WA Innovation Calendar

DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund – WA Midwest
2023-06-08 06:30 - 07:30 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
The objective of this round is to provide funding support to Western Australian businesses to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to state or local government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector.
This program provides funding to businesses in the Mid West region of WA to help them enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness.
Submissions close at 3:00PM 8 June 2023 (AWST).

Who is this for?
Businesses in the Mid West region of WA.

Overview
Funding is available to help businesses enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to Western Australian state or local government agencies, the Australian government and the private sector.
Eligible funding uses include:

planning and business advice
improvements to internal business infrastructure/systems
training costs
purchasing or modifying plant, equipment and machinery
specialised motor vehicles e.g. bobcats, forklifts, cherry pickers, back hoes
specialised computer software and hardware.

Funding of up to $20,000 (excluding GST) is available to cover 75% of eligible costs.

Regional Economic Development Grants Information Session
2023-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | The Web Business Hub, 18 Edgar Street, Port Hedland, Western Australia, 6721, Australia

DEADLINE: WA Innovator of the Year Awards
2023-06-09 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
Applications for the 2023 Innovator of the Year Program open on Tuesday, 2 May. Continue to check back on this page for more information coming soon on how to apply.
The Western Australian Government is committed to raising the profile of innovation in WA and supporting the delivery of government initiatives to advance the growth of our innovation-based industries.
The Western Australia Innovator of the Year (WAIOTY) Awards has showcased innovative and entrepreneurial individuals, businesses and creative minds since 2006. The program has benefited many of those who have participated, as well as the broader community of WA.
The program is a valuable initiative, which provides support to innovators and entrepreneurs across WA.
In accordance with the New Industries Fund, the objectives of the IOTY program are to:

promote and acknowledge the success of Western Australian innovators;
encourage co-support from industry for promotional activities;
activate and strengthen industry-government research collaborations;
engage communities throughout Western Australian regions in innovation; and
promote job creation and economic diversification in Western Australia.

WA Innovator of the Year 2023
Applications for the 2023 program will open on Tuesday, 2 May 2023.
Click on the tiles below to find out more about our 2022 finalists and winners.

Regional Business Engagement Forum: Esperance
2023-06-09 07:30 - 09:30 | Esperance Bay Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Esplanade, 6450, Australia
Hear from the Western Australian Government on business support and work opportunities for regional businesses.

The Regional Business Engagement Forums provide businesses based in regional WA the opportunity to meet with representatives from state government agencies.
At the forums, they can hear about current government policy and initiatives to support small to medium-sized businesses.
Hosted by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, the forums include a networking session with agencies, contractors and industry groups providing an opportunity to discuss real time topics, policy updates and upcoming opportunities in their region.
Upcoming workshops:

Date
Region / area
City / town
Venue
Register

7 June 2023
Goldfields-Esperance
Kalgoorlie
Rydges Kalgoorlie

Registrations open

9 June 2023
Goldfields-Esperance
Esperance
Esperance Bay Yacht Club

Registrations open

19 June 2023
Gascoyne
Carnarvon
Gwoonwardu Mia – Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre
Registrations open

21 June 2023
Gascoyne
Exmouth
Ningaloo Visitor Centre
Registrations open

WADSIH – Insight Upskilling: OpenAI Immersion Workshop
2023-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Curtin CBD (137 St Georges Tce), 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Led by Insight‘s experienced Business Intelligence Consultants, the OpenAI Immersion training is perfect for C-level professionals and key business decision makers looking to innovate with Azure OpenAI Services.
Given the break-neck speed at which Generative AI is maturing, and the vast opportunity this technology represents, it’s essential to learn how organisations are using the available models to streamline processes and deliver business value.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn how to accelerate your AI journey using OpenAI Services on Azure
Gain a deeper understanding of responsible AI and AI governance
Identify current and ongoing AI opportunities in your business environment
Walk away with actionable next steps based on your organisation’s specific needs and objectives

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop provides the opportunity to ideate AI use cases within your organisation and is intended for data and analytics decision-makers and their immediate teams such as:

Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

AGENDA
9.00am: Arrival and setup
9.15am – 12.00pm: Workshop session
12.00pm – 12.30pm: Catered lunch provided
12.30pm – 4.00pm: Workshop session
4.00pm: Session Ends

REQUIREMENTS
Laptop and charger.

