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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WAIOTY Government Innovation Award
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia’s (WA) Innovators of the Year awards program recognises local businesses\, government entities and young people that have developed an outstanding innovative product\, technology or service.\nIn 2024\, a new WA Government Innovators of the Year Award was introduced to acknowledge Western Australian government entity employees who are innovating\, creating novel IP and adding value to public service delivery. For the purposes of this program\, Western Australian government entities include Local and State Government departments\, and Government Trading Enterprises. The objectives of the WA Government Innovators of the Year Award are to: \n\nIdentify and celebrate Western Australian Government Entity Employees (local and state departments) and Government Trading Entities\nEncourage innovation within the public sector to improve efficiencies for Western Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-waioty-government-innovation-award/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T093347Z
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SUMMARY:AIRA x ASX Perth Small & Micro Cap Markets Update
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is tailored for executives within small cap companies in market-facing roles\, offering insights and tools to enhance investor engagement and market positioning.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aira-x-asx-perth-small-micro-cap-markets-update/
LOCATION:152-158 St Georges Terrace\, 152-158 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T090909Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AINSE Early Career Researcher Grant (ECRG) x ANSTO
DESCRIPTION:The AINSE Early Career Researcher Grant consists of a payment of up to A$10\,000 given to eligible persons in the first five years (full-time equivalent) of their postdoctoral research career. \nEligibility summary: \n\nEmployed in a research role at an AINSE Member University or Institution.\nWithin the first five years of employment (FTE) as an Early Career Researcher (with allowances made for career breaks).\nWorking in collaboration with ANSTO on an approved project between 1st October 2026 and 31st December 2027.\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-ainse-early-career-researcher-grant-ecrg-x-ansto/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260703T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260703T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014118Z
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SUMMARY:Non-Coding AI Use : An easy way to kill your startup
DESCRIPTION:AI is now the cheapest advisor in the room – and that’s exactly the problem. \nEarly-stage founders are increasingly turning to AI for the advice they can’t yet afford: drafting legal agreements\, preparing patent applications\, working through R&D tax claims\, setting up company structures. Used well\, with the right expertise behind it\, AI is a powerful tool. Used without the knowledge to spot when it’s wrong\, it’s a fast and expensive way to do real damage to your startup. \nJoin Experia Growth and our expert sponsors for a sharp\, one-hour lunchtime session on where non-coding AI use goes wrong – and what to do instead. \nThis is for early-stage and aspiring founders who are already leaning on AI to fill the gaps\, and want to understand the risks before they become expensive.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/non-coding-ai-use-an-easy-way-to-kill-your-startup/
LOCATION:BDO Australia – Perth\, Level 9\, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2\, 5 Spring St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Experia Growth":MAILTO:info@experiagrowth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052501Z
CREATED:20260604T052501Z
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SUMMARY:Business Basics 101 | What Founders should prioritise when starting out | Speaker: Charlie Gunningham
DESCRIPTION:Set Your Startup Up for Success\nLearn the essential legal and financial foundations every founder needs to know before launching. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nThe key legal structures for new businesses and how to choose the right one \n\n\nBasic accounting principles and compliance requirements \n\n\nEssential tools and practices to manage your business finances \n\n\nCommon legal and financial pitfalls to avoid as a first-time founder \n\n\nConfidence to launch your business with a solid foundation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/business-basics-101-what-founders-should-prioritise-when-starting-out-speaker-charlie-gunningham/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052731Z
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SUMMARY:Activities to scale with Matt Macfarlane
DESCRIPTION:A Fireside Chat on Scaling Smarter\nLearn how to identify and build the foundational components of a business model through real-world insights and interactive discussion. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nHow to identify and cultivate key partnerships that drive growth \n\n\nUnderstanding the core activities that underpin a sustainable business model \n\n\nRecognising and leveraging your business’s most critical resources \n\n\nPractical insights through a real founder’s growth journey \n\n\nOpen Q&A in a relaxed\, interview-style format \n\n\nThis session takes a unique approach — rather than a traditional presentation\, it will be structured as an interview and fireside chat. Matt Macfarlane will share the story of one of the startups he’s helped scale\, and together we’ll unpack the key components of business operations through conversation and audience questions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/activities-to-scale/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T093347Z
