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SUMMARY:Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26)
DESCRIPTION:At GRX26\, mining operators\, METS innovators\, engineers and constructors\, processing and logistics specialists\, government\, research institutions\, and global partners come together to share what’s working\, challenge what isn’t\, and commit to the collaborations that will shape our sector’s future. \nThis isn’t just where Australia’s resources advantage is discussed—it’s where it’s activated.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-resources-innovation-expo-grx26/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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SUMMARY:CSIRO Conversations: Quantum for Every Business
DESCRIPTION:Quantum is moving fast and it’s already creating real opportunities for Australian businesses. This event unpacks what’s real and what’s coming next.\nQuantum is at the same stage AI was a decade ago\, quietly moving from research labs into real world tools. This event helps industry understand what’s real\, what’s hype\, and where the near term opportunities lie and who can help. Where today’s computers check one option at a time\, quantum can explore many possibilities at once. That makes it powerful for decision making and resource management when it comes to things like routing trucks\, detecting minerals\, managing patients in a hospital\, securing communications or modelling new materials. \nQuantum is becoming practical and commercially relevant far sooner than most businesses expect. It’s already emerging in: \n\nSupply chains: quantum inspired optimisation is helping logistics companies reduce fuel use and manage disruptions.\nFinance: banks are exploring quantum safe encryption to protect transactions.\nQuantum sensing: ultra precise measurements for mining\, agriculture\, health and defence.\n\nOur expert panellists will translate a complex emerging technology into a grounded\, industry relevant discussion on: \n\nWhat quantum technologies can do today.\nWhat’s coming next.\nHow Australian businesses can prepare responsibly and competitively.\nHow quantum intersects with supply chain resilience\, national security\, and economic pressures.\n\nPre-submit your questions to the expert panellists ahead of the webinar
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-quantum-for-every-business/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Round 2 provides organisations with up to $10 million to reduce Australia’s emissions. \nThe Carbon Capture Technologies Program aims to accelerate the research\, development and demonstration of novel and emerging carbon management technologies to address Australia’s hard-to-abate emissions and residual emissions. Grants will be offered to pilot and demonstration projects that capture\, utilise and remove CO2 and have the potential to create new\, low-emissions or net-zero industries. \nLearn more and apply here 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/carbon-capture-technologies-program-round2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T050157Z
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SUMMARY:CORE Community Coffee\, May
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-community-coffee-may-2026/
LOCATION:CORE Innovation Hub\, 191 St. Georges Terrrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260512T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260512T090000
DTSTAMP:20260320T040727Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CRC-P Grants Round 19
DESCRIPTION:Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants fund short-term industry-led collaborative research projects for up to 3 years. These are open to all sectors. As part of the AI Accelerator initiative\, CRC-P round 19 includes up to $20 million for projects to help businesses and researchers across Australia accelerate AI development and commercialisation. \nLearn more about the grant and apply here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/cooperative-research-centres-projects-crcp-grants
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-crc-p-grants-round-19/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260111T064406Z
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SUMMARY:Energy and Mining Collaboration Speed-Networking May 2026
DESCRIPTION:The event features both structured speed-networking (each person should meet 50+ people across the energy and mining industry over the evening) and unstructured free-flowing networking. \nWith topics\, trends and issues relevant to the many different groups in the region\, the Professional Networking Institute (PNI) is partnering with other industry associations across the Energy and Mining industries. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/energy-and-mining-collaboration-speed-networking-may-2026-tickets-1301704566399
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/energy-and-mining-collaboration-speed-networking-may-2026/
LOCATION:The Claremont Hotel\, 1 Bay View Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260514T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T053734Z
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SUMMARY:Plate to Power: South West Transition Tour
DESCRIPTION:What does the energy transition look like on the ground? \nJoin the Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) for a two-day immersive journey through Western Australia’s South West\, exploring how food systems\, communities\, and energy infrastructure are evolving together — from regenerative agriculture and off-grid living to microgrids and industrial-scale decarbonisation.This is not a conference. It’s a field experience. \n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect? \nOver two days\, we’ll visit a curated set of real-world sites that bring the transition to life: \n\nCircular economy in action – tour large-scale organic waste processing and soil regeneration systems\nRegenerative food & off-grid living – hear from George at Tiller Farm and explore a fully off-grid dining experience\nSustainable communities – walk through Witchcliffe Ecovillage and its integrated energy\, water\, and waste systems\nMicrogrid innovation – see how embedded networks and distributed energy are powering new industrial precincts\nWaste-to-energy at scale – visit one of WA’s most significant energy recovery facilities
