving a more sustainably conscious industry.
The largely expanded exhibition will showcase the technical and digital innovation across the entire mining value chain, while the highly targeted conference will illustrate the economic importance of Western Australia and its contribution the resource technology sector, its innovation capability, its job creation, and the attraction of capital to the state.

Innovation Challenge: Waste Water for Breweries & Wineries
2022-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 | CBCo Brewing, 6285/29 Osmington Rd, Bramley, WA, 6285, Australia
Have you got ideas for addressing waste water challenges?
Keen to connect with south west breweries and wineries?
Join us on the 4th November for an exciting innovation challenge in the beautiful Margaret River region, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to help solve waste water challenges that are impacting on the sustainability of south west wineries and breweries.
What’s involved?
This innovation challenge will bring together breweries, wineries, researchers, government, startups and relevant service providers to develop ideas for potential solutions that can then be taken through to commercialisation.
The event will include guest speakers from wineries, breweries, service providers and regulators to provide details on the problem and gaps in the market. Participants will work in teams to develop new ideas using a facilitated design thinking process. Subject matter experts will be on hand to guide teams and provide feedback on new ideas. Follow up mentoring will be provided to take selected ideas through to potential commercialisation.
A networking sundowner will follow at CBCo Brewery (fmr Colonial Brewery) with investors and key stakeholders.
Who should attend?

Researchers focused on waste water management
Startups developing new innovations for waste water
Service providers to wineries and breweries
Winery and brewery owners or managers
Government bodies supporting waste water management and beverage production

Prep required: A more detailed problem statement and optional reading will be sent prior to the event. Just bring an open, collaborative and creative mind on the day!

Innovation Cluster: Meet the Entrepreneur
2022-10-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Eight Avenue Social, 63 Eighth Ave, Maylands, Wa, 6051, Australia
This will be the second event in a series presented by Innovation Cluster in support of the Workforce Australia Entrepreneurship Facilitator program, aimed at encouraging more participation in the workforce through Self Employment.
Come along and listen to Paul Faix’s story – from the Slovak Republic to Perth via Sydney. We will talk about how to create a successful software business in Perth from Startup in 2004, through a few iterations and ups and downs, to a very successful product based company with clients across Australia. Paul is a local Maylands resident living and working in this revitalised and vibrant metropolitan district.
He has a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering and Information Management, an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, and a Diploma in Business Management.
We will chart his journey both personally and professionally and find out what makes a successful entrepreneur, the drivers and disciplines necessary, the lessons learned and what he would do differently second time around.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A so bring along your questions and get some free advice and help for your own journey.
Refreshments will be provided to promote discussion and networking amongst attendees after the formal session concludes.

Perth Angles Pitch Night
2022-10-19 17:30 - 20:00 | WA
oin us as four emerging high-growth ventures pitch their investment opportunities to the Perth Angels Investor Community 🚀 following the pitches there will be space to connect with the Founders and fellow investors over drinks and nibbles; followed by an Investor Debrief in the Board Room.
​5:30pm – Registration
​6:00pm – Kick-off
​6:10pm – Investment Pitches
​1st Guest: Joshua Portlock, Electro Nautic
​2nd Guest: Chris Markovic, Agili8
​3rd Guest: Marc Gahan, Codis
​4th Guest: Bernadette Olivier, The Volte
​7:40pm – Enjoy conversation with fellow investors and founders over drinks and nibbles
​8:10pm – Investor Debrief
​8:45pm – Close of Event
​This is a private event for members, partners, and guests.
​If you have not been referred and would like to attend please connect with Oliver at oliver@perthangels.com – we would love to welcome you to the Perth Angels community 💫

Perth Angels' Pitch Night #48
2022-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Carbon Group, 24 Hasler Rd, Osborne Park, WA, 6017, Australia
Perth Angels’ Pitch Night #48

Murdoch University Launchpad: Pitchfest 2022
2022-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
PITCHFEST 2022 is the final chapter of Launchpad Academy, an incubator for young, emerging entrepreneurs to develop and refine their start-up ideas with resources and mentorship from the local start-up community itself. For the event, the 10 finalists, carefully selected from the Academy cohorts, will present their pitch in the quest of 10,000 AUD and priceless exposure to the industry.
Of course, besides the pitches, we also have the festivities. Staying true to the theme and our values, we align sustainability and social-awareness into every single aspect of our event and promise you:

Sensational panel discussion
Ready to be charmed by the wits and wisdoms of our speakers? We’ve assembled a panel of social entrepreneurs to explore the vision and impact behind their esteemed enterprises. Facing existential threats from climate change to public health, we’re moving away the Silicon Valley-esque, profit-driven startup model to embrace purpose-driven projects with a grand mission of providing systematic change.

WA Data Science Innovation Hub: Data Science Discovery Series: Consumer Insights
2022-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Through the application of data science tools & technologies consumer data is being transformed into real business value.
The use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics is allowing organisations to better connect and communicate with customers, as well as optimising decision-making and internal workflows. From improved consumer experiences to increased sales revenue, harnessing the potential of data science has huge potential for consumer-facing organisations.

