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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals Program
DESCRIPTION:Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual\, self-paced learning program for small- to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative technologies or solutions in the critical minerals sector in Australia. \nProgram detail\nThis program will assist you in: \n\nRefining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity.\nAccessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step.\nApplying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept.\nGaining industry insights from experts\, researchers and your mentor.\nCollaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.\n\nAPI Management: alumni testimonial\nDr Alan Ooi\, Principal Scientist\, Product Development\, API Management\, participated in the Innovate to Grow program in 2021. This mining and METs cohort helped Dr Ooi and other participants refresh their current knowledge of engaging with research organisations\, available funding options\, and how to prepare for partnering with the CSIRO or other universities. \n“The mining industry has big challenges\, with lots of elements that need to come together\, and the CSIRO are playing a key part for our research and development goals. We would whole-heartedly recommend the Innovate to Grow program to other mining companies\, especially to help them gain R&D direction for their business opportunities.” \nDr Alan Ooi\, Principal Scientist\, Product Development\, API Management \nKey program outcomes\n\nPersonalised support to refine your idea:  We’ll step you through the process of turning your idea into a viable research project.\nConfidential feedback:  All submissions through the program portal will receive prompt expert feedback.\nMentor:  You will be provided with a mentor from CSIRO or a university to assist you with understanding the program deliverables and connecting you to a relevant specialist.\nBuild your network:  You will build key contacts in your sector\, including researchers and other SMEs.\n\nWho can apply\nThis program is open to eligible SMEs working in critical minerals subsectors listed below: \n\nMining technology\nOre characterisation and analysis\nOre suitability for processing\nMineral sorting and processing\nSustainable processing\nMinerals to Materials to Market\nIntegration of renewable energy to processes\nRecover\, reclaim\, recycle\nOther\n\nSelection criteria (essential):\n\nA business based and operating in Australia\nA business classified as small to medium (less than 200 employees)\nA business currently\, or in the early stages of\, exploring R&D opportunities for their business and have an critical minerals idea to work on throughout the program\nAn Australian registered and operating business with an ABN and ACN/ICN\n\nPlease note: Sole traders and partnerships are currently not eligible for the program. Businesses need to be registered and have their primary place of business within Australia (Australian subsidiary companies of foreign entities are not eligible). Researchers working at universities can apply as a mentor but not as a participant.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-csiro-innovate-to-grow-critical-minerals-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:CORE on Tour: Innovation in Action
DESCRIPTION:CORE ON TOUR EDITION: Innovation in Action hosted by MineARC Systems\nTHIS MONTH CORE CONNECT IS GOING ON TOUR! \nJoin us for a site visit to MineArc Systems facility in Kewdale.  \nJoin our upcoming CORE Connect event where we dive into Perth-based innovation and product development. Hosted by MineARC Systems\, the leaders of safety and innovative technologies within the mining industry – the evening features facility tours\, the opportunity to network as well as panel discussions with various stakeholders.  \nPanel:\nFacilitator: Cam Stevens\, Safety Lead / Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct\nPanel: Brent Pearce\, Chief Innovation Officer / MineARC Systems\nPanel: Cassie Rowe MLA\, Local Member for Belmont / WA Labor Party\nPanel: Andrew Bell\, Partnership Manager – Curtin Trailblazer / Curtin University \nMineARC Systems\nMineARC Systems is the global leader in controlled environments and safety technologies for the underground mining\, tunnelling\, chemical processing\, disaster relief and biotechnology industries. They specialise in the manufacture and supply of emergency refuge chambers\, safe havens\, disaster shelters and grow chambers\, as well as a range of remote monitoring\, tracking and communications technologies that allow full integration in heavy industrial applications. \nhttps://minearc.com/
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-on-tour-innovation-in-action/
LOCATION:MineARC Systems\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240430T090000
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SUMMARY:METS Space Cluster
DESCRIPTION:Austmine\, in partnership with AROSE\, launched the METS Space Cluster in December 2024. The Cluster is a new initiative for Members interested in exploring the dynamic opportunities that bridge the space and resources sectors.The Space and the Resources sectors share a number of similarities including harsh\, remote operating environments\, high capital intensity and the use of cutting-edge technologies. What many people do not realise is that Space and Resources have a natural fit\, with many opportunities for technology transfer between the sectors.\n \n\nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mets-space-cluster/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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