WA Innovation Calendar

Biotech Advancement and Acceleration - The WA Way
2022-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Business Luncheon with The Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Medical Research, Innovation and ICT and The Hon Ben Wyatt, Board Member, Telethon Kids Institute

Build a stronger cyber export market
2022-11-16 07:00 - 10:00 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Our sovereign cyber capability is not only reliant on access to our domestic market but also increased access to a global export market. Join us as we explore how we can leverage our international partnerships and alliances to enable this.
AustCyber’s Sector Competitiveness Plan (SCP) 2022 shows that although Australia’s cyber exports are growing, they are not keeping pace with other countries.
What can we do to supercharge our export opportunities?
Tickets are free but you MUST register to secure your spot at the event.

Lean Startup Perth
2022-11-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-12-07 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

WiTWA Tech [+] Conference
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
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WA DEFENCE REVIEW: Industry Networking @ Samson's Paddock
2022-11-17 17:30 - 21:00
WA DEFENCE REVIEW is pleased to be hosting our next ‘Industry Networking’ event for 2022.
The function shall commence on the evening of Thursday, 17 November 2022 from 5.30 – 10pm @ Samson’s Paddock beer garden.
Please join us to enjoy a conducive atmosphere for relaxed professional networking and conversation among industry decision-makers.
Guest speakers providing short impromptu presentations include:
Toff Idrus
Executive Director
Defence West
Tamryn Barker
National Project Lead
Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)
Carlos Fortuna
Evolve Lead
BAE Systems Australia
Cherish McNamara
WA Chairperson
Women in Aviation (Australian Chapter)
Sam Sheppard
Navy Indigenous Advisor
Royal Australian Navy
Michael Edwards
CEO/Managing Director
Gascoyne Gateway Limited
Andre De Barr
Advocate – Veterans’ Engagement
WA DEFENCE REVIEW

DEADLINE: Startup News startup awards
2022-11-18 08:00 - 08:30 | online
Now in its 5th year, these are YOUR startup awards, WA startups. No nominations. No judging. No fees.
Just write in the boxes below the 3 winners – the 3 you most admire. It’s that simple.
THE RULES: play nice. Vote ONCE only. No cheating. Don’t vote for yourself or your own company. Give it up to others. Pay it forward.
The organisation and people that have done impressive, admirable things in 2022.

WiTWA Tech [+] Awards
2022-11-18 16:00 - 22:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000

DEADLINE: Access Asia Business Grants
2022-11-22 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Grants provided through the Access Asia Business Grants (AABG) program will help small to medium enterprises and organisations advance their export and trade activities and build their competitiveness in new Asian markets. Round 5 of this key initiative is now open and closes on Tuesday, 22 November 2022.
This competitive program provides grants of up to $27,500 (excluding GST) to eligible Western Australian SMEs and organisations. Recipients will need to provide a net co-cash contribution at a ratio of at least 20:80 applicant-to-State Government funding.
Projects must be in at least one of the following 8 priority sectors:

Energy
International education
Defence industries
Mining and mining equipment, technology and services (METS)
Space industries
Health and medical life sciences
Primary industries
Tourism, events and creative industries

DEADLINE: WA Innovation Fellowships 2022-23 Program
2022-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | online
The Innovation Fellowships 2022-23 Program seeks to build human capability in health and medical related innovation and to increase the innovation capacity of Western Australia (WA).

The program is designed to encourage talented Western Australians to enhance their innovation knowledge, skills and experience, in conjunction with their nominated experts who will supervise and mentor them.

Funding up to $150,000 per Fellowship will be awarded on a competitive and merit-based process. The total time dedicated to the Fellowship activity must be 6 months and may be completed full-time or a combination of full-time and part-time, within a maximum period of 12 months.

Please note that eligibility criteria have been changed for the residency status of applicants. In addition to Australian Citizens or permanent residents in Australia, applicants who are New Zealand citizens or have appropriate work visas in place are also eligible to apply. This change has also been applied to other relevant FHRI Fund Programs and Initiatives.

Program Status: Open for Applications

Minimum Data Form due: 1:00pm (AWST), Wednesday 23 November 2022.
Applications due: 1:00pm (AWST), Thursday 8 December 2022.

Young Investors Circle - Investing In an ESIC
2022-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
YOUNG IC will be hosting an Interactive Q/A with Toto Boutdara and Peter Hong on Investing in an ESIC (Early Stage Innovation Company).
– What are they?

– Why are they so valuable?

– What are the requirements for the company/investors?
– What are the tax incentives and benefits?
The above will be discussed in an interactive and easy to consume way. Peter has worked in the tax industry for more than 15 years since he graduated from Curtin University. He is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. He also received a National Dux award from the Tax Institute of Australia in 2011. In addition to being a CPA and CTA, he also holds a Masters of Taxation from the UNSW.
Peter provides tax advice to business owners and other professionals on a wide range of taxation matters. His area of specialty includes Small Business tax concessions, capital gains tax, business structuring and restructuring, Division 7A and taxation of trusts.

Perth Aquakhana
2022-11-27 10:00 - 15:00
Aquakhana is Perth’s first electric watercraft expo!
The WA branch has hosted Electrikhana annually since 2010, and it has served as a great opportunity for the public to come and learn about electric vehicle technology, showcase new vehicles, and to demonstrate home-built innovations.
Aquakhana will be an opportunity to see some of the current and emerging trends in electric watercraft -boats, jetskis and hydrofoils – if it moves on water, it can be moved with electricity.

Innovation and Industry Workshop
2022-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
All day workshop hosted by ARC Centre for Personalised Therapeutics Technologies and ASCEPT’s Innovation & Industry Special Interest Group

Sustainability in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries
2022-11-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Liberty, Ground floor, 197 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
In collaboration with the Green Deal Alliance, Innovate Australia is excited to bring together experts to share their position on innovation to create sustainable, circular economies in the Infrastructure and Resources industries.
Speakers:
Leo Coci: Managing Director at Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery (WA)
Mauricio Olivares: General Manager Technical at Covalent Lithium Pty Ltd
Julian Walters: Regional Manager Sales – WA/NT at Boral Ltd
Will Telfer: Construction Manager at Georgiou Group
Grey Wells: Sales Manager at Hanson Construction Materials
Martin Anda: Chair of Environmental Engineering, Murdoch University
Green Deal Alliance: a collaboration of SWA, Government & Industry

MTP Connect Spotlight Series
2022-11-29 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.

Wrays: Green Marketing and Greenwashing: Risks under the Australian Consumer Law
2022-11-29 08:30 - 09:00 | Wrays, Australia
As companies strive to present a positive environmental image, they need to be careful not to overstate their position. It can be as subtle as a misleading packaging choice or a company claiming they are eco-champions! This is an area of increased focus for regulators, including the ACCC.

Please join us for a breakfast seminar where we will discuss the implications of ‘Greenwashing’ – when a company misrepresents its sustainability or ‘green’ credentials.

In this seminar we will cover:

An introduction to the Australian Consumer Law, including relevant prohibitions and associated penalties
ACCC priorities and ‘green’ marketing guidelines
Emerging greenwashing risks
Case/campaign examples
Steps you can take to ensure the integrity of your environmental claims

Who should attend:
Inhouse legal counsel
Business Development Managers
Marketing and Communications Managers
Product Development Managers
PRESENTERS:
Judith Miller, Principal
Alexandra Chubb, Special Counsel

DATE:
Tuesday 29 November 2022
TIME:
Registration: 8:15am
8:30am – 9:30am
VENUE:
Wrays
Level 7, 863 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000
ENQUIRIES:
Julia Hogan
julia.hogan@wrays.com.au
or +61 8 9216 5100

Places are limited.

CORE Connects Conversation Series
2022-11-30 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

Innovate Australia: World Nuclear Day
2022-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | online
Each year World Nuclear Energy Day highlights one key aspect of the nuclear energy and power industry. This year we focus on “A Chain Reaction”; the theme for 2022 in which we all engage, hand-in-hand in support of the positive benefits that nuclear brings by using Social Media and other network connectivity. This theme reminds us to raise awareness by engaging with the global network of advocates and supporters of nuclear energy. Feel free to use this official Logo wherever you celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day. Come celebrate with us “A Chain Reaction” in your own geographic area with an event, webinar, lecture, party, seminar or zoom meeting.
Our Presenters:
Jim Scherrer, Coordinator, World Nuclear Energy Day (USA)
Ross Elliott, Director Business Development – Australia, StarCore Nuclear
Warren McKenzie, Founder and Managing Director, HB11 Energy
Joanne Lackenby, President, Australian Nuclear Association
The event will be a webinar on Friday 2nd December, 9am – 11am

World Renewable Energy Congress XXI
2022-12-04 - 2022-12-09 | Murdoch University
Professor Ali Sayigh, Director General of the World Renewable Energy Network (WREN), and Dr Martin Anda, Chair of Environmental Engineering at Murdoch University, welcome you to the World Renewable Energy Congress XXI (WREC2022) to be held at Murdoch University in Perth Western Australia from 4 – 9 December, 2022. What an exciting time to be sharing ideas, presenting the latest research, and discussing renewable energy science, technology, policy and associated social issues. The ongoing pandemic clearly presents us with many challenges at the same time making way for new ideas and innovation. At no time has energy played a more crucial role in the development and wellbeing of nations than at present. The source and nature of energy, the security of supply and equity of distribution, the environmental impact of its supply and utilization, are all crucial matters to be addressed by suppliers, consumers governments, industry, academia, and financial institutions. The World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) is a major forum for networking between these sectors and addresses these issues through regular meetings, exhibitions, and conferences such as WREC2022.

West Tech Fest
2022-12-04 - 2022-12-09
WEST TECH FEST
A CELEBRATION OF ASIA PACIFIC’S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM SHOWCASING INNOVATION, INVESTMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
West Tech Fest is Western Australia’s premier tech festival providing opportunities for the local startup and tech community to connect with and hear from global leaders as they share insights into how to grow a successful business.
This multifaceted event, held annually across Perth, Fremantle, and Rottnest Island, hosts inspiring keynote speeches, investor sessions, hackathons, pitching competitions, and networking opportunities with tech leaders and investors from across the US, UK, and Australia.
Heading into its 11th year, West Tech Fest has built a strong global network and profile with many successful investment outcomes recorded at the festival each year.
We attribute our growth to the partnerships we have developed year-on-year with our partners and sponsors. The festival returns to Perth this year from Sunday 4 – Friday 9 December.

35th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence
2022-12-05 08:00 - 2022-12-08 17:00
The AI2022 is the flagship conference for Australasian AI community. It is also an annual event to advance communication between academic researchers and industry AI practitioners. We encourage cutting-edge works contributing to the theory and practice of AI. Novel application domains including cybersecurity, healthcare, IoT, robotics, social media and big data real-world applications are highly welcome.

WA Innovator of the Year
2022-12-05 17:00 - 20:00
Congratulations to this year’s WA IOTY finalists. 12 finalists were chosen in both the Rio Tinto Emerging and Rio Tinto Growth categories in 2022. In addition to the program finalists, there was a further 12 finalists across the three Platinum Award categories: Business News ‘Great for the State’, Wesfarmers Wellbeing and Woodside Energy.
The winner of each category will be announced at an awards ceremony on Monday 5 December, 2022.
Prior to this event occurring, all finalists are invited to attend a suite of commercialisation training in topics such as accountancy, IP protection, a legal health check, social media and marketing, grant writing, pitching and more. They will also be involved in the production of a photography and/or videography package, to better promote their innovation.

Australia, Space & Technology
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Australia
Hear from market leaders & former NASA execs how Australia is accelerating innovation & aligning with the global space industry

WTF Enconyx PropTech Showdown 2022
2022-12-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Start your #WestTechFest22 experience with SPEED NETWORKING and vote for which PropTech you think will be the next billion dollar company!
This fun, inclusive event offers you the chance to meet eight new contacts that you can get to know better during the WTF week.
Show Down Features;
Several door prizes, nibbles and drinks provided thanks to the Sipform Bar sponsor OFF THE PLAN, and you get the opportunity to hear from Perth’s most innovative PropTech companies as they battle it out for YOUR vote and the chance to win an Epic Trophy, $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights!!
Competition between the following PropTech’s;
1. Archistar
2. Enconyx
3. Stash
4. Time Unbarred
5. Off The Plan
6. Realty Assist Australia
7. Keeyco
8. Oopen Space
So what are you waiting for? With limited tickets available, make sure to get yourself a ticket and if you’re feeling cool, get your bestie one too. Last year, this event was sold out in three weeks, so please get your tickets today!!
Once the winner is declared, you will break out for speed networking so you get the opportunity to meet 8 new people.
After the event, join our designated event guide who will take the group to the next West Tech Fest event at the Westin Hotel!

DEADLINE: WA Innovation Seed Fund
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Founder Sundowner
2022-12-07 17:30 - 20:00 | 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!

Perth Angels: Annual Investor Breakfast
2022-12-08 07:00 - 09:00 | Australia
Perth Angels invite you to join the WA investing community for our Annual Investor Breakfast. Enjoy a fantastic sit-down breakfast accompanied by special guests at The Westin Perth in the heart of Perth CBD.
This year Steve Baxter – Shark Tank Australia – is one of our very special guests.
Each year this sell-out event brings together WA’s Angel Investors, Business Leaders, and Founders to celebrate, share insights, and explore what is possible in Australia’s innovation ecosystem and beyond.
The event will include guest speakers from across Australia’s investment and innovation sector, a panel discussion with Q&A from the audience, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others from the community.

State of the Blue Economy 2022
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | WA Maritime Musuem, Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia
The State of the Blue Economy Forum is the premier event to align on priorities for advocacy and action to advance WA’s blue economy.
Join leaders from fishing, energy engineering, research, tourism, and conservation and get insights into trends across state, national and international ocean sectors.
This is your opportunity to contribute to the discussions and prioritisation of changes in strategy, practice, and policy. Leaders and representatives of key sectors and locations will be agreeing priorities for advocacy, and government and industry will be there to listen.
This forum is also the place to discover new opportunities and advance collaboration for your venture.
