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SUMMARY:Convergence Esperance 2025
DESCRIPTION:Converge Esperance 2025 is a two-day business and industry forum\, hosted by the ECCI and the GEDC. The event profiles the region’s major industry sectors\, small business and future economic opportunities and includes a conference\, industry tours\, workshops\, sundowners and networking opportunities. \nThe event is open to everyone – local\, intra and inter-state – interested in business and the economy in Esperance and the south-east region. \nKey topics for Converge Esperance 2025\n\nEconomic outlook and global market updates\nRetail and hospitality trends\nBusiness challenges and trends\nValue adding to agribusiness and tourism\nPlanning for business success and growth\nTechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)\nLocal sector updates – agriculture\, retail\, tourism and industry
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/convergence-esperance-2025/
LOCATION:Esperance\, WA\, WA\, 6450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: evokeAG Groundbreakers Program
DESCRIPTION:The Groundbreakers Program is a platform for bold ideas and emerging talent shaping the future of agrifood technology. \nThe Groundbreakers Program 2026 empowers five emerging leaders (aged 18-30 from Australia and New Zealand) who are committed to delivering impact for Australia’s agrifood system\, ensuring food security\, nutrition and sustaining environmental and economic resilience. \nWith mentoring\, professional storytelling support\, and a $3\,000 bursary\, the Groundbreakers are equipped to amplify their impact beyond the event. This program is designed to spotlight the future leaders\, foster lasting industry connections and accelerate meaningful change across the agrifood technology ecosystem. \nApplicants must be available to travel to Melbourne around 17-18\, February 2026 to participate in evokeAG. \nLearn more and apply here by 4 August 2025
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-evokeag-groundbreakers-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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SUMMARY:2025 Industry Forum: The next 20 years of R\,D&E in agriculture
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture’s 19th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 6 August 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be tackling the urgent and oft-controversial question: The next 20 years of R\,D&E investment in agriculture in Australia – Who will bankroll it? \nProgram includes a lively discussion between agriculture industry leaders and analysts\, innovative researchers and working farmers. Following the formal program\, all attendees are invited to join us for a fully-catered networking sundowner. \nPresenters\n\nOverview Address: Professor Fiona Wood AO\, FRCS\, FRACS – Strategic Examination of Research and Development panel member.\nKeynote Address: Dr Beth Woods OAM – Member of Australia’s Commission for International Agricultural Research.\n\nPanellists\nThe panel will be facilitated by Independent Chair of WAARC’s Steering Committee Terry Hill AM. \n\nMs Tress Walmsley – InterGrain CEO.\nMr Paul McKenzie – Agrarian Management & Company Director; Farmer with over 18\,000 ha of arable land.\n\nCarly Veitch\, Farm Management Consultant at AgAsset and member of the IOA Industry Advisory Board will serve as MC. \nThis event is supported by CSBP and Farmers Ltd Jubilee of Agriculture Science Fellowship \nLearn more and register: 2025 Industry Forum: The next 20 years of R\,D&E in agriculture
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2025-industry-forum-the-next-20-years-of-rde-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:The University Club of WA\, Ground Floor Auditorium\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250806T193000
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SUMMARY:PropaGATE Innovator Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Spotlighting the Top 4 Innovators shaping the future of wastewater management in breweries. \nPropaGATE is a bold new challenge-led innovation program bringing the world’s best technologies and solutions to Western Australia. \nAfter two months of deep industry consultation\, one challenge rose to the top: wastewater treatment in breweries. Wastewater isn’t just a brewery problem—it affects entire water systems\, from farms to communities and ecosystems. Many brewers are eager to improve their wastewater treatment but don’t know where to start or what technologies are available. \nThat’s where PropaGATE comes in. This program is on a mission to find and implement cost-effective\, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions that help the brewing industry reduce its environmental impact while promoting resilience in agriculture and beyond. \nAt this Showcase\, we are proud to be presenting the Top 4 Innovators and their innovations. More information will be released soon.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/propagate-innovator-showcase/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250813T180000
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SUMMARY:SIFT Connect Open Night
DESCRIPTION:All Peel Food & Bev Companies are invited to join this relaxed\, info-packed evening for early-stage food and beverage founders looking to grow smarter\, faster\, and more sustainably.\nWhat to Expect:\n\nSIFT Centre Tour – Get a firsthand look at WA’s purpose-built space designed to help food & drink startups scale.\nKnow Your Stuff Panel – From Start to Market with Shire of Murray Dr Danica-Lea Larcombe on the steps to getting your business registered with local government\, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development David Leevers discussing the $20\,000 agrifood and beverage voucher program\, Future Food Systems Dr James Krahe sharing insights on new product development and Peel Produce Markets Megan Walsh on go to market strategies.\nReal Talk Panel – “Building a business from below the ground up” Adam Wilson\, founder of Great Southern Truffles\, will share how he grew his business from an idea in a garage to a free-hold food factory in Osborne Park.\nModerated by David Doepel\, Managing Director of SIFT and serial entrepreneur.\nFrank and fearless Q&A. – Your chance to get honest advice from someone who’s been there.\nMeet with like-minded People – Network with fellow makers\, founders\, and potential collaborators in a collegial setting.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sift-connect-open-night/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup
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SUMMARY:Electrify Ag 25
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to spark innovation in agriculture at Electrify Ag 25 – Embracing the opportunities of a clean energy economy for rural WA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear from a diverse range of speakers on how we\, in agriculture and our communities embrace the opportunities of a clean energy economy and thrive in a changing climate. \nThey’ll  cover the full spectrum\, from the the state of play of the energy transition\, the challenges and opportunities of community engagement and transition\, pathways for financing the energy transition in agriculture\, to Indigenous Economic Development (Noongar Land Enterprise and Yued Aboriginal Corporation)\, the electrification of farms and the agri-supply chain – and to finish the day\, an active display of a range of electric vehicles. \nGrowers\, community\, government and private sector employees are invited to attend. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with others passionate about electrifying agriculture! \nSponsored by Department of Energy & Economic Diversification\, Collgar Renewables and AgDots.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/electrify-ag-25/
LOCATION:The Hub\, Bentley Technology Park\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250821T110000
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SUMMARY:Info Session: WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) Program
DESCRIPTION:If you operate a WA-based food & beverage sector business with a need for STEM talent\, the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program might be just the solution you need! The WAFEC team can connect your business with Western Australia’s top STEM students to undertake business-led projects. \nRegister here to join the online information session on August 21st at 10am AWST and hear how the program works and the experience of a business who has joined the WAFEC journey. There’s no better time to start thinking about how a STEM intern could tackle those business challenges you’ve been planning to address. \n\nThe program is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the WA Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Learn more here: WA Food Industry Collaboration Program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/info-session-wa-food-industry-education-collaboration-wafec-program/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250829T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs
DESCRIPTION:AEA Innovate provides funding for projects at TRL 5 to 7\, and up to $5 million per grant for up to 2 years. \nInnovate grants support mid-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $5 million for a maximum period of 24 months. \nThese grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to collaborate with industry to advance projects that already have laboratory proof-of-concept. \nGrant recipients are expected to be able to increase the technology and commercial readiness of their innovation to reach proof-of-scale. This includes developing and testing prototypes or pilots for new products\, processes or software in an industry-relevant environment. \nThe eight focus areas are: \n\ncritical and strategic minerals processing\nsustainable fuels\nagriculture and food technology\nquantum\nartificial intelligence (AI)\nadvanced manufacturing\nspace\nrenewable energy.\n\nThe closing date for Expressions of Interest is 5:00pm AEST Friday 29 August 2025.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-innovate-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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