Spaces for this specialised training are limited.
This training has been heavily subsidised with thanks to WADSIH’s upskilling partner, Insight.

Startup Weekend Perth #19
2023-06-09 17:30 - 2023-06-11 20:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour whirlwind event where you get to be part of building a business in a weekend, Silicon Valley-style. It’s about pitching, business model creation, prototyping, designing and market validation all in a friendly and supportive team environment.
How does the weekend work?

Friday – We kick off with some networking, before inviting anyone with an idea to ‘pitch’ it back to the audience. Everyone votes on the top ideas, and teams organically form.
Saturday & Sunday – Teams work on this new idea, and experience the highs and lows of startup life as they try and build something from the ground up. We throw in a heap of caffeine and food – and see what ideas come out the other end!
Sunday Night – Pitch time! Teams share their ideas and a winning team is crowned, and prizes are awarded.

Who can attend?
Anyone. Whether you’re 18 or 88, a painter, actor, software engineer, writer, graphic designer, geek, entrepreneur, photographer, musician, programmer, museum curator, or startup specialist. Whether you have an idea, or have no idea. Everyone is welcome.
What will I get out of it?
The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success.
What does my ticket include?
An awesome weekend with great mentors and facilitation, Friday night dinner and network, all your meals and snacks on Saturday and Sunday – and a pitch event on Sunday evening with drinks and network – all included!
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered citizens who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures or products. Whether participants found companies, find a cofounder, meet someone new, find a creative collaborator, or learn a skill far outside their usual 9-to-5, everyone is guaranteed to have a heap of fun, and to leave the event better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of startups. If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now for the best weekend of your life!
Learn more and see how the event runs at https://startupweekend.org/ (and read our Startup Weekend #19 announcement blog here!)
Startup Weekend #19 is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Perth, Spacecubed and Edith Cowan University.

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow : Health and Medtech
2023-06-12 06:30 - 07:30 | Apply online, Australia
This program is open to Australian SMEs currently working in heath and/or medtech, or those working in other areas looking to offer new technology or solutions that could be applicable to these sectors.
The program will help you refine your innovation idea and step you through how to turn this into a research and development opportunity. It’s a great opportunity to work alongside other like-minded SMEs and build your networks.
You will also be exposed to industry knowledge, hear from innovation and industry experts and have access to networking opportunities with researchers and R&D mentors.
Course outline
The course will help you to:

Identify your innovation opportunities
Refine your value proposition
Understand the R&D viability
Help you build your business case
Provide guidance on how to prepare a strong funding application

EOI’s open for Digital Marketing Matchmaking Competition
2023-06-12 08:00 - 2023-06-19 17:00 | Apply online, Australia
Through an amazing collaboration with Murdoch University, Curtin University, StartupWA and Innovation Central Perth, as an initiative to support micro-business across Perth and develop the skills of the future in Western Australian students, is the digital marketing matchmaking competition.
Competing for $5,000 in cash prizes provided by Community Bank Bayswater, marketing students and start-ups/micro-businesses from all industries are invited to express their interest in being matched together to meet-up, discuss market need and understand core company values to develop a creative new branding or digital marketing campaign over a two-month period!
Digital Marketing expert Kenneth Yap from Murdoch University and The Marketing Interchange will deliver a preparation workshop for the students prior to meeting with their business, and a panel of judges will assess submissions and award cash prizes based on creativity, innovation and impact!
Students and businesses please express your interest HERE.
Deadline for EOI’s: 20 August 2023

DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund – Kimberley regional round
2023-06-13 06:30 - 07:30 | Apply online, Australia
The objective of this round is to provide funding support to Kimberley businesses to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to state or local government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector.
The level of funding support under the Kimberley Regional Round is 75 per cent of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20,000 per successful applicant.
The round opens on 02 May 2023 and closes at 3pm AWST, 13 June 2023.

What do you get?
Funding of up to $20,000.
Who is this for?
Businesses in the Mid West region of WA.

Overview
Funding is available to help businesses enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products, services and works to Western Australian state or local government agencies, the Australian government and the private sector.
Eligible funding uses include:

planning and business advice
improvements to internal business infrastructure/systems
training costs
purchasing or modifying plant, equipment and machinery
specialised motor vehicles e.g. bobcats, forklifts, cherry pickers, back hoes
specialised computer software and hardware.

