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3 events,The purpose of SPARK is to help women in business grow their profit & impact by creating the resources, insights and community for women to shortcut their success. SPARK reinvests their profits back into a quarterly $10,000 + $5,000 business grant. The Smart50 list is SmartCompany's annual ranking of Australia's 50 fastest-growing SMEs, highlighting the companies achieving exceptional growth and shaping the future of Australian business. The 11 categories celebrate the positive and inspirational contributions of growing businesses beyond pure financial performance, and offer a chance to showcase the great work Australian businesses have been doing […] 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. Tailored 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 […] |
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As Western Australia enters a new period of growth, infrastructure is taking centre stage. With major investments, expanding communities and increasing demand for resilient, future-ready assets, the decisions made today will shape the state's future for generations. Be part of the conversation at our upcoming Sector Briefing: The Future of Infrastructure, where senior decision-makers and […]
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Join Spacecubed’s Perth Landing Pad and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for an afternoon lunch and learn, exploring how Hong Kong can help Australian startups access new markets, funding, partnerships and opportunities across Asia. Hear directly from the HKTDC about the programs and funding opportunities available through the Hong Kong SAR Government, and […] |
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Showcasing Switzerland & Australia's AI Achievements - Independent Innovations, Converging Visions for Tomorrow! Hosted in Perth by Innovate Australia in official partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra, and organised as an official lead event to the Geneva AI Summit taking place in June 2027 in Geneva, the AI Innovation Summit Australia–Switzerland aims to […] |
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Female Entrepreneurs and Investment – Understanding investment readiness, accessing capital and encouraging greater participation of women as both founders and investors. Hosted by: Toby Swinger, CEO, CERI Moderated by: Natalie Dawson, CEO, Focus Commercial Advisory Speaker panel: Melissa Sturgess, Co-founder & CEO Ananda & NED Andrea Horwood, Founder & CEO, ETTO & NED John Poynton AO, Founder & […]
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Join Life Sciences WA for an evening of conversation and connection with Kate Chaney MP. This event will provide the opportunity to hear directly from Kate who has returned from Canberra following the August Federal Parliament sitting fortnight, with insights into policy changes and proposals that directly affect the life sciences sector. These include the […]
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The Pollinators Monthly Sundowner is a relaxed monthly gathering for members of the Pollinators community and anyone curious about getting involved. Whether you’re building a business, exploring an idea, working on a community project or simply looking to connect with interesting people doing meaningful work in the Mid West, this is a space to meet […] |
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Raising capital in health tech and life sciences is hard — the science might be world-class, but that's rarely enough. Investors need clarity and assurance before they commit, and one of the biggest sources of that assurance is your dataroom. Founders and technical teams often underestimate what investors are actually looking for in a dataroom, […]
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Join us for this month's Breakfast Club at Riff for a morning of practical advice, good coffee and a conversation with Davies Collison Cave about protecting your ideas as you grow. Building something innovative? Whether you're developing new tech, growing a brand, or preparing to raise capital, understanding your intellectual property early can help protect […]
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What do investors actually look for? Every founder has heard "we're not a fit right now." Almost none have heard why. Ben Simai, Head of Investments at Startmate, walks through how VC investment decisions actually get made - using real companies you already know, and the framework Startmate uses on every deal. What we'll cover Real-world […] |
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This September, the DIH is on the hunt for groundbreaking pitches that can bring significant benefits to Northern Australia. The stakes are high, with up to $1 million in venture […]
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CORE Innovation Hub invites you to a full day for founders, innovators and anyone ready to grow their business — a morning networking session, two practical workshops covering pricing, positioning […] |
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Bindjareb Black Coffee brings together First Nations businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals, alongside industry, buyers, procurement teams and business partners looking to engage with the First Nations business sector. It’s an opportunity to build […]
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The AIE Perth and the City of Perth are proud to host the 2026 WA Energy Awards as part of the 25th Energy in WA Conference. Join us as we […]
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Share how your Western Australian venture is using AI to deliver real-world results and be considered for the Meshpoints 2026 AI Innovators Showcase. The AI Innovators Showcase is the storytelling […] |
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If you are running a startup in Australia, or supporting startups in Australia (educators, investors, accelerators, incubators, coworking spaces, service providers, government, precincts and any other organisations supporting startups), make sure you are seen in […]
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Help shape the West Tech Next experience! West Tech Next is the youth committee shaping West Tech Fest 2026 - and they're building something huge: a hackathon-style event for Western […] |
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Securing funding and new commercial opportunities is exciting, but the agreements founders sign early can have long-term implications for their business, intellectual property and ability to grow. Join Emma Walczak, Principal […] |
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Online CSIRO workshop, designed for researchers across all disciplines, this session introduces practical tools and approaches to help you identify and plan pathways to impact. You will gain a better […]
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Join for the next Spotlight on Commercialisation session to learn the fundamentals of intellectual property, Curtin University’s approach to protecting research innovations and how decisions around patent filing align with […]
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Join ASTN and listen to a presentation by Shaun Rolls on how to secure a private cloud in a ‘sandbox’ testing environments and how deterministic AI can be deployed to reduce the hallucination risk of Large Language Models (LLM). Shaun Rolls and Dr Stuart Morgan will also discuss best practices for protecting organisational intellectual property […] |
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Your Career Won’t Elevate Itself. Paris McNeil Join us for the September edition of WiTWA's Monthly Breakfast Networking Series, a welcoming, community-driven space where women (and allies of all genders) come together to build genuine connections, exchange ideas, and learn from leaders who are shaping the future of technology, business and leadership. This month, we're […]
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Webinar on Data Economy and Business Value Creation Join this practical 1-hour session to explore how to assess the economic value of datasets, discuss the key capabilities that organisations need to unlock business value from data, and hear first-hand insights from a leading global company. Following a welcome by Erika Jimenez Leube, President LES Spain […] |
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Innovation Shed Event 5 runs that day at Riff (Spacecubed), with sessions planned for 9:30am and 11:30am. Each session gives you hands-on time at the stations that matter most to where you're at right now: • Strategy & validation • Product development & prototyping • Business modelling & financial planning • Growth & marketing
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Work directly on your idea alongside experienced mentors across multiple skill stations covering Strategy & Validation, Product Development, Business Model, Financial Planning, and Marketing & Growth. Less theory, more doing.
