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SUMMARY:Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the region’s premier event for the land defence sector\, connecting Australian and international defence\, industry\, government\, academia\, and technology leaders in support of national and regional security. \nHeld biennially over three days\, Land Forces is a dynamic platform for engagement\, featuring a comprehensive international industry exhibition\, a specialist conference program with presentations and symposia from leading defence institutions\, and extensive networking opportunities. \nAs the land domain continues to evolve through innovation\, investment\, and strategic partnerships\, Land Forces provides a vital interface for stakeholders to explore capability development\, supply chain integration\, and future force design.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/land-forces-international-land-defence-exposition/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T090000
DTSTAMP:20261003T042210Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Startup Presentation: What it really takes to keep a small tech company alive
DESCRIPTION:Morning Startup Presentation: \nBrendan and Liz Wright\, the husband-and-wife team behind Joondalup-based CommunityToGo\, have pivoted again and again. In the early 2010s\, when apps were still a novelty\, they delivered over 150 of them to schools\, clubs\, churches and community groups\, before realising their customers weren’t really buying an app at all; they were trying to drive change. That insight sparked the first of many reinventions\, leading to their current focus on AI. \nExpect candid lessons on finding the real problem behind your product\, knowing when to pivot\, running a business as a couple\, and staying relevant as the technology shifts underneath you. \nAbout our speakers: \nBrendan Wright is the newly appointed General Manager of ALT USA\, the United States business unit of Aquatic Leisure Technologies (ALT)\, and previously its Digital Transformation Lead. With more than 30 years in ICT\, including over 15 years with global vendors such as Oracle and SAP\, he has been involved in startups since 2013\, including four years as Co-Founder and Managing Director of CommunityToGo. \nLiz Wright is the Lead Developer at CommunityToGo and the builder behind the business\, turning ideas into working products. Most recently she designed and built Coaches-Coach Sports\, a multi-sport AI coaching platform delivered in partnership with Bevo Sports\, using AI-assisted development to deliver in months what once took a full team. She’s also an accomplished watercolour painter who brings an artist’s eye for clean\, simple design to her tech work.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/morning-startup-presentation-what-it-really-takes-to-keep-a-small-tech-company-alive/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T014435Z
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SUMMARY:Idea to Business : Begin with the End In Mind (workshop)
DESCRIPTION:From Idea to Business: Begin with the End in Mind\nMost innovators end up pitching an idea\, not a business. The idea is often excellent. But an idea is not something a customer can buy\, an investor can back\, or a partner can rely on – and the gap between the two is where most good ideas stall. Closing that gap is not one big leap. It is a handful of first steps\, taken in the right order.\nThis 90-minute workshop is for innovators and early-stage founders who have an idea and are trying to figure out how to convert it to a business. \nWhat we’ll cover\n\nBasics: Why being SMART matters and the dangers of assumptions.\nUnderstanding what you want\, and how that shapes the business: Your personal goals dictate the form your business should take. Licensing\, lifestyle business\, high-growth venture\, or something else – each suits a different founder. Get this wrong and you will spend years building something you do not want.\nThe three pillars of a credible business: Unfortunately\, it’s not just about your tech\, or your customers\, or how you’ll deliver. It’s about all these and how they interact.\nBringing it together: It’s action plan time! Identify the key actions you need to take over the next 100 days\n\nWho should come\nInnovators\, technical founders\, and anyone with an idea they are serious about. No business background assumed. No jargon\, no consultant speak.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/idea-to-business-begin-with-the-end-in-mind-workshop/
LOCATION:MPH Lawyers\, 6/580 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Experia Growth":MAILTO:info@experiagrowth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T092338Z
CREATED:20261001T103902Z
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee + IP Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.\nThis month\, Michael Pasquale from WRAYS joins our CORE Start cohort to talk about Intellectual Property. Whether you’re protecting a new idea or working out where IP fits into your commercialisation plans\, it’s a great chance to hear from an expert and bring your questions. \nCommunity Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators\, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/community-coffee-ip-talk/
LOCATION:CORE Innovation Hub\, 191 St. Georges Terrrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T111815Z
