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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T170000
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SUMMARY:[Pitch Day] GreenSpark: GreenTech Hub Innovation Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:This Friday 30 October\, the GreenSpark teams take the stage at Riff to pitch the AI tools they’ve built for real energy decarbonisation challenges. Three finalist teams will each take home $10\,000 in cash prizes\, and you can watch it happen live. \nCome along from 1pm to 5pm to hear the pitches first-hand\, see which products customers have backed\, and find out who wins. Stay for the sundowner afterwards to meet the teams\, mentors and industry partners.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pitch-day-greenspark-greentech-hub-innovation-hackathon/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261027T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261026T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T061915Z
CREATED:20260919T081344Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: West Tech Pitch 2026 [extended]
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 26 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:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T103706Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20261001T053902Z
CREATED:20261001T053902Z
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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:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T055049Z
CREATED:20261001T055049Z
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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:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T110000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Vic Park AI Business Boost
DESCRIPTION:A free four-week program matching Town of Victoria Park businesses with AI-literate individuals to implement one practical AI solution. Projects could improve marketing\, customer emails\, administration or internal knowledge systems. \nBusinesses receive: \n\nA matched AI literate individual and practical AI solution\nTraining and documented handover\n\nEligible businesses must: \n\nBe physically located within the Town of Victoria Park\nMeet their student for at least one hour each week\nProvide timely feedback and help test the solution\n\nDates: Applications close 16 October 2026. The program begins online on 26 October. The only in-person event is the final showcase on 19 November\, 5:30–7:30 pm at Bloom Bentley (optional for businesses). \nApplications are also open to students who are interested in developing projects through this program. Applicants should be students who are curious about AI\, confident learning new tools\, able to communicate professionally\, and excited about solving real-world business problems. \nThe Vic Park AI Business Boost is a four-week program connecting university students with small businesses in the Town of Victoria Park to help them adopt practical AI tools.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-vic-park-ai-business-boost/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T094522Z
CREATED:20260928T094522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T094522Z
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SUMMARY:Global Citizen NOW: Perth x Bloom: Design Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen and Bloom are bringing different perspectives together to explore what the future of energy\, climate and resilient communities could look like. \nThe future won’t be shaped by one profession\, one industry or one kind of thinker. It will take engineers and entrepreneurs\, designers and scientists\, policy thinkers and storytellers\, technologists\, creatives\, artists and people who simply see the problem differently. \nWe’re bringing young people from different disciplines into the same room to challenge assumptions\, build connections and develop ideas for the systems\, communities and partnerships our future needs. The ideas developed across the weekend will feed into the wider conversation around Global Citizen NOW: Perth\, giving young Western Australians a place in a global discussion about climate\, resilience and the future of energy. \nEvery participant will also receive a ticket to Global Citizen NOW: Perth.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-citizen-now-perth-x-bloom-design-challenge/
LOCATION:Bloom\, 433 University Boulevard\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20261009T075726Z
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SUMMARY:The Table\, by SOUTHSTART
DESCRIPTION:The Table · Edition 04 – Perth.\nThe Table\, by SOUTHSTART\, Co-Hosted with West Tech Fest\, in partnership with RADIUM. \nA perfect pause before the sprint to WTF\, a chance to hear what’s planned for SouthStart 2027\, and most importantly\, an opportunity to do what we all say we need more of: CONNECT.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-table-by-southstart/
LOCATION:The Heritage\, 131 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T031303Z
CREATED:20260907T031303Z
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SUMMARY:Bloom Launchpad Showcase S2 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the next generation of business builders at the Launchpad Showcase. Over 12 weeks\, our Launchpad founders have transformed their ideas into fully operational businesses through Bloom’s flagship incubator program. Now it’s time to hear their pitches. Join us as we watch the top students from the Semester 2 2026 Launchpad cohort pitch their businesses and share the progress they’ve made.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-launchpad-showcase-s2-2026/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T021119Z
