WA Innovation Calendar

Webinar – New Frontiers: Rethinking Antimicrobial Resistance
2023-11-21 08:45 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
About the event:
Join us for an important discussion during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week on the rise of drug-resistant infections. Explore this urgent threat to our health security and what can be done about it now and into the future.
Be informed about:

Antimicrobial resistance – why it matters
Rethinking treatments – alternative approaches
Policy initiatives – supporting access, sustainability and R&D
Strengthening the pipeline – protecting our ongoing health security.

What to expect:

The latest updates from clinicians and industry experts
Engaging information for diverse audiences
Dynamic panel Q&A session
In-person networking opportunities with peers.

Who should attend?

Professionals seeking to improve knowledge and foster connections
Policy makers and regulatory experts
Clinicians, pharmacists and scientists engaging in antimicrobial resistance research, diagnostics, clinical practice and public health programs
Patient advocates and not-for-profits
Start-ups, entrepreneurs and investors.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 21 November 2023
Time (AEDT):
11:45am: Guest arrival and registration
12:00pm: Networking lunch
1:00pm: Presentations and Q&A
2:30pm: Close
Format: Hybrid – in person and live-streamed
Venue: Davies Collison Cave, Level 15, Orica House, 1 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Facilitator: Dr Patricia Vietheer, Senior Director, Strategy, Business Development & Planning, Biointelect
Speakers:
Richard Alm, Chief Scientific Officer, CARB-X
Renae Beardmore, Founder and Managing Director, Evohealth
Andrew Bowskill, Director of Stakeholder Engagement for Queensland, MTPConnect, Co-Chair, Australian AMR Network
Professor Trevor Lithgow, Director, Centre to Impact AMR, Monash University
Dr Phoebe Williams, Paediatrician and Paediatric ID Physician, Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases
Host: BioMelbourne Network and Davies Collison Cave
Registration:
In-person: Members $85; Non Members $175
Online: Members $25; Non Members $45

Australian Medical Device Registration Bootcamp
2023-11-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Are you ready to conquer the world of medical device registration in Australia? Join REDI for an exclusive boot camp with TGA experts

This Bootcamp is tailored for medical device companies in the following categories:
• Planning for Regulatory Approval: If you’re planning to submit your medical device products for regulatory approval in the next two years, this boot camp is essential. Gain the knowledge and strategies to ensure a smooth submission process.
• Expanding to Australia: For companies with products registered outside Australia and looking to expand their market presence down under, this boot camp provides invaluable insights on registering your products in Australia.
Our boot camp will feature intensive half-day session in Perth, ensuring you receive in-depth knowledge and guidance. Whether you’re planning to submit a new product for registration or need post-registration follow-up insights, our boot camp will have you covered. Gain practical insights and strategies to ensure a smooth submission process. Engage in discussions with TGA experts in dedicated breakout rooms. Get your burning questions answered and benefit from the collective wisdom of your peers.
Agenda for the Event
• Introduction to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and its role in device registration.
• Application Pathways
• What does the TGA look for in a Quality Submission
• Medical Devices Registrations (IVD, CMD, SMD’s)
• Post-market Compliance and Activities
Please note that this is not a generic session. We expect participants to have a reasonable understanding of medical device regulatory submissions in Australia. This boot camp is tailored for those actively involved in the medical device industry.
Ready to boost your medical device registration game? Please Register for our boot camp.
If you have any questions, please email us at Redic.proposal@mtpconnect.org.au.

putt4dough ICT Charity Golf Day
2023-11-21 10:30 - 21:00 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Join us and other like-minded ICT&T professionals for the largest ICT Charity Golf Day in Western Australia. Starting in 2010, putt4dough has raised a total of $638,000 on behalf of Perth Childrens Hospital Foundation.
On the 21st November 2023 at the luxurious Joondalup Resort Golf Course, join us as we take over the whole course for the day. With novelty hole competitions and the usual longest drive and nearest the pin competitions, it’s a fun day of ambrose golf.
Did I forget to mention there is also 2 holes each with a $75,000 Hole in One Competition?
After golf, refresh at the club fascilities and join us for a 2-course dinner with drinks and be entertained by our MC – Karl Langdon and Guest Speaker – Australian Cricket Legend Rodney “Hoggie” Hogg, loads of prizes and an auction all for the benefit of WA’s sick kids.
Visit our website to purchase tickets (almost sold out) – https://www.putt4dough.com.au/
Inclusions:
18 holes of 4 Ball, Ambrose-style* golf with golf cart
Play a team of four players
On-course snacks and beverages
Fundraising challenge holes
Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive Prizes
Cash Hole in One Prizes
Light lunch before tee off
Two-course dinner and entertainment in the Lakeview Function Centre
Plenty of opportunities for a laugh and chance to win some great prizes
Exclusive Joondalup Resort accommodation discount
Silent & Live auction