CREATED:20260804T111815Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Nature Awards The Spinoff Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Spinoff Prize is a €30\,000 global award for early-stage university spinoff companies providing an opportunity for academic entrepreneurs to raise their company profile and get noticed by potential investors. It increases the visibility of academic entrepreneurs and their companies and helps them secure future investment.\nThe Spinoff Prize focuses on spinoff companies founded on research in life sciences or physical sciences\, both of which can include digital technology approaches including artificial intelligence\, deep learning\, neuromorphic computing\, and quantum computing. \nFinalist spinoffs will pitch to the slam panels live at the Curious2027 – Future Insight™ conference\, after which one winner will receive a €30\,000 cash prize. All eligible applicants will receive a free online ticket to the Curious2027 – Future Insight™ conference. \nWe define a spinoff as a company that has been formed specifically to commercialise the outputs generated from research conducted at a university or research institute. The spinoff must have been registered as a separate legal entity on or after 7th October 2021. In the application you will have to clearly demonstrate how the underpinning research led to findings which are subsequently being commercialised
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-nature-awards-the-spinoff-prize/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship,DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T034037Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AMTECH: Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub Anchor Tenant [RFP]
DESCRIPTION:The WA Government has committed $55 million as part of the Made in WA program to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Picton to support the State’s energy transition and economic diversification. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is now open for an anchor tenant\, with the WA Government inviting businesses and organisations to submit their proposals via the TendersWA website. \nThe establishment of an anchor tenant at the AMTECH precinct will accelerate further long-term benefits for the region\, including new jobs and opportunities for local businesses. \nThe facility is expected to strengthen local manufacturing capability\, increase regional participation in clean energy projects\, and create new employment opportunities. \nThe AMTECH anchor tenancy selection process is coordinated by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification with construction overseen by DevelopmentWA. \nThe Request for Proposal (RFP) has now been extended to 5pm AWST\, 7 October 2026. Login to the Tenders WA website to download the RFP documents and to apply.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-amtech-advanced-manufacturing-and-technology-hub-anchor-tenant-rfp/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T094205Z
CREATED:20260928T094205Z
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SUMMARY:2026 GIWA Forum
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this year’s GIWA Forum\, where we’ll explore The new wheatbelt: How costs\, capital\, climate and consolidation are changing grain farming in WA. \nAs input costs rise\, capital requirements shift\, climate variability intensifies and farm consolidation reshapes the landscape\, WA’s grain industry is entering a new era. Join us for an afternoon of insight\, discussion and networking as we unpack what these forces mean for the future of grain farming in Western Australia. \nWe are thrilled to be joined by Dennis Voznesenski\, Commonwealth Bank’s Agricultural and Sustainable Economist\, Jessica Lingard from the Bureau of Meteorology\, Graeme McConnell\, Director of Planfarm\, and John Woods\, Chair of Lawsons Grain. \nWe are grateful for the continued support of the GIWA Forum by event sponsor CBH Group.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-giwa-forum/
LOCATION:Beaumonde On The Point\, 306 Riverside Drive\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20261003T071950Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Sundowner October
DESCRIPTION:Calling all startup founders! \nThis is a very casual\, monthly\, after-work event\, in addition to the fortnightly Morning Startup meetups at Spacecubed. So if you’re not a morning person\, this is for you! \nThere will be no speakers or formalities. Just a bunch of startups\, in a pub\, having fun\, and learning from each other.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founder-sundowner-october/
LOCATION:Nowhere Brewing Co\, 25 Harrogate\, West Leederville\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T034229Z
CREATED:20261004T034229Z