CREATED:20260914T021119Z
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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:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T090000
DTSTAMP:20260907T032024Z
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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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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:20261004T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T054020Z
CREATED:20260919T115756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T054020Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE [extended]: Spacecubed and HKTDC Hong Kong Delegation
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Hong Kong market and connect with international founders\, investors\, potential partners and industry leaders through a supported Spacecubed delegation to Entrepreneur Day. Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council\, the event will run alongside the Business of IP Asia Forum. \nOpportunities include: \n\nOne night’s accommodation\, provided by HKTDC\nSupport and introductions from the Spacecubed delegation leader\nAccess to Entrepreneur Day and the Business of IP Asia Forum\n\nPlease note: Support is subject to final approval from HKTDC. Participants will be responsible for their own flights\, additional accommodation and other travel expenses. \nDeadline extended to 4 Oct
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-spacecubed-and-hktdc-hong-kong-delegation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T105752Z
CREATED:20260829T105752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T105752Z
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SUMMARY:LaunchLAB AI Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the LaunchLAB AI cohort and showcase what happens when WA’s brightest technical minds meet top-tier startup training and mentorship. \nFrom education to logistics to healthcare\, founders will pitch their AI solutions and reflect on the progress and traction they’ve achieved so far.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/launchlab-ai-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260907T055656Z
CREATED:20260907T054545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T055656Z
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SUMMARY:City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Showcase
DESCRIPTION:​20 exciting founders and a night full of big ideas. \n​Join us for the City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Showcase\, proudly supported by the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park. \n​After 6 intensive weeks of building\, validating and refining their businesses\, our cohort of emerging founders is ready to take the stage and showcase what they’ve created. \n​Expect an evening of fresh ideas\, ambitious founders and rapid-fire pitches\, followed by the opportunity to connect with Perth’s startup community\, mentors\, investors and ecosystem leaders.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/city-of-perth-plus-eight-pre-accelerator-showcase/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260930T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T033040Z
CREATED:20260830T033040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T033040Z
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SUMMARY:CORE Connect Perth - Powered by City of Subiaco
DESCRIPTION:CORE Connect Perth: Tech Reshaping WA’s Mining & Energy Sector \nProudly sponsored by the City of Subiaco\, CORE Connect heads to Subiaco for an evening exploring the technology reshaping one of WA’s biggest industries. Join founders\, technologists and industry leaders for a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation is transforming mining and energy\, set against one of Perth’s best skyline views.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-connect-perth-powered-by-city-of-subiaco/
LOCATION:CORE Innovation Hub\, 191 St. Georges Terrrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260930T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115455Z
CREATED:20260919T115455Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Spacecubed and InnoLab Asia Vietnam Delegation
DESCRIPTION:Join Spacecubed and InnoLab Asia at the Vietnam Innovation Summit\, a two-day event bringing together founders\, industry leaders and innovators from across the region. The experience begins with a networking cocktail event on 13 October\, followed by the Summit across 14–15 October. This opportunity is open to founders and ecosystem leaders. \nOpportunities include: \n\nVietnam Innovation Summit passes\, fully covered by Spacecubed\nIndustry panels and masterclasses\, and tailored business matching\nFive-minute Business Showcase pitch and booth exhibition opportunities\nConnections across Vietnam’s startup and innovation ecosystem\n\nPlease note: Spacecubed will cover the cost of the Summit pass. Participants will be responsible for their own flights\, accommodation and travel costs.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-spacecubed-and-innolab-asia-vietnam-delegation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T104202Z
CREATED:20260829T104202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T104202Z
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SUMMARY:AI Fellowship and Founder Sprint Demo Night
