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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 […]
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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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The Foundations Program is the starting point in the Cicada HealthTech Hub commercialisation pathway. It’s designed for researchers, clinical and allied health professionals who are curious about health innovation or working on something innovative and want to understand the basics before diving deeper. Across a series of guided sessions led by commercialisation expert Andy Lamb, […]
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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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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 […]
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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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Melville and Cockburn today will help shape how our region lives, works and does business tomorrow. On 6 October, MCCC, in partnership with the City of Melville, welcomes DevelopmentWA to […]
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It's the time of year to find a new chairperson for Venture UWA. This is a great opportunity for people who are: - Super excited about the work that Venture UWA is doing across campus - Wants to help UWA students realise and capitalise on their potential to change the world - Develop leadership and […] |
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Morning Startup Presentation: Brendan and Liz Wright, the husband-and-wife team behind Joondalup-based CommunityToGo, have pivoted again and again. In the early 2010s, when apps were still a novelty, they delivered […]
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From Idea to Business: Begin with the End in Mind Most innovators end up pitching an idea, not a business. The idea is often excellent. But an idea is not […]
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Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. This month, Michael Pasquale from WRAYS joins our CORE Start cohort to talk about Intellectual Property. Whether you're protecting a new idea or working out where IP fits into your commercialisation plans, it's a great chance to hear […] |
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Join Startmate's Virtual Pitch Night to hear directly from up-and-coming founders building in Australia and New Zealand! From wherever you are, you'll get a front-row seat to: Early-stage startups at the ground floor Founders testing bold ideas across industries A high-signal room of operators, investors, and builders 🎤 Who can pitch at Pitch Night? Anyone may […] |
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What does it really take to turn breakthrough research into a deep-tech company? Join Illume Ventures for a conversation with Dr Richard Parsons, Founder & CEO of Kite Magnetics, a Monash University spinout. Richard’s journey offers a rare inside look at what happens when cutting-edge research leaves the laboratory and becomes a venture. We’ll explore: […] For more than two decades, Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50 Australia Awards have been one of the longest-standing programs of their kind, celebrating the country’s fastest-growing technology companies - the startups that have scaled up - with many going on to become local and global powerhouses. Every year, the Tech Fast 50 team discover the top […]
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The Ventures Award identifies high-potential startups and connects them with a global network of 460+ VC funds, investors, and business angels, collectively managing over $57 billion in assets. The comprehensive scoring system evaluates startups based on various criteria, including: innovation, market potential, team strength, traction. This system helps investors filter and identify startups that align […] |
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Championing Australia's regional and remote businesses Running a business in regional or remote Australia isn’t easy. Isolation, limited reach and tough conditions can all stand in the way. Yet, out […]
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The State of Startup Capital in WA: in a state awash with money, why is "access to capital" still not solved? Western Australia has no shortage of wealth, yet startups make up a tiny proportion of their investment portfolios (about 0.4%). Do they need educating on ESIC? Furthermore, WA startups attract very little Australian venture […]
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West Tech Pitch gives early-stage founders the opportunity to pitch live at West Tech Main in Fremantle. Selected startups will present to renowned Silicon Valley investor Bill Tai and a panel of local and global investors, gaining valuable feedback, exposure and connections. EOIs close Monday 12 October 2026 (COB) |
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Turning WA's ocean power into commercial reality with Tim Green of WaveX. What does it take to turn world-class research into technology that can survive the ocean, attract investment and compete in global energy markets? Join RMBWA and Tim Green of WaveX for a practical conversation about WA innovation, entrepreneurship, risk, leadership and the demanding […] |
4 events,Held over two days at the Hedland Hotel in Port Hedland, the Forum celebrates the leadership, innovation and contribution of women across industry, business and community. From local entrepreneurs to […]
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Join Business News for our latest Sector Briefing, Risk & Security, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving threats facing Western Australian businesses. From sophisticated financial scams […]
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Following the successful conclusion of treaty negotiations for Australia’s association to Horizon Europe’s FP9 Pillar II program, EURAXESS Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources delivered the Horizon Europe […]
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The IAB Australia are coming back to WA to provide a market update together with a range of critical industry topics. IAB members, publishers, tech vendors, agencies and marketers will […] |
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Agrifutures invite you to register for an upcoming Rural Women’s Award & Acceleration Grant Q&A session. These sessions are intended to provide clarity around the differences between the two programs […]
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The workshop is for Indigenous business owners, artists, entrepreneurs and start-ups wanting practical tools to protect their cultural knowledge, business assets and intellectual property. By the end of the Workshop, participants should be able to: understand what ICIP is, the difference between ICIP and Western IP law (copyright and trade marks), where the two intersect […]
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ACE Perth is back – and this time, we’re talking AI AI is changing the way we work – fast. But what happens when AI moves from being a tool you use to becoming part of your team? For one night in Perth, we're bringing senior Atlassian leaders Jono Ross and Alana Dyson together to […]
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A free four-week program matching Town of Victoria Park businesses with AI-literate individuals to implement one practical AI solution. Projects could improve marketing, customer emails, administration or internal knowledge systems. Businesses receive: A matched AI literate individual and practical AI solution Training and documented handover Eligible businesses must: Be physically located within the Town of […] |
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About the Future Textiles CRC Australia is a major producer of high-quality natural fibres, yet much of this value is exported before downstream processing, while most finished textile products are […]
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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 […] |
