Morning Startup – The Story of Ellis Guitars: From Dream to Global Success
2024-01-17 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
This isn’t your typical talk, and Ellis Guitars isn’t your typical startup.
Come and hear one of Western Australia’s untold success stories as Andrew Ellis takes you on his journey from creating his first guitars that were so bad that “they weren’t even worth using as a cricket bat” (his words), to creating sought after guitars played at Madison Square Garden and the Glastonbury Festival, and owned by musical legends like Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, and Steve Morse of Deep Purple.
It hasn’t been easy. Andrew has had to learn how to turn failure into success, leading to a treasure trove of wisdom that won’t pop up in any Google search.
In this talk, Andrew will share how strategic upgrades, intelligent approaches, and an entrepreneurial spirit with plain-old grit and determination helped him turn impossible dreams into everyday reality.
So grab a coffee from Joey Zazas on the way in (just tell them you’re heading to Morning Startup), and start the day inspired!
About Andrew & Ellis Guitars
Andrew Ellis is the master luthier behind Ellis Guitars and has been quietly crafting beautiful, custom instruments for the likes of Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Sammy Merendino of Michael Jackson’s band, Steve Morse of Deep Purple, and Kaki King (for her tour with the Foo Fighters), all here in good ol’ Perth! Who knew?!
Ellis Guitars are globally acclaimed for their exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive sound, shipping to over 50 countries. The waiting list for an Ellis Guitar is “how long is a piece of string”.
Andrew isn’t a slouch on the guitar himself with two studio albums and over 400 captivating shows across the world, all complemented by his stunning custom guitars.
Agenda:
7:30 am: Shameless plugs and announcements. Introduce yourself or announce your startup to the Perth startup community!
7:45 am: The Story of Ellis Guitars: From Dream to Global Success
8:30 am: Networking & delicious breakfast treats
9:00 am: Finish
Live stream
This event will also be live streamed for the regions courtesy of the New Industries Fund from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation!
Access the live stream here and post-event recording here:
https://perthvideo.com.au/morning-startup-perth/
Regional watch parties
Y.hub Coworking – Office 1/128 Yanchep Beach Rd, Yanchep WA 6035. Note: Y.hub are hosting the watch party the following week on Tuesday as a ‘Lunch and Learn’ from 12pm.
If you’re interested in hosting a ‘watch party’ for your community, let us know (contact@morningstartup.com) and we’ll share your event above.
Grab a coffee courtesy of Tekkon!
In addition to offering talented, cost-effective developers, Tekkon is offering free coffee for the first 30 Morning Startup attendees! Just tell the awesome folks at Joey Zaza’s that you’re heading to Morning Startup to kick start your morning!
Breakfast treats courtesy of KeepSpace
Not only does KeepSpace care deeply about your 3PL ecommerce fulfilment needs, they also care deeply about your 7:30 am stomach fulfilment needs! Thanks KeepSpace for providing breakfast!
Sponsors
Thanks also Ammo Marketing, Beacham Group, KeepSpace and Tekkon for supporting Morning Startup and the Perth startup community! If you need help with marketing, hiring, ecommerce fulfilment, or developers, check them out and tell them Morning Startup sent you!
Thanks also to the New Industries Fund from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation for live streaming Morning Startup for the regions, with the amazing folks at perthvideo.com.au.

DEADLINE: WA to USA Market Accelerator Program
2024-01-15 06:00 - 08:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
ARE YOU A HIGH-POTENTIAL WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GREENTECH VENTURE INTERESTED IN ACCELERATING YOUR GROWTH IN THE USA?
Invest & Trade WA (ITWA) invites you to join the WA to USA Market Accelerator Program and 2024 Western Australian GreenTech Mission to Texas from Tuesday 4th March to Tuesday 12th March. This will include a curated program in Houston and Austin, including the annual South by Southwest (SxSW) conference, an essential destination for global professionals seeking discovery, learning, professional development and networking.
The Western Australian GreenTech Mission will intersect with a WA Ministerial Visit to the USA that will officially launch the brand new Invest & Trade WA Americas Hub office, which is based in Austin.

