In a world of materialistic and financially-driven definitions of success, have you ever wondered or struggled with defining your own success in life? We have been conditioned to believe that success is achieved through money, possessions, titles, or authority. But that’s not all you are--a dollar amount or Chief Whatever Officer, in charge of so […]
This monthly 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. The event will feature insights from Professor Steve Webb’s extensive clinical trial expertise and delve into how the Australian Clinical […]
X-TEND WA will fund organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs that support the development of entrepreneurs and stimulate private investment in innovative projects in WA. The New Industries Fund will co-contribute up to $100,000 per successful application. Applications close on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 11am (AWST). Applications should deliver activities in one […]
Annual Signature Event 2023 Mr Richard Godyer AO - Chair of the AFL Commission, Qantas, Woodside Energy, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and The Channel 7 Telethon Trust. Speaking on "Embracing change at full speed"
Become a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play® This comprehensive training program will not only certify you in the standard LEGO® Serious Play® method, you will also learn how to optimise your sessions for human connection, psychological safety and most of all, better conversations about difficult and important things using the SUPERCONNECT® Method. It’s two […]
Morning Startup - Perth - where people talk about startups. 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 […]
The WA Government’s New Industries Fund (Department of JTSI) is at it again! This time they're addressing the early stage funding gap by providing operational funding to help establish three new local VC funds that will be committed to investing in WA-based startups and scale-ups over the next few years. Purpose Ventures, FundWA and Quokka Capital were recently announced as the […]
In collaboration with India Energy Storage Alliance, WA’s Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Innovate Australia, the Australia Microgrid Centre of Excellence is hosting a “sundowner” event to occur 29-March from 4pm-6pm. The main topic is “Going Off Grid”, in which microgrids can support sustainability, reliable and cost-effective energy management within a geographic […]
The opportunity is available to startups, SMEs, farmers or researchers working on innovative initiatives relevant to the agricultural sector. Applications are welcome from businesses in an early-stage startup phase, to small to medium enterprises. Are you an agtech startup? A farmer who has developed new technology? A researcher looking to commercialise your innovation? Or […]
Lisa opened her first solo hair salon at age 20. By 22 she owned a commercial premise, 2 salons and a barbershop. In amongst the growth of her businesses she had 2 children, her eldest diagnosed with severe Autism at age 2. Then Covid hit...resulting in a devastating loss of tenants in her commercial premise. […]
Please join us as we celebrate the launch of Software For You in Australia! We would like to invite you to our business launch party. The team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, and we're thrilled to finally share our vision with you. We know that custom software development plays a crucial role in […]
Join us for a showcase of WA's Talent, Expertise and Industry in Perth’s CBD at CyberWest Summit! All businesses, government departments and organisations regardless of size need to start implementing healthy cyber security practices right now. Thanks to the support from our partners we're excited to announce that we are back for 2023. When: 10-11 […]
What is TEDxPerth? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxPerth, where x = independently organised TED event. At TEDxPerth, live speakers combine with short films and […]
Prepare to be amazed! RTS is back and it’s packed with futuristic tech that you won’t believe! Imagine stepping into mind-blowing augmented reality, see incredible robotics in action, check out the new mining game apps and take part in amazing remote operating systems! This free event for all ages will showcase all the innovations that the mining, […]
Prepare to be amazed! RTS is back and it’s packed with futuristic tech that you won’t believe! Imagine stepping into mind-blowing augmented reality, see incredible robotics in action, check out the new mining game apps and take part in amazing remote operating systems! This free event for all ages will showcase all the innovations that the mining, […]
See yourself as a gamechanger? Let us recognise and celebrate your achievements…and open doors to future opportunities The InnovationAus Awards for Excellence celebrates outstanding performance in the commercialisation of innovative Australian ideas and IP. Since our inaugural program in 2021, the Awards has evolved into an exciting platform that shines a spotlight on the creators […]
