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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Ignite Grants Round 3
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. \n\n\n\nApplications for AEA Round 3 are now open and will close 5pm AEDT 4 March 2026 \nLearn more here: https://www.aea.gov.au/researcher-applicant/grants/aea-ignite
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-ignite-grants-round-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T100000
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SUMMARY:IP Essentials: Insights for PHD students
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive deep into the world of intellectual property – it’s all about the essentials for PHD students!\nExplore the fundamentals of intellectual property and considerations for your research as a PhD student. This lunchtime session provides a practical overview of patents\, trade secrets\, and common pitfalls to avoid\, followed by a fireside chat with Jeka Viktorova\, CEO and Co-Founder of Syenta\, on her journey from researcher to deep‑tech founder. \nRegistered attendees will be emailed the webinar link the morning of the event.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ip-essentials-insights-for-phd-students/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T110000
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SUMMARY:CORE Innovation Hub Community Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.\nCommunity Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators\, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-innovation-hub-community-coffee-59/
LOCATION:CORE Innovation Hub\, 191 St. Georges Terrrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
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SUMMARY:E3 Connect March: Creating a Culture of Agency and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Designed to facilitate networking and learning from educators and leaders across Australia. \nMARCH THEME: Creating a Culture of Agency and Innovation \nExplore how entrepreneurial learning empowers young people to identify opportunities\, solve real-world problems\, and create value for others. This session examines how schools can intentionally foster critical and creative thinking\, innovation\, collaboration\, and learner agency—equipping students with the mindset\, skillset\, and toolset to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/e3-connect-march-creating-a-culture-of-agency-and-innovation/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Young Change Agents":MAILTO:renae@youngchangeagents.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260222T025658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T025658Z
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SUMMARY:Bloom: Home Cooked to Household Name
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, we’re celebrating big dreams\, bold moves\, and seriously good cookies. \nJoin Nadia Nesevski\, founder of Cookie Loaded\, as she shares how she turned a home-baked idea into a cookie empire. What started in her kitchen became a brand people line up for – and she’s spilling the real tea (and crumbs) on how she made it happen. \nFrom late nights and leap-of-faith moments to scaling\, branding\, and building a cult-like following\, Nadia will take you behind the scenes of growing Cookie Loaded into a household name – the wins\, the setbacks\, the risks\, and the resilience it took to back herself all the way.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-home-cooked-to-household-name/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
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SUMMARY:CERI: Investment Readiness Program Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Refine your pitch and prepare your business for investment\, with the opportunity to present to angels and venture capital investors.\nDates: 11 March – 20 May and 3 September – 12 November 2026 \nSchedule: Wednesdays\, 5:00 – 7:00 pm \nPrice: $330 for students | $550 for full-time employees \nRegister: Investment Readiness
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ceri-investment-readiness-program-week-1-3/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T140000
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SUMMARY:Founder Open House | Venture UWA
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to get expert advice from Venture UWA Entrepreneur in Residence – Charlie Gunningham & Student Entrepreneur in Residence – Nathan Wipane\, and start the journey to bring that idea to life\, or grow that business you have been working on. \nThis event is for any UWA student or alumni seeking advice\, supporting you to turn that idea into reality or take the next steps in your business development! Or just come and hang out in our co-working space and see what startup life is all about!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/venture-uwa-open-house-3/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
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SUMMARY:Bloom: Ads Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Running ads and hearing crickets hurts. Boosting posts is not a strategy\, and guessing your audience is expensive. \nThis masterclass is about creating ads that connect\, convert\, and do not feel cringe. We will break down how to match message to audience\, choose the right platform\, create scroll stopping content\, and test ads without burning cash. You will also learn which metrics actually matter and when to stop\, tweak\, or scale. \nPractical\, honest\, and built for real world founders who want results\, not just impressions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-ads-masterclass/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T193000
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SUMMARY:Startup Social: Entrepreneurs Community Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join for an evening of connection\, conversation and community\, bringing together new and familiar faces from across the Curtin entrepreneurship community\, including mentors\, founders and wider ecosystem supporters. \nThe event will kick off with a short welcome from the Curtin Entrepreneurs team\, followed by a guest founder story\, showcasing how ideas can grow through Curtin’s entrepreneurship pathways\, from early programs through to investment. The evening will also include a curated networking activity\, creating space for meaningful conversations between community members and Venture Mentors. \nDate: Wednesday\, 18 March\nTime: 5:30pm–7:30pm\nVenue: Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub (418.127) – 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley. \nLight snacks and beverages will be provided
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startup-social-entrepreneurs-community-sundowner/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260219T054818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T054818Z
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SUMMARY:Curtinnovation Awards: Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join for a practical session unpacking the Curtinnovation Awards application process\, with tips for preparing a strong submission and time for Q&A. \nDate: Thursday 19 March 2026\nTime: 12pm–1pm\nVenue: Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub (418.127) / Online\nLight lunch provided \nRegister here: https://share-ap1.hsforms.com/1EK0n_wzmSoK6eKmvSK3-iQe1n64