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SUMMARY:Activating Innovation Precincts: Lessons from the University of Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Innovation precincts are often presented as places where universities\, industry\, government\, start-ups and communities come together — but proximity alone does not create collaboration. In this fireside chat\, Vanessa Campbell\, Director of Innovation Precincts at the University of Melbourne\, will explore what it takes to turn a physical precinct into an active innovation ecosystem. Drawing on experience across Melbourne Connect and the wider Parkville and Arden context\, the conversation will examine the operating models\, partnerships\, programming and trust-building needed to move from a property-led vision to sustained collaboration. \nAbout the speaker: Vanessa Campbell leads the University of Melbourne’s work on innovation precincts\, focusing on how universities can move beyond physical development to create genuinely active ecosystems of collaboration. In this practical conversation\, she will share lessons on how innovation precincts can become more than buildings\, labs or co-location spaces — and instead create the conditions for meaningful collaboration across universities\, companies\, government\, start-ups and communities. The session will be valuable for anyone involved in developing\, operating or partnering within innovation precincts\, including leaders and professionals working in external engagement\, innovation\, partnerships\, entrepreneurship\, research translation\, economic development and ecosystem building. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/activating-innovation-precincts-lessons-from-the-university-of-melbourne/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T110332Z
CREATED:20260916T110332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T110332Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Small Businesses: Scams and Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Protect your business from scams and cyber threats with practical advice from industry and government experts. \n\n\n\n\nSmall businesses are frequent targets for scams and cyber threats. Learn how to recognise the warning signs\, reduce your risk and respond effectively if your business is compromised. \nSupported by AusIndustry\, Business Foundations\, CCIWA\, and Small Business Development Corporation. This practical event will bring together subject matter experts\, government representatives and industry partners to explore: \n\nCommon scams and cyber security risks affecting small businesses\nWarning signs that every business owner and employee should recognise\nPractical measures to reduce risk and prevent financial loss\nImmediate steps to take following a suspected corporate compromise\nThe roles of government\, law enforcement and industry in supporting affected businesses\n\nThe program will feature expert presentations\, an interactive scenario\, panel discussion and Q&A session. Attendees will leave with practical tools to strengthen their business security.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/protecting-small-businesses-scams-and-cyber-security/
LOCATION:ECU Perth City\, 491 Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T062324Z
CREATED:20260819T062324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T062324Z
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SUMMARY:Startmate Pitch Night (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:​Join Startmate’s Virtual Pitch Night to hear directly from up-and-coming founders building in Australia and New Zealand!\n​From wherever you are\, you’ll get a front-row seat to: \n\n\n​Early-stage startups at the ground floor \n\n\n​Founders testing bold ideas across industries \n\n\n​A high-signal room of operators\, investors\, and builders \n\n\n​🎤 Who can pitch at Pitch Night?\nAnyone may apply to pitch at Pitch Night. Please read through the selection criteria via the submission link\, and submit your pitch application by 22 September 2026 @ 12pm AEST\, and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected to pitch by 29 September.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startmate-pitch-night-virtual-3/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T193000
DTSTAMP:20261003T071153Z
CREATED:20261003T071153Z
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SUMMARY:Physical AI Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hear 3 expert talks\, take the mic for a demo or announcement. Connect with ANZ’s largest AI/hardware community over pizza & drinks. \nListen and learn\, share a quick demo\, prototype\, or announcement – whether it’s AI\, hardware\, or something you’re building. All welcome. \nPresentations:\n\nTalk 1 by Massimo Sacchi: Democratisation of Edge AI This talk brings Physical AI down from theory to the factory floor. It opens by framing Edge AI along two axes—edge versus cloud\, and learned models versus traditional analytical rules—then walks through why industrial environments increasingly demand on-device intelligence. \n\n\nTalk 2 by Stanley Chong: 20ms vs 2 Seconds: What a Safety Vest Taught Us About Choosing the Right Visual AI Not every vision problem needs a giant model — and not every giant model needs to see pixels the way you’d think. In this talk we’ll unpack the real differences between CNNs\, Vision-Language Models (VLMs)\, and multimodal LLMs: what they’re each actually built to do\, where their reasoning comes from\, and why picking the wrong one costs you either accuracy or your latency budget. \n\n\nTalk 3 by Dr Fangyi Zhang: Gentle Embodied AI: Vision- and Tactile-Based Robotic Manipulation for a Delicate World Modern robots excel at tasks demanding force\, speed\, and repeatability\, yet they remain remarkably poor at gentleness – the careful\, adaptive\, contact-rich interaction required to handle fragile objects\, manipulate deformable materials\, or physically collaborate with people safely. This talk begins with vision-based manipulation and learning-based control – how robots can acquire visuo-motor skills\, transfer them from simulation to the real world\, and learn manipulation behaviours by watching human demonstrations. \n\nPizza and drinks for this meetup are made possible by our sponsor\, the Innovation Central Perth – an industry and science collaboration centre located at Curtin University\, with the vision of advancing digital transformation through an open innovation ecosystem. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/physical-ai-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Central Perth\, Level 2\, Building 216\, Curtin University\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T034450Z