Funding of up to $20,000 (excluding GST) is available to cover 75% of eligible costs.
Check if you can apply
To be eligible, you must:

be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
have an Australian business number (ABN)
be a for-profit organisation or business
have your principal place of business in one of the LGAs of the Mid West region of WA
have been operating, and continue to operate in that region for at least 12 months prior to and following application submission date
employ less than 200 people.

Live Stream: Climatetech Startup Incubation
2023-06-13 08:00 - 09:30 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
CERI Speaker Series
Sorin Grama – Climatetech Startup Incubation

Tuesday 13 June – 8am – 9.30am
Light breakfast will be provided.
Sorin is a serial entrepreneur who has founded companies focused on high-efficiency air conditioning and thermal energy storage systems. He was the principal inventor of a thermal battery which is used by dairy farmers and processors in rural India to chill milk at village collection centres.
Promethean Power Systems
Sorin’s company, Promethean Power Systems, one of the four founding companies of Greentown Labs, a grassroots effort which has grown to become the largest climatetech incubator in the US.
Green Town Labs
Greentown Labs is home to more than 180 startups and has supported more than 400 startups since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 8,400 jobs and have raised more than $2.2 billion in funding.

DEADLINE: WA Export Awards
2023-06-14 06:30 - 07:30 | Apply online, Australia
Applications are now open for the Western Australian Export Awards 2023!

These awards recognise the success and resilience of WA exporters and their achievements in the international markets.

The WA Export Awards, is brought to you by Invest and Trade WA and there are 13 award categories showcasing the State’s diverse range of exports:

Advanced Technologies
Agribusiness, Food and Beverages
Creative Industries
e-Commerce
Emerging Exporter
International Education and Training
International Health
Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
Minerals, Energy and Related Services
Professional Services
Regional Exporter
Small Business
Sustainability and Green Economy

All WA winners will progress to compete in the Australian Export Awards in Canberra in November.
A photo opportunity at their place of business with a senior government representative plus the opportunity to:

To vie for the National award in your category
To vie for the Australian Exporter of the Year Award
Exclusive use of the Western Australian Export Awards winner’s logo
Western Australian Export Awards framed winner’s certificate
Receive a Western Australian Export Awards winner trophy
Receive an Australian Export Awards National Finalist certificate
Complimentary attendance to the Australian Export Awards National Awards Ceremony
Receive promotion by Austrade of the Australian Export Awards finalists and on the Australian Export Awards website
Complimentary registration for your team to attend a masterclass hosted by leading experts to gain insights into the latest innovative trends in global business
Entitlement to use the national Australian Export Awards logo for your corporate marketing materials
Feedback from national judges on your application

A professional video and photography package to promote their business plus:

Being included in Export Awards media/publicity campaigns
Profile as an Export Awards finalist on the Invest and Trade WA website
Complimentary professional photos and videos for you to use to promote your business
Western Australian Export Awards finalist logo for use on your company’s collateral – put the Export Awards finalist symbol on your business cards, letterhead and brochures to communicate your success to your international clients
Complimentary tickets to the WA Export Awards Gala Dinner
To vie for the WA Export Award in one or more of the categories you have applied for

Energy and Mines Australia Summit
2023-06-14 08:00 - 2023-06-15 17:00 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
This year’s agenda offers in-depth coverage of key areas of interest identified by miners as pivotal to the decarbonisation transition.
The Energy and Mines Australia Summit is a must-attend event for miners that are transforming their operations by integrating digital technologies and energy storage systems in the pursuit of realizing a low-cost, low-carbon energy future.
The event brings senior mining leaders together with regional and global energy experts who will share their perspectives about the transition of long-standing mine operations, the unique challenges of remote sites, and the modern approaches being employed at new mines. The event will feature real-world customer success stories that focus on solutions for ensuring energy price security and strategies for moving toward decarbonised operations.

Growth Game Perth
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Growth Game is a Tractor Ventures production visiting multiple cities as part of a 2023 AU/NZ tour.
There’s not just one way to fund a technology company for growth.
Founders have more options for funding than ever – that much is clear.
‘But, which direction? What’s the play here?
How do I build this business up, and to the right, right now?’

Are you looking to fundraise now?
Are you looking to fundraise soon?
Are you looking to retain as much equity as possible and go slow?
Are you wanting to right now, head to the moon?