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtinnovation-awards-2026-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260322T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260322T080000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: UWA VentureON Program
DESCRIPTION:VentureOn is Venture UWA’s flagship\, equity-free accelerator designed to take UWA students\, PhD candidates\, and alumni who already have traction or product-market fit and support them to 10× — in revenue\, impact\, valuation\, or readiness for external capital. \nIt extends Venture UWA’s ladder of entrepreneurial support beyond ideation and incubation into true commercialisation\, bridging the gap between “working startup” and “scalable company”.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-uwa-ventureon-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260324T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: West Tech Next Youth Committee 2026
DESCRIPTION:West Tech Next members will contribute advice to support and attract more young people to West Tech Fest. Members will also design and deliver an event as part of WTF 2026 targeted at 18-25 year olds inclusive of the full suite of event design and execution such as sponsorship\, marketing\, community engagement\, and operations\, post event wrap. \nMembers will also provide the following support to the West Tech Fest team; \n\nHelp plan and deliver youth-facing or emerging-talent experiences during festival week\nAssist with volunteer coordination and attendee experience\nCreate and/or coordinate social content (short-form video\, stories\, posts)\nHelp amplify program announcements and community moments\nSupport outreach to student\, founder\, and young professional networks\nBring fresh ideas that make the festival feel more inclusive\, accessible\, and exciting\nSupport relationship-building with youth-aligned ecosystem partners\nContribute to debriefs: what worked\, what didn’t\, and what to improve
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-west-tech-next-youth-committee-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260315T061544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T061603Z
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SUMMARY:ON Innovation: Research Project Scoping Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Research Project Scoping Essentials\nGain clarity and confidence in defining your research opportunity. This session helps you refine your project scope\, identify key stakeholders\, and articulate the value and potential of your idea. \nThe Foundation Skills online workshop series has been designed to give researchers from all types of research organisations a practical\, confidence-building introduction to key skills that support successful research careers. The series offers a practical and flexible entry-point opportunity for researchers and teams to develop core entrepreneurial competencies and enhance their innovation readiness\, with guidance on where to take their ideas next.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/research-project-scoping-essentials/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260322T054929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T054929Z
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SUMMARY:TEDxPerth Pitch Lab
DESCRIPTION:TEDxPerth is excited to present their next community event: TEDxPerth 1-minute Idea Workshop! \nHear from the TEDxPerth Curation Team on how an idea is cultivated and refined. Attendees will learn a simple framework to clarify their own ideas into a one-minute pitch\, and then will have the opportunity to share their ideas with the group. (*there may be prizes!) \nStatistically\, a goal has a 10% chance of being actioned if we only THINK about it\, but a 90% chance if it is TOLD TO SOMEONE ELSE. If you believe you have an idea worth spreading\, or if you know of someone with an idea\, this event is the perfect opportunity to amplify the possibilities!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/tedxperth-pitch-lab/
LOCATION:The Globe\, 495/497 Wellington Street\, PERTH\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260311T025732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T030305Z
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SUMMARY:WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program (WAFEC) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program connects WA food and beverage businesses with talented Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students to tackle real business projects – bringing fresh thinking and practical support to help you get projects moving. \nOur local facilitators provide one-on-one support at every stage: \n\nProject scoping – We help identify where STEM expertise can make the biggest impact and define a 200+ hour project scope\nFull recruitment facilitation – We promote your opportunity\, then source\, screen and present a shortlist of high-calibre candidates\nYou choose – The final decision on who will join your team is yours\nOngoing support – Regular check-ins to help you get the most from your WAFEC experience\n$2\,500 payment – Paid to your business upon project completion. Regional businesses may also be eligible for additional funding for student travel\n\nWAFEC is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the WA Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-food-industry-education-collaboration-program-wafec/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260320T041641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T041641Z
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SUMMARY:VentureUWA From Uni to Industry | Tech in WA
DESCRIPTION:The Road to Employability in WA Tech\nBreaking into tech isn’t just about choosing the right degree; it’s about understanding where the industry is heading and how to position yourself before you graduate. \nThis Venture UWA x UWA AI Club event brings students inside the WA tech ecosystem to explore what’s actually happening across Perth’s growing technology sectors. From emerging roles to changing hiring expectations\, we’ll unpack what employers are looking for and how you can start building towards it now. \nWho you will hear from: \n\nRaissa Amaral | Partner @ Visagio | Women in Technology Advocate\nDavid Beros | Product at WeMoney\nCamilo Pestana | Head of Data Science @ VGW | AI\, Machine Learning\nAidan Morgan | Chief Engineer @ Bankwest\, Founder\, Fractional CTO & Advisor @ Run Level Five
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ventureuwa-from-uni-to-industry-tech-in-wa/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T213506
CREATED:20260224T060651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T085554Z
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SUMMARY:Student Startup Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Ever had a great idea but didn’t know how to bring it to life? Student Startup Weekend is your chance to turn ideas into reality – fast. In just one weekend\, you’ll collaborate\, create\, and compete to launch a startup with mentorship from industry pros! \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nLaunch a Startup – Take an idea from concept to prototype in 54 hours?\nGet Mentored by Experts – Learn from top entrepreneurs & investors.\nWin Awesome Prizes – Varsity vouchers\, co-working space\, mentorship & more!\nMake Connections That Matter – Meet future co-founders & industry leaders.\nFree Food & Fun – Work hard\, eat well\, and have an epic weekend!\n\nOpen to high school & uni students \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/student-startup-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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