DESCRIPTION:AI Demo Night brings together some of Spacecubed’s most exciting AI founders for an evening of pitches\, progress and celebration.\nThe night will spotlight founders completing the AI Founder Sprint\, delivered by Plus Eight in partnership with Superteam Australia and Solana\, showcasing what they’ve built and developed throughout the program. \nWe’ll also welcome and celebrate our Spacecubed AI Fellowship founders\, supported by Scale Partners\, as they reach the end of their three-month journey. \nExpect founder pitches\, AI products in action\, connections across Perth’s AI ecosystem\, and a chance to celebrate the people building what’s next.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-fellowship-and-founder-sprint-demo-night/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T054929Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam Market Entry: What Australian Startups Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:​Thinking about taking your startup into Vietnam or Southeast Asia? \n​Join Spacecubed and InnoLab Asia for a practical session exploring what it actually takes to enter the Vietnamese market. \n​With Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem continuing to grow\, there are opportunities for WA startups across sectors including mining and critical minerals tech\, agtech\, climate and energy\, AI and deep tech and Industry 4.0. \n​InnoLab Asia\, our MOU partner based in Ho Chi Minh City\, works across market entry and innovation programs throughout Vietnam and Southeast Asia. They’ll share practical insights into the market\, including: \n\n\n​What opportunities and demand look like in Vietnam and Southeast Asia \n\n\n​Different pathways for entering the market \n\n\n​What it can cost to get started \n\n\n​Where WA startups can find opportunities and support \n\n\n​What founders should consider before expanding into Vietnam and Southeast Asia
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/vietnam-market-entry-what-australian-startups-need-to-know/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260907T054723Z
CREATED:20260907T054723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T054723Z
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SUMMARY:Grants\, Contracts & Commercialisation: Legal Essentials for Founders
DESCRIPTION:Securing funding and new commercial opportunities is exciting\, but the agreements founders sign early can have long-term implications for their business\, intellectual property and ability to grow. \n​Join Emma Walczak\, Principal of Trinitas Legal Services\, for a practical lunchtime workshop exploring the key legal considerations founders should understand when navigating grants\, commercial and collaboration agreements\, IP and commercialisation. \n​With more than 15 years’ experience advising businesses\, Emma will cut through the legal theory and focus on what founders actually need to know\, from understanding obligations attached to grant funding and spotting risky contract terms\, to protecting your ability to commercialise your ideas and knowing what is genuinely worth negotiating. \n​During the session\, you’ll learn how to identify common risks in funding and collaboration agreements\, navigate confidentiality and information-sharing requirements\, avoid unexpected financial or operational exposure\, and recognise legal or governance issues that could become barriers to future investment\, partnerships and growth. \n​This workshop is delivered by Spacecubed\, and designed for our current Sprint program cohorts including AI Founder Sprint\, City of Perth Sprint and AI Fellowship\, and is also open to founders and members of the wider community.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/grants-contracts-commercialisation-legal-essentials-for-founders/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260914T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T022430Z
CREATED:20260908T022430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T022430Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: West Tech Next Hackathon EOI
DESCRIPTION:Help shape the West Tech Next experience! \nWest Tech Next is the youth committee shaping West Tech Fest 2026 – and they’re building something huge: a hackathon-style event for Western Australians aged 18 to 25\, happening as part of WTF.\nIt is happening on Saturday 5 December. Before we finalise the participant experience\, we want to hear directly from the people it is being built for. \nWhat would make the day worth showing up for? What would you want to work on? What would you want to leave with? What could make it harder to take part? \nEOI closes Monday 14 September\, 5:00PM AWST. This short EOI takes around three minutes. Your answers will help shape the program\, challenge themes\, participant experience and the way we communicate the event.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-west-tech-next-hackathon-eoi/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260909T163000
DTSTAMP:20260819T055456Z
CREATED:20260819T055456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T055456Z
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SUMMARY:CORE Sales & Commercialisation Workshop Day
DESCRIPTION:CORE Innovation Hub invites you to a full day for founders\, innovators and anyone ready to grow their business — a morning networking session\, two practical workshops covering pricing\, positioning and sales\, and lunch\, hosted at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)\, Australia’s largest robotics and automation testing facility.\nWorkshop 1: Pricing & Positioning Workshop\nMaster the strategy behind value-based pricing and market positioning to turn customer interest into sustainable revenue. This workshop equips founders with the frameworks to price with confidence\, articulate their unique value\, and win their ideal market segment. \nWorkshop 2: Sales & Commercialisation Workshop\nTurn early customer traction into a scalable\, repeatable revenue engine. This workshop equips founders with essential sales strategies\, pitch frameworks\, and commercialisation pathways to shorten sales cycles and close high-value deals. \nFacilitators \n\nJustin Davies is Managing Director of Emergination\, a two-time CEO who has built $20M+ in business and advised companies with $300M+ in turnover\, turning that commercial experience into clear\, practical facilitation on sales and commercialisation for founders navigating the same growth challenges.\nPatrick Green is Co-founder and Sales Manager at Tekkon\, which since 2018 has helped startups\, scale-ups and SMEs extend their development teams through a remote staff augmentation model. His self-described anti-salesman\, client-first approach brings that same practical\, no-hype grounding to sales and commercialisation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-sales-commercialisation-workshop-day/