JOINING THE MISSION

If you have been considering expanding to the USA, this initiative will provide an excellent platform to build on your knowledge, skills and networks to go-to-market.

Founders of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Find out more about the eligibility criteria below.

The WA to USA Market Accelerator Program and GreenTech Mission is free for Western Australian companies to participate in, however you must be able to cover all travel, meal and accommodation costs, including your SxSW pass(es) and any associated travel expenses.

CORE Innovation Hub are program management partners for this mission. The WA GreenTech Innovation Hub is a separate initiative. Those interested in learning more should visit GreenTech Hub (www.wa.gov.au)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Pre-trip briefing and market intelligence sessions to prepare you for the week of in-country education, exposure, introductions and networking

WA To USA Market Accelerator Program, including targeted 1:1 support

A curated program beginning in Houston Tuesday 4 March 2024, before traveling to Austin 7 March 2024 for SxSW and concluding Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Discounted price for you to purchase a SxSW conference ticket for only US$1495

Be part of Team WA at SxSW including attending the Australia House reception and a range of other exclusive invitations as part of the Mission

Flexible program inclusions so you can tailor your trip

Build relationships with fellow cohort founders and other successful Australian founders in the USA

Leverage the new Invest & Trade WA Hub in Austin to grow your international network of potential partners and collaborators

DEADLINE: Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer Scholarship
2024-01-12 07:00 - 08:00 (AWST) | Apply online, Australia
The purpose of this scholarship is to fund research in resources technology and/or critical minerals and to deepen connections with industry.
A successful PhD candidate will receive an attractive scholarship package, covering both stipend and tuition fees, totalling approximately $85,000 per year.
The stipend scholarship is $50,000 per annum (tax-free) for 3 years.
MPhil candidates will be entitled to $50,000 per annum (tax-free) for 2 years, in line with the MPhil timeframe.
Selection for these scholarships is by a competitive process and shortlisted applicants will be notified of outcomes in due course.
As a recipient of this scholarship, you will also have exclusive access to PhD (RTP defined) internship opportunities through Curtin’s own Industry Exchange team.

DEADLINE: Support for businesses with innovative technologies to expand to India
2024-01-07 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator

The India Australia RISE Accelerator program supports start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have mature and innovative technology to expand to Indian markets.

What do you get?
Grants of up to $75,000 and travel allowance.
Who is this for?
Start-ups and SMEs with mature technology and solutions.

Overview
The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion Accelerator (RISE) Accelerator Program supports start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative technology who are considering expansion between India and Australia.
The program support start-ups working on a range of areas such as:

circular economy
climate smart agriculture
clean energy
waste and circular economy
climate smart mobility.

From the program, start-ups will be able to:

gain valuable market, cultural and regulatory insight into the Indian market
fast track connections to the right partners and customers, including on-the-ground mentors, funders, suppliers, distributors, regulators and researchers
grow and scale their technology and research overseas
pilot, adapt and validate technology for a new market
gain visibility of joint-innovation funds, grants and investors in each region.

Up to five rounds of six to eight competitively selected start-ups and SMEs will participate in a nine-month program of cross-border capacity building activities.
Participating start-ups/SMEs will receive a grant of up to $75,000 to support their participation in the Program, and are eligible for a travel allowance to support the costs of national and international travel.
There is no charge for start-ups to apply for the RISE Accelerator program.

DEADLINE: 40under40 Awards Nominations
2023-12-18 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
The award is WA’s pre-eminent program that recognises and celebrates the State’s leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders under the age of 40.
The award recognises not only personal determination, commercial drive and business success but also acknowledges philanthropic and community contributions.

DEADLINE: Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program: Round 1
2023-12-15 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips

The Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program provides funding to improve aerodromes in remote areas of Australia. The aim is to provide year-round all-weather access and improve delivery of essential goods and services.

What do you get?
Grants of up to $3 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.
Who is this for?
Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.