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/plate-to-power-south-west-transition-tour/
LOCATION:South West\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260515T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Climate LaunchPad Global Competition
DESCRIPTION:ClimateLaunchpad will help you take the first steps to shape your green or sustainable idea into a business\, build a plan\, craft a compelling pitch\, and turn early vision into real-world impact. \nHave a green business or idea you want to develop further? Then join our competition. You don’t need a business plan yet\, early ideas are welcome. The programme is free and all applicants get free access to an online green start-up mini-course. Accepted participants get a 3-day boot camp\, mentoring\, and the chance to compete in National and Regional finals. Top performers win a trip to the Global Grand Final in Singapore. \nAustralian Cohort information: available to any resident across the whole country who is able to make their way to Sydney for the 11-13 of June (and on the 25th of July for the Pitch Event). Bootcamps will run over three days in the afternoon from 2-8pm. After boot camps and training\, all teams will have the opportunity to pitch in front of judges\, with the top 1 securing a trip to attend the Global Grand Final (but not pitch) and the top 3 will then will move onto the Regional Finals\, which will be held virtually on August 29. At the Regional finals teams will pitch to industry-renowned judges and the top 2 teams are chosen to compete in the Global Grand Final in Vienna
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-climate-launchpad-global-competition/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T090000
DTSTAMP:20260507T051224Z
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SUMMARY:AgriFutures Energy Transition Roadmap Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join AgriFutures at their upcoming webinar exploring the Australian Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry Sector Energy Transition Roadmap.\nRecently published and co‑designed with industry\, the Roadmap sets out a coordinated and practical pathway for the sector to reduce its reliance on diesel. It outlines priority actions and highlights the role collaboration will play in overcoming barriers to renewable energy\, electrification and alternative fuels. \nThis webinar will: \n-Provide an overview of the Energy Transition Roadmap\, including its purpose and intended audience.\n-Explain what the Roadmap says and how it can be used.\n-Explore the practical steps the agricultural sector can take over the next ten years to transition away from diesel.\n-Highlight why a coordinated\, whole‑of‑industry approach is critical to success. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agrifutures-energy-transition-roadmap-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T025245Z
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SUMMARY:DeepStart 2026 - Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online Discovery Session \nLearn more about DeepStart\, Curtin’s new accelerator for deep tech founders. In this session\, we’ll walk through the program\, what to expect\, key benefits\, and how to prepare a strong application. There’ll also be time for Q&A. \nDate: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026\nTime: 12pm–1pm\nVenue: Online (Microsoft Teams) \nA Teams link will be sent to registered attendees closer to the event.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deepstart-accelerator-program-discovery/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032836Z
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SUMMARY:Powering Below: The Future of Subsea Energy
DESCRIPTION:Powering Below: The Future of Subsea Energy\nExploring the technologies\, infrastructure and partnerships shaping the next era of offshore energy systems. As global energy systems evolve\, the role of subsea infrastructure is becoming increasingly critical — from enabling offshore renewables to supporting the transition of traditional oil and gas operations. \nJoin CORE Innovation Hub and Subsea Energy Australia for a special CORE Connect event bringing together industry\, innovators and the broader ecosystem to explore what lies beneath the surface. \nThis session will unpack the technologies shaping subsea energy\, the infrastructure required to support it\, and the partnerships needed to deliver at scale. From electrification and remote operations to emerging opportunities in offshore wind\, carbon capture and subsea processing\, we will dive into the trends redefining the sector. \nExpect a dynamic discussion\, followed by audience Q&A and the opportunity to connect with others working across energy\, resources and technology.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-connect-may-2026/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T035959Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Director of Curtin Materials Institute
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Materials Institute (CMI): Advancing Materials\, Shaping the Future\nCurtin University is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of the Curtin Materials Institute. The CMI is a newly-established research institute that captures Curtin’s capability across the breadth of materials research. This is a rare opportunity to build\, shape and lead a high-profile institute that consolidates Curtin’s world-class sustainable materials research across advanced manufacturing\, green metals and composites\, energy systems and battery materials\, mineral processing\, construction materials and corrosion science. \nCMI unites previously distributed strengths across schools\, and research centres\, creating a cohesive platform that elevates Curtin’s leadership in materials innovation. The Institute serves as a central gateway for industry and government engagement\, research funding\, and global recognition\, with a mission to tackle major industrial\, national\, and sustainability challenges through both fundamental science and application-driven innovation. The Institute is underpinned by world-class analytical facilities housed within the John de Laeter Centre (https://jdlc.curtin.edu.au).