About the conference Innovation. Technology. Sustainability. Every industry is faced with navigating through the unpredictability of what the future holds. Book your place at the 2023 RTS Conference to hear from industry leaders who are paving the way through the use of innovation and technology to shape the future of business and the next generation’s […]
Event description Westpac Foundation, together with WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Westpac Group, invite you to a special afternoon to celebrate and connect WA’s Changemaker community. The event will bring together social enterprises and for-purpose organisations as well as Westpac’s growing network of employees and partners passionate about using their skills, networks and resources […]
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). Hello Perth Founders and Friends, Have […]
FOR WA ENTRANTS: Entry is via INCITE AWARDS. Apply HERE The iAwards is Australia’s longest running and most broadly scoped innovation recognition program, promoting excellence in the Australian digital ecosystem from the likes of Google Maps, Atlassian, Wotif and WiseTech Global. The iAwards unearth, recognise and reward excellence in Australian innovation that is making a difference and […]
The purpose of the DISCOV3R Program is to investigate Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) as a sustainable long-term testing solution for COVID-19.‘3R’ refers to the three streams of the Program: Reassure; Reclaim; and Repurpose. This Program aims to take a holistic approach to the use of RATs in the detection of COVID-19 infection, which includes their effective use, […]
The Innovation Challenge 2023: Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications (Generative AI Challenge) is seeking creative solutions that use Generative Artificial Intelligence technology to address challenges in the following streams: health and medical research health and medical innovation healthcare service delivery health and medical education and training. The Generative AI Challenge comprises of the following stages: Stage 1 - […]
Applications now open for Quantum TX Accelerator METS Ignited is proud to support the first Quantum TX Accelerator program for 2023. Start-ups and small businesses who want to take their innovative solutions to the next level can now apply to gain invaluable support to accelerate their growth. The program provides facilitated access to large clients, […]
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities related to the Energy sector. This program is open to businesses working in one of the sub-sectors listed below. If you are not sure if you fit into one of these sub-sectors, please […]
Join this information session on 11 April 2023. Come along to meet the team hear about the Purpose Ventures Fund. We'll cover what we are looking for in our investments, how our founder-friendly process works, what you need to do to give yourself the best opportunity for investment and give time to answer all your questions. Read about […]
Morning Startup - Perth - where people talk about startups. 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 […]
This "Getting On" meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who understand the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach (and have preferably attended one of the "Getting Started" meetings). It's about supporting founders taking a Lean Startup with Customer Development approach for their startups. Hello Perth Founders and Friends (aka Perth Starters), Have you got […]
The Western Australian Government, through Invest and Trade WA, will support up to 10 technology startups to join a trade mission to the UK for London Tech Week 2023, from 12 to 16 June. Companies will be selected through a competitive expression of interest process (see link below), which closes on Thursday 13 April 2023. Who […]
Details Join Jason Seel from Horizon Digital and Dave Beros from Balthazar as they explore the benefits of taking a break from business as usual to run an innovation sprint. An innovation sprint sparks creativity, improves productivity, and taps into the potential of new concepts. Jason and Dave have teamed up to share the challenges […]
Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program helps Australian businesses grow their exports in international markets. These grants encourage small to medium enterprises to market and promote their goods and services globally. About the program We administer the government’s EMDG program. Since 1974, EMDG has assisted more than 51,000 unique small and medium size Australian […]
Cicada x Tech23 are searching for Australia's most promising emerging deep tech ventures. This is an opportunity for you to have a national platform to share your vision and ambition. Cicada x Tech23 Australia’s biggest deep tech showcase celebrating visionaries and innovators with extraordinary ideas to impossible challenges. Here are a few things you should […]
Starting May 2023, AUSCEP aims to equip entrepreneurial clinicians with the skills and networks to transform your ideas into products and businesses that benefit the clinical care of patients — both in Australia and around the world. The program will be delivered over 12 months with 8 regular pit stops. Together with a community of 100+ […]
