BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WA Innovation Calendar - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WA Innovation Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WA Innovation Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Abidjan BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240805T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031316Z CREATED:20240726T035820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T031316Z UID:10002386-1722879000-1722886200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:Bloom: Controversial Chats DESCRIPTION:Do you have spicy opinions? Discussing difficult topics respectfully helps us to break down our echo chambers\, share understanding and promote deep thought. The goal is not to agree\, but to effectively communicate with people who have different mindsets and opinions. \nJoin us \nšŸ“… Mon 5th Aug 2024\nāŒš 5:30 pm ā€“ 7:30pm\nšŸ· Food and drinks provided\nšŸŽ« Free ā€“ Register now!\n\nHow does Controversial Chats work? Five chairs sit facing the rest of the room ā€“ four are filled with people who have something they want to say\, the fifth sits empty. Time starts and everyone sitting on one of the chairs gets two minutes to share their thoughts on the chosen topic. \nAnyone from the audience can come sit in the empty chair at any time. As soon as the fifth chair is filled someone sitting in one of the other four chairs must leave their seat and join the audience. The fifth chair must always remain empty as an invitation to voices we may not have heard from. \nRules of engagement: \n\nBe respectful ā€“ criticise the idea\, not the individual\nStick to the idea ā€“ discuss the issue not your perception of it\nEveryone gets a go ā€“ respect their time\nUse I statements ā€“ feelings not facts\nFind common ground ā€“ look for points of agreement URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-controversial-chats/ LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240808T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031352Z CREATED:20240814T091934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T031352Z UID:10002452-1723105800-1723136400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:STEM Jumpstart Program Day: Women in Agriculture and Environment DESCRIPTION:To celebrate National Science Week\, Perth NRM is hosting theĀ STEM Jumpstart Program Day: Women in Agriculture and Environment. \nThis professional development day\,Ā delivered by Value Creators\, isĀ designed to raise the capacity of early to mid-career women in agricultural\, sustainability and environmental industries and/or women who are looking for future STEM roles. \nTheĀ STEM Jumpstart Program Day will provide participants with skills and tools to grow in STEM industries through a ā€˜boot campā€™ style day\, followed by mentorship sessions. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/stem-jumpstart-program-day-women-in-agriculture-and-environment/ LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240817T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T053117Z CREATED:20240814T101619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T053117Z UID:10002466-1723896000-1723914000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase DESCRIPTION:The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. \nJoin us at Forrest Hall to see\, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. \nShow and tell activities will run throughout the day\, including demonstrations of astronomy\,Ā marine biology\, the human body\, energy\, and virtual reality! \nConfirm your booking by 14th August! URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/forrest-research-foundation-national-science-week-showcase/ LOCATION:Forrest Hall\, 21 Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240819T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T053109Z CREATED:20240814T094329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T053109Z UID:10002462-1724086800-1724094000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:UWAMS x Bloom UWA Brand Building Night ft. The Brand Agency DESCRIPTION:UWA Marketing Society and Bloom UWA are proud to bring you āœØĀ Brand Building Night featuring The Brand AgencyĀ šŸ› ļø \nJoin us on August 19th at the Bloom Ideas Hub\, St Catherineā€™s College\, for a networking night with The Brand Agencyā€™s Head of Strategy\, Matt Popkes\, as our keynote speaker! šŸŽØāœØ Whether youā€™re into copywriting\, design\, data\, or research\, thereā€™s a place for you in the world of brand building. \nšŸ“…Ā Date: August 19\nā°Ā Time: 5 pm ā€“ 7 pm\nšŸ“Ā Location: Bloom Ideas Hub\, St Catherineā€™s College\nšŸ‘—Ā Dress Code: Business Casual \nDonā€™t miss out ā€” your ticket gets you food\, drinks\, and a chance to network with other marketing enthusiasts ā€“ see you there! šŸ•šŸ„‚ URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/uwams-x-bloom-uwa-brand-building-night-ft-the-brand-agency/ LOCATION:The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240820T113000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240820T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031323Z CREATED:20240805T094529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T031323Z UID:10002405-1724153400-1724157000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:Living Labs as a Catalyst for Collective Action: Insights & Reflections from the Global Stage DESCRIPTION:Living Labs are transformative hubs driving collaborative solutions across diverse sectors and place-based challenges. This session explores the diverse approaches of Living Labs globally\, tracing their historical roots and future pathways. \nWeā€™ll delve into international case studies from Europe and North America\, alongside innovative Australian projects like those from Monash University. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/living-labs-as-a-catalyst-for-collective-action-insights-reflections-from-the-global-stage/ LOCATION:online\, Australia CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240823T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240823T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021116Z CREATED:20240706T041837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021116Z UID:10002334-1724400000-1724403600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ON Accelerate Program DESCRIPTION:ON Accelerate is a three-month free commercialisation acceleration program for entrepreneurial researchers who are ready to translate their great idea into a research-driven company. \nTailored to the translation of publicly funded research\, this program focuses on business models\, market validation\, storytelling and capital raising. This includes access to venture capital partners and networks to help secure capital for business development. \nAll IP remains the property of the team or their sponsoring institute. Participants are required to sign non-disclosure agreements for IP protection. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-on-accelerate-program-2/ LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240823T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T053109Z CREATED:20240814T094631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T053109Z UID:10002463-1724434200-1724441400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:Young People in Business Sundowner DESCRIPTION:All young business people in the region are invited to the first Young People in Business event for 2024. \nJoin us to meet similar-minded young people who are interested in owning or starting their own business\, entrepreneurialism\, or just want to connect. You do not currently have to own a business to attend! \nThis get together we will be hearing fromĀ Luke Ingham from Ingham ElectricalsĀ who will be sharing about his journey ofĀ starting his business and where it has grown to today. \nThese events are targeted towards people aged 18-40. \nFree registration for numbers\, drinks available for purchase. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/young-people-in-business-sundowner/ LOCATION:Froth Brewery Bunbury\, 12 Victoria St\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup ORGANIZER;CN="Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce &%3B Industry":MAILTO:admin@bgcci.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T060000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T070000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021125Z CREATED:20240717T031624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021125Z UID:10002361-1724824800-1724828400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IGNITE Grant Applications DESCRIPTION:Ignite grants support early-stage research commercialisation through competitive grants of up to $500\,000 for a maximum period of 12 months. These grants are available for researchers at Australian universities to complete basic research\, laboratory testing and establish proof-of-concept in an industry-relevant environment. \nGrants are awarded through a competitive process that focusses on projects with research translation and commercial potential that is aligned with Australian Government identified priority areas of the economy\, outlined in theĀ National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (Priority Areas) Declaration 2023. \nWithin these priorities\, this first round of Ignite Grants will prioritise projects that align with one of the following 6 focus areas: \n\ncritical and strategic minerals processing\nsustainable fuels\ndigital agriculture\nquantum\nartificial intelligence (AI)\nadvanced manufacturing. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-ignite-grants/ LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T080000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021125Z CREATED:20240717T031732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021125Z UID:10002362-1724828400-1724832000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Innovate Grant EOIs DESCRIPTION:Innovate 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. \nGrants are awarded through a competitive process that focuses on projects with research translation and commercial potential that is aligned with Australian Government identified priority areas of the economy\, outlined in the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (Priority Areas) Declaration 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithin these priorities\, the first round of grants will prioritise projects that align with one or more of the following focus areas: \n\ncritical and strategic minerals processing\nsustainable fuels\ndigital agriculture\nquantum\nartificial intelligence (AI)\nadvanced manufacturing. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-innovate-grant-eois/ LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240829T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240829T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T053123Z CREATED:20240817T103536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T053123Z UID:10002475-1724950800-1724959800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:Careers of the Future: STEM is for Everyone DESCRIPTION:As we stand at the crossroads where todayā€™s technology shapes tomorrowā€™s professions\, grasping the full range of opportunities within STEM is crucial\, especially so for women and girls. Our Techtrails STEM Programs are dedicated to bridging this gap\, providing insights into both current and future career pathways. Weā€™re setting the stage for inspirational women in STEM to share their stories\, breaking down gender stereotypes and illustrating how diversity drives innovation. \nOur Community Event is an information session for Parents\, Guardians\, Teachers\, and Career Counsellors who want to understand what career options are available for their children/students and what the future looks like as