VentureX HQ & IP Australia: Leveraging IP Throughout the Business Journey
2022-10-25 07:30 - 09:00 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
For many startups and entrepreneurs, good Intellectual Property (IP) means being able to compete with and stay ahead of larger corporations. Registered IP such as patents for inventions, trademarks for brands, designs for the way a product looks and feels or colours it uses or is known for, is a source of market power. So, how do we make sure we stay ahead, access the right tools and support, and be protected?
Proudly supported by the Department of Jobs,Tourism, Science and Innovation New Industries Fund WA, VentureX HQ is delighted to present this event with special guest flying in from Canberra, Michael Schwager, Director General of IP Australia on Tuesday, 25 October from 7:30am to 9:15am. IP Australia is currently offering multiple avenues to assist businesses across Australia, these include research into how the IP system can better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, an SME IP Portal to support smaller businesses through a range of tailored resources, and a Small Businesses Upskill educational program.

MTP Connect Spotlight Series
2022-10-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the monthly WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event.
About this event
Our monthly breakfast series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over a light breakfast in the last week of each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

nbn and Henderson Alliance present Business Cybersecurity
2022-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | AMC Jakovich Function Centre, 4 McGrath Road, Henderson, WA, 6166, Australia
Cybersecurity is top of mind for business owners worldwide. In 2020-21, self-reported financial losses due to cybercrime in Australia totalled over $33 billion with an average cost of $33,000 per attack. Could your business afford this cost?
Cybercrime carries not just the monetary loss, but also the cost of disruption to increasingly digitised essential sectors such as advanced manufacturing, resources and defense industries. These have all become targets of cyberattacks resulting in huge setbacks for the wider economy and reputational damage to Australian businesses.
In line with the shift to hybrid workforces, there has also been an increase in cyber threats, where remote working and the adoption of cloud applications are now common-place in the wider business community.
These three expert speakers will help you:

understand how to prepare your business to be cybersecure
focus on the key issues impacting defense and manufacturing
answer your cybersecurity questions.

Speakers
Steve Schupp – WA Executive Director, CyberCX Group
Steve leads the WA State office of CyberCX Group, Australia’s leading independent cybersecurity company. Steve has previously worked with Alphawest and Symantec in IT security for 13 years. He joined Asterisk Information Security in 2011 and became an executive director of CyberCX in November 2019. Steve has provided Australian companies with expert security advice, guidance and solutions for over 20 years.

Craig Valli – Director, Safensecurecyber
Craig was the inaugural Director of the Security Research Institute and Professor, Digital Forensics at ECU. Craig works on cyber security, digital forensics, network security, computer security, computer forensics, network forensics. With 30-years in the IT Industry, Craig conducts research and consults to industry on cyber security, and digital forensics issues and is a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society.

Daisy Sinclair – Founder and CEO, Cyber8Lab Pty Ltd
Daisy has more than 15 years of experience as an international cybersecurity consultant, developing cybersecurity training and facilitating scenario-based cybersecurity preparedness programs. A Certified Cyber Defender Associate, Daisy holds certifications in Information Security, Augmented and Virtual Reality and is a member of the Australian Information Security Association.

How to Create a Mobile App for your Business - Lunch and Learn Information Session
2022-10-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Thinking about developing a phone app for your business? Come and join our lunch and learn to find out more.
About this event
In this information session, we are going to uncover all the processes and benefits of having a mobile app for your start-up or small/medium-sized business.
As software developers we often get asked:

How do I create a mobile app from scratch?
What’s the process to develop an app from start to finish?
How can this help my business?
I have a great idea for an app, what do I do and how do I get started?

In this information session you will learn:

I have a great idea and how do I get started.
Market Research and Proof of Concept (ie What sort of market research is required before creating an app)
In the scoping and software development stage, what does this look like?
Some brief information on grants, funding options, and R&D

Time for Q&A, free feel to ask us any questions about the process to us, as we are the experts!!

By the end of the information session, you will understand the true power of having your very own business app and you can be that point of difference in your market. As it’s the opportunity to add value to your customers and use your new app as a business tool or the main basis of your start-up business.

CORE Connects Conversation Series
2022-10-26 16:30 - 18:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 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.
Event Schedule
4.30 – Arrival & Networking
5.00 – Talk Kicks Off
5.15 – Presentation + Q&A
5.45 – Networking & Nibbles
6:00 – Conclusion

Perth - Startup Founders Speed Networking by Digital Solutions
2022-10-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Speed Networking works a lot like ‘Speed Dating’ without the ‘Dating’. A structured opportunity to meet accomplished small business owners/startup founders just like yourself, face to face, one business professional at time. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, legal or medical professional, in the finance, real estate or entertainment industry – speed networking events offer the perfect occasion to expand your business, social or enterprise contacts.
This event is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program in collaboration with Spacecubed

BME IDEA APAC 2022 Biodesign Showcase
2022-10-31 08:30 - 18:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Want to learn about early stage medtech innovation and connect into the Biodesign Asia Pacific and global network? This event will bring together international Biodesign programs including Biodesign Australia representatives from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide as well as our special guests from Biodesign Programs at Stanford, Texas Medical Center, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan and Israel. You will hear presentations and panel discussions from Biodesign program directors and Biodesign alumni companies, as well as keynote speeches from Dr Anurag Mairal, Director of Global Outreach at Stanford Biodesign, and Bill McKeon, President and CEO of Texas Medical Center. You will also hear from international medtech accelerators as well as WA based capabilities and opportunities in the medtech and digital health space, with the opportunity to network with our local and international guests.