The 7-month, part-time Perth Biodesign Course brings together multidisciplinary teams to identify unmet clinical needs and work towards inventing a medical technology or digital health solution, whilst learning about the development process. Teams usually come together once a week, on a Thursday evening, to learn, and put into practice, the course content delivered by course […]
See yourself as a gamechanger? Let us recognise and celebrate your achievements…and open doors to future opportunities The InnovationAus Awards for Excellence celebrates outstanding performance in the commercialisation of innovative Australian ideas and IP. Since our inaugural program in 2021, the Awards has evolved into an exciting platform that shines a spotlight on the creators […]
"Educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. Where we believe the potential is unlimited" YOUNG IC will be hosting an Interactive Q/A with Andy Lamb on Investing in Disruption. Experience a fun and engaging event where we become better investors. Andy Lamb is a successful investor, entrepreneur and innovator. A challenger of the status quo, driven by innovation, and the excitement of what […]
Tuesday 18th April, Breakfast Session 7 – 8.30am The Engine, built by MIT, is a venture firm investing in the next generation of Tough Tech: a transformative and broad approach applying cutting edge technology to solve challenges in human health, climate change, and advanced systems and infrastructure. By transforming the foundations of industry, we unlock massive […]
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). Hello Perth Founders and Friends, Have […]
Want to get your tech known in WA, across Australia and around the world? Need an industry mentor to help you create the perfect “pitch” your innovation? Looking for investment and industry / network opportunities to grow your tech? If you answer YES to any of this, then you should join the Awards! The INCITE […]
In collaboration with Southern Ports, ICP is proud to work alongside Innovation Cluster to deliver an exciting Iron Ore Circuit hackathon. This hackathon is a week-long virtual & on-site event designed to bring together students, programmers/developers, industry professionals, researchers, scientists and creative technologists to work collaboratively in cross-discipline teams to find innovative ways to improve […]
Translate your healthcare ideas into impactful real-world solutions Starting May 2023, AUSCEP aims to equip entrepreneurial clinicians with the skills and networks to transform your ideas into products and businesses that benefit the clinical care of patients — both in Australia and around the world. The program will be delivered over 12 months with 8 regular […]
Morning Startup - Perth - where people talk about startups. 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 […]
Details Entrepreneurship is not always a smooth path, and setbacks and failures are an inevitable part of the journey. But what separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest is their ability to fail forward - to learn from setbacks and use those lessons to grow and thrive. As Henry Ford once said 'The only real mistake […]
This webinar will provide a background to offshore seaweed aquaculture including an Australian perspective, the biophysical effects arising from interaction with waves and currents and an overview of current projects in offshore seaweed aquaculture. We’ll touch on the opportunities for cultivating macroalgae in the open ocean, required adaptation to high energy environments along with the […]
Applications for the 2023 Premier's Science Awards are now open and will close at 10:00AM (AWST) on Thursday 27 April 2023 The Premier's Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners will be announced at the Premier’s Science Awards ceremony in September 2023. WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students and […]
Learn How to Become a Defence Industry Supplier with ODIS. Hear from our guest speaker, Greg Blycha (Defence Business Advisor) on How to become a defence supplier, Why get accredited? What to expect (the process) and the support available to SME's. The Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) provides a seamless experience for small and medium […]
Our accelerator program is designed for local startups who are ready to scale on a domestic and global level, fast. Since launching in 2017, the program has invested over $2M in startups, and facilitated an additional $16M in follow-on investment and has a portfolio valued at $106M. While 2023 is set to be bigger than […]
The research and development (R&D) tax incentive aims to boost competitiveness and improve productivity across the Australian economy by: encouraging industry to conduct R&D that may not otherwise have been conducted improving the incentive for smaller firms to undertake R&D providing business with more predictable, less complex support. The research and development (R&D) tax incentive […]