From Brew to Buyout: Nowhereman Brewing Co and it's crafty acquisition
2023-11-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Reece Wheadon, Nowhereman Brewing Co
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.
In 2013, Reece Wheadon had a vision to create a place for great for people to hang out, drink amazing beer and eat amazing food. Five years later, he opened Nowhereman Brewing Co in…

Get SET Business Innovation Series (1)
2023-11-23 09:00 - 11:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Get SET business Innovation Series
Open workshops focused on business innovation, strategy and scaling up

Session 1: Got an idea for a business but don’t know where to start?
Join us at the SET, South West’s newest training, coworking and events venue where we will explore early stage ideation and customer validation.
Facilitated by Natasha Teakle, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc., Carbon Conscious Investments, South West Angels, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015.
Morning tea provided

Y.hub Business Sunrise
2023-11-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub Coworking, 128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
At the Business Sunrise, you’ll have the chance to mingle with like-minded individuals and make valuable connections that can help you grow your business or career. The event will be hosted at Y.hub, a dynamic co-working space that provides a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs and startups to work and grow.

We’ll provide light breakfast refreshments along with coffee, tea and juice to enjoy while you network and socialise with other attendees. You can expect to meet a diverse group of professionals from various industries and backgrounds, all looking to expand their network and build valuable connections.

Whether you’re an established business owner or just starting out, the Business Sunrise at Y.hub is a great opportunity to expand your network and make valuable connections!
We hope to see you there!

Mapping the Circular Economy of WA – Tour | Talk | Sundowner
2023-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | L3 Legacy Living Lab, 27 Blinco Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia
Join us for our last event of 2023!
We’re excited to host our last event of the year at the Legacy Living Lab (L3) where we will be joined by Roberto Minunno and Josh Hopkins who will be giving us a tour of L3, its purpose and an insight into the WATCH project – Mapping the circular economy of WA – monitoring the contributions of circularity towards achieving Net Zero: Stage 1.
We will finish the event with a sundowner with drinks and nibbles provided.
The Legacy Living Lab (L3) is the first building in Western Australia that is both modular and designed for disassembly and reuse. L3 is constructed on recyclable steel footings, saving 20 tons of concrete. The building is not welded, glued or fixed, instead it harnesses nuts and bolts, spacers and magnets.
In three years, it will be disassembled in a day or two and moved elsewhere. If L3 had been built in a regular fashion, with end of life going to landfill, then the greenhouse gas equivalent impact would have been 50 tons. Life cycle assessment for L3 demonstrates only 5 tons of greenhouse gas equivalent impact. Designing for reuse provides a factor 10 environmental improvement.
Roberto Minunno
Roberto is a subject matter expert in circular economy and sustainable, modular building design, and life cycle assessment. With a background in civil engineering, Roberto is driven to create solutions to sustainability and circular economy challenges.​ He completed his PhD on the circular economy of buildings at Curtin University, where, among other methods, he developed expertise in applying Life Cycle Assessments and circular economy indicators to products and processes. ​As part of his PhD, Roberto and the team at Curtin University Sustainable Policy (CUSP) Institute ideated the Legacy Living Lab: a moveable, disassemble, modular building, enabling a deeper understanding and application of the circular economy concerning building materials, components and operations. The Living Lab is currently in Fremantle where it hosts a hub of research activity and industry collaborations.​
Josh Hopkins
A product and data specialist. His focus is on human-centred digital transformation, for the betterment of people and the planet. He is also a research associate at Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP), European institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) alumni, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur. He is the Founding Director of Open Corridor, a data-driven nonprofit focused on democratising sustainability intelligence.