CREATED:20261004T034450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T034450Z
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SUMMARY:Making University–SME Collaboration Work: From Live Projects to Lasting Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Universities often want stronger relationships with SMEs\, yet collaboration can falter when academic and business priorities\, timelines and expectations do not align. \nIn this fireside chat\, Darko Pantelic\, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School\, will explore community-engaged learning as a practical route into university–SME collaboration. Drawing on more than ten years of real-client course delivery\, the conversation will examine how students\, educators and SMEs can work around authentic business challenges\, where friction typically emerges\, and what institutions need to do to turn individual initiatives into embedded and repeatable practice. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/making-university-sme-collaboration-work-from-live-projects-to-lasting-partnerships/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T080000
DTSTAMP:20260820T035707Z
CREATED:20260820T035707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T035707Z
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SUMMARY:Key Opinion Leaders: Your Strategy for Maximum Impact [ANDHealth Webinar Series]
DESCRIPTION:Supercharge Your US Expansion: Exclusive Webinar Series from ANDHealth\nAre you exploring US healthcare market opportunities or preparing for your first steps into the world’s largest health system? Don’t miss this exclusive three-part virtual series from ANDHealth\, designed for digital and connected health innovators ready to accelerate international growth into the US market. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nReal-world advice and actionable frameworks from market access experts and Australian founders who’ve done it before\nExclusive insights from the ANDHealth team\, who have been supporting Australian companies to expand to the US through international delegations since 2020\nPractical\, tailored strategies to sharpen your US approach for 2026 and beyond\n\nWebinar Two: Key Opinion Leaders: Your Strategy for Maximum Impact\nGain practical strategies shared by HLTH conference experts and a digital health company on successfully leveraging conferences and key opinion leaders to build lasting connections and achieve results in the US.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/key-opinion-leaders-your-strategy-for-maximum-impact-andhealth-webinar-series/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260924T013041Z
CREATED:20260924T013041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T013041Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Learning Exchange:  Learning from stewardship in practice
DESCRIPTION:How does coastal & marine stewardship work across different places\, organisations and scales — and what makes it possible to work collectively? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2026 Regional Learning Exchange\, bringing together six learning stories from across Western Australia to explore how stewardship is organised\, supported\, and delivered in practice.\n\nThe stories look at the roles of place\, governance\, population\, funding\, and organisational capacity\, as well as how activities and monitoring inform decisions and contribute to social\, economic\, environmental\, and cultural outcomes.\n\nFollowing the presentations\, roundtable discussions will create space to share experiences\, explore what helps or hinders stewardship\, and discuss what we can learn from different approaches across WA.\n\nThe insights from the Exchange will contribute to the Stewardship Practice Playbook — a live\, evolving resource that continues to grow through shared learning and practice.\n\n 8.30 am – 12.30 pm  |  Friday\, 9 October 2026  |  Bunbury & ONLINE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-regional-learning-exchange-learning-from-stewardship-in-practice/
LOCATION:Dolphin Discovery Centre\, Anchorage Cove off\, Koombana Dr\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Coastal &amp%3B Marine Network":MAILTO:wacmcn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T113000
DTSTAMP:20261001T105412Z
CREATED:20261001T105412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T105412Z
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SUMMARY:Frontier Series: The Deep-Tech Spinout Journey- From Researcher to Founder