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Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders Running a creative business in the South West? This one's for every regional founder who's been meaning to look after themselves "once […] |
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Boundaries Without Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy and Still Be Taken Seriously Claire Seeber Join us for the October edition of WiTWA's Monthly Breakfast Networking Series, a welcoming, community-driven […]
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Join Due and specialist IP firm Davies Collison Cave for an executive conversation exploring the role intellectual property plays in mergers, acquisitions and investment. Whether you’re preparing a business for sale, considering an acquisition or investment, or advising on a transaction, understanding the IP position can be critical to identifying and protecting value of your […]
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Gain practical guidance on developing a clear value proposition and delivering an effective pitch for Southeast Asian audiences. Southeast Asia continues to be one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies. […] |
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When Australians Investing In Women launched our 2025 strategic roadmap, we made a clear commitment to strengthening gender lens investing in Australia and helping shift more capital towards women and girls. This can’t be designed in isolation. Next month, we will travel be travelling around the country for a series of Gender Lens Investing Consultation […]
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Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders Running a creative business in the South West? This one's for every regional founder who's been meaning to look after themselves "once things calm down." Introducing Creative Ground - a half-day resilience & wellbeing workshop built specifically for regional founders, creative entrepreneurs and small business operators who are […]
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Come along to CORE Start Ideas Night to witness the 2026 CORE Start cohort will pitch their ventures live to a panel of industry leaders, who will give them frank, practical feedback to sharpen their thinking and help them move their ideas forward. CORE Start is our 12 week entrepreneurial development program for founders building […] |
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Join Business News for an exclusive lunch examining the leadership, innovation and strategic challenges shaping Western Australia's healthcare sector. Hear keynote insights from Dr Shirley Bowen, Director General of WA Health, alongside an expert panel of leading industry voices. Gain valuable perspectives on the policies, partnerships and priorities influencing the future of one of the […]
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Build Australia are seeking a small, passionate crew of video creators and storytellers to help tell stories of our nation’s builders. The Build Australia Fellowship is a six-month paid commitment to create content for the new media and engagement platform. Over the course of the fellowship you will: Produce and publish content that tells the […] |
2 events,The Perth branch of the Society for Underwater Technology host their 8th Subsea Controls technical conference and Exhibition This international conference in the field of Subsea Controls & Data Acquisition […]
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The CCIWA Small Business Summit 2026 will celebrate Small Business Day while providing a high-impact platform to connect Western Australia’s small business community with industry leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers. Hosting 300–400 attendees at the Pan Pacific Perth, the Summit will convene CCIWA’s network of more than 3,000 small business members, alongside key representatives from government, […] |
3 events,Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) 2026 puts defence and advanced manufacturing at the heart of Western Australia's regional growth story. Held over four days in Bunbury, iiF brings together […]
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Join us for Virtual Investor Roulette — a fast-paced session where you pitch to early-stage investors in small breakout rooms and get direct, honest feedback on your pitch, your idea and your deck. ‼️ Application deadline is Monday 12 October 2026. All applications are reviewed, and you'll be notified of the outcome shortly after. This opportunity […] |
7 events,Western Australia is at a defining moment. Structural reform, record infrastructure investment, an accelerating energy transition, AUKUS and the urgency of digital transformation have created a convergence of pressure and […]
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Are you an Australian Business looking to expand to Southeast Asia or connect with potential Philippine partners? The Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ANZCHAM) invites you to an exclusive CEO Roundtable in Perth, bringing together senior business and government leaders from Australia and the Philippines for a strategic exchange on market entry, trade, investment, and […]
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A Defence Trailblazer and UNSW Canberra Veterans Program initiative designed to connect veteran and ADF members with early-stage companies. The Start-up Showcase is a Defence Trailblazer and UNSW Canberra Veterans Program initiative designed to connect transitioning and transitioned ADF members with start-up companies seeking experienced people with Defence and military expertise. The online information session […]
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The Youth Future Leaders session offers youth a unique opportunity to engage with emerging industries, innovation and future career pathways. Hosted by Michelle Wong (GoSH Hackathon) as part of the Innovative Industries of the Future Conference, this interactive session encourages students to think creatively, explore future-focused opportunities and connect with ideas shaping the future workforce. […] |
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Join LESANZ for this practical webinar to learn how good preparation can help you successfully navigate the sale of intellectual property, whether as a stand alone asset or as part of a broader business sale. This webinar will help you: Know what IP you have to sell Identify and address potential pitfalls before they become […]
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Credible business aren't credible by chance or luck. Credible businesses are built with hard work on solid foundations, minimising wasted effort and money on the way. All credible businesses balance the three pillars, Product (will it work?), Customers (who will buy it?) and Commercialisation (how do we deliver it). It's not easy because you change one […]
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What really happens on the path from research bench to commercialisation? To launch the WA Therapeutics Accelerator, HTG are bringing together industry leaders, experienced founders and investors for an honest, practical discussion about what it takes to translate therapeutic research into a successful commercial venture. Bench to Breakthrough: Commercialisation Lessons from Biotech’s Front Lines explores the […] |
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Perth City Founders Walk brings together start-ups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs and business owners for a relaxed, high-value networking walk through the Perth CBD. Meet at the ground-level café at Quay Perth Hotel at 2:45pm, pop your name down, and get chatting. We depart sharp at 3:00pm for a 60-minute walk around the city — meaningful conversations while you […] |
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For 14 weeks, Startmate helps Australia and New Zealand's most ambitious founders move faster, build something people want, and raise their next round. This cohort runs Feb 1 to May 7, 2027. Remote-first, with three weeks together in person and our Melbourne and Sydney offices open to co-work from. $120k invested at acceptance. Deadline 1 […] |