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SUMMARY:DPIRD 2026 WA Export Roundtable Breakfast Series
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s 2026 WA Export Roundtable Breakfast Series is a four‑part program aimed at providing Western Australian businesses with practical\, strategic and experience‑led insights into global export environments.\nExclusive to agrifood and beverage businesses\, the Roundtables offer a rare opportunity to engage directly with peers and experienced exporters. \nEach roundtable builds on the last\, so attendees are encouraged to participate in all four sessions. \n30 April 2026: Roundtable Breakfast #1—Volatility is the new normal \n25 June 2026: Roundtable Breakfast #2—Market selection without regret \n20 August 2026: Roundtable Breakfast #3—What breaks first when producers go export-facing \n15 October 2026: Roundtable Breakfast #4—Designing resilience without over-diversifying
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dpird-2026-wa-export-roundtable-breakfast-series/
LOCATION:Duxton Hotel\, 1 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program (WAFEC) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program connects WA food and beverage businesses with talented Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students to tackle real business projects – bringing fresh thinking and practical support to help you get projects moving. \nOur local facilitators provide one-on-one support at every stage: \n\nProject scoping – We help identify where STEM expertise can make the biggest impact and define a 200+ hour project scope\nFull recruitment facilitation – We promote your opportunity\, then source\, screen and present a shortlist of high-calibre candidates\nYou choose – The final decision on who will join your team is yours\nOngoing support – Regular check-ins to help you get the most from your WAFEC experience\n$2\,500 payment – Paid to your business upon project completion. Regional businesses may also be eligible for additional funding for student travel\n\nWAFEC is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the WA Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-food-industry-education-collaboration-program-wafec/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251023T150000
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SUMMARY:Seafood Innovation Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Exploring opportunities for value-adding\, shelf-life extension and downstream innovations within the seafood industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWAFIC is collaborating with the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies centre (SIFT) and the Food Industry Development team at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to deliver a targeted workshop for the seafood industry that explores opportunities and processes for value-adding\, shelf-life extension\, and downstream innovations.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seafood-innovation-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250925T160000
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SUMMARY:WA Food and Beverage Market Development Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for our Market Development Workshops. Across 1.5 days\, participants will gain valuable insight into how to navigate export markets and learn how to perfect their pitch for domestic and international markets. \nWe will kick off with the Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop on day one\, followed by the Pitch Perfect half-day workshop on day two. Participants are welcome to register for both workshops or can attend just one of the days.  \nWorkshops: \nBeyond Borders: Export Focus workshop (Day 1: Wednesday 24th September | 9am – 4pm | The Hub\, Bentley) \nPitch Perfect: Domestic & International Markets workshop (Day 2: Thursday 25th September | 9am – 1pm | The Hub\, Bentley)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-food-and-beverage-market-development-workshops/
LOCATION:The Hub\, Bentley Technology Park\, 2 Brodie Hall Drive\, Bentley\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T234959
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SUMMARY:DPIRD Workshop - Concept to Launch: New Product Development
DESCRIPTION:The “Concept to Launch” Workshop is designed to empower small to medium sized food and beverage businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully scope\, research\, and launch new products. \nThe Stage-Gate process is a globally recognised framework used to manage innovation and new product development in large food businesses and retailers. \nDelivered over two half days this workshop will use the Stage Gate principles to guide participants through concept ideation\, market validation\, product development planning and commercialisation – ensuring a higher likelihood of success in competitive markets. \nThese practical\, structured workshops include the opportunity to work through realistic scenarios and be guided to successfully turn ideas into commercially viable products. Participants will receive tools and templates that can be adapted to their unique business needs\, and leave with the know-how to reduce risk\, stay focused and make informed decisions. \nThis workshop is open to Food and Beverage Manufacturers only\, with a maximum of two participants per business.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dpird-workshop-concept-to-launch-new-product-development/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T234959
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SUMMARY:Info Session: WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) Program