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to turn breakthrough research into a deep-tech company?\nJoin Illume Ventures for a conversation with Dr Richard Parsons\, Founder & CEO of Kite Magnetics\, a Monash University spinout. Richard’s journey offers a rare inside look at what happens when cutting-edge research leaves the laboratory and becomes a venture. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nHow a research breakthrough becomes a commercial opportunity\nThe transition from researcher and scientist to founder\nWhat changes when you move from research to building a company\nNavigating customers\, commercialisation\, IP\, funding and scale\nThe challenges and rewards of building a deep-tech venture from Australia\nLessons for researchers considering whether their own research could become a startup\n\nWhether you’re a researcher\, PhD student\, engineer\, aspiring founder\, entrepreneur or simply curious about how deep-tech companies are created\, this is an opportunity to hear directly from someone who has lived the journey. \nFeaturing Dr Richard Parsons\, Founder & CEO\, Kite Magnetics \nPresented as part of Frontier Series by Illume Ventures  conversations with the people turning frontier research and technologies into ventures.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/frontier-series-the-deep-tech-spinout-journey-from-researcher-to-founder/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T071936Z
CREATED:20260629T071936Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50
DESCRIPTION:For more than two decades\, Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50 Australia Awards have been one of the longest-standing programs of their kind\, celebrating the country’s fastest-growing technology companies – the startups that have scaled up – with many going on to become local and global powerhouses. \nEvery year\, the Tech Fast 50 team discover the top 50 Australian technology companies by revenue growth rate over three years\, with the top performer crowned our overall winner. \nAs a finalist and winner\, your company will be recognised as one of Australia’s most successful technology innovators – joining the ranks of Tech Fast 50 alumni such as Afterpay\, Atlassian\, Zip\, EVSE\, NEXTDC\, Cettire\, ModiBodi\, Domino’s Pizza\, Menulog\, RSVP\, Seek\, JSHealth\, and Prospa. \nYou’ll also gain access to exclusive networking opportunities with high-performing technology companies\, investors\, and industry experts at our networking morning and awards evening events\, along with brand exposure through Deloitte and our sponsors.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-deloittes-tech-fast-50/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T040658Z
CREATED:20260918T040658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T040658Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Australian AI Standards Public Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Government Australian AI standards will be a national framework for the development of AI models and the infrastructure that enables it. This will help support investment and innovation\, while protecting our communities and resources.\nThey want to hear from Australians about how AI should be developed\, used and governed in ways that advance our national interest. \nThis consultation will help inform the development of Australia’s AI standards. This means the views of all Australians can be considered in the development of an effective and trusted framework for AI. \nWe are seeking views and feedback on: \n\nManaging the growth in large data centres and AI training.\nRequirements for large data centres.\nConditions for AI training.\n\nThe consultation will close 9 October 2026. Learn more\, read the discussion paper and have your say here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-australian-ai-standards-public-consultation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T105055Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: The Ventures Australia Award
DESCRIPTION:The Ventures Award identifies high-potential startups and connects them with a global network of 460+ VC funds\, investors\, and business angels\, collectively managing over $57 billion in assets.\nThe comprehensive scoring system evaluates startups based on various criteria\, including: innovation\, market potential\, team strength\, traction. This system helps investors filter and identify startups that align with their specific investment criteria. \nThe 10 finalists must be able to travel to Sydney to present their pitches directly to the judges and engage in valuable networking opportunities. \nWinners receive valuable non-monetary benefits including investor introductions\, mentorship opportunities\, media exposure\, and access to exclusive networking events. These can often prove more valuable than a one-time cash award in the long run.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-the-ventures-australia-award/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T040626Z
CREATED:20261003T035910Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: The Park Virtual Innovation Hub Program [ASC]