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IP Valuation from Theory to Practice LES USA & Canada This 50-minute webinar will explore the strategic importance of intellectual property (“IP”) valuation and the wide range of business circumstances in which understanding the economic value of IP can inform better decision-making. The first half of the program will examine the growing importance of intangible […] |
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An 8 week startup program has been specifically designed to help you test and launch your idea in the market. The program has been developed by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. Throughout the program you will be supported by mentors, ensuring you get access to the best advice, education and networks to help you to succeed […] |
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We are pleased to launch the Fremantle Innovation Exchange (FIE), a new initiative by the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce made possible through funding from the Meshpoints Promotions & Storytelling Challenge. FIE is a curated event series designed to showcase and connect innovators, founders and industry leaders across key growth sectors in Fremantle. It brings together practical storytelling […] |
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Every founder knows the highlight reel; fewer talk about the moments that nearly ended it all. Jonathan Matthews, co-founder and Managing Director of CorpCloud & Intelligent IP has lived both sides. In this talk, Jono shares the story of two startups: what broke, what survived, and the hard-won lessons that turned setbacks into the foundation […]
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Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture around their innovative product or service. Through practical sessions, mentoring and access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts, founders develop the skills, tools and […]
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The future of work: how to survive & thrive! Careers of the future are built around problems, not job titles. Expand how you think about your career, see what possible beyond traditional pathways and see how to capitalise on your position. Join us for an afternoon of good vibes Drone games provided by Squadrone with […] |
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Join Innovation Alley and Innovation Showcase at the iiF (Innovative Industries of the Future) Conference on 27-28 October in Bunbury Innovation Alley is an exhibition space for innovative WA businesses - apply now to be considered for one of 5 free exhibition pods Innovation Showcase is a concurrent conference session - apply now to be […]
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Everyone's talking about AI, but what actually works when you're running a small business with limited time and budget? Join Curtin Business School's Innovation team where our academics and students share practical, evidence-based insights on using technology to lift productivity and work smarter. You'll hear short lightning talks on how to boost your business efficiency, […] |
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The WA Government is seeking a qualified and experienced operator organisation to undertake the implementation and operation of the WA Commercialisation Hub. Funded by the New Industries and Innovation Fund (NIIF), formerly known as the New Industries Fund, the WA Commercialisation Hub will act as a bridge between research, industry, and government to transform innovative […]
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Perth Giants returns as part of Mandurah Tech Fest 2026, with a new format designed to give four emerging innovators direct access to experienced business leaders who can help them determine what comes next. The four successful applicants will be invited to WOTSO Mandurah on Friday 20 November 2026 to take part in the Perth […]
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Brand Expansion & Licensing Part 8 - Optimization LES USA & Canada What actually makes a brand "own-able," and why does it matter more than almost anything else when you're deciding how far to expand? In this session (hosted by LES USA-Canada), Pete Canalichio (Founder and Managing Partner, Brandalive) will unpack the LASSO Framework's Own-ability pillar through […] |
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Tourism is entering a new era and Western Australia has an opportunity to lead the way. ECU World Tourism Day 2026 brings together leading voices from government, industry, technology and academia to explore how artificial intelligence and digital innovation are transforming the future of tourism. Aligned with the UN Tourism 2026 theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial […]
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20 exciting founders and a night full of big ideas. Join us for the City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Showcase, proudly supported by the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park. After 6 intensive weeks of building, validating and refining their businesses, our cohort of emerging founders is ready to take the stage […]
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Join us for the October Social Networking Event, bringing together our members, partners, business community and visitors for an evening of connections and opportunities. This month we welcome guest presenters from: 🏗️ Luxcom Construction Group — sharing insights and opportunities from WA’s construction and property sector. 🚀 Spacecubed — connecting WA’s innovation ecosystem with Vietnam, including its partnership with Vietnamese […] |
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StartupWA are seeking candidates who bring a genuine interest in (and experience of) WA's startup ecosystem, and want to contribute and commit their time. These are unpaid positions. It is an opportunity to ‘give back’ to the startup sector. Directors’ main roles are to listen to and represent the best interests of the sector. They […]
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Now You're in Business – Managing growth, leadership, complexity and scaling a business for long-term success. Hosted by: Toby Swinger, CEO, CERI Moderated by: Natalie Dawson, CEO, Focus Commercial Advisory Speaker panel: Melissa Sturgess, Co-founder & CEO Ananda & NED Andrea Horwood, Founder & CEO ETTO & NED Kate O'Hara, CEO Foodbank WA & NED Aaron McDonald, Founder […] |
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