Run Sheet
4.00pm – Registrations and Networking
4.30pm – Tour of L3 and insight into WATCH project
5.00pm – Sundowner, networking and nibbles
6.00pm – Event finish

Connect & Collaborate: Speed Networking Night at Spacecubed
2023-11-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Make 30 Connections in just one night at Spacecubed’s Speed Networking Night!
Join us for a night of meaningful connections and productive conversations at Spacecubed’s ‘Connect & Collaborate: Speed Networking Night’, taking place at FLUX Basement from 4:30pm on Thursday, November 23.
This event is not just about making small talk; it’s your opportunity to unlock a world of new possibilities and partnerships.
Why Attend?

Expand Your Network: This is your chance to meet a diverse group of professionals from within and outside the Spacecubed community. Forge connections that could lead to new clients, partners, or collaborations.
Accelerate Your Business Growth: Every conversation could be a potential game-changer for your business, and here you can find the right people to support your growth
Efficient and Fun: Speed networking is not your typical networking event. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s incredibly efficient. Meet a variety of people in a short amount of time.
Personal Development: Improve your communication and interpersonal skills as you engage in a series of short, meaningful conversations. You’ll learn to pitch your ideas, listen actively, and make lasting impression.
Registrations for this event are strictly limited. Tickets are FREE for Spacecubed members, and just $10 + Booking Fee + GST for non-members.
Drinks and light grazing will be provided.
We hope to see you there!

An evening with Marc Koska OBE and Philip Leslie
2023-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for an evening of conversation with Marc Koska OBE and Philip Leslie (ApiJect).

Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for an evening of conversation with Marc Koska OBE and Philip Leslie about developing innovative drug delivery devices for the global healthcare market and the ApiJect story. Refreshments and networking to follow.
Every year, more than 1 million people are killed due to syringe reuse and unsafe injection practices in healthcare facilities.
In the 1980’s, Marc’s innovative auto-disable syringe prevented the spread of disease and infection, helping save more than 12 million lives. Marc is now co-founder and Head of R&D of ApiJect Systems, a company developing an innovative new drug delivery platform with the potential to enable more liquid medicines and vaccines to safely reach more patients across the world.
Marc is joined by ApiJect’s Senior Advisor, Manufacturing Philip Leslie, whose exceptional service of more than 30 years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience has seen him inducted into Victoria’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2017.
Agenda
6:00pm Registration
6:15pm Presentation
6:30pm Fireside chat with Marc and Philip moderated by Tracey Wilkinson
7:15pm Networking
8:00pm Event close
About ApiJect
In the mid-1980s, Mr Marc Koska invented the revolutionary K-1 auto-disable syringe, which prevented the spread of bloodborne diseases and infection by making the syringe impossible to reuse. It is believed his invention has helped to save more than 12 million lives. Watch his 2009 TED Talk here.
In 2005, he founded the nonprofit SafePoint Trust to educate children in developing nations about the dangers of employing used needles. Among many other honors bestowed upon Marc, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his “contribution to global healthcare.”
In 2015, Marc founded ApiJect Ltd and invented a breakthrough Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) injection device. The Prefilled ApiJect Injector is designed for simplicity: just prior to injection, a fill-finished Blow-Fill-Seal container and intramuscular needle hub are push-twisted together by a healthcare professional.
This new drug delivery platform has the potential to enable more liquid medicines and vaccines to safely reach more patients across the world.
Today, ApiJect Systems is a medical technology company working to improve how sterile liquid medicines and vaccines are fill-finished across the world.

If you have any questions, contact Rebekah Crags at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au

Moon TEDx
2023-11-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Quarry Amphitheatre, 1 Waldron Drive, City Beach, WA, 6015, Australia
Friday 24 November 2023

The Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach

Sit under a rising full Moon as we explore the world to which humanity is returning.
In the next ten years NASA’s Artemis missions will put the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, along with the first permanent base. Western Australia is playing its part in this historic step for humanity.
You’ll hear from aerospace engineers, astro-geologists, an eclipse hunter and a lunar rover engineer – each of them with a world-premiere TEDx talk showing how WA is part of the 21st century space race.

Image: Shutterstock

Each ticket includes …

Program booklet
Personalised lanyard
Carbon offset for travel to and from the event
GST and booking fees
The Moon (clouds allowing)

A pay bar will offer refreshments but you can bring your own picnic and refreshments (no spirits please).
This event is carbon neutral.

Regional Government Grants Masterclass
2023-11-28 09:15 - 12:30 | Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Australia
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation have invited Anne Furey, CEO of GrantSmart to deliver regional workshops on how to prepare a competitive grant application.
The workshop will include topics such as how to find suitable grant programs, how to interpret the guidelines and government speak, how to prepare mandatory information such as milestones, project plans and budgets, and how to address the all important assessment or merit criteria.
Anne will provide hints and tips to help you increase the potential for a competitive grant application.
The event will start at 9.30am, and conclude around 11.30am, depending on the number of questions and the level of interaction.
Please come along and register from 9.15am.
The workshop will be followed by some light refreshments and an opportunity to network with other attendees.
Subject to time availability you can also take some with Anne on a one-on-one basis to ask questions and discuss your specific funding needs, or a specific grant program.

ESG Symposium: Building Global Readiness in Early Stage Startups
2023-11-28 13:00 - 19:00 | Curtin University, Australia
The global green technology and sustainability market size is projected to grow from 16 billion in 2023 to 61 billion by 2030. National and international trading standards increasingly require businesses to report on their impact and governance. ESG compliance is now a crucial factor in a start-ups ability to scale.
However, navigating the world of ESG, SDGs, B Corp, can be complex and overwhelming, particularly for start-ups who often have limited resources and capabilities.
This symposium is a world-first collaboration of providers which aims to ensure that all WA startups are operating at global standards for economic, social and governance. Enabling them to be competitive not just nationally; but globally.
A day of targeted hands-on workshops followed by personalised interaction with industry experts, this symposium allows stage startups to accelerate growth and success by integrating ESG (Economic, Social, Governance) principles into the core of their venture.

Spotlight on 2023
2023-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Hadiqa, 40 Irwin Street, Perth, Australia
The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is bringing the sector together to celebrate the achievements of WA’s health and medical life sciences sector in 2023.

This FREE inaugural event is named ‘Spotlight on 2023’ and is the capstone on our successful monthly Spotlight Series where the medical life sciences sector can connect, collaborate, and learn from the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations.
If you are an innovator, researcher, startup/SME, public sector or supporter of WA’s health and medical life sciences, we invite you to join us in spotlighting the achievements and good news stories from our sector, acknowledge new partnerships and opportunities, and encourage more growth and opportunities in 2024.
Details:

28 November, 2023
6:00pm-9:00pm, registration from 5:45pm
Hadiqa, 40 Irwin Street, Perth, WA

If you have any questions, reach out to Rebekah Craggs at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au

ASTN Open Innovation Masterclass Webinar with Henry Chesborough
2023-11-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom, Western Australia, Australia
Mark your calendar for the ASTN Masterclass webinar in Open Innovation. Hear from Henry Chesbrough, the father of open innovation, about the latest trends in open innovation and learn about the newest open innovation challenges ASTN is facilitating in sports and sportstech.
Zoom details will be emailed a few days before the webinar.

WA Pulse
2023-11-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia
StartupWA invites you to attend the inaugural WA Pulse event. The primary goal of this event is to enhance the transparency and increase efficiency in the startup and innovation ecosystem in Western Australia.
What is WA Pulse?
The WA Pulse event highlights the various initiatives delivered by different contributors in our ever-growing startup and innovation ecosystem. These contributors include government bodies, academic institutions, startup service providers, professional services, investors, industry associations, and more.
The event is supported by Meshpoints, an initiative by Lotterywest and Spacecubed, and will be held at Perth Town Hall on Wednesday, November 29, commencing at 4:30 pm. We believe that this will become a major, must attend periodic forum in the future for all interested parties.
What to Expect?
At WA Pulse, we offer a platform for 20 selected speakers to share updates on the latest developments within the ecosystem. This will be done by multiple speakers through a concise 3-minute presentation. Expect to hear about new initiatives and programs, as well as updates on ongoing ones.
Beyond just listening, we encourage attendees to also participate actively. You will be able to give feedback and suggest innovative approaches to the individuals responsible for creating these programs during networking sessions.
There will also be opportunities during the networking sessions to enable you to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals in the ecosystem.
Food and drinks will be provided for all attendees to enjoy.

XPRIZE – Health Competition Launch Event
2023-11-29 23:30 | online, Australia
This $101M global competition will focus on addressing a major health barrier and will accelerate innovations that will have an unprecedented impact that could affect everyone on the planet.
Don’t miss your chance to witness history, click for your exclusive invite to join our virtual launch event on November 29, 2023 at 10:30 am ET / 7:30 am PT.
XPRIZE will launch the largest competition in history – a race to develop innovations that will make a worldwide impact. Connect with us to receive an exclusive invite to our virtual launch event on November 29, 2023 at 10:30 am ET / 7:30 am PT.