DESCRIPTION:The Park is a virtual innovation hub led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC)\, designed to connect technology-driven companies with the Australian sports sector to tackle key challenges and unlock system-wide value.\nThe initiative will focus on five global challenges: \n\nHarnessing Data\, AI and Machine Learning – advancing governance\, tools\, and integration to generate meaningful value across the sector.\nNext-Generation Wearables – enabling real-time monitoring of human performance and delivering actionable insights.\nDigital Twin Technologies – developing simulations to enhance decision-making\, strategy\, and performance outcomes.\nBrain Performance Innovation – supporting ethical approaches to performance\, assessment\, treatment and Return to Play (RTP) protocols.\nMaterial Science in Sport – The adaption of new and emerging application of advanced materials in aiding human performance.\n\nThrough a six-month co-designed program\, The Park will bring together selected technology firms\, NSO/Ds\, and the ASC to accelerate solutions from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 to TRL 8+. Upon completion\, the ASC and participating NSO/Ds may pursue further collaboration\, procurement\, and deployment of proven technologies at scale. \nIn 2026\, The Australian Sports Commission\, in partnership with Built has provided funding. This funding is used to support the grants given to successful applicants. \nDeadline 9 October 2026. Learn more and apply here \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-the-park-virtual-innovation-hub-program-asc/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260913T090031Z
CREATED:20260913T090031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T090031Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate with nbn Grants Program
DESCRIPTION:Championing Australia’s regional and remote businesses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRunning a business in regional or remote Australia isn’t easy. Isolation\, limited reach and tough conditions can all stand in the way. \nYet\, out here\, challenge breeds creativity. And in the face of adversity\, innovation thrives. That’s why we created the Innovate with nbn® Grants Program with the Regional Australia Institute. \nNow in its seventh year\, our grants program champions the ideas\, resilience and brilliance of regional digital businesses. There’s also $125\,000 in grants up for grabs.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-with-nbn-grants-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T062157Z
CREATED:20261003T062157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T062157Z
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SUMMARY:2026 HyLogger Hackathon Starts
DESCRIPTION:Explore WA geoscience data and develop innovative approaches to real-world challenges! \nGSWA are hosting a HyLogger Hackathon from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October 2026. This event is open to geoscience and data science students and young professionals\, who may register either individually or as a team. \nIndividual registrants will be allocated to teams on Monday 12 October\, with teams balanced by skills and interests. Teams will then work on their projects using supplied datasets before reconvening on Friday 16 October to present their submissions. \nFinalists will be invited to attend the GSWA Open Day on Friday\, 20 November 2026\, where the winning project will be announced. A total prize pool (to be announced) will be available across all challenges. \nGSWA Hackathons are designed for people with diverse skills and experience\, including:  \n\nYoung professionals in geoscience\, data science\, or software development\nResearchers and university students\nMultidisciplinary teams interested in applying technology to geoscience.\n\nHyLogger 2026 Challenge\nParticipants are invited to use HyLogger data to develop new interpretations\, tools\, workflows and visualisations that demonstrate the value of spectral data for geoscience and ore body knowledge.  HyLogger technology rapidly collects high-resolution imagery and spectral information from drillcore and other geological samples using non-destructive visible and infrared spectroscopy. The resulting data can help identify minerals\, reveal geological patterns and support exploration targeting.  Find out more about the HyLogger. \nKey dates\n\nRegistrations: open 9.00am Friday\, 4 August\, close 5.00pm Friday\, 02 October\nOnline information session: September — date to be confirmed\nInterim data release: date to be confirmed\nHackathon dates: Monday\, 12 October and Friday\, 16 October\nWinners announced: Friday\, 20 November at GSWA Open Day
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-hylogger-hackathon-starts/
LOCATION:Curtin\, 137 St Georges Tce\, 137 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T133051Z
CREATED:20260914T024226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T133051Z
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SUMMARY:State of Startup Funding Roundtable (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:The State of Startup Capital in WA: in a state awash with money\, why is “access to capital” still not solved? \nWestern Australia has no shortage of wealth\, yet startups make up a tiny proportion of their investment portfolios (about 0.4%). Do they need educating on ESIC? Furthermore\, WA startups attract very little Australian venture capital. Around 2%. \n\nOur next StartupWA Roundtable brings founders\, investors and ecosystem builders together to work out why\, and what we can actually change. In a pre-event survey\, your responses will directly inform the focus areas and discussion points for the upcoming ‘State of Startup Capital in WA’ Roundtable on 12th October 2026. Take the survey to apply to attend the (invite only) roundtable. We want to make sure we get a good mix of investors\, entrepreneurs\, government\, etc\, in the room.\n\nRoundtable starts (sharp) at 3pm\, and concludes 5pm on Mon 12 Oct.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startupwa-state-of-startup-capital-in-wa-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Vibe Hotel\, 9 Alvan Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260919T081344Z