This event is held by the Biomedical Engineering Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Alliance (BME IDEA), a group that focuses on promoting best practice in medtech innovation education and incubation. Biodesign Australia will be hosting the BME IDEA APAC 2022 conference in Perth, Western Australia, in collaboration with Taipei Medical University Biodesign.

WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series
2022-11-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the monthly WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event.
About this event
Our monthly breakfast series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over a light breakfast each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Details
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Fireside chat 8:00-9:00am AWST
Ground Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands.

Agenda
7:30am Informal networking (COVID restrictions permitting) at ground floor of the Perkins Institute
8:00am Guided fireside chat
9:00am Event close

Featuring Recce Pharmaceuticals
Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX: RCE) is an ASX listed pharmaceuticals company pioneering the development and commercialisation of a New Class of Synthetic Anti-Infectives designed to address the urgent global health threat posed by antibiotic-resistant superbugs and emerging viral pathogens.

Recce’s anti-infective pipeline is comprised of broad-spectrum synthetic antibiotics, RECCE® 327 and RECCE® 435, and a synthetic anti-viral, RECCE® 529. Recce’s compounds, respectively, contain unique mechanisms of action against hypermutation on bacteria and viruses.

Join Recce’s CEO James Graham and CSO Michele Dilizia alongside MTPConnect’s Dr Tracey Wilkinson to discuss the development and commercialisation of anti-infectives, the regulatory pathway for antibiotics and the future of antimicrobial resistance.

DEADLINE: Western Australian Venture Support (WAVES) 2022-2025 pilot program
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | online
The WAVES grant program will provide $900,000 to attract investment in WA-owned and run early stage ventures.
The competitive co-investment grant program will provide up to 3 selected venture funds with a maximum of $100,000 each, every year for 3 years.
WAVES is designed to support:

venture funds established in WA for the first time, and/or
existing funds in other Australian states that physically locate an employee in WA for the first time.

Managed Investment Schemes and other funding forms may also apply. Find out out more about eligibility and how to apply below. For full details, see the WAVES program guidelines.
Applications open on Thursday 13 October 2022 and close at 11am (AWST) on Wednesday 9 November 2022.

Blue Growth Investment Forum 2022
2022-11-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 20 Poore Grove, Coogee, WA, 6166, Australia
The past 12 months has seen a significant increase in investment in ocean solutions and the rapid expansion in new mechanisms to facilitate this investment.
Following the success of last year’s event, the 2022 Blue Growth Investment Forum will again connect entrepreneurs, investors, project proponents and brokers from marine and related industries to share insights and explore new investment opportunities in this exciting sector.
Who this event is for:

Investors: angels, lenders, VCs, philanthropists, government agencies
Ventures: entrepreneurs, project proponents
Brokers: service providers, advisers, consultants.

Themes
📈 New opportunities – Reviewing the trends in existing sectors such as offshore energy, fisheries, aquaculture and tourism. Exploring emerging sectors, such as new power sources, seaweed aquaculture, pollution prevention, and ecosystem restoration.
🏦 Capital markets – Latest themes in markets relevant to ocean ventures, plus the emerging options. Trends in equity, grants and philanthropy. New mechanisms such as blue bonds, blue carbon, plastic credits and impact investing.
🌏 WA’s positioning – How investors and projects in WA are positioned relative to international markets. A review of the strengths and preferences in WA and what that means for looking abroad.
💼 Case studies – Case studies of recent and historical investments to understand the challenges and clever strategies, risks and returns.
Audience benefits:
By participating, you can expect:

overview of the tailwinds, headwinds and trends affecting ocean industries,
insights into the emerging sectors and those that are being disrupted, transforming or dying,
connections with others in the market: entrepreneurs, investors, project proponents and brokers.

Agenda
Commencing at 8:30am, the event will include:

Coffee and networking
Welcome & acknowledgement
Plenary overview & presentations
Networking (morning tea)
Breakout discussions
Plenary panel
Closing remarks

Cybotics AI Day
2022-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Powered by the City of Joondalup, The Cybotics AI Day will showcase the best Australia has to offer in emerging technology across cybersecurity, robotics, data science and artificial intelligence.

About the event
This full day conference will demonstrate the opportunities available for all industries to adopt these new technologies in their business or workplace.
Through a series of panel discussions, keynote speeches, and debates, our expert lineup of speakers will share their insights into a range of topics including the responsibility of industry to self-regulate when legislation can’t keep up with the tech; planning for future needs in cybersecurity training; and feeding the future with autonomous agriculture.

AICC(WA): Dr. Patricia Kailis AM OBE Women Of Achievement Annual Luncheon
2022-11-15 11:30 - 14:30 | Ernst & Young, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Dr Patricia Kailis AM OBE Women of Achievement Lunch with Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM.