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-director-of-curtin-materials-institute/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T060732Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Factory's Investor & Ecosystem Pitch Day
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to Founders Factory’s Investor & Ecosystem Pitch Day on Wednesday 27 May at Curtin 137\, 137 St George’s Terrace in Perth. Please arrive from 9:00 for a 9:30 prompt start. \n​This is a chance to meet and learn more about our latest mining\, nature and health tech startups\, backed by Rio Tinto\, the Government of Western Australia and MSWA. \n​17 exceptional pre-seed to seed startups from Australia\, Canada\, Europe\, the UK and USA will pitch.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founders-factorys-investor-ecosystem-pitch-day/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T074457Z
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SUMMARY:WaveX Community Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join WaveX for a community information session on an exciting new renewable energy project coming to Albany’s King George Sound.\nLater this year\, WaveX will deploy a large-scale pilot wave energy convertor in King George Sound. The project is supported by a federal Cooperative Research Centres Project Grant\, which includes UWA and NGI as project partners. This innovative project will showcase industrial-scale wave-powered generator technology designed to complement wind and solar and support a more reliable\, fully decarbonised energy system. \nAt this session\, you’ll learn how wave energy works\, what to expect from the pilot project\, and how WaveX is working to unlock the vast renewable potential of the ocean. There’ll also be an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the project team. \nSessions on 27 May 2026: 12:00PM – 1:00PM\, and 6:00PM – 7:00PM \nWaveX is a Western Australian company on a mission to help reduce global carbon emissions by 1% by 2050. Come along to find out how this local project contributes to a cleaner energy future. Learn more: www.wavex.earth
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wavex-community-info-session/
LOCATION:Albany Public Library\, 221 York Street\, Albany\, WA\, 6330
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260529T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T034856Z
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SUMMARY:Sector Briefing: The Future of Energy
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia’s energy sector is entering a new era\, building on its strength in LNG and natural gas while rapidly expanding into renewables\, hydrogen and critical minerals. Strong investment and new infrastructure are helping position WA as a major force in the global shift to cleaner energy. \nOur upcoming Sector Briefing: The Future of Energy\, promises to be an engaging event with a keynote from the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA along with engaging panellists to discuss energy during a critical period in WA history.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sector-briefing-the-future-of-resources-2/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T025013Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Taronga Group RealTechx Asset Impact Program
DESCRIPTION:This program connects high-impact technology companies with some of the world’s largest owners and operators of real estate and infrastructure assets\, creating a direct pathway to pilot and scale solutions across their portfolios. \nPrevious program participants have collaborated with our partners to deploy a range of technologies\, including development software\, asset-level hardware\, and smart energy\, water\, and operational solutions. Collectively\, these 65+ companies have leveraged the program to secure more than 100+ projects with our program partners and have gone on to raise more than US$1 billion in funding in total. \nFollowing the finalisation of priorities for this year’s program\, applications have been extended until the end of May. Priority areas include\, but are not limited to:\n1. Lowering Embodied Carbon – Low-carbon concrete and other building materials\, design and planning for carbon efficiency\n2. Energy Efficiency – High performance HVAC and HVAC optimisation\, non-HVAC efficiency upgrades\, other technologies for energy security and resilience\n3. Operational Efficiency – Robotics for self-storage\, cleaning and facilities management\, plus Al agents for data processing and workflows\n4. Capital Efficiency – Modular fit-outs for commercial and retail assets\, low-capex efficiency improvements\, and energy-as-a-service solutions\n5. Tenant Experience – Tenant engagement strategies and revenue optimisation \nDeadline extended to 31 May 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-taronga-group-realtechx-asset-impact-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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