The Growth Game tour features founders, investors and operators appearing in an unfiltered, straight to the point commentary on the tech investment trends right now, inviting the audience to ask those burning questions on how they too can accelerate at the pace that suits them.
We’ve curated many of the best speakers based right here in AU&NZ. You’ll get a clearer idea of your options for short and long term growth, what current funding is out there (and from whom), and you’ll piece together a few of those building blocks in your head, ready for the next funding decisions for growth.

AICC(WA) & The Agency – Property Lunch
2023-06-15 11:30 - 14:45 | WA Italian Club, 217-225 Fitzgerald St, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
THE AICC(WA) & THE AGENCY – Property Lunch

“Have we been here before,
or will it be different this time?”
The Perth property market has at times been counterintuitive to national movement, based on migration driven demand and supply, historic trends, and demographic profiles.
Commentary suggests that in the year ahead we will see the full impact of rising interest rates, due to many fixed rate mortgages now reaching term. The question remains, will monetary policy to lift interest rates risk driving Australia into recession? What does this mean for the local property market and most importantly, what are the wise decisions we can make as we venture into a high rates cycle that has not been experienced for some time?
Our expert panel will address this along with your own questions over lunch.

Information session: Curtin Ignition program
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Curtin University, Australia
Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition gives you the tools, contacts and confidence to transform your idea into a successful business venture.
This program is for founders of an early stage business and anyone with an idea for a new or improved product or service, and a passion for developing that idea into a real business proposition over one intensive week… You might be:

Thinking of starting a novel business;
Currently employed or at home and looking to propel your idea;
Student, graduate or academic considering your own venture;
Owner, founder or senior manager of an existing business considering diversification of products and markets, or a new venture.

In order to maximise your investment, be prepared to commit one week to this intense and results focused program, costing $3,750 (ex GST) per person
Your fee includes materials, mentoring, networking sessions, buffet lunches, drinks and the final celebration dinner.
This program is heavily subsidised by Curtin scholarship funding, Ignition sponsors and the generosity of many people contributing their time. Without this support, your financial investment would be more than double the program fee.
Curtin Ignition will run from Sunday 3 September 2023 – Friday 8 September 2023.

Key dates for the application process in 2023 are:

Thursday 25 May: All Curtin Ignition applications open
Friday 14 July: Scholarship applications close
Friday 21 July: Scholarship applications announced
Wednesday 26 July: All other applications close
Friday 28 July: Outcome of all other applications announced.

Online information session: Curtin Ignition program
2023-06-19 17:00 - 18:00 | online, Australia

Regional Business Engagement Forum: Carnarvon
2023-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Gwoonwardu Mia – Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre, 146 Robinson Street, Carnarvon, 6701, Australia

Regional Business Engagement Forum: Exmouth
2023-06-21 07:00 - 09:00 | Ningaloo Visitor Centre, Murat Road, Exmouth, 6707, Australia

Sometimes you win, sometimes you whinge - with Jay Albany.
2023-06-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Jay Albany (Wide Open Agriculture)
Morning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game.
Building a startup is filled with excitement and glory. You probably hear a lot about the glory. But this chat is about some ridiculous choices that have been anything but glorious.

ChatGPT and AI for HR Webinar: Transforming Recruitment
2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
Join us for an informative webinar on how HR companies and departments can benefit from the power of ChatGPT and AI to revolutionise their workflows. This webinar will explore how ChatGPT and OpenAI can help your HR team:

Automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual workload
Enhance communication with employees and candidates
Streamline recruitment and onboarding processes
Improve candidate experience and engagement

During this webinar, our expert speaker, Ben Dunn, will share real-world examples and best practices for implementing AI in HR. You’ll also gain valuable insights on how to overcome challenges and successfully integrate AI technology into your existing processes.
What You’ll Learn:

An overview of ChatGPT and AI applications in HR
Real-world examples of AI-driven HR solutions
Best practices for implementing and adopting AI in HR
Q&A session with Ben Dunn

Register HERE to secure your spot!

