Entrepreneurship / Startup / Business
Events
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WA Private Wealth Adviser Forum
The Ritz Carlton 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupPWNs annual Private Wealth Adviser Forum comes to Perth, bringing the state’s leading advisers to families of significant wealth together for a half-day of practical learning, peer exchange, and discussion on the future of family office advice. As generational wealth transfer accelerates, advisers are expected to deliver more than technical expertise. Families now expect guidance […]
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DEADLINE: iiF Innovation Alley & Showcase
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationJoin 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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Productivity & AI for WA small business
Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street] 78 Murray Street, Perth, WASeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationEveryone'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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DEADLINE: Remix Summit Perth 2026 Speaker Opportunity
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationBack for its 7th edition, REMIX Summit Perth brings together pioneers from a myriad of industries to explore the future of the creative and cultural industries, creative cities and the creative economy. REMIX Perth is part of a network of summits held in leading creative cities including New York, London, Istanbul and Dubai; attended by […]
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DEADLINE: WA Commercialisation Hub
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: FundingThe 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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DEADLINE: Meet the Giants MTF26
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Award / ScholarshipPerth 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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LESI WEBINAR: Brand Expansion & Licensing
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationBrand 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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ECU World Tourism Day 2026
ECU Perth City 491 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourTourism 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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DEADLINE: Cicada Health Tech Hub Foundations
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Accelerator / IncubatorThe 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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City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Showcase
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour20 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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Startmate Accelerator Application Hacks
online , AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchHow to write an Accelerator application that stand out Startmate gets 1,000+ applications an intake and invests in the top 1–2%. The difference between the pile and the shortlist is usually not the startup – it's how clearly the founder explained it. Sam Monkhouse, Investment Associate at Startmate, goes through the application question by question […]
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WAVBC October Social Networking Event
Ibis Perth 334 Murray Street, Perth, WANetworking / Group MeetupJoin 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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DEADLINE: StartupWA Board Positions
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityStartupWA 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 – CERI Women Entrepreneur Series
The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI) Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationNow 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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MCCC Business Breakfast: Shaping the Future of Melville & Cockburn
Melville Glades Golf Club 51 Beasley Rd, LeemingNetworking / Group MeetupMelville 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 share the latest on what’s underway, what’s progressing and what comes next across our region. For businesses operating, supplying, investing or looking to grow across […]
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DEADLINE: Venture UWA Chair 2027
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityIt'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: What it really takes to keep a small tech company alive
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupMorning 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 over 150 of them to schools, clubs, churches and community groups, before realising their customers weren't really buying an app at all; they were trying […]
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Idea to Business : Begin with the End In Mind (workshop)
MPH Lawyers 6/580 Hay Street, Perth, WA, AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassFrom 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 something a customer can buy, an investor can back, or a partner can rely on - and the gap between the two is where most […]
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Community Coffee + IP Talk
CORE Innovation Hub 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupJoin 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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Founder Sundowner October
Nowhere Brewing Co 25 Harrogate, West Leederville, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupCalling all startup founders! This is a very casual, monthly, after-work event, in addition to the fortnightly Morning Startup meetups at Spacecubed. So if you're not a morning person, this is for you! There will be no speakers or formalities. Just a bunch of startups, in a pub, having fun, and learning from each other.
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Startmate Pitch Night (Virtual)
online , AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourJoin 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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Frontier Series: The Deep-Tech Spinout Journey- From Researcher to Founder
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationWhat 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: […]
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DEADLINE: Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Award / ScholarshipFor 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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DEADLINE: The Ventures Australia Award
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Award / ScholarshipThe 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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DEADLINE: The Park Virtual Innovation Hub Program [ASC]
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Accelerator / IncubatorThe Park is a virtual innovation hub led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), designed to connect technology-driven companies with the Australian sports sector to tackle key challenges and unlock […]
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DEADLINE: Innovate with nbn Grants Program
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: FundingChampioning 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 here, challenge breeds creativity. And in the face of adversity, innovation thrives. That’s why we created the Innovate with nbn® Grants Program with the Regional Australia […]
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State of Startup Funding Roundtable (invite only)
The Vibe Hotel 9 Alvan Street, Subiaco, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe 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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DEADLINE: West Tech Pitch 2026
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationWest 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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WIPO City of Innovation Award Announcement [online]
online , AustraliaAwards Night / Celebratory EventThe World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will announce the winners of the first WIPO City of Innovation award on October 12, 2026, at a ceremony from 17:15 to 18:00 CEST at WIPO headquarters in Geneva. Bringing together mayors, city leaders, innovation policymakers and the international intellectual property (IP) community, the ceremony will celebrate the role […]
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Born in WA: Commercialising the Power of the Ocean
The Wembley Hotel 344 Cambridge Street, Wembley, WANetworking / Group MeetupTurning 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 […]