Overview

The Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program provides grants to enhance the safety and accessibility of aerodromes in remote and very remote areas of Australia. It will provide year-round all-weather access, particularly where road access is unavailable or unreliable. This will:

improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers using remote and very remote airstrips
facilitate improved delivery of essential goods and services such as food supplies, health care, community mail and passenger air services
complement air services delivery to communities subsidised under the Australian Government’s Remote Aviation Access Program (RAAP) through the Remote Air Services Subsidy (RASS) Scheme
meet operational requirements of the RFDS or operators providing similar aeromedical services

The maximum grant amount is $3,000,000.
The grant will be up to 50% of eligible project costs, unless:

where the applicant (you) and a third party (could include State/Territory or local government, or other entity are both contributing to eligible project costs, the grant amount will be up to 33.3% of eligible project costs or
where the applicant (you) meets the definition in these Guidelines as an Indigenous Owned and/or Operated Aerodrome, the grant will be up to 100% of eligible project cost.

Check if you can apply

You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:

are an eligible entity
have eligible project activities.

The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Circular Economy: Learnings from Europe
2023-12-12 09:00 - 10:15 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Online Webinar – The Gifts of Circularity
Australia, New Zealand and our Asia/Pacific neighbours can learn a great deal from members of the European Union (EU) where the transition towards a circular economy is already underway. This was an obvious takeaway from a recent European Study Tour organised by the Australian Circular Economy Hub and Planet Ark, which derived significant learnings from the Netherlands, Sweden, France and the UK as well as the World Circular Economy Forum in Helsinki, Finland.
In the second webinar of this series, we are joined by three circular economy practitioners who joined the ACE Hub Study Tour Delegation. Moderated by Planet Ark’s Nicole Garofano, we will hear from Bronwyn Voyce, Founder of Civic Futures Lab, Emily Dunstan, Chief Growth Officer at Sustainability Victoria and Hayley Jarick, CEO of the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
In this webinar, our speakers will share their reflections on the strategic policy directions underway in the EU and discuss how education supports circular economy adoption across all businesses, including SMEs. They will unpack how value-chain collaboration and industrial symbiosis are enabling circular adoption and acceleration.

Nicole Garofano is the Head of Circular Economy Development for Planet Ark. Nicole is leading the ongoing strategic development of the Australian Circular Economy Hub. For almost 20 years, Nicole has worked in environmental education and action with a focus on waste management and a circular economy.
Bronwyn Voyce is the founder of Civic Futures Lab, an impact lab helping leaders make sense of complexity, navigate uncertainty, and deepen their impact in tackling climate change. She works with governments and ASX-listed corporations to accelerate their transition to net zero through ESG strategy development, policy design and circular program delivery. Bronwyn led the development and delivery of the global first program to divert banned surplus single-use plastics from landfill, through the “Great Plastic Rescue” diverting over 60,000 tonnes of obsolete stock from landfill.
Emily Dunstan is the Chief Growth Officer at Sustainability Victoria. From starting out in zoology and animal behaviour, Emily has spent over sixteen years working in education, science communication, behaviour change and insights, strategic planning and social impact. Her work has taken her from zoos to schools to humanitarian organisations and finally state government. She loves working out why people do the things they do, and how we can help our communities take on more pro-environmental action – in ways that make sense to them. The Strategy, Research and Growth group’s role is to ensure Sustainability Victoria’s programs are future ready, responsive to emergent trends, opportunities, and risks and getting Victoria to an economy that is circular and clean, as fast as possible.
Hayley Jarick is the Company Secretary and CEO of the Supply Chain Sustainability School Limited, an Independent Director of ResponsibleSteel, Chair of Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub Procurement Working Group, and within WWF’s Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders Alliance (MECLA), a Project Control Group (PCG) member and Chair of two working groups; steel and knowledge. Hayley completed her MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) and Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in International Business and Legal Studies, at the University of Wollongong, Australia.

DEADLINE: Innovation Seed Fund 2023-24
2023-12-12 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
The Innovation Seed Fund seeks to build Western Australia’s health and medical innovation pipeline by providing funding to Western Australian innovators to help develop and commercialise novel process, products and/or services that demonstrate a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the WA community.
The funding will be used to support the validation of inventive concepts, the feasibility testing of proposed solutions, and the advancement of developed solutions towards the path of commercialisation.
The 2023-24 Innovation Seed Fund eligibility criteria has been expanded to fund innovation activities from proof of concept to confirmatory validation, providing greater opportunities for WA innovators.
Program status: open for applications
Minimum data form due: 1:00 pm (AWST), Tuesday 28 November 2023
Applications close: 1:00 pm (AWST), Tuesday 12 December 2023
The Innovation Seed Fund guidelines and conditions, minimum data form and application form can be accessed below:

DEADLINE: Grants for 2024 National Science Week engagement activities
2023-12-11 08:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
National Science Week Grants 2024
The National Science Week Grants 2024 provide individuals and organisations with up to $20,000 to support the delivery of science engagement activities during National Science Week 2024, Australia’s major national celebration of science.

What do you get?
Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2024 activities.
Who is this for?
Individuals and organisations.

Overview

National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences, occurring in August each year. National Science Week will be held from 10 to 18 August 2024. National Science Week provides the opportunity for community participation in high profile science engagement activities across the nation.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:

inspire wide community participation in STEM
provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge
encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public
encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in
encourage new and innovative ways of engaging with audiences.

The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to:

increase national and international interest in Australian science
improve critical engagement with key scientific issues by the public
increase inspiration drawn from science and improve the value of science as perceived by the public.

The grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project expenditure (grant percentage).

The minimum grant amount is $2,000.
The maximum grant amount is $20,000.

We will only award applications of exceptional merit the maximum grant amount of $20,000.

DEADLINE: MRFF 2023 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
2023-12-08 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
Funding medical researchers to analyse and share existing data infrastructure in new ways

Funding for researchers to support projects using existing data infrastructure types to create or apply new approaches for an unmet medical need.

What do you get?
Grants of up to $2.5 million for projects that support researchers to improve on existing research data infrastructure platforms and achieve better health care outcomes.
Who is this for?
Eligible organisations seeking to develop better data health intelligence to improve health care delivery.

Overview

This grant opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund and the Research Data Infrastructure Initiative. It looks to support the creation or extension of national research data infrastructure to support world-class health and medical research in Australia.
Research proposals should incorporate:

new linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data infrastructure sources of different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data, registry and biobank data, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and/or
novel methodologies and approaches that leverage and enhance existing linked research data infrastructure of at least two different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data, registry and biobank data, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and
a clear outcome of how the proposed project will produce knowledge and outcomes that address an area of unmet medical need.

Check if you can apply

You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:

are an eligible entity
have an eligible project
have eligible expenditure.

The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines

Start Up Connect – Pitch & Learn
2023-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Koombana Bay Sailing Club, 440 Anchorage Cove, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
Come along to the lovely Koombana Bay Sailing Club in Bunbury to hear presentations from innovative, early stage companies, find out what Angel (early stage) investing is all about, and meet like minded people from our local south west business and entrepreneurial community.
This is followed by our Sunset Vibes end of year beach party celebration.
Supported by Bunbury Geographe CCI, City of Bunbury, Creative Tech Village, & Visit Bunbury Geographe.
This regional satellite event is being held as part of West Tech Fest

YHub Coffee & Connect
2023-12-07 09:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Perth) | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
Yhub Coffee and Connect.
Listen as Little Biz shares their top tips on how to make your website look great AND do what it’s supposed to do – get you more clients and help you grow!
Yhub Members: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
Non Members: $𝟐𝟎 (you get brekky, unlimited coffee and co-working for the day)
Come along on the first Thursday of every month for breakfast with the Yanchep Business Community, and if you love it, stay to co-work with us! We will be covering a different business topic each month.
Here at Yhub, we know how important a great community is, which is why we love to bring together our members at community breakfasts and networking sessions to ensure everyone feels connected. So, come along for a delicious breakfast at our vibrant space and meet some of our great members.