LOCATION:Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct\, Pederick Rd\, Neerabup\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T031750Z
CREATED:20260907T031750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T031750Z
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SUMMARY:Spacecubed Breakfast Club with Davies Collison Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Breakfast Club at Riff for a morning of practical advice\, good coffee and a conversation with Davies Collison Cave about protecting your ideas as you grow. \nBuilding something innovative? Whether you’re developing new tech\, growing a brand\, or preparing to raise capital\, understanding your intellectual property early can help protect your ideas and support long-term growth. \n💡What Founders Need to Know About IP \nJoin us for an informal conversation with Andrew Mullane\, IP Disputes Attorney at Davies Collison Cave (DCC)\, hosted by the Spacecubed team. We’ll explore when founders should start thinking about IP\, what’s worth protecting and how IP can fit into your business and growth plans. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow IP can support your startup as it grows\nPractical ways to protect your ideas\nHow IP can play a role in investment and commercialisation\nCommon mistakes founders make and how to avoid them\nLessons from real startup examples\n\nThere’ll also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A and connect with fellow members and the broader Spacecubed community over breakfast.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/spacecubed-breakfast-club-with-davies-collison-cave/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T173000
DTSTAMP:20260725T054643Z
CREATED:20260725T054643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T054643Z
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SUMMARY:Pilbara Supplier Summit (Newman)
DESCRIPTION:The Pilbara Supplier Summit is a dedicated platform connecting local and regional businesses directly with Tier 1 resource operators\, procurement decision-makers and industry leaders. \nHeld in Newman\, the Summit brings together the full ecosystem — small business\, major industry\, government and community — for a day of practical workshops\, expert panels\, direct exhibitor access and genuine connection.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pilbara-supplier-summit-2/
LOCATION:Mia Mia House in the Desert\, 32 Kalgan Drive\, Newman\, WA\, 6753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260903T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T040016Z
CREATED:20260811T040016Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260902T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T055328Z
CREATED:20260819T055328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T055328Z
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee - Perth - Meet the Members this September
DESCRIPTION:Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.\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. \nMeet us on Level 7 in the CORE Kitchen – BYO coffee or make your own in the Hub\, morning tea provided.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/community-coffee-perth-meet-the-members-this-september/
LOCATION:CORE Innovation Hub\, 191 St. Georges Terrrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T034721Z
CREATED:20260826T034721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T034721Z
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SUMMARY:Expand Into Asia. Scale Globally
DESCRIPTION:​Join Spacecubed’s Perth Landing Pad and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for an afternoon lunch and learn\, exploring how Hong Kong can help Australian startups access new markets\, funding\, partnerships and opportunities across Asia.\n​Hear directly from the HKTDC about the programs and funding opportunities available through the Hong Kong SAR Government\, and how Australian businesses can tap into these when looking to expand into or via Hong Kong. \n​With opportunities emerging across areas including health and medtech\, agri-tech\, green tech and AI related tech\, there’s plenty to explore for startups looking to take their next step internationally. Whether you’re actively considering Asia or simply curious about what’s out there\, this is a chance to hear from people with first-hand experience and make some new connections. \n​What to expect: \n\n\n​Insights into Hong Kong’s startup and business ecosystem \n\n\n​An overview of funding and support available to Australian businesses \n\n\n​Opportunities to connect with others interested in international expansion \n\n\n​Lunch and networking with the Spacecubed community \n\n\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 HKTDC.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/expand-into-asia-scale-globally/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260805T091913Z
CREATED:20260805T091826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T091913Z
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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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