Investment Opportunities in Agrifood Value Add
2023-06-21 12:30 - 17:30 | Commonwealth Bank, 1/300 Murray Street, Perth, 6000, Australia
Value-adding by transforming agricultural produce into consumer packaged food is a key industry for Australia – one with tremendous growth potential. At present, food and beverage value-adding is a major contributor to the Australian economy, providing more than 247 000 jobs and generating more than $29.1 billion in export value.
As global demand continues to rise for quality food and beverage, fresh and packaged, more businesses are adopting new technologies to get scale, create and capture more value, and position themselves to harvest for returns. Western Australia is well placed to be the epicenter of this burgeoning growth, with a reputation for being clean and green, strong international ties, and innovations in freight and logistics.
So, how do we get to share in this value, assess the best investment opportunities, and know what markets to engage with where consumers are happy to pay a premium?
This exciting half-day masterclass is kindly hosted by Commonwealth Bank, in partnership with Perth Angels. It is also the launch of the ScaleUP WA program bringing together innovative agrifood business ventures, leading practitioners and industry stakeholders, the event aims to cover 3 parts to include Tech and the Terms, the Transformation Opportunity and the Investment Opportunity.
Join our special guests who will deliver keynotes followed by insightful panel discussions with Q&A highlighting key issues, considerations, and best practice for investing in these businesses who are creating and capturing real value. Meet delegates of the 2023 ScaleUP WA cohort as well as former participants transforming industries, as well as active and aspiring investors, and key representatives from government and corporates.
This event is free. Registration is essential.
Register your interest to attend today!

People, Purpose & Planet: Embedding Circular Economy & Sustainability Into Social Enterprise
2023-06-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Pl, East Perth, Perth, Western Australia, 6004, Australia
WASEC invites you to a panel, Q&A and networking afternoon where you will hear from WA social enterprises who are kicking goals in the circular economy & sustainability space.
Listen to start-up stories, pick-apart greenwashing, identify barriers and opportunities in the sector, meet like-minded people and gain tools and resources to help you embed sustainable practices into your social enterprise, small business or everyday life.
The Panel kicks off at 4:00 leading into an interactive Q&A. Stay for drinks and snacks as we watch the winter sun set over Perth City Farm’s beautiful gardens.

WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Launch – Meet & Greet
2023-06-21 17:30 - 19:30 | The Globe, 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, 6000, Australia
It’s time for WiTWA’s annual Meet & Greet event to launch our 2023 WiTWA Tech [+] Awards program and connect our community. It will be an evening of great company, delectable food and the opportunity to network over drinks.
This event is perfect for anyone who is:
⭐ An aspiring nominee for this year’s Tech [+] Awards looking for tips or inspiration
⭐ A past WiTWA Tech [+] Award winner and keen to meet your fellow Alumni
⭐ Keen to mingle with fellow incredible WiTWA women and allies.
We are very excited to showcase the diversity of our winners from the past few years and have invited them to join us and share their stories, passion and advice with our community and our new and potential nominees.
The power of a network is something we at WiTWA capture with our tagline, “If you can see her, you can be her”, and we know you will leave feeling inspired and ready to take your next WiTWA Tech [+] Awards steps.
Details
Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Venue: The Lounge @ The Globe, 495-497 Wellington Street, Perth
Refreshments and drinks provided. More details to be announced shortly.

DEADLINE: CONNECT Sustainable Industries Business Incubator Applications
2023-06-22 06:30 - 07:30 | Apply online, Australia
Are you an innovative business with a sustainability focus?
Applications are now open for CONNECT Sustainable Industries, a free business incubator that will support businesses through commercialisation, skills development, networking, new connections and funding opportunities.
Successful applicants will receive FREE access to the following:

Two day business boot camp, masterclasses and sustainability site visits
Online and in-person workshops with expert facilitators
Exposure and connection to government, industry, corporates and investors
Media and promotional benefits for your business
Connection to a community of like-minded businesses
A designated business booth at Innovation Summit and Regional Ventures events
Membership of the CONNECT alumni
Access to co-working space for those based in the South West

Applications close Thursday 22nd June
More information HERE

HSA Webinar Series #2: How to unlock zero waste liquid hydrogen storage through the cool properties of cryogenic Hydrogen
2023-06-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Co.Lab by Liberty, Level 8/125 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
How to unlock zero waste liquid hydrogen storage through the cool properties of cryogenic Hydrogen – International Insights Special

This is a special addition to the Hydrogen Links series, offering unique international insights from HSA member correspondent in America, Liam Turner. Liquid hydrogen, the freezing fuel at -253 Celsius gave the space age its wings, Liam now sees its potential to propel humanity into a sustainable energy future. Liam is a PhD Candidate at Monash University, investigating liquid hydrogen’s opportunity to be both a fuel and a refrigerant.
Time
11:30am – 12:30pm: In-person networking
12:30 – 1:00pm: Presentation (online and in-person)
Cost
Online Webinar: FREE
In-person: (includes a light lunch and face-to-face networking in Perth.): $15 for members / $25 for non members
Get your tickets here

