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SUMMARY:Introduction to Sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and why patents are a good measure for success in this space
DESCRIPTION:Session #1: Introduction to Sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and why patents are a good measure for success in this space Sustainability and innovation go hand in hand\, and patents offer a unique way to measure real progress. In this webinar\, experts from LESI\, WIPO\, Siemens and LexisNexis Intellectual Property\, will discuss how patent analytics—particularly through a mapping to the SDGs —is being used to track and communicate sustainable innovation. Join us to explore how companies and organizations worldwide are leveraging patent insights to drive ESG strategies\, investor communications\, and sustainable technology development. Speakers: o Marco Richter\, LexisNexis o Dana Robert Colarulli\, LESI Executive Director o Chris Harrison\, WIPO\, Patent Analytics Manager o Manuel Ebert\, Siemens Head of IP Strategy & Communication
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/introduction-to-sustainability-the-un-sdgs-and-why-patents-are-a-good-measure-for-success-in-this-space/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:CRC TiME Life of Mine: Closure and Rehabilitation Industry Panel
DESCRIPTION:Discover diverse career pathways\, gain insights from industry leaders and network with professionals & students from various disciplines. Featuring expert panelists from CRC TiME\, K2Fly\, Alcoa & more! The event aims to connect students with professionals in the post-mine transitions space\, providing education on the processes involved and showcasing career opportunities within the sector.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/crc-time-life-of-mine-closure-and-rehabilitation-industry-panel/
LOCATION:EZONE UWA Student Hub\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Perth\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: DWER x WADSIH Data Competition // WAVE
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia Vegetation Extent (WAVE) initiativeThis online data competition is part of the Western Australia Vegetation Extent (WAVE) initiative\, which seeks to develop an AI-powered\, semi-automated system to track and map WA’s native vegetation.\nThe goal?\nTo improve environmental decision-making\, land-use planning\, and conservation efforts with statewide\, regularly updated vegetation data.\nWjhy join? \n\nGlobal participation – Open to data scientists\, AI researchers\, and geospatial analysts worldwide.\n\n\n$20\,000 prize pool – Winners share in a substantial prize while making a real impact.\n\n\nReal-world datasets – Work with cutting-edge satellite and remote sensing data to map\, track\, and predict changes in WA’s native vegetation.\n\n\nPaid participation incentive – Those selected through the EOI process will be compensated for their contribution.\n\nThis is DWER’s first data competition\, and WADSIH has been guiding it through the process. Humyn.ai is providing the platform to facilitate this large-scale challenge\, and DWER has developed the critical challenges and datasets that participants will use to create solutions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-dwer-x-wadsih-data-competition-wave/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator,DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250410T160000
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SUMMARY:REdesign Clothing Supply chains\, challenges and solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join the EMRC\, in collaboration with the Circular Textile Working Group WA\, for the second event in the REthink REdesign REstyle series. \nREdesign delves into the challenges and innovative solutions in sustainable fashion design and production. This event will brings together leading Australian designers to discuss waste reduction\, transparency\, and the future of circular fashion. Expect expert presentations\, engaging panel discussions\, and networking opportunities with industry leaders such as Courtney Holm\, Stephanie Devine\, and more. \nThis event is made possible by Meshpoints\, an initiative supported by Lotterywest and Spacecubed\, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. \nSpecial thanks to the City of Fremantle for their generous support.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/redesign-clothing-supply-chains-challenges-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Walylup Civic Centre\, 151 High Street\, Fremantle\, WA\, 6160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250411T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250411T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: IPPIN Incubator Program
DESCRIPTION:Ending Plastic Waste in the Indo-Pacific\nThe Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is designed to nurture ideas and empower ventures by bridging the gap between research\, entrepreneurship\, and investment to redefine the plastic lifecycle and create a circular economy. \nThe IPPIN Incubator Program is a free five-week online introductory program for researchers\, startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to redefine the plastic waste lifecycle. \nIt is designed to help teams understand the potential of their project or idea with customer discovery and market validation of plastic waste solutions\, with support from mentors and advisors to improve communication skills\, challenge assumptions and take research projects to the next level. \nThe program offers the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region\, fostering cross-cultural networking and collaborations. \nIPPIN is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by Australia’s national science agency\, CSIRO in partnership with governments in Indonesia\, Thailand and Vietnam. \nApply now via this form before 11 April 2025
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-ippin-incubator-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:Circular Economy Meetup Perth
