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SUMMARY:From Vision to Growth - CERI Women Entrepreneur Series
DESCRIPTION:From Vision to Growth – Building the right commercial foundations\, learning from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and positioning a business for future growth.\nHosted by: Toby Swinger\, CEO\, CERI \nModerated by: Natalie Dawson\, CEO\, Focus Commercial Advisory \nSpeaker panel: \n\nAndrea Horwood\, Founder & CEO\, ETTO & NED\nMelissa Sturgess\, Co-founder & CEO Ananda & NED\nKarlia Rivers – Partner EY – Tax\nMelanie Lynn – Senior Counsel Pragma Lawyers\n\nThe Women Entrepreneurs Series is a practical three-part event series designed to support entrepreneurs through every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Bringing together experienced founders\, investors\, business leaders and professional advisers\, the series combines practical commercial advice with real-world experiences to provide attendees with insights they can immediately apply to their own businesses. \nRather than focusing solely on success stories\, the series encourages open and candid conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship\, including the challenges\, setbacks and pivotal decisions that shape successful businesses. Panellists will share not only what worked\, but also what they would do differently if they were starting again. The three sessions follow the natural lifecycle of a business.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-vision-to-growth-ceri-women-entrepreneur-series/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T190000
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SUMMARY:CERI: Investment Readiness Program Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Refine your pitch and prepare your business for investment\, with the opportunity to present to angels and venture capital investors.\nDates: 11 March – 20 May and 26 August – 4 November 2026 \nSchedule: Wednesdays\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm \nPrice: $330 for students | $550 for full-time employees \nRegister: Investment Readiness
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ceri-investment-readiness-program-week-1-august26/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T200000
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SUMMARY:Global Innovation Showcase\, presented by Perth Landing Pad
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating the founders\, ideas and partnerships driving international innovation in Western Australia.\nPresented by Perth Landing Pad\, this showcase brings together international startups\, local founders\, investors\, industry leaders and ecosystem partners to explore how innovative businesses are choosing Perth as a launchpad for growth. \nPerth Landing Pad is delivered by Spacecubed\, with the support of the City of Perth and the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification. \nWhat to expect\n\nHear from international founders who have successfully expanded into WA and learn what they’ve discovered along the way.\nExpert panel discussion: Expanding into WA as an International Founder\, featuring Perth Landing Pad alumni and international expansion experts sharing practical insights\, challenges and opportunities for scaling into new markets.\nDiscover globally innovative businesses now calling Perth home and explore the products\, technologies and ideas they’re bringing to WA.\nConnect with the ecosystem over networking drinks with founders\, investors\, government representatives\, industry leaders and the wider innovation community.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-innovation-showcase-presented-by-perth-landing-pad/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260828T150000
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SUMMARY:Curtinnovation Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Curtinnovation Awards celebrate bold thinkers at Curtin University who are creating real-world impact. Whether you’re a researcher\, student or entrepreneur\, if you’ve developed an idea that could shape industries\, improve lives or solve critical challenges\, we want to hear from you. \nAll ideas are welcome. Previous winners of the Curtinnovation Awards include an evidence-based bio-enhanced native seaweed solution to chronic inflammation; a real-time asset tracking system using existing camera infrastructure; and a breakthrough in synthetic graphite production for lithium-ion batteries.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtinnovation-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Optus Stadium\, 333 Victoria Park Drive\, Burswood\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260903T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T040016Z
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SUMMARY:From Prototypes to Real Products: AI Tools for Founders with Samreid Manez (Valearnis)
DESCRIPTION:​Most founders can build a prototype. Fewer know how to turn that into a real\, sustainable product. \n​This workshop covers the essential AI tools and workflows founders need to move beyond walled gardens\, own their code\, build a team of superstars\, and create something that lasts. \n​It’s led by Samreid Manez\, CEO of Valearnis\, an AI-Edtech startup based in Perth. Samreid has been a founder for over eight years\, and brings hard-won insight into staying resilient and building sustainably\, not just quickly. \n​Over the session\, we’ll cover: \n\n\n​AI tools and workflows \n\n\n​Moving beyond walled gardens \n\n\n​Owning your code and using GitHub \n\n\n​Building functional products and leveraging AI as a critical building partner \n\n\n​Then transitioning into hands-on doing \n\n\n\n\n\n​This session runs as part of Spacecubed’s AI Founder Sprint\, an 8-week program for founders building AI-first products\, delivered in partnership with Solana and Superteam Australia. The program exists to help ambitious AI founders build faster\, connect with mentors and investors\, and turn ideas into real products. Learn more about programs run at Spacecubed via https://spacecubed.com/programs
