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SUMMARY:Western Australian Teaching and Learning Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Co-creating the Future: Connection and Collaboration in Higher Education \nIn an era of rapid change\, higher education faces the challenge of reimagining how we teach\, learn\, and connect. The 2026 Western Australian Teaching and Learning Forum will explore how collaboration\, innovation\, and shared responsibility can shape the future of education. \nWith educators\, professional staff and learning leaders from across the sector coming together for two full days of connection\, collaboration and shared practice\, we’re looking forward to an inspiring and vibrant Forum in February.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/western-australian-teaching-and-learning-forum/
LOCATION:Curtin University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP 2026 Round 1 - Industry EOIs
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization have a complex problem that needs a fresh\, research-driven perspective? Partner with iPREP to leverage the specialized expertise of multidisciplinary PhD teams to tackle your business challenges. \nWhy Industry Leaders Partner with iPREP: \n\n100% IP ownership: You retain all intellectual property created during the project.\nCost-effective innovation: High-level R&D at a fraction of traditional consulting fees.\nRisk-free talent pipeline: Evaluate elite researchers for your future workforce.\nBiodesign Methodology: Teams trained in specialized problem-solving framework designed for practical\, commercially relevant outcomes.\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-2026-round-1-industry-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260206T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Tech Ready Women Investment Ready Program
DESCRIPTION:An inclusive\, accessible and supportive online program\, equipping women with the skills\, network and confidence to raise capital and take their innovative businesses to the next level.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program gives you a clear\, practical pathway to: \n\nunderstand your funding options\nprepare properly for investor conversations\nbuild confidence in your pitch\, financials and commercial story\n\nSo you can move toward capital with clarity\, confidence and support! \nThanks to the generous sponsorship of Westpac\, there are 20 part-scholarships on offer for participants selected for the program. With this support\, the $6\,250+GST program fee has been heavily subsidised\, leaving you to pay just $1\,250+GST. \nLearn more and apply before 6 Feb 2026: DEADLINE: Tech Ready Women Investment Ready Program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-tech-ready-women-investment-ready-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260211T170000
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SUMMARY:World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC): 2030 Horizon
DESCRIPTION:The World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) in Western Australia has been a premier energy event since 1999\, uniting industries\, researchers\, and policymakers. It is a major recognised forum for networking between these sectors. Hosted by Murdoch University\, WREC fosters global collaboration on innovations and strategies for a zero-carbon future by 2030. \nWREC offers a welcome reception\, a Swan River gala dinner\, and exclusive networking events. Attendees can join free field visits\, technical tours\, and expert-led instructional forums. This landmark event continues to drive impactful dialogue in renewable energy advancements. \nThe conference gives delegates the opportunity to either register physically attend or attend online. If a delegate registers to attend Perth and changes his/her mind and wishes to attend remotely then a refund\, less a nominal fee\, will be given. Conversely an online registration can be upgraded to a personal attendance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/world-renewable-energy-congress-wrec-2030-horizon/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260217T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T082848
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SUMMARY:Innovative engineering in practice across health and energy
DESCRIPTION:This full-day event showcases how innovative engineering is being applied across diverse sectors\, from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to energy infrastructure.  \nThe morning sessions focus on bioengineering\, highlighting the critical role biomedical and clinical engineers play in patient care within Western Australia’s public health system. Through real-world case studies\, presenters will demonstrate how advanced design\, analysis and rehabilitation technologies are improving clinical outcomes\, supporting surgeons and care teams\, and enabling patients with complex needs to return meaningfully to the community. \nBy attending this presentation\, attendees will: \n\nunderstand how bioengineering and rehabilitation technologies are applied in clinical environments to improve patient care and outcomes\nrecognise the role of additive manufacturing as a complementary tool in modern manufacturing\, enabling new design and production opportunities\ngain insight into transmission line planning and infrastructure developments required to support increasing renewable energy penetration in Western Australia\nappreciate how technological advances have transformed anaesthesia practice\, highlighting the intersection of engineering\, physics and healthcare.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovative-engineering-in-practice-across-health-and-energy/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program
