Panel Night: Breaking Into Consulting
2025-04-11 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Curtin University
Join us for an engaging evening of inspiration and networking at the Curtin Consulting Group Panel Night. This event brings together industry leaders from Sia Partners, Accenture, EY, PwC, RSM, KPMG, as well as experienced and emerging consultants for thought-provoking panel discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative ideas, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals.
📅 Date: 11th April 2025 (Friday)
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM onwards (Arrive 15 mins prior)
Location: BLD 500.1011 (Exhibition Space) Department of Chemistry , Curtin University, Bentley 6102
Dress code: Business Casual

DEADLINE: Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
2025-04-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
Presented annually in partnership with some of the nation’s leading scientific institutions, government organisations, universities and corporations, the Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science and science engagement in the community by celebrating outstanding achievement.
Entries open Tuesday 11 February
Entries close 7pm AEST Monday 14 April
Finalists announced Thursday 31 July
Winners announced at Award Ceremony Wednesday 3 September

DEADLINE: Navigate 2025 Program
2025-04-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The NAVIGATE program is a dedicated science and technology pathway designed to enable high performing STEM specialists to transition into the complex area of Defence science and technology or continue to build on their career in Defence.
Participants in the program will have the opportunity to apply their expertise and experience to Defence’s priority S&T challenges such as Information Warfare and Resilient Multi-Mission Space.
The program includes:

12 months of learning the ins and outs of Defence and Government, including two six-month rotations.
A dedicated professional development program where you will build on your skills.
One-on-one mentoring.
Full time salary within each S&T Level:

S&T 5 – $115,8995 – $ $130,733 pa, with an additional 15.4% superannuation
S&T 6 – $ $134,567 – $ $161,521 pa, with an additional 15.4% superannuation
S&T 7 – $ $161,522 – $ $192,221 pa, with an additional 15.4% superannuation

DEADLINE: Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor, Critical Minerals R&D Hub
2025-04-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor, Critical Minerals R&D Hub | CSIRO role is for highly skilled and innovative applicants with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to take on the role of Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor for the Hub. Deadline 14 April

Building What Matters: Problem vs Solution Validation
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | online
Are you ready to build a product that truly matters? ensure your product aligns with real market needs using problem/solution concepts

Join for an exclusive founder focused webinar where you’ll learn:

How to spot and avoid common blind spots at each stage of business growth
Methods to separate genuine user needs from confirmation bias
Techniques for crafting testable assumptions about your solution
Low-cost validation strategies appropriate to your business stage
Methods to track market evolution and maintain relevance
Techniques for gathering meaningful customer feedback (not just vanity metrics)

2025: Outlook for Mining and Resources in the Year Ahead
2025-04-15 07:30 - 09:30 | Deloitte, Brookfield Place, Tower 2/123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Curious about the outlook for the mining and resources industry in Western Australia, Australia and abroad in 2025?
Join the Young Mining Professionals Perth and Deloitte for an innovative breakfast panel discussion on key trends and areas of critical focus in the year ahead!
We are pleased to be hosting, in conjunction with our generous sponsor Deloitte, a breakfast panel discussion on key trends and critical areas of focus for the mining and resources industry in WA, Australia and abroad in 2025. You’ll hear from leading industry experts on their “take” and have an opportunity to pose your burning questions to them!

DEADLINE: INCITE Awards Project Nominations
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Apply online
Nominations are now open for the 34th INCITE Awards, celebrating Western Australian technology and innovation excellence.
Organised by WAITTA, this year’s program introduces new and revised categories to better reflect the changing face of the technology sector, and is the start of a celebratory campaign in the lead up to the program’s milestone 35th awards.
Project nominations close 15 April 2025, midnight AWST
Honorary nominations close 26 May 2025, midnight AWST
Gala Evening: 18 July 2025 at The Westin Perth. Tickets on sale from 10 February.
Benefits of participating in the INCITE Awards

Exclusive pathway to the Australian iAwards and international APICTA Awards
Amplified brand and organisation awareness with government, business, academia and key industry leaders
Automatic entry into peer-to-peer business support program Mentor it Forward
Ongoing networking opportunities with key movers and shakers
Professional development and mentorship
Free to nominate, with discounted tickets (limited time only) available to nominees

Circular Economy Meetup Perth
2025-04-15 17:30 - 20:30 | North Perth Lesser Hall, 24 View Street, North Perth, WA, 6006
“Our mission is simple: to connect, support, and empower each other so we can accelerate WA’s transition to a thriving circular economy.”
This meetup is for attendees to connect, share ideas, spark collaborations, and stay in the loop with Perth’s latest circular economy innovations. Expect a casual, friendly vibe—no formal presentations, just real conversations with people who walk the walk. We’ll start by introducing ourselves and then let the connections form naturally.
Who is this event for?
This event is primarily for business owners and circular economy creators looking to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with like-minded innovators. It’s a space to meet others driving change and find opportunities to work together in building a more sustainable future. That said, consultants, entrepreneurs, council employees, councillors and anyone curious about circular economy practices are also welcome.