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-prototypes-to-real-products-ai-tools-for-founders-with-samreid-manez-valearnis/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260903T193000
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SUMMARY:Female Entrepreneurs and Investment - CERI Women Entrepreneur Series
DESCRIPTION:Female Entrepreneurs and Investment – Understanding investment readiness\, accessing capital and encouraging greater participation of women as both founders and investors.\nHosted by: Toby Swinger\, CEO\, CERI \nModerated by: Natalie Dawson\, CEO\, Focus Commercial Advisory \nSpeaker panel: \n\nMelissa Sturgess\, Co-founder & CEO Ananda & NED\nAndrea Horwood\, Founder & CEO\, ETTO & NED\nJohn Poynton AO\, Founder & Executive Chair Poynton Stavrianou & NED\nTracie Clark\, Venture Capital & Private Equiry Principal Skalata & NED\n\nThe Women Entrepreneurs Series is a practical three-part event series designed to support entrepreneurs through every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Bringing together experienced founders\, investors\, business leaders and professional advisers\, the series combines practical commercial advice with real-world experiences to provide attendees with insights they can immediately apply to their own businesses. \nRather than focusing solely on success stories\, the series encourages open and candid conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship\, including the challenges\, setbacks and pivotal decisions that shape successful businesses. Panellists will share not only what worked\, but also what they would do differently if they were starting again.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/female-entrepreneurs-and-investment-ceri-women-entrepreneur-series/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061549Z
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SUMMARY:CERI: Concept to Creation Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Transform your ideas into viable concepts with structured support and expert guidance. Participants can pitch to win 3 x $5\,000 Malka Foundation grants.\nDates: 12 March – 21 May and 10 September – 19 November 2026 \nSchedule: Thursdays\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm \nPrice: $330 for students | $550 for full-time employees \nRegister: Concept to Creation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ceri-concept-to-creation-week-1-5-2/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T023830Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Commercialisation - IP Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join for the next Spotlight on Commercialisation session to learn the fundamentals of intellectual property\, Curtin University’s approach to protecting research innovations and how decisions around patent filing align with an overall commercialisation strategy.\nYou’ll hear from Associate Professor Tejas Bhatelia\, a Chemical Engineering academic at Curtin with experience translating research from laboratory-scale concepts through prototyping\, intellectual property protection\, industry validation\, scale-up and commercialisation. Drawing on his experience developing SpiroPak\, an advanced structured packing technology originating from Curtin research\, Tejas will share an academic’s perspective on recognising the commercial potential of research and moving it towards practical application. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\n The fundamentals of intellectual property and Curtin’s approach;\nWhere patent protection fits within a broader commercialisation strategy;\nHow to recognise when research may have commercial potential;\nPractical lessons from an academic who has navigated the commercialisation journey.\n\nWhether you’re actively exploring commercialisation or simply curious about the potential of your research\, this session will provide a practical introduction to IP and the support available at Curtin.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/spotlight-on-commercialisation-ip-basics/
LOCATION:TL Robertson Library\, Kent Street\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T193000
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SUMMARY:Now You're in Business - CERI Women Entrepreneur Series
DESCRIPTION:Now You’re in Business – Managing growth\, leadership\, complexity and scaling a business for long-term success.\nHosted by: Toby Swinger\, CEO\, CERI \nModerated by: Natalie Dawson\, CEO\, Focus Commercial Advisory \nSpeaker panel: \n\nMelissa Sturgess\, Co-founder & CEO Ananda & NED\nAndrea Horwood\, Founder & CEO ETTO & NED\nKate O’Hara\, CEO Foodbank WA & NED\nAaron McDonald\, Founder & Managing Principal Pragma Legal\nBrigadier Amanda Williamson\, Retired Army Commander\, Founder & Principal RedLine Consulting\n\nThe Women Entrepreneurs Series is a practical three-part event series designed to support entrepreneurs through every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Bringing together experienced founders\, investors\, business leaders and professional advisers\, the series combines practical commercial advice with real-world experiences to provide attendees with insights they can immediately apply to their own businesses. \nRather than focusing solely on success stories\, the series encourages open and candid conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship\, including the challenges\, setbacks and pivotal decisions that shape successful businesses. Panellists will share not only what worked\, but also what they would do differently if they were starting again.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/now-youre-in-business-ceri-women-entrepreneur-series/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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