DESCRIPTION:“Our mission is simple: to connect\, support\, and empower each other so we can accelerate WA’s transition to a thriving circular economy.” \nThis meetup is for attendees to connect\, share ideas\, spark collaborations\, and stay in the loop with Perth’s latest circular economy innovations. Expect a casual\, friendly vibe—no formal presentations\, just real conversations with people who walk the walk. We’ll start by introducing ourselves and then let the connections form naturally. \nWho is this event for?\nThis event is primarily for business owners and circular economy creators looking to connect\, collaborate\, and share ideas with like-minded innovators. It’s a space to meet others driving change and find opportunities to work together in building a more sustainable future. That said\, consultants\, entrepreneurs\, council employees\, councillors and anyone curious about circular economy practices are also welcome.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/circular-economy-meetup-perth/
LOCATION:North Perth Lesser Hall\, 24 View Street\, North Perth\, WA\, 6006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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SUMMARY:Navigating Mandatory Climate Reporting in Mining: From Start to ASRS
DESCRIPTION:With Australia’s mandatory climate reporting requirements under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) now in effect\, mining companies must put in place processes to comply with evolving regulations and effectively manage their climate risks. \nThis executive breakfast will focus on the role of technology in streamlining sustainability\, from their current state to ASRS compliance\, to align with Australia’s regulatory frameworks. \nJoin Nathan Carbone\, Strategic Advisor and Managing Partner at Ambition Zero Advisory\, and Marc Allen\, CSO & Co-Founder of Unravel Carbon\, for a morning of valuable insights and practical discussions on leveraging technology to enhance climate-related reporting and drive sustainable practices in the mining sector. \nThe discussion will touch on what’s required to have a robust climate strategy framework in place\, and how technology can assist in simplifying data collection\, streamlining the complex reporting process\, and ensuring compliance with new climate disclosure requirements
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/navigating-mandatory-climate-reporting-in-mining-from-start-to-asrs/
LOCATION:Spaces\, 2/300 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Green Things Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Green Things Summit 2025\, happening on April 24\, 2025\, is a must-attend virtual event that explores the intersection of IoT\, AI\, and other advanced technologies in driving eco-friendly innovations. \nHosted by IoT Marketing and Industry Insights Webinars\, this event will bring together industry leaders\, innovators\, and sustainability advocates to discuss cutting-edge solutions that are transforming businesses\, optimizing resources\, and reducing environmental footprints. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, an organization focused on CSR\, a sustainability professional\, a tech ecosystem executive\, or a business seeking green tech solutions\, the Green Things Summit 2025 provides a unique opportunity to learn how digital transformation is shaping a greener\, smarter future. \n  \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/green-things-summit/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250429T100000
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Circular Fashion: Reusing\, Repairing and Recovering for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:The shift to circular fashion is redefining the industry\, moving away from a linear take-make-waste model toward systems that prioritise longevity and resourcefulness. This webinar explores how brands\, designers\, and advocates are embracing reuse\, repair\, and recovery to create a more sustainable future for fashion. \nFrom emerging business models to innovative material recovery processes\, our speakers will share insights into the practical changes happening across the industry. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities of circularity\, and how we can collectively reshape the way fashion is produced\, consumed\, and regenerated. \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovations-in-circular-fashion-reusing-repairing-and-recovering-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250430T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: X-PRIZE Water Scarcity Track A Qualifying Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Competition Guidelines summarize the high-level requirements and procedures of the competition. These guidelines are based upon extensive research and consultation with dozens of experts and researchers across a wide array of relevant fields. Open for public comment until June 1\, 2024\, we encourage those interested to submit feedback or questions regarding the guidelines by emailing waterscarcity@xprize.org. Submitted feedback will be taken into consideration and\, if necessary\, a revision of the guidelines will be released publicly shortly thereafter. \nPRIZE Water Scarcity is a multi-track competition that focuses on addressing the challenges and opportunities related to desalination and water access. It is structured into two complementing tracks designed to individually and collectively drive meaningful impact to access to water on a global scale. \n\n$70M Track A – The New Desalination System \n\n$20M Moonshot Awards\n\n■    Track A – The New Desalination System – the winning team will reliably and most sustainably generate one million liters of potable water per day (1\,000 m3/ day) from seawater at the lowest cost\, below a target benchmark to ensure global accessibility\, over the course of 1 year.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-x-prize-water-scarcity-track-a-qualifying-submission-deadline/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250430T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Beverage Cartons to Building Materials
DESCRIPTION:Are you investigating beverage carton recycling\, interested in learning more about a circular economy scheme in action\, or looking to source sustainable building materials? This online session is ideal for government agencies and procurement teams to learn how saveBOARD can benefit the industry and align with sustainability goals. Planet Ark will host an online lunch and learn session with representatives from TetraPak and saveBOARD\, who have partnered to turn post and pre-consumer beverage carton waste into building and construction materials.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-beverage-cartons-to-building-materials/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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