Learntech Conference & Exhibition
2023-11-30 08:30 - 17:00 | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
The future of training and education: Technology & AI

Step into the future of education at the LearnTech Conference & Exhibition, where the worlds of education and technology converge.

We’re in the future! FaceTime calls, social media, wireless phones were all once science fiction, but are now everyday realities. This year, we’ve witnessed the meteoric rise of Artificial Intelligence, surpassing even our wildest imaginations. As educators, it’s an exhilarating time. We have abundant, user-friendly technologies at our disposal. Our main challenge is no longer access to technology, but a revision of our pedagogy. Many teaching
practices were shaped by a previous generation limited by technology. Now, we can reassess the evolving needs of students, rethink workflows, and leverage new tools to enhance teaching. This session will encourage the strategic use of these tools for improved efficiency, feedback, engagement, and participation in teaching and learning

Date: Thursday 30 November 2023
Time: 8am – 4:30pm followed by networking drinks until 5:30pm
Venue: Beaumonde On The Point, Level 1, 306 Riverside Drive Perth WA
Call sponsors & exhibitors: We are now taking applications for sponsors and exhibitors for LearnTech 2023. For more information download the Event Prospectus here or email conferences@idc-online.com
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT BROCHURE

Get SET Business Innovation Series (2)
2023-11-30 09:00 - 11:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Get SET business Innovation Series
Open workshops focused on business innovation, strategy and scaling up

Session 2: Are you a small business looking to grow?
Join us at the SET, South West’s newest training, coworking and events venue where we will explore creating a business strategy for scale and funding business growth.
Facilitated by Natasha Teakle, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc., Carbon Conscious Investments, South West Angels, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015.
Morning tea provided

Bulrush Business Sundowner, hosted by Y.hub
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | The Bulrush, 1/2 Peony Blvd, Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
Welcome to OUR LAST Business Sundowner for 2023 at The Bulrush, hosted by Y.hub
This event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to connect, socialise, and network in a relaxed and fun environment.
Instead of hosting this event at the Y.hub like we usually do, to show our community support, the event will be held in the lounge at The Bulrush, a brand new bar that has just recently opened up here in Yanchep. We’ll be providing tapas for you to enjoy while you network and socialise with other attendees, but please purchase your own drinks from the bar.
You can expect to meet a diverse group of professionals from various industries and backgrounds, all looking to expand their network and build valuable connections.
This event is perfect for anyone who is interested in business networking and wants to meet new people in a social setting. Whether you’re an established business owner or just starting out, the Y.hub Business Sundowner is a great opportunity to expand your network and make valuable connections.
Get in quick because this will be our last business sundowner for the year and tickets are limited!

CORE Start Ideas Night
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join CORE Innovation Hub to explore some of the big ideas in the energy and mining sector.
CORE Connect Conversation Series will see a mixture of guest speakers and panel style events tackle some of the big questions facing the energy and mining sector and explore solutions and pathways to create a bigger and more sustainable future for the energy and mining industry.
THIS MONTH WE HAVE CORE START IDEAS NIGHT!
7 startups, 7 even greater ideas! Join CORE Innovation Hub for a very special CORE Connect featuring our Round 2 2023 CORE Start Participants.