CREATED:20260919T081344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T081344Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: West Tech Pitch 2026
DESCRIPTION:West Tech Pitch gives early-stage founders the opportunity to pitch live at West Tech Main in Fremantle. Selected startups will present to renowned Silicon Valley investor Bill Tai and a panel of local and global investors\, gaining valuable feedback\, exposure and connections. \nEOIs close Monday 12 October 2026 (COB)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-west-tech-pitch-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T231500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T233000
DTSTAMP:20260930T034217Z
CREATED:20260930T034217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T034217Z
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SUMMARY:WIPO City of Innovation Award Announcement [online]
DESCRIPTION:The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will announce the winners of the first WIPO City of Innovation award on October 12\, 2026\, at a ceremony from 17:15 to 18:00 CEST at WIPO headquarters in Geneva.\nBringing together mayors\, city leaders\, innovation policymakers and the international intellectual property (IP) community\, the ceremony will celebrate the role of cities in fostering innovation and creativity\, and reveal which of the 15 finalist cities will receive the inaugural award for their forward-looking visions and pledges. \nThe event will start with the inauguration speech of WIPO Director General Daren Tang. After welcoming the international jury\, each winning city will take the stage to provide remarks on their vision and pledges. \nThe event will take place on the margins of the Sixth UN Forum of Mayors\, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). \nThe ceremony will be streamed live via WIPO webcast\, Zoom and UN Web TV\, with no prior registration required. The working language will be English\, with simultaneous interpretation in Arabic\, Chinese\, French\, Russian and Spanish.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wipo-city-of-innovation-award-announcement-online/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T070000
DTSTAMP:20260907T064551Z
CREATED:20260907T064551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T064551Z
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SUMMARY:Global Innovation in Pasture and Rangeland Systems Series: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture is evolving rapidly\, but many of its biggest challenges are shared across regions. From climate resilience and labor shortages to technology adoption and market expansion\, producers and innovators are seeking practical solutions that work in real-world pasture and rangeland systems. \nJoin agritech leaders from New Zealand\, Australia\, Colorado\, and Wyoming for a three-part webinar series exploring how complementary agricultural ecosystems are tackling these challenges together. Through conversations with producers\, researchers\, investors\, policymakers\, and economic development leaders\, the series will highlight practical experiences\, emerging technologies\, and opportunities for future international collaboration. \nWhether you are a farmer or rancher\, an agritech company\, an investor\, or a policymaker\, these discussions will provide valuable insights into the future of pasture-based agriculture and the partnerships shaping it. \nWebinar Sessions Overview: \nSession 1 — Farmer and Rancher Perspectives – Sept 28/29 | 4:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM NZST \nHear directly from producers representing each participating region as they discuss the realities of managing pasture and rangeland operations. Topics include climate resilience\, productivity challenges\, labor pressures\, technology adoption\, diversification opportunities\, and lessons that can be shared across regions. \nSession 2 — Innovation and Technology Ecosystems – Oct 12/13 | 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM AEST / 10:00 AM NZST \nExplore how each region is building thriving agritech ecosystems. Regional leaders will introduce their innovation landscapes before joining a panel discussion on digital agriculture\, livestock technologies\, AI\, remote sensing\, automation\, commercialization\, and pathways for bringing innovation successfully onto the farm and ranch. \nSession 3 — Investment\, Regional Development\, and Policy – Oct 26/27 | 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM AEST / 10:00 AM NZST \nLearn how government\, investors\, and regional development organizations are supporting agritech growth through policy\, investment\, trade\, and international partnerships. The session will examine opportunities for cross-border collaboration\, market expansion\, and future joint initiatives.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-innovation-in-pasture-and-rangeland-systems-series-session-2/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T041602Z