WEB3 Next Gen Opportunities
2023-12-07 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | The University of WA Business School, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Dive deep into the next gen web3 innovation at the WAWEB3 satellite event during West Tech Fest on 7th December. As summer 2023 beckons, step into a world where web3 virtual and physical infrastructures merge, creating transformative opportunities for WA’s digital economy.
🗓️ Thursday, 7th December
A day brimming with inspiration, fresh insights, hands-on activities, and invaluable networking.
Agenda Highlights:

9:00am – 10:30am: Dive Into the Web3 Metaverse

We adopt a ground-up perspective, focusing on young pioneers, users, prospective investors, and everyone eager for a primer in the tokenized digital economy.

10:30am-11am – morning tea and networking

11:00am – 1:00pm: Securing the Web3 Infrastructure

Delve into the pivotal role of physical infrastructure and explore the capital, political, and economic strategies vital for nurturing and sustaining this burgeoning economy.
🎖️ Special Offer: WAWEB3 Swanessa Badge holders enjoy priority access and discounted prices. Please contact organisers directly.
Please note: Detailed program and speaker information will be provided closer to the event date. Minor adjustments may be made due to speaker availability or unforeseen events.
🔗 Keep an eye on updates at waweb3.org and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waweb3/ and on X: https://twitter.com/waweb3org

Global Goals Breakfast
2023-12-07 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Forrest Research Foundation, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley, 6009, Australia
GLOBAL GOALS BREAKFAST
UNITING FOR PEACE, PROSPERITY & SUSTAINABILITY
Connect with visionary speakers and peers who are leading the charge in propelling global progress towards 2030. Speakers include Steve Killelea who has been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and sought after futurist Lisa Andrews. Together, we pave the way for a future where innovation ignites positive impact.
7am – 9am on 7 December 2023
Light breakfast included.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Steve Killelea
A global thought leader, is the force behind the Institute for Economics and Peace. His successful tech career and philanthropic focus on peace and sustainable development illuminate issues from terrorism to prosperity. With two Nobel Peace Prize nominations, he serves on the President’s Circle for Club de Madrid, holds an Honorary Presidency for Religion for Peace, and founded The Charitable Foundation (TCF) to combat poverty and conflict in Africa and South-East Asia. In 2007, Steve launched the influential Global Peace Index study, endorsed by figures like the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.
Lisa Andrews
Sought after speaker and futurist. Lisa is inspired by a future of perfect knowledge, passionate about how devices and sensors can change the way we live in the next ten years. She is international faculty for Singularity University and CEO of WAVIA, a platform empowering people for impact. Lisa had her first successful exit from an engineering business in 2012 and started Angel Investing in deep tech companies that focus on profit with purpose. Currently working on projects with international organizations such as Singularity University, the UN, the Australian Government, Great Barrier Reef Legacy, ACTAI, Extreme Tech Challenge and EO.

Peter Rossdeutscher
Peter Rossdeutscher is an Independent Board Director and former Global Managing Director, dedicated to addressing socio-economic inequalities and enhancing national competitiveness through outreach, upskilling and entrepreneurship. Committed to economic empowerment, he develops opportunities for First Nations peoples and promotes diversity in bridging the digital divide through pathways programs. Co-founder of initiatives like First Nations X, Quantum Girls, AgriStart, Start Something from Research, and QuantumTX, Peter actively contributes to building a more equitable future for the benefit of all.
Steve Killelea, Lisa Andrews, Peter Rossdeutscher

This unique gathering is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of several nonprofit
organisations driven by a shared vision for a brighter future: First Nations X, the Western Australian
Ocean Foundation and Forest Research Foundation

Perth Angels Annual Investor Breakfast
2023-12-07 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
About this Event
Perth Angels invite you to join the WA investing community for our Annual Investor Breakfast. Enjoy a fantastic sit-down breakfast accompanied by special guests at Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Terrace.
This event is being held as part of West Tech Fest 2023.
Keynote speaker and panelists will be announced soon.
Each year this sell-out event brings together WA’s Angel Investors, Business Leaders, and Founders to celebrate, share insights, and explore what is possible in Australia’s innovation ecosystem and beyond.
The event will include guest speakers from across Australia’s investment and innovation sector, a panel discussion with Q&A from the audience, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others from the community.
This year’s breakfast is marked by a dynamic collaboration with VentureX HQ, South West Angels, Blak Angels, and the West Tech Investor Network, ringing a diverse and enriching dimension to the event.
We look forward to you joining us!
We’re grateful for the support of the Innovative Society Initiative, supported by Lotterywest and Spacecubed, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Western Australia. This event was made possible by Catalyst, a program dedicated to fueling new and expanded initiatives that foster growth in WA’s innovation ecosystem and enhance an organisation’s innovation capacity.
Kind regards,
Perth Angels

Bridging Innovation Networking Event: Linking Perth with USA
2023-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Public House, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a U.S.-Australia business community networking event.
Enjoy canapes and networking while meeting leaders of Australian companies – especially those based in Western Australia – looking to expand to North America.
This is a unique opportunity to meet U.S. Consul General Siriana Nair, Regional Senior Commercial Officer Steve Knode (in from Sydney), and others from the U.S. Consulate in Perth.
Special bonus: SpaceDraft CEO Lucy Cooke will share her experience targeting the U.S. market and participating in the SelectUSA Investment Summit.
This event will inform you of the programs and resources available to assist Australian companies with their U.S. expansion.
We hope to see you there!!
This event is being held as part of West Tech Fest 2023.

Business Swings & Roundabouts: Building your Customer base In-person
2023-12-06 18:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Learn how to forge valuable connections, expand your reach, and unlock growth opportunities.

Building your Customer base In-person – Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
In this session, we will explore strategies and techniques to expand your customer base through in-person interactions. Discover how to step out of your comfort zone and effectively network, engage with potential customers, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you grow your customer base through face-to-face interactions. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your business and expand your network.

Webinar: Thinking about the future of food
2023-12-06 15:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
This webinar brings together several international experts on food to provide a range of ideas about the future of food from international, national and local perspectives.

Each speed-presentation aims to be dynamic and thought-provoking, we hope this will inform our understanding about food and seafood production.

Presentation 1: Brief Introduction presented by Prof Chris Carter, Blue Economy CRC / IMAS / UTAS
Presentation 2: Exploring future nutrient needs presented by Dr Andrew Fletcher, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative – Riddet Institute
Presentation 3: Coping with complex seafood futures, one byte at a time presented by Dr Beth Fulton, CSIRO
Presentation 4: Future of fish supply under climate change presented by Prof Julia Blanchard, IMAS / UTAS
Presentation 5: Identifying management actions for a food-based approach to fisheries and aquaculture presented by Dr Anna Farmery, ANCORS, UOW
Presentation 6: Sustainably feeding our blue food presented by Dr Rich Cottrell, IMAS/UTAS
Presentation 7: Systems approach driven by theory of change applied to terrestrial systems presented by Prof Duncan Cameron, University of Manchester
Presentation 8: Centre for Food Safety and Innovation (CFSI) – future prospects in food-related research and development in Tasmania presented by Prof John Bowman, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture / UTAS

The webinar will be facilitated by Prof Chris Carter and presentations will be followed by Q&A.

Workshop: Create Your 2024 Business Roadmap
2023-12-06 09:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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!

DEADLINE: Funding to develop government solutions to support SMEs engaging with modern awards
2023-12-06 06:00 - 07:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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

Plus Eight Demo Night 2023
2023-12-05 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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: Agrifood and beverage voucher program
2023-12-05 06:00 - 07:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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.

FUTURE FOUNDERS – Introductory Entrepreneurship Session
2023-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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.

Digital Innovation for Social Impact Organisations
2023-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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.

West Tech Fest
2023-12-04 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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.

World Nuclear Energy Day 2023 – December 2nd – Webinar
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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

UWA Oceans Institute and 6th SICA Offshore Wind Seminar: social, cultural and ecosystem services
2023-12-01 15:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | 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.

Get SET Business Innovation Series (3)
2023-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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

CORE Start Ideas Night
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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!

Bulrush Business Sundowner, hosted by Y.hub
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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!