We will also be toasting the year with our end of year celebration on the same night! This one is not to be missed!
MEET THE COMPANIES
Battery365, Founded by Michael Hibbard
Addressing the high cost and high carbon emissions for the heavy freight freight industry, Battery365 is working the replace diesel trucks with electric trucks. With lower cost renewable energy Battery365 combines batteries, charging infrastructure and even replacement trucks, to offer an end-to-end solution.
Intogr8, founded by Harry Clark
Intogr8 provides support and consulting for small businesses that plan to develop or redefine their management systems that are unique to their industry and product. Specialising in providing outsourced IT solutions for the initial development of integrated management systems Intogr8 helps maximise the performance and capabilities of small businesses.
Marteq Energy, Santhana Dass, Project Manager
Marteq Energy offers cutting-edge oil testing and analysis services through their state-of-the-art laboratories, alongside fluid management and condition monitoring solutions, catering to the mining, transportation, marine, power, and industrial sectors.
Over 3 Oceans, Scott Wovodich – CEO
Over 3 Oceans ‘OLi’ product is an automated communication system for surveying maritime vessel.
OLi allows companies to know vessels weight in water consistently and in real-time to assist with vessel stability, and draft-line levels when a vessel is loading or unloading its cargo. OLi allows the surveying process to be operated live by the crew with a click of a button in the wheelhouse of the vessel, saving hours in time loading and unloading.
SafetySilo, Founded by Jake Harris and Dale Murrigan
SafetySilo offers visibility of safety events and incidents that have occurred in a similar operational setting. With the added functionality to track metrics and ability to quickly communicate and educate the workforce. The platform allows users to search, learn and share streamlined safety communications in the click of a button.
Search from a growing database of your industry peers safety events. Quickly find the information that is most relevant to your team. Breakdown the “iron curtain” and find out what events and incidents have occurred at your peers operations. Then take proactive action! Click on an event or theme of interest and HEY PRESTO, a streamlined safety toolbox or bulletin is delivered for use.
Synchrogen Energy, Founded by Nathan Miller
The key to a de-carbonized and electrified world beyond fossil fuel is the ability for the world to be able to generate clean, reliable and stable electricity 24/7. Synchrogen Energy is developing the Synchrogen Engine to transition synchronous power generation away from thermal energy and steam power, to non-thermal energy and power. The Synchrogen Engine is a land based, atmospheric air breathing, buoyancy powered non-thermal prime mover for generators to produce zero carbon electricity 24/7, at the location of the load, anywhere on earth.
Techenomics Newman, Sugraa Emgen, Global Business Development Manager
A multinational company offers cutting-edge oil testing and analysis services through their state-of-the-art laboratories, alongside fluid management and condition monitoring solutions, catering to the mining, transportation, marine, power, and industrial sectors. Sugraa is representing the new Newman site.
Techenomics’ Blue Oceans (BO), an Online Maintenance Management System software package provides customer focused equipment maintenance solutions and allows direct, secure and live access to the data for our customer.
ABOUT CORE START
For 12 weeks seven innovators have taken part in an entrepreneurial mentorship program designed to help founders uncover new pathways to growth. The program culminates in an Ideas Night where founders share their idea to shape the future of energy and mining, helping the sector to transition as fast as possible.
Come along, hear some new ideas, be inspired! Mark your calendars, and make sure to join us for some drinks, nibbles, and conversation!

Get SET Business Innovation Series (3)
2023-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Get SET business Innovation Series
Open workshops focused on business innovation, strategy and scaling up

Session 3: Are you an employee or manager in government or a large organisation?
Join us at the SET, South West’s newest training, coworking and events venue where you will learn leading strategies for intrapreneurs to deliver innovative projects.
Facilitated by Natasha Teakle, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc., Carbon Conscious Investments, South West Angels, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015.
Morning tea provided

UWA Oceans Institute and 6th SICA Offshore Wind Seminar: social, cultural and ecosystem services
2023-12-01 15:00 - 17:30 | Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, 64 Fairway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
In this seminar we will explore the dynamic intersection of offshore wind energy with society, culture, and ecosystem services. Join us to discuss the connection of renewable energy and community well-being and the role of offshore wind projects in shaping a low carbon energy future.

World Nuclear Energy Day 2023 – December 2nd – Webinar
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
Showcasing Nuclear Energy in Australia and Around the Globe

Once more, Innovate Australia proudly assumes the role of the official Ambassador for World Nuclear Energy Day in the year 2023. For the third consecutive occasion, we extend a cordial invitation to commemorate the astounding strides in technology and ingenuity within the global nuclear energy sector.
The significance of December 2nd as our chosen date remains twofold. It is a tribute to the momentous day when the first-ever self-sustaining chain reaction was achieved. Additionally, it marks the inauguration of the inaugural commercial-scale electric power reactor. On December 2, 1942, Fermi’s pioneering Chicago Pile-1 reactor achieved the historic milestone of a self-sustaining chain reaction. Furthermore, precisely 15 years later, on December 2, 1957, the first commercial-sized reactor in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, also reached criticality today. Delve deeper into this intriguing history by exploring Chicago Pile-1: A Brick Histor
As the pursuit of zero emissions gains momentum, nuclear energy is steadily gaining a growing number of supporters and advocates in Australia.

Our MC/Moderator:
Peter Kasprzak
Chairman, Innovate Australia
Our Presenters:
Jim Scherrer
Coordinator, World Nuclear Energy Day
Dr Joshua Goldstein
Professor Emeritus at American University
Co-creator with Oliver Stone of Nuclear Now film <-(see more below)
Dr John Harries
Secretary and Past-President, Australian Nuclear Association
Stephen Wilson
Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland
Dr Warren McKenzie
Founder and Managing Director, HB11 Energy

The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and a general discussion moderated by Peter Kasprzak

West Tech Fest
2023-12-04 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
West Tech Fest is Australia’s longest running tech and innovation festival providing opportunities for the local startup and tech community to connect with and hear from global leaders as they share insights into how to grow a successful business. The festival was initiated by Curtin University and co-founded by Bill Tai, Larry Lopez, Rohan McDougall, and Paula Taylor.
This multifaceted event, held annually across Perth, Fremantle, Joondalup and Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), hosts inspiring keynote speakers, networking events, pitching opportunities, mentoring sessions, hackathons and workshops with tech leaders and investors from across the US, UK, Asia Pacific region, and Australia.
West Tech Fest has built a strong global network and profile with many successful investment outcomes recorded at the festival each year. The 12th iteration of the festival will be held in 2023 from Monday 4 to Friday 8 December 2023.

Digital Innovation for Social Impact Organisations
2023-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Anglicare WA along with CyberWest and Wise Realities are bringing the social impact sector together with digital innovation companies to showcase emerging tech and imagine potential use cases to enhance their social impact work.
This event will be held as a satellite event to WestTechFest on Monday 4th December 9am-3pm at the City of Perth Library Conference Centre.
Throughout the day we will provide demos of a range of tech including AI, Extended Reality, Cyber Security, APIs, IOT and sensors, and also low-fi tech. There will be options which can be utilised for large orgs or small orgs, and opportunities to develop a roadmap of what steps their org needs to take to incorporate various technologies into their social impact work.

FUTURE FOUNDERS – Introductory Entrepreneurship Session
2023-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Busselton Youth and Community Building, 21 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, WA, 6280, Australia
The session will include an introductory workshop on entrepreneurship as well as information session about the FUTURE FOUNDERS Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarships.

FUTURE FOUNDERS – Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarships

Do you have an awesome idea for a new product or service and need to know best next step? 🧠
Perhaps you have a startup business and want to know how to growth hack it to take it to the next level? 🚀
Maybe you working in a business and have innovative ideas to change things up for the better? 🎯
The FUTURE FOUNDERS Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship was created just for you!
The Scholarship program will equip you with the tools and tips needed to build your dream into reality, providing experts to guide you and hands-on experiences.
🌟 We are offering 10 scholarships to City of Busselton locals aged 16-25, and we’re eager to hear from you, regardless of what stage you are at! 🌟
Those selected for full Scholarship program will receive $5000 worth of training plus a $1000 completion bursary to support your startup business costs or other professional development activities.
How do I apply?
1st step: Book your free spot in this event.
2nd step: After the session fill out an Expression of Interest form to be in the running to receive a Scholarship.
FUTURE FOUNDERS fosters the growth of the business community and assists in developing entrepreneurship in our youth. It is facilitated by Natasha Teakle, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc., Carbon Conscious Investments, South West Angels, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015. FUTURE FOUNDERS is made possible by sponsors Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-Tend WA Program, supported by the City of Busselton Youth Team, South West Angels, South West Development Commission, Rio Tinto and facilitated by Innovation Cluster.

DEADLINE: Agrifood and beverage voucher program
2023-12-05 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
Round 5 of the WA Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program is open for applications.
The Voucher Program supports small businesses across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability, competitiveness, scale and export preparedness into their operations.

Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories;

Business Planning;
Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation);
Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding);
Financial Health (including succession planning, pitch decks, and other investment planning); and
Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility (including net zero planning, waste water management plans, sustainable packaging design, and ESG).

Applicants may select a service provider that suits their business (preferably local!) and upload a quotation with their application, which can be completed via SmartyGrants. A separate quotation and application must be submitted for each (up to two) voucher.

How to apply
Open – Round Five is open for applications via SmartyGrants until 5:00 pm (AWST) Monday, 4 December 2023
For those potential applicants needing help to identify service providers, DPIRD maintains a searchable database of Western Australian Service Providers that specialise in Food and Beverage.
Vouchers will be provided to competitive WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and whose business development objectives are most closely aligned with the State Government’s objectives including:

Growing and diversifying the State’s economy – Future jobs and skills;
Stronger, safer communities;
Investing in climate action;
Investing in the regions.