CREATED:20261004T041602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T041602Z
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SUMMARY:CDAO Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:CDAO Perth unites Western Australia’s leading data executives to harness its power and lead with confidence.\nAs organisations navigate increasing complexity and scrutiny\, sharper decision-making\, stronger governance\, and the ability to drive consistent\, measurable outcomes have become vital. \nCDAO Perth is built for leaders turning data into a true business asset—offering a space to share proven approaches\, benchmark capabilities\, and gain the insights\, frameworks\, and connections required to embed analytics at scale and deliver sustained organisational impact.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cdao-perth-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T183000
DTSTAMP:20261001T031834Z
CREATED:20261001T031834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T031834Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Bram Govaerts: 2026 Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The UWA Institute of Agriculture is proud to welcome CIMMYT Director General Dr Bram Govaerts to UWA to deliver this exclusive lecture. \n\n\n\n\nAll members of the public are invited to attend this exclusive lecture hosted by The UWA Institute of Agriculture. It will be delivered by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Director General Dr Bram Govaerts and focused on ‘Food (and) Security: From legacy to the future of humanity‘ at UWA Bayliss Lecture Theatre G33. \nBram Govaerts is the Director General (CEO) of CIMMYT\, the world’s leading agricultural research and development organisation dedicated to advancing global food and nutrition security. He brings together ecosystems of partners across governments\, business\, research\, and farmers to drive transformation where it matters most—in the fields and communities of smallholder farmers in the Global South. A leading voice on global food security\, he positions agriculture as strategic infrastructure central to geopolitical and economic stability\, reimagining food systems to withstand global shocks\, from pandemics and climate stress to conflict.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dr-bram-govaerts-2026-hector-and-andrew-stewart-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Bayliss Building\, UWA\, 35 Stirling Hwy\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261003T084244Z
CREATED:20261003T084244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T084244Z
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SUMMARY:Born in WA: Commercialising the Power of the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Turning WA’s ocean power into commercial reality with Tim Green of WaveX.\nWhat does it take to turn world-class research into technology that can survive the ocean\, attract investment and compete in global energy markets? Join RMBWA and Tim Green of WaveX for a practical conversation about WA innovation\, entrepreneurship\, risk\, leadership and the demanding journey from promising idea to commercial reality.\nWestern Australia has always looked to the ocean for opportunity. Now\, a local company is working to convert the movement of that ocean into reliable\, commercially viable energy. \nTim Green\, Operations Manager at WaveX\, has spent more than 20 years leading complex offshore and maritime projects. Today\, he is helping move Australian wave energy technology beyond modelling and research environments and towards real-world deployment. \nTim will share the realities of taking advanced research into one of the harshest operating environments on earth\, and the leadership required when technology\, capital\, regulators\, partners and physical risk all meet. \nIf you are interested in innovation\, entrepreneurship\, investment\, energy\, business growth or the difficult middle ground between a clever idea and a credible enterprise\, this conversation is for you.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/born-in-wa-commercialising-the-power-of-the-ocean/
LOCATION:The Wembley Hotel\, 344 Cambridge Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T064500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T090000
DTSTAMP:20260914T015811Z
CREATED:20260914T015811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015811Z
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SUMMARY:Sector Briefing: Risk & Security 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Business News for our latest Sector Briefing\, Risk & Security\, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving threats facing Western Australian businesses.\nFrom sophisticated financial scams and cyber attacks to emerging security challenges across the defence sector and civilian infrastructure\, the discussion will examine the risks businesses are navigating and the rigorous processes needed to strengthen security and build resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sector-briefing-risk-security-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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