DESCRIPTION:If you operate a WA-based food & beverage sector business with a need for STEM talent\, the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program might be just the solution you need! The WAFEC team can connect your business with Western Australia’s top STEM students to undertake business-led projects. \nRegister here to join the online information session on August 21st at 10am AWST and hear how the program works and the experience of a business who has joined the WAFEC journey. There’s no better time to start thinking about how a STEM intern could tackle those business challenges you’ve been planning to address. \n\nThe program is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the WA Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Learn more here: WA Food Industry Collaboration Program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/info-session-wa-food-industry-education-collaboration-wafec-program/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T133000
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SUMMARY:Global Food and Beverage Industry Trends
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for an insightful workshop with the United Kingdom’s “Dr Food”\, Professor David Hughes\nWith his extensive knowledge of global food and beverage issues\, Professor Hughes will delve into trends and industry developments\, while highlighting opportunities for Western Australian manufacturers. \nProfessor Hughes will provide insights into food packaging\, production\, consumer behaviour\, and marketing opportunities in the context of a dynamic global food and beverage landscape. He will also look at the global political environment we are operating in\, and how changing political policies have impacted expectations and confidence. \nLearn more: Global Food and Beverage Industry Trends \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-food-and-beverage-industry-trends/
LOCATION:Duxton Hotel\, 1 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Dale Research Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Dale Research Field Day\, where you’ll learn about the latest agricultural frost research in grain crops \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled morning and lunch at the DPIRD Dale Research Field Day! This exciting event will take place at 377 Springhill Rd\, Dale WA\, Australia. Get ready to immerse yourself in a morning of learning\, discovery\, and networking. \n*Program coming soon!* \nAt the DPIRD Dale Research Field Day\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field\, explore innovative research projects\, and gain valuable insights. Whether you’re a grower\, researcher\, student\, or simply curious about agriculture\, this event offers something for everyone. \nDiscover the latest advancements in: \n\nHow wheat morphology and spike traits could aid in frost risk management with Greg Rebetzke (CSIRO)\, Brenton Leske and Nathan Height (DPIRD)\nCould undiscovered compounds in wheat varieties be protecting themselves from frost damage… with Brenton Leske and Ghazwan Al Yaseri (DPIRD)\nManipulation of flowering time for frost risk management\, Richard Devlin and Sonja Seabrook (Living Farm)\nManagement of ice nucleating bacteria with Chaiyya Cooper and Amanuel Bekuma (DPIRD)\nFrost forecasting\, frost maps\, climate outlooks with Meredith Guthrie (DPIRD)\nField phenotyping for chickpea chilling tolerance with Amanuel Bekuma and Michelle Boyd (DPIRD)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dale-research-field-day/
LOCATION:377 Springhill Rd\, 377 Springhill Road\, Dale\, WA\, 6304\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240730T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240730T154500
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SUMMARY:DPIRD | Navigating Business Growth with Digital Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful Awareness Webinar where we delve into the transformative potential of digital solutions for your business. Hosted by DPIRD\, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies to enhance efficiency\, overcome skills shortages\, and meet customer standards in logistics and sustainability. Going digital means support to focus on what really matters. \nDate: Tuesday 30 July 2024\nTime: 2.30 PM AWST\nDuration: 75 Minutes \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to Shoestring Digital Solutions for SMEs\nActivities on solution areas and starter solutions to pick from\nCase Studies\nPower Monitoring: Understanding How Equipment Usage Affects Business Costs\nQ&A Session: Get Your Questions Answered by Our Experts
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dpird-navigating-business-growth-with-digital-solutions/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240530T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T234959
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SUMMARY:Turning the Dial 2024
DESCRIPTION:Turning the Dial 2024\, happening on 30 May 2024\, is an event focused on food waste reduction\, sustainable packaging innovation\, and the circular economy for food and beverage manufacturers. The goal of the event is to help businesses navigate the path to sustainability and provide networking opportunities across the supply chain. The event will feature plenary sessions\, panel discussions\, and breakout workshops presented by industry leaders in environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) practices\, food waste\, and sustainable packaging. \nParticipants will have access to the event agenda\, announcements\, and networking features through the Whova app. View the event website for the current agenda and speaker profiles. If you have any questions please email the team at aftevent@dpird.wa.gov.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/turning-the-dial-2024/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240423T170000