DESCRIPTION:Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants encourage participation of girls and women in science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics leading to STEM education and careers. \nWhat do you get?\nGrants between $1\,000\,000 and $2\,000\,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship. \nWho is this for?\nAustralian businesses\, publicly funded research organisations\, vocational education and training providers\, TAFE institutions and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that support women and girls to build STEM skills and succeed in STEM education and careers. \nAbout the program\nThe Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship program supports investment in gender equity initiatives that aim for lasting systemic change by eliminating barriers for women’s participation in STEM education and careers\, and entrepreneurship. \nThe grant opportunity provides funding to deliver co-designed projects that: \n\nreduce and/or mitigate systemic and cultural barriers to participation in STEM education\, careers\, innovation and entrepreneurship by girls and women\nreduce the multiplier effect of intersectional barriers to participation\, development and leadership of girls and women in STEM education\, careers\, innovation and entrepreneurship\naddress inequality or discrimination against girls and women in STEM education\, careers\, innovation and/or entrepreneurship\, by either:\n\nincreasing awareness and understanding of the barriers to participation of girls and women in STEM education\, careers\, innovation and/or entrepreneurship\nincreasing participation\, development and leadership of girls and women in STEM education\, careers\, innovation and entrepreneurship\, including senior leadership and decision-making positions in government\, research organisations\, industry and businesses\nbroadening and strengthening networks and support for girls and women in STEM education\, careers\, innovation and entrepreneurship.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-women-in-stem-and-entrepreneurship-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP 2026 Round 1 - Student EOIs
DESCRIPTION:Gain hands-on experience in an industry setting\, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment. \nBenefits: \n\nAn industry placement working in a team on a defined project\nA scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions)\nWeekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics\nWeekly training in Biodesign methodology & professional skills\nA flexible participation mode (in-person\, remote or combination)\nConnections with industry & potential employment opportunities\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-2026-round-1-students/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator,DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T115000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T133000
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SUMMARY:National Industry PhD Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Curtin University is hosting a National Industry PhD Information Session for industry partners\, researchers and organisations interested in innovation\, R&D and workforce development. \nThe National Industry PhD Program brings universities and businesses together to co-design research that tackles real-world challenges\, embeds PhD candidates across both environments\, and translates research into practical outcomes. \nThe session will cover:\n• How the National Industry PhD Program works\n• What’s required from industry partners\n• Funding and eligibility considerations\n• University support and candidate embedment\n• Examples of current National Industry PhD projects \nRegister here: National Industry PhD Information Session at Curtin University\, 18 Feb 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/national-industry-phd-information-session/
LOCATION:Curtin CBD (137 St Georges Tce)\, 137 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260223T090000
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SUMMARY:What Investors Want: Capital Raising in 2026
DESCRIPTION:What are investors looking for in 2026?  \n​The bar for capital raising has never been higher. With greater competition\, and AI making timelines from MVP to market much faster\, the funding landscape for 2026 looks very different from even a few years ago. For funding\, this means increased selectivity\, heightened due diligence and a focus on clear pathways to revenue\, adding new pressure for founders. \n​So what do founders need to know? And what do investors really want? Join us online this February 23rd as we pick the brains of two investors and a KPMG specialist to unpack what they’re looking for in 2026. \n​This session is designed to give founders the insights and practical actions they need to prepare for the funding environment in the year ahead. \n​You’ll hear from: \n\n\n​Andrew Poesaste\, Partner at Rampersand \n\n\n​Justine Carzino\, Investment Principal at OneVentures \n\n\n​Sarah Josey\, KPMG Partner who has helped early‑stage startups raise with confidence on what she’s hearing on the ground 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/what-investors-want-capital-raising-in-2026/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Blackbird Foundry Program
DESCRIPTION:Foundry is Blackbird’s launchpad for ambitious researchers who want to test a science-led startup idea and level up fast.\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram cost: Free. \n\n\n\n\nTime commitment: 8 weeks\, minimum 4 hour weekly commitment. \n\n\n\n\nCohort size: 10 teams per cohort. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Hybrid (online + in-person sessions in Australia). \n\n\n\n\nFunding: $1k non-dilutive per team. We take no equity. \n\n\n\n\nPrize Money: $5k final prize for the winning pitc \nApplications close 25 Feb 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-blackbird-foundry-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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