DEADLINE: Manager Knowledge and Information Management | JTSI
2025-04-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
In this role, you will oversee the delivery of efficient knowledge and information management services, lead a high-performing team, manage key projects, and ensure compliance. You will drive system optimisation, enhance accessibility and security, and contribute to the Department’s success.

WAAEH Pulse Session
2025-04-16 09:00 - 13:00 | City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA, 6005
“The Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) is an independent coalition of individuals and organisations united by a shared commitment to end homelessness in Western Australia.
Pulse Sessions are a key part of how we drive progress – bringing together community members, sector stakeholders and experts to learn, collaborate and develop solutions that address the complex challenges in our homelessness system.
Our Strategy to end homelessness outlines five critical focus areas:

Housing
Prevention
A collaborative approach
Data and research
Community capacity building”

Venture UWA Open House
2025-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 14:00 | The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Why drop by?
😀 Meet the Venture UWA committee,
🤓 Find out about the Venture UWA programs,
💲 Chat with the entrepreneur in residence about a budding business idea or research spin out
😁 Or just chill out in our overly air conditioned co-working space
No registration is required! Location Venture UWA (above the student centre), 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia

SABSA World Perth - April Monthly Lunch
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
Share ideas, insights, and best practices in cyber security architecture through the lens of SABSA. A leading framework that simplifies solving complex business problems in cyber security. This is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and ideate with fellow practitioners in Perth during an informal session. Whether you are new to the industry, SABSA-curious, or a seasoned practitioner, SABSA World events are a welcoming space for anyone.

Henderson Alliance | Network & Learn
2025-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Old Courthouse, 45 Henderson Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160
This is a must-attend gathering for industry professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and gain insights in a relaxed and engaging environment. Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, this event is the perfect chance to expand your network and explore new opportunities in the Defence Industry.

Lean Startup Perth: First-Timers
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | online
This introductory “Getting Started” meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who are first-timers to Lean Startup Perth (or those who wish to get a refresher on Lean Startup). It’s best for you to attend one of these meeting before attending a “Getting On” meeting (although it’s not required).
This “Getting Started” meeting will introduce you the “big ideas” in Lean Startup and Customer Development. Did you know that Lean Startups don’t do sales, don’t do marketing and don’t do product development? Well, what do they do then? Come along and you will find out that and more,

Navigating Mandatory Climate Reporting in Mining: From Start to ASRS
2025-04-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Spaces, 2/300 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000
With Australia’s mandatory climate reporting requirements under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) now in effect, mining companies must put in place processes to comply with evolving regulations and effectively manage their climate risks.
This executive breakfast will focus on the role of technology in streamlining sustainability, from their current state to ASRS compliance, to align with Australia’s regulatory frameworks.
Join Nathan Carbone, Strategic Advisor and Managing Partner at Ambition Zero Advisory, and Marc Allen, CSO & Co-Founder of Unravel Carbon, for a morning of valuable insights and practical discussions on leveraging technology to enhance climate-related reporting and drive sustainable practices in the mining sector.
The discussion will touch on what’s required to have a robust climate strategy framework in place, and how technology can assist in simplifying data collection, streamlining the complex reporting process, and ensuring compliance with new climate disclosure requirements

DEADLINE: Vietnam Smart Cities in-market Immersion Program
2025-04-18 07:00 - 08:00 | Apply online
This program is for businesses working in the Smart City related sector (including Energy​, Environment, Infrastructures​, Smart operations and management, Smart services and technologies) with a viable product offering, who are Interested and/or already looking to expand in the Vietnamese market, with an existing export strategy for Vietnam and/or Southeast Asia.This in-market program will support export-ready tech scaleups to develop valuable connections, identify commercial opportunities, and refine value propositions. Participating company founders and representatives will have the opportunity to engage directly with industry partners and key customers to deepen understanding of the Vietnamese tech market dynamics, regulations and opportunities, refine value propositions and go-to market strategies in consultation with in-market experts and mentors, pitch to key industry players and also engage in targeted business matching opportunities.

Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Awards for Excellence in Innovation
2025-04-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Awards for Excellence in Innovation showcase and recognise the inspiring work and impact of industry-research collaboration in the Australian innovation ecosystem and the translation of research into commercial, economic, social and environmental outcomes that drive future prosperity for Australia. The Awards will be presented at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday 20 May 2025 as part of Collaborate Innovate. If you know someone who has made an excellent contribution to Australia’s research and development system, read about the award categories below and consider nominating them.
6pm AEST, Friday 18 April 2025 – Submissions close

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow - Agrifood, WA
2025-04-20 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online
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 from experts, researchers and your mentor Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network

From Seed to Series A: How CTOs Scale Tech, Teams & Themselves
2025-04-21 10:00 - 10:45 | online
Startup Today’s debut episode kicks off with a deep dive into what it really takes to scale from Seed to Series A – from the tech stack to team dynamics. Whether you’re a founder, tech lead, or aspiring CTO, this episode will help you anticipate what’s coming and avoid the most common pitfalls.
The session will go for around 45 mins, with time for live Q&A from the audience after that.
Joining us is Lee Goldsworthy, a seasoned Fractional CTO & Tech Advisor who’s helped dozens of startups build smarter, scale faster, and stay sane doing it. With over 15 years of experience across edtech, fintech, and SaaS, Lee brings real-world wisdom, battle scars, and a dash of humour to the conversation.
📅 Session Date @ Time: Monday, 21st April from 12pm AEST
🎙️ Host: Matt Ainsworth
🚀 Proudly Sponsored by: Tekkon (https://tekkon.com.au/)

DEADLINE: Principal Business Development Officer
2025-04-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Strategy and International Engagement Group provides strategic policy advice and leadership on state development issues, promotes the State’s export capabilities and investment opportunities through a network of international offices, and engages with government, industry and international stakeholders to promote Western Australia and its industries.
This role in Invest and Trade WA will be instrumental in, driving projects and initiatives that showcase and promote Western Australia on the international stage.

DEADLINE: Southwest Angels Pitching Opportunity
2025-04-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Apply online
Opportunity for startups, innovative small businesses or entrepreneurs based in the Mid West region of WA to talk through their idea, venture or business and receive specific feedback from the South West Angels team.
Plus, a chance to pitch at the INNOVATION IGNITE AFTER HOURS event in Geraldton on Friday 9 May

Learn more HERE

Morning Startup Presentation
2025-04-23 07:30 - 09:00 | 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

Morning Startup Presentation: Pitch your Startup!
2025-04-23 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

Green Things Summit
2025-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | online
The Green Things Summit 2025, happening on April 24, 2025, is a must-attend virtual event that explores the intersection of IoT, AI, and other advanced technologies in driving eco-friendly innovations.
Hosted by IoT Marketing and Industry Insights Webinars, this event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates to discuss cutting-edge solutions that are transforming businesses, optimizing resources, and reducing environmental footprints. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an organization focused on CSR, a sustainability professional, a tech ecosystem executive, or a business seeking green tech solutions, the Green Things Summit 2025 provides a unique opportunity to learn how digital transformation is shaping a greener, smarter future.

Learn more HERE

XR Drinks
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | SPACECUBED, 45 St George Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Whether you’re seeking to share insights, offer support, forge new partnerships, explore career opportunities, or simply unwind with like-minded individuals, XR Drinks provides the perfect setting to do so. It’s an opportunity to exchange knowledge, seek advice, and celebrate our shared passion for XR while enjoying good company and refreshing beverages.

Stanford Biodesign 2024-25 Innovation Fellowship Final Presentation
2025-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | online
Be a part of the 2024-2025 Innovation Fellows’ Final Presentations. Join us virtually for an inspiring showcase of cutting-edge ideas.
This year’s fellows focused their innovation efforts on physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) and pain medicine.
Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Plus Eight City of Canning
2025-04-28 07:00 - 08:00 | Apply online
The City of Canning Plus Eight Sprint is a 6 week skill building and business growth program run as part of the Canning Business Mentoring Program (BMP). This program is exclusive and free for businesses that are owned or operated by City of Canning residents.The program connects you with a community of successful mentors, investors and advisors to help you take your business idea to the next level and provides the content and environment to grow your skills.

Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge
2025-04-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) mission is to accelerate the development and transition of asymmetric capabilities to the Australian Defence Force through innovation, in order to meet Defence priority needs.
Challenge : Undersea Communications and Autonomy

AUKUS partners are seeking to research and develop innovations to enable the synchronisation and teaming of multiple undersea systems. We invite innovations that enable some or all of the following Desired Capability Effects:
1. Provide near real time communications between Undersea Vehicles (UVs)
2. Provide near real time communications from UVs to Command and Control (C2) Systems /Battle Management System (BMS)
3. Provide near real time communications between seabed systems to UVs and C2 System and BMS
4. Provide a system that can optimally allocate the right asset to the right task in a dynamic and complex environment
5. Provide optimal bandwidth utilisation and effective range, and perform in a contested/congested environment

For full details and requirements, please refer to the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025: Undersea Communications and Autonomy documentation suite.

DEADLINE: CRC Grants Round 26
2025-04-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online
Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations. Find out about CRC Grants and how to help improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.
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