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SUMMARY:Turning the Dial 2024: Encouraging the uptake of Circular Economy Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Turning the Dial 2024\, happening on 30 May 2024\, is an event focused on food waste reduction\, sustainable packaging innovation\, and the circular economy for food and beverage manufacturers. \nThe goal of the event is to help businesses navigate the path to sustainability and provide networking opportunities across the supply chain. The event will feature plenary sessions\, panel discussions\, and breakout workshops presented by industry leaders in environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) practices\, food waste\, and sustainable packaging.  \nParticipants will have access to the event agenda\, announcements\, and networking features through the Whova app. View the event website for the current agenda and speaker profiles. If you have any questions please email the team at aftevent@dpird.wa.gov.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/turning-the-dial-2024-encouraging-the-uptake-of-circular-economy-initiatives/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240125T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240125T133000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: EOIs Support for WA Agtech Start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024
DESCRIPTION:Support for WA Agtech Start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is excited to support Western Australian (WA) agtech start-up businesses to attend evokeAG 2024 in Perth from 20-21 February 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nevokeAG. creates one meeting place to see what is happening across agrifood tech in Australia and the world.  It increases the capability of the Australian ecosystem by attracting leaders\, farmers\, innovators\, accelerators\, researchers\, universities\, corporates\, government\, and investors to one location for collaboration. \nDPIRD is offering one (1) ticket per WA agtech start-up\, for up to ten (10) start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024. Start-ups must meet these costs in the first instance and invoice the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) accordingly. \nStart-ups from regional WA and first-time applicants for evokeAG. support packages in particular are encouraged to apply. \nExpressions of Interest close 5pm 25 January 2024 AWST.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-eois-support-for-wa-agtech-start-ups-to-attend-evokeag-2024/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231205T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231205T070000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agrifood and beverage voucher program
DESCRIPTION:Round 5 of the WA Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program is open for applications. \nThe Voucher Program supports small businesses across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability\, competitiveness\, scale and export preparedness into their operations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUp to $20\,000 per business\, with 50:50 co-contribution\, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; \n\nBusiness Planning;\nManufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers\, HACCP\, process engineering and automation);\nSales and Marketing (including e-commerce\, marketing strategy\, customer relationship management system design\, export market development and re-branding);\nFinancial Health (including succession planning\, pitch decks\, and other investment planning); and\nEnvironmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility (including net zero planning\, waste water management plans\, sustainable packaging design\, and ESG).\n\nApplicants may select a service provider that suits their business (preferably local!) and upload a quotation with their application\, which can be completed via SmartyGrants. A separate quotation and application must be submitted for each (up to two) voucher. \n\nHow to apply\nOpen – Round Five is open for applications via SmartyGrants until 5:00 pm (AWST) Monday\, 4 December 2023 \nFor those potential applicants needing help to identify service providers\, DPIRD maintains a searchable database of Western Australian Service Providers that specialise in Food and Beverage. \nVouchers will be provided to competitive WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and whose business development objectives are most closely aligned with the State Government’s objectives including: \n\nGrowing and diversifying the State’s economy – Future jobs and skills;\nStronger\, safer communities;\nInvesting in climate action;\nInvesting in the regions.\n\nEligible small businesses will be required to have an annual sales turnover of between $100\,000 and $50 million. Vouchers may be provided to metropolitan and regionally based WA businesses that meet the eligibility criteria and are assessed as competitive. The maximum value of a voucher that a business can apply for is dependent on the annual sales turnover of that business. The Voucher Program Guidelines and FAQs are available on this page\, and provide applicants and service providers eligibility criteria and advice on submitting applications and services quotation. To hear from your industry peers about experiences with the program\, please see the video below.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifood-and-beverage-voucher-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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