Eligible small businesses will be required to have an annual sales turnover of between $100,000 and $50 million. Vouchers may be provided to metropolitan and regionally based WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and are assessed as competitive. The maximum value of a voucher that a business can apply for is dependent on the annual sales turnover of that business. The Voucher Program Guidelines and FAQs are available on this page, and provide applicants and service providers eligibility criteria and advice on submitting applications and services quotation. To hear from your industry peers about experiences with the program, please see the video below.

Plus Eight Demo Night 2023
2023-12-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
You’re invited to Plus Eight 2023 Demo Night! We are pleased to welcome to the stage the seventh cohort of our Plus Eight accelerator program for 2023.
This year, Plus Eight Demo Night will be running as part of West Tech Fest and is your exclusive opportunity to get a seat in the audience to listen to six of the hottest Perth startups pitch their businesses, meet the founders, and network with over 200 members of the Perth startup scene.
Each year this event sells out, so get in quick to secure your seat.
DEMO DAY AGENDA

5.30pm Arrival for Networking, Canapés and Drinks
6.45pm Pitches and Program Presentation
8.00pm Networking + Desserts
9.00pm Event closes

OUR 2023 STARTUPS

Matilda Health
Personr
Pharmacy Halo
Piksort
Quarterback
Tradable

Please feel free to reach out if you are keen to find out more about one of these companies prior to Demo Night.
A BIG THANK YOU
The 2023 Plus Eight Accelerator is proudly supported by Capricorn Society, Woodside Energy, RAC BetterLabs, Vici Ventures, Hawaiian, Adapt by Design, Jackson McDonald, and DFK Gooding Partners. Our program partners play a key role in the success of this program, and they invest their time in each of the founders selected to create a vibrant innovation ecosystem in WA.

DEADLINE: Funding to develop government solutions to support SMEs engaging with modern awards
2023-12-06 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
The Workplace Relations Usability Challenge will provide $2.5 million to drive the development and uptake of technology solutions to support engagement with modern awards over a two stage process.

What do you get?
Grants up to $100,000 for your feasibility study. If your feasibility study is successful, you may receive up to $1 million to develop your proof of concept.
Who is this for?
Small to medium enterprises.

Overview

The Australian Government is seeking innovative technology solutions to support engagement with modern awards. This grant opportunity will focus specifically on making it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to find, navigate, and utilise modern awards.
As part of this challenge grantees are required to utilise the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Award Pay Database (MAPD) to ensure up-to-date information on modern awards minimum rates of pay, allowances, overtime and penalty rates data is integrated in the final solution. The Fair Work Commission has released an application programming interface (API) that grantees could consider using in their design solution. Grantees must use the MAPD, but they may also use data from other sources. Challenge participants must have regard to the Fair Work Commission’s MAPD Disclaimer available on the Fair Work Commission website and the MAPD API terms of use and important information statement when using these data sources.
The challenge for supporting the implementation of the Workplace Relations Usability Feasibility grant opportunity is “Using technology to improve the user experience of SMEs engaging with modern awards”.

Workplace Relations Usability Challenge factsheet
PDF · 0.14 MB DOCX · 0.62 MB

Information session

Workshop: Create Your 2024 Business Roadmap
2023-12-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial dreams to the next level? Join us for the “2024 Business Roadmap” info session, networking and interactive workshop all in one, and unlock the potential to turn your innovative ideas into successful ventures. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner looking to refine your strategy or a budding entrepreneur just starting out, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a comprehensive and effective business plan.

Date: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Venue: Y.hub Coworking, 128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep WA
Duration: Info session 9:30am – 10am | Networking: 10am – 10:30am | Workshop: 10:30am – 12pm
Registration Fee: $25pp

In our Info Session, discover the top ‘MUST HAVES’ for your 2024 plan and how to make a plan and actually stick to it! You will also get the top tips for staying focused and out of overwhelm and procrastination!
In our workshop, put your 2024 Roadmap together and start the year with clarity and be ready to take affirmative actions! Using the Business Roadmap Template provided to Create the Vision for your best year ever, together we will review each of the 5 Pillars identifying the top priorities for your business in 2024.
Create a Simple, Easy to Follow Roadmap to progress your business further in 2024, than ever before!
Make an effective Action List!
Gain Clarity for your business!
Gain Momentum!
