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SUMMARY:How VC Works in WA (and Beyond)
DESCRIPTION:What do venture capital investors look for\, and how does VC funding work in Western Australia?\n​Join Trent Rachow\, Venture Capital Associate at FundWA\, for an online session exploring how venture capital works in WA and across Australia. With seven years of experience in venture capital\, Trent understands the challenges and opportunities involved in raising venture funding and works closely with startups on their fundraising strategies. \n​The session will cover 40 minutes of insights from Trent\, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A\, giving founders the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about navigating the venture capital landscape. \n​About the speaker \n​Trent Rachow is the Venture Capital Associate at FundWA\, one of Western Australia’s leading venture capital funds. He has been active in venture capital for seven years\, starting as a Student Fellow at AfterWork Ventures. Trent works on fundraising strategies with FundWA’s 13 portfolio companies and supports the broader startup ecosystem to help get more game-changing startups funded. \n​This event is run by Perth Landing Pad\, a program run by Spacecubed and supported by the City of Perth and Department of Energy and Economic Diversification\, in collaboration with InnoLab Asia. To learn more about Perth Landing Pad\, visit our website here.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/how-vc-works-in-wa-and-beyond/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Accelerator Program 2027
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture around their innovative product or service. \nThrough practical sessions\, mentoring and access to experienced entrepreneurs\, investors and industry experts\, founders develop the skills\, tools and connections to reach their first customers\, strengthen their business model and go-to-market strategy\, and build investment readiness. \nFollowing a record year for Accelerate in 2026\, which saw two participating ventures secure investment during the program\, Accelerate 2027 will offer even greater opportunities for founders to progress their ventures\, including direct access to at least $500\,000 in funding through an investment process embedded within the program. \nLearn more and apply here by 2 November 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-accelerator-program-2027/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:Plus Eight Demo Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ten years ago\, Plus Eight backed its first cohort of founders. This November\, they’re marking that milestone with their biggest Demo Night yet.\n​Nine startups from the 10th cohort have spent the past six months building\, refining and testing their businesses. Next up\, they’ll head to San Francisco this October to connect with global investors\, founders and industry leaders\, before returning to Perth ready to bring everything they’ve learned to the Regal Theatre stage this November\, backed by a $1 million investment pool. \n​Taking the stage: Romi\, TradieScribe\, RecruitMate AI\, Momentify\, TRUXE\, OreNova Engineering\, Ocean Hex\, Semester Student Planner and CaseMate. \n​Plus Eight Accelerator is proudly supported by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification\, Spinifex\, BetterLabs\, Kaizen West\, CFC Group\, Hawaiian\, Entrepreneur Trainer Andy Ford\, DFK Gooding Partners\, Insight Advisory Group\, K&L Gates\, and the City of Subiaco as our event partner.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/plus-eight-demo-night-2026/
LOCATION:Regal Theatre\, 474 Hay Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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