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SUMMARY:EngineerConnect Perth: Next Wave in Electrical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:This panel brings together industry professionals from across key sectors including mining\, construction\, and infrastructure to explore the engineering challenge behind growth\, energy\, and delivery\, and what it takes to turn plans into reality in today’s environment. \nWhy Attend:\nUnderstand the real challenges behind delivering infrastructure in Western Australia.\nLearn how rising construction\, energy\, and material costs are impacting projects.\nGain insight into the role of power systems and energy infrastructure in future developments.\nHear how engineers and construction professionals are managing risk and delivery pressures.\nConnect with industry leaders working on complex\, large-scale projects.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/engineerconnect-perth-next-wave-in-electrical-engineering/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T051436Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP Industry Partner EOIs
DESCRIPTION:Improve your organisation’s competitiveness\, productivity and sustainability by harnessing research expertise\nBenefits: \n\nA multidisciplinary team of two or three PhD students\nCost effective\, potentially eligible for R&D tax incentive & subsidies\n100% ownership of intellectual property\nSelect students appropriate to your project and skill-gap\n‘Test-drive’ students prior to potential employment\nA flexible participation mode (virtual\, in-person\, combination)\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-industry-partner-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T061425Z
CREATED:20260619T061425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T061425Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: [consultation] CGT reforms – arrangements for innovative start-ups
DESCRIPTION:Interested stakeholders are invited to make submissions on the proposed Innovative Business CGT Concession (IBCC) raised in the Capital gains tax reforms – arrangements for innovative start-ups Consultation paper. Consultation submission deadline 10 July
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-consultation-cgt-reforms-arrangements-for-innovative-start-ups/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081443Z
CREATED:20260615T081443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T081443Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow - One Health: Digital\, Biosecurity & MedTech
DESCRIPTION:This program is open to eligible SMEs based and operating in Australia\, working on innovative technologies or solutions in any of these sub-sectors: \nBiosecurity: people and animal health | Biosecurity: plant and environment health | Animal disease diagnostics | Biotherapeutics: biomedical manufacturing and medical devices | Developing and delivering complex therapeutics | Digital and AI solutions for healthcare | Supportive equipment including robotics | Other ideas related to the program sector. \nThe program will assist you in: \nRefining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity. | Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step. | Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept. | Gaining industry insights from experts\, researchers and your R&D coach. | Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network. \nApply by 12 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-innovate-to-grow-one-health-digital-biosecurity-medtech/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260604T052724Z
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SUMMARY:Investment Options | Speaker: Derek Gerrard
DESCRIPTION:Investment Options\nFrom First Dollar to Venture Capital\nUnderstand the full funding journey and learn how to attract the right investors from seed to scale.  \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\nPersonal insights from raising $55M and launching a fund \n\n\nPreparing for investment: traction\, defensibility\, and reducing risk \n\n\nPros and cons of external investment \n\n\nGetting the first $50K: grants\, accelerators\, crowdfunding \n\n\nRaising the first $500K and choosing your funding path \n\n\nEquity splits\, co-founder dynamics\, and funder red flags \n\n\nLearn about your options and how to become investment-ready with Derek Gerrard\, founder of Purpose Ventures and owner of WA’s largest fund.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/investment-options-derek-gerrard/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture UWA":MAILTO:venture@guild.uwa.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T061846Z
CREATED:20260622T061846Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Curtin Firestarter Masterclass Series
DESCRIPTION:Designed by Curtin University’s Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship portfolio\, this four-part online series introduces you to the foundations of business thinking\, creative problem solving\, and confident communication – no experience necessary. \nFirestarter is designed for Curtin staff and students who are curious about how entrepreneurial skills can support them no matter what their career ambitions. No matter whether you’re an employee\, running your own business\, or still studying\, Firestarter will equip you with the skills\, mindset and confidence often associated with successful entrepreneurs. \nOnline Masterclass Dates: Wed 15 July | Monday 3 August | Wed 26 August | Mon 7 September
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-curtin-firestarter-masterclass-series/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T081039Z
CREATED:20260615T081039Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Bloom Launchpad Program
DESCRIPTION:Launchpad is a 12-week program that lets you develop a business idea and get academic credit towards your university degree.\nLaunchpad provides students with an academic structure that encourages and supports entrepreneurial activity. Accepted students are provided access to Bloom’s co-working space\, allowing them to interact with members with small businesses and start-ups. Students also have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to investors and the public at end of the semester. Students are encouraged to continue their start-ups after the unit concludes. \nDeadline for the next cohort: 19 July 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-bloom-launchpad-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T081818Z
CREATED:20260617T081818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T081818Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Plus Eight Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:Designed for local founders with dreams of scaling their business\, the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator is a six-week program\, tailor-made for early-stage founders looking to grow.\nThis program is FREE thanks to the support of the City of Perth. Applications are now open and close on 20 July\, 2026. \nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-plus-eight-accelerator-program-3/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082449Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Australia–Vietnam Science\, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for the Australia–Vietnam Science\, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative Grants.\nThis bilateral program supports collaborative research projects between eligible Australian organisations and Vietnamese partner organisations. \nThe program provides up to A$1.3 million in total funding\, with grants of between A$100\,000 and A$300\,000 available for projects running from 24 to 36 months. Funding supports the Australian component of collaborative projects involving universities\, research institutions\, businesses and industry partners. \nProjects must align with one of three priority areas: \n\nnew and renewable technologies\na sustainable blue economy\nrecycling and waste management.\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-australia-vietnam-science-technology-and-innovation-cooperation-initiative-grants/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T051541Z
CREATED:20260605T051541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T051541Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: iPREP Student Applications
DESCRIPTION:We provide hands-on experience in an industry setting\, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment\n\n\n\n\nBenefits: \n\n\nAn industry placement working in a team on a defined project \n\n\nA scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions) \n\n\nWeekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics \n\n\nWeekly training in Biodesign methodology & professional skills \n\n\nA flexible participation mode (in-person\, remote or combination) \n\n\nConnections with industry & potential employment opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-iprep-student-applications/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043324Z
CREATED:20260618T043324Z
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SUMMARY:Meshpoints Congress 2026: Building the Future We Choose
DESCRIPTION:What kind of future do we want to create? As AI reshapes the way we live\, work and connect\, Meshpoints Congress 2026: The Future We Choose will bring together WA’s innovation ecosystem to explore the opportunities\, challenges and decisions that will shape the years ahead. \nThrough a mix of keynote perspectives\, interactive discussions and future-focused conversations\, we’ll explore the opportunities\, challenges and decisions shaping Western Australia’s future innovation ecosystem\, including: AI & Society | Founder wellbeing |  The future of work | Regional futures |  Emerging industries | What it takes to build a stronger innovation ecosystem \nCongress will also mark the launch of Meshpoints’ next funding Challenge\, focused on AI and Society\, creating new opportunities for partners to turn ideas into action.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meshpoints-congress-2026-building-the-future-we-choose/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T055327Z
CREATED:20260622T055309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T055327Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia - Back from Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovate Australia for a post-summit showcase and networking event celebrating Australia’s participation in the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.\nSpeakers will share key takeaways from the global event\, including emerging AI innovation trends\, international collaboration opportunities\, policy discussions\, startup ecosystem insights\, and the growing impact of AI technologies advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\nWhether you are involved in technology\, business\, government\, academia\, investment\, or simply curious about artificial intelligence\, this is an opportunity to connect\, learn\, and be inspired by how AI is being used to create a better future\, in Australia and around the world. Meet members of the local innovation ecosystem\, learn about pathways to participate in the 2027 AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia\, and discover how Australian startups can engage with one of the world’s leading AI innovation platforms. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-ai-for-good-innovation-factory-australia-back-from-geneva/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Australia":MAILTO:steve.carroll@innovateaustralia.org
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