About the presenter
Liam Turner, Fulbright scholar at Washington State University, PhD Candidate at Monash University

As a Fulbright scholar, Liam has spent the last year experimentally researching liquid hydrogen storage at the Hydrogen Properties for Energy Research (HYPER) Lab at Washington State University in the United States. Liquefying hydrogen at -253oC is just a typical day at HYPER.
Liam built and operated the largest indoor liquid hydrogen experiment at HYPER while learning a wealth on the design, operation and safety requirements for liquid Hydrogen systems.
His practical liquid Hydrogen experience compliments broader U.S. insights on emerging disruptors technologies which offer the opportunity to transform the way we produce, store and utilise liquid hydrogen energy across Australia.
Returning to Australia, Liam’s mission is help de-risk the opportunity of liquid hydrogen energy storage while helping develop Australian liquid hydrogen expertise training with insights from U.S. experts.
HSA Webinar Series
Hydrogen Links, an Industry Focused Academic Research webinar series presented monthly by HSA with Academic and Industry Collaborators
The Hydrogen Society of Australia (HSA) has grown considerably over the past year, with successful initiatives which have engaged junior researchers, such as our poster competition on the Australian Hydrogen Day (2022 10 08). This year, we wish to further bridge the gap between industry and academia, launching the Academics webinar series, on a monthly basis from May onwards.

The objective of this initiative is both to raise the level of industry awareness and expertise, and deepen the relationships between industry and academia within the HSA.
Prominent Australian academics will be invited to provide a short overview of their research areas (20-30 mins), across the hydrogen ecosystem (ie. hydrogen production, storage, and utilization), followed by an industry focussed Q&A (30 mins).

Aquaculture & Fisheries: New and novel ways of adding value
2023-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Town Hall at Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join us both in person or virtually for the next instalment of the WA Agtech Meetups where we will be collaborating with For Blue to bring you an exciting discussion on new and novel ways of adding value across aquaculture and fisheries. We will hear from tech providers delivering impactful solutions for the industry, as well as innovative producers leading the charge on tech adoption.
For those attending in person, this will be followed by a chance to catch up and network over some nibbles & drinks.
This event will be hosted at Town Hall @ Riff in Perth City as well as virtually via zoom so if you can’t make it in person make sure you register for the live stream (livestream details will be shared after registration).
Agenda (AWST):
5:00pm Onsite registrations, drinks & nibbles
5:30pm Presentations (virtual attendees to join from 5:30pm)
5:45pm Panel discussion
6:30pm Onsite Networking

Details HERE

Emergency WA Hackathon Launch
2023-06-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Are you an innovator, developer, data guru, designer or start-up? Are you keen to help West Australians stay safe by applying Generative AI technologies?
The WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) is proud to partner with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) to invite you to attend The Emergency WA Hackathon.
Starting on Friday 23 June, WADSIH and DFES will present seven emergency services related challenges that affect the WA community. These challenges have been uniquely selected as they provide an inspiring launch pad for keen technologists to explore how Generative AI technologies like Chat GPT, Whisper and Dall-E could be used to improve the safety of West Australians.
With $7,500 in prizes up for grabs this is the perfect space for students and developers to learn how these new Generative AI technologies can be combined for impactful results.
Participants are required to attend the Friday Launch in addition to the Hackathon weekend:
Venue: all Hackathon event components will be held at: Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA.
Launch: Friday 23 June 5pm – 8pm
Hackathon: Saturday 24 + Sunday 25 June 9am – 4pm
Catering provided.
Register now as a Participant:
$20 for general admission participant tickets
$10 for student participant tickets (university proof of attendance required)

MIT REAP Perth Events
2023-06-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
MIT REAP (Regional Entrepeneurship Acceleration Program) Events in Perth. Details TBA.

Emergency WA Hackathon
2023-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

Blockchain Week 2023
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | WA
5 days of exclusive online and in-real-life events including a launch, roundtables, live panels, fireside chats, a Fringe Festival, NFT art galleries, afterparties, workshops, debates, labs and more—in Australia’s biggest national Blockchain Week of the year.

Blockchain Week features a dynamic mix of pioneering technology, academics, executives & government leaders who are shaping the blockchain and digital assets landscape in Australia.

Further details TBA.