we navigate the inevitable changes of the evolving digital world. \nWe will go through some myth-busting with the theme ā€“Ā STEM is for Everyone. And we genuinely mean EVERYONE! URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/careers-of-the-future-stem-is-for-everyone/ LOCATION:Leeming Senior High School\, 4 Aulberry Parade\, Leeming\, WA\, 6149\, Australia CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240830T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240830T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021034Z CREATED:20240522T025257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T021034Z UID:10002219-1725004800-1725008400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:DEADLINE: STEM Elevate Program DESCRIPTION:There will be a total of up to 500 scholarships awarded during the program across the three scholarship categories for study at an Australian university to gain\, extend\, or build on STEM education and qualifications. \nBoosting women in STEM program (ā€œElevateā€) will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in STEM. The Elevate program provides :\nā€¢ A scholarship\nā€¢ Access to events and networking\nā€¢ Mentoring\nā€¢ Ongoing support during scholarsā€™ university studies \nCertain disciplines were identified in the Elevate Program consultation period as priority targets for both undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships due to the underrepresentation of women and diversity in these fields. These disciplines include:\nā€¢ Advanced manufacturing\nā€¢ Computer science\nā€¢ Engineering\nā€¢ Materials engineering\nā€¢ Mathematics\nā€¢ Natural sciences\nā€¢ Physical sciences\nā€¢ Physics\nā€¢ Robotics\nā€¢ Software development\nā€¢ Space science\nā€¢ Spatial science\nAll applicants are encouraged to email elevate@atse.org.au if they are unsure if their course of study is eligible for an Elevate Scholarship. \nThe strategic objectives of Elevate are to:\nā€¢ Encourage women and non-binary people to pursue education and careers in STEM\nā€¢ Foster industry-academia collaborations in applied research and business\nā€¢ Extend qualifications and professional skills in STEM and business\nā€¢ Propel women and non-binary people into leadership\nā€¢ Award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women and non-binary people in science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics (STEM) over six (6) years. \nElevate is funded by DISR through the Australian Governmentā€™s 7-year $41.2 million ā€œBoosting the Next Generation of Women in STEMā€ fund\, with additional scholarship funding available through the Department of Defence. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-stem-elevate-program/ LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240830T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240830T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T031332Z CREATED:20240814T075727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T031332Z UID:10002423-1725019200-1725026400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:South West Regional Futures Launch DESCRIPTION:SW Regional Futures is a guiding document that provides an overview of regional issues\, need and opportunities. Packed with analysis\, it identifies enabling infrastructure\, highlights our changing world\, climate issues and a whole paradigm shift towards green credentials\, skills and harnessing technologies.Ā This event will touch on theĀ latest update\, providing a suite of key data highlighting opportunities for the South West community. \nAlso learn how the federally funded RDA SW fits in with other bodies\, who does what\, and the broader economic development landscape. Learn about RDAā€™s role\, its powerhouse board members\, and understand why SW Futures matters to your region\, your business\, and you. \nExplore RDAā€™s other initiatives\, such as Invest South West\, partnerships with local governments\, and access to free regional data. Plus\, participate in a Q&A session to ask the tough questions and learn more. \nTickets include a light lunch\, tea and coffee URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/south-west-regional-futures-launch/ LOCATION:Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry\, 15 Stirling Street\, Bunbury\, Western Australia\, 6230\, Australia CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch ORGANIZER;CN="Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce &%3B Industry":MAILTO:admin@bgcci.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240830T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T044512Z CREATED:20240829T062322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T044512Z UID:10002495-1725033600-1725130800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au SUMMARY:Students Doing Good Challenge DESCRIPTION:Calling all passionate changemakers! \nDo you want to makeĀ real impactĀ whileĀ developing in-demand skills? Join us for thisĀ collaborative event\, where youā€™ll have the opportunity to design and deliver innovative solutions to address local challenges\, in alignment with the UNā€™s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, toĀ co-create a brighter\, more sustainable future for the City of Fremantle. \nWork alongsideĀ students from Murdoch\, Curtin\, Edith Cowan\, and UWA in aĀ fun\, immersive 1.5-day intensiveĀ (30th ā€“ 31st August 2024). Gain valuable skills and knowledge fromĀ industry experts\, mentorsĀ and leadersĀ from local government\, business\, and academia\, as their guidance will equip you with critical real-world insights and learning. \nThis is your chance to: \n\nContribute your ideas to the future development plan of Fremantle.\nDevelop essential industry skills and knowledge for your career.\nBuild connections with like-minded peers and mentors. URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/students-doing-good-challenge/ LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR