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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: GreenSpark: GreenTech Hub Innovation Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:A Western Australian Innovation Hackathon exploring applications of AI in green technologies\nGreenTech Hub\, supported by Spacecubed and WA Data Science and Innovation Hub\, is launching the first GreenSpark Innovation Hackathon to develop green AI solutions in response to Western Australian industry challenges. \nGreenSpark is challenging participants to build practical AI tools that solve real industry problems in construction\, energy and industrial decarbonisation. WA industry have provided real-world use cases to solve\, and over the course of the program\, teams work directly with industry\, mentors and investors to take an idea from concept to working prototype. Not only does GreenSpark aim to spotlight high potential solutions throughout the hackathon and award prizes\, we want to identify who in the room has the ambition to commercialise their idea and and grow as innovators with a curated support structure for what comes next – and welcome to the GreenSpark cohort. This cohort has limited capacity\, so every participant gets real access to mentors\, sponsors and the people who can actually move their idea forward. Sign up today to reserve your spot! \nThis Hackathon is open to engineers\, developers\, data scientists\, researchers\, students\, founders and sustainability professionals. You don’t need a team to register\, we’ll help match you with one.Throughout the Hackathon\, you’ll build a working prototype alongside industry mentors and investors\, with the chance to win a share of $40\,000+ in cash prizes\, including $10\,000 for each of three finalist teams\, plus a pitching slot at West Tech Fest in December. Top teams also become part of the ongoing GreenTech cohort\, with curated support to the needs of your solution development; such as mentorship\, office hours\, access to the Plus Eight Accelerator bootcamp\, and more support to keep building through 2027 and beyond. \nKey dates  \n1 September | Registrations open\n14 October | Registrations close\n15 October\, 9am – 5pm | Launch Day\n16 October\, 9am to 5pm | Customer Validation Day\n23 October\, 1pm – 5pm | Q&A Customer Checkpoint\n30 October\, 1pm – 5pm | Pitch Day & Sundowner
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-greenspark-greentech-hub-innovation-hackathon/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator,DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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SUMMARY:GreenSpark: GreenTech Hub Innovation Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:A Western Australian Innovation Hackathon exploring applications of AI in green technologies\nGreenTech Hub\, supported by Spacecubed and WA Data Science and Innovation Hub\, is launching the first GreenSpark Innovation Hackathon to develop green AI solutions in response to Western Australian industry challenges. \nGreenSpark is challenging participants to build practical AI tools that solve real industry problems in construction\, energy and industrial decarbonisation. WA industry have provided real-world use cases to solve\, and over the course of the program\, teams work directly with industry\, mentors and investors to take an idea from concept to working prototype. Not only does GreenSpark aim to spotlight high potential solutions throughout the hackathon and award prizes\, we want to identify who in the room has the ambition to commercialise their idea and and grow as innovators with a curated support structure for what comes next – and welcome to the GreenSpark cohort. This cohort has limited capacity\, so every participant gets real access to mentors\, sponsors and the people who can actually move their idea forward. Sign up today to reserve your spot! \nThis Hackathon is open to engineers\, developers\, data scientists\, researchers\, students\, founders and sustainability professionals. You don’t need a team to register\, we’ll help match you with one.Throughout the Hackathon\, you’ll build a working prototype alongside industry mentors and investors\, with the chance to win a share of $40\,000+ in cash prizes\, including $10\,000 for each of three finalist teams\, plus a pitching slot at West Tech Fest in December. Top teams also become part of the ongoing GreenTech cohort\, with curated support to the needs of your solution development; such as mentorship\, office hours\, access to the Plus Eight Accelerator bootcamp\, and more support to keep building through 2027 and beyond. \nKey dates  \n1 September | Registrations open\n14 October | Registrations close\n15 October\, 9am – 5pm | Launch Day\n16 October\, 9am to 5pm | Customer Validation Day\n23 October\, 1pm – 5pm | Q&A Customer Checkpoint\n30 October\, 1pm – 5pm | Pitch Day & Sundowner
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/greenspark-greentech-hub-innovation-hackathon/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:Perth AI Builders Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Perth AI Builders is a community meetup focused on the practical side of AI\, especially the fast-moving world of LLMs\, agentic workflows\, AI tooling and startup building. \n​This community is for anyone actually building (or who wants to actually build) things with AI\, and anyone who wants to about how they can translate their own SME knowledge into capabilities an LLM can leverage \n​Following the session\, attendees will have the opportunity to share what they’ve been building\, showcase projects\, demonstrate tools\, exchange ideas and learn from others experimenting with AI in the real world. \n​Whether you’re deep into agentic coding workflows\, exploring AI tools for your startup\, or simply trying to understand where this technology is heading\, this meetup is designed to be practical\, accessible and community-led. \n​Bring your laptop\, meet like-minded builders\, and join the conversation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-ai-builders-get-together-2/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T120000
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SUMMARY:Trade Mark Considerations in the Software and Food and Beverage Spaces
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for this Lunch & Learn with Davies Collison Cave\, exploring some of the latest developments\, challenges and opportunities in trade marks across the software and food and beverage spaces. \n​While businesses in these spaces are already familiar with the value of trade marks\, recent decisions in Australia and internationally have changed expectations around how trade mark owners choose\, use and enforce their rights. \n​What to expect: \n\nThe new “rules” for adopting and clearing trade marks\nWhat is considered “descriptive” in the food and beverage space\nConflicts between foreign and local trade mark owners\nWhat is meant by “software” when it comes to trade marks\nThe effect of AI on trade marks
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/trade-mark-considerations-in-the-software-and-food-and-beverage-spaces/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:CORE Start 2026 - Ideas Night
DESCRIPTION:Come along to CORE Start Ideas Night to witness the 2026 CORE Start cohort will pitch their ventures live to a panel of industry leaders\, who will give them frank\, practical feedback to sharpen their thinking and help them move their ideas forward.\nCORE Start is our 12 week entrepreneurial development program for founders building solutions for energy and resources. This year’s cohort is our biggest yet\, bringing twice as many founders and a wide range of ideas from across the sector. \nIdeas Night is a chance to: \n\nSee early-stage ventures before anyone else does\nHear how experienced leaders assess new ideas\, and what they look for\nBack local founders and share your own insights with them\nConnect with innovators\, investors and industry people over drinks afterwards
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-start-2026-ideas-night/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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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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