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SUMMARY:CSIRO Research to Value Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CSIRO’s ON Program is a federally-funded initiative designed to help Australian researchers think creatively about new impact pathways. \nHosted by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub team\, the ON team are running a free half-day Research to Value Workshop on Tuesday 1st August\, open to publicly-funded researchers\, research leaders and tech transfer professionals. \nResearch to Value is designed for researchers from any discipline to maximise the impact of their work by developing practical industry engagement skills. It teaches participants how to bridge the ‘valley of death’ and focus on solving problems external organisations care about. Industry engagement can help researchers develop funding independence\, research autonomy and a sustainable career pathway. \nHosted by entrepreneur and thought-leader Andy Lamb attendees will also hear from guest speakers including:\n• Dr Thomas Ting – Executive Director\, Australia’s Economic Accelerator\n• Charlie Gunningham – Director\, New Industries Fund\, Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation\n• Danelle Cross\, Director of Entrepreneurship at Curtin University\n• Dr Tracey Wilkinson – Director\, Stakeholder Engagement WA\, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub and MTPConnect\n• Nicholas Buckley – Co-Founder at VeinTech \nDate: Tuesday 1st August 2023\nTime: 12.15pm – 5.00pm | followed by networking reception 5.00pm – 6.30pm\nVenue: Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Building\, 6 Verdun St Nedlands WA 6009 \nPLEASE REGISTER ON HERE TO ATTEND:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/research-to-value-workshop-tickets-672882137587?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-research-to-value-workshop/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series ft. Purpose Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly event series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect\, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities\, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us for networking and conversation over light refreshments at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. \nThis month’s event shines a spotlight on Purpose Ventures as Derek Gerrard and Kylie Gerrard share insights on their mission to support founders and scale up start-ups. Find out about their value-add and support offerings\, and what long-term visions and goals are driving the fund. \n  \nDetails \nWednesday 19 July 2023\, from 5:00pm-7:00pm AWST \nGround Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands. \n  \nAgenda \n5:00pm Guided fireside chat \n6:00pm Informal networking at ground floor of the Perkins Institute \n7:00pm Event close \n  \nAbout Purpose Ventures \nEstablished in early 2023\, Purpose Ventures is looking to invest in early-stage companies and has committed 70-80 per cent of its investments in WA-founded or operated businesses. Having raised $37M from WA sources\, the fund is predominantly industry agnostic\, with 15 per cent allocated for health-related investments. \nThe WA State Government’s New Industries fund (from the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation) has provided some operational funding for the first three years under its WA Ventures Support (WAVES) program. \nPurpose Ventures provides additional value for its companies\, such as access to specific expertise a company may need at different points in its journey\, extensive networks\, use of startup resources\, and onboarding to its community platform. \n  \nAbout our speakers \nDerek Gerrard – Co-founder and Director \nDerek Gerrard is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a diverse portfolio of accomplishments. As a Co-founder and Partner of Purpose Ventures\, he brings his expertise in business and technology to support innovation and growth in companies in Western Australia and beyond. Derek’s influence extends to the healthcare sector and charity sector as the Chairman of Curve Tomorrow\, a digital health company\, and Meridian Global\, a giving circle and investment charitable foundation. He has extensive experience in fund management\, leading the BetterLabs Venture Fund from 2018-2022. \nDerek has been recognised for his achievements in multiple awards\, notably WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Achiever of the Year\, Business News 40 under 40\, iiNet Innovator of the Year\, and BRW Fast Starters. \n  \nKylie Gerrard – Co-founder and Director \nKylie Gerrard is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in the startup and innovation ecosystem. As a Co-Founder and Director of Purpose Ventures\, she plays a crucial role in driving social impact investments in Western Australia. Additionally\, Kylie holds the position of Program Lead at Spacecubed’s Plus Eight\, a renowned accelerator program where she spearheads the development and growth of early-stage companies. Prior to her current roles\, Kylie served as the Perth Lead for Innovation Bay\, an angel investor network. Her leadership and expertise have also led her to become a valuable member of the West Tech Fest organising committee. \n  \nFor any questions\, please contact Rebekah Craggs at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-mtp-sector-spotlight-series-ft-purpose-ventures/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Auditorium\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:WA MTP Sector Spotlight on US Market Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is pleased to invite you to the May WA MTP Sector Spotlight on US Market Strategy with Frank Jaskulke\, Vice President\, Intelligence and Head of Medical Alley Starts at the Medical Alley Association. If you are a start-up or entrepreneur looking to crack into the US market\, this session is for you! There will be opportunity for Q&A about the what\, how and why of US market entry and how to make a US strategy work for you and your business. \nOur monthly series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect\, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities\, and hear the stories and successes of organisations developing health and medical innovations. \nWe are pleased to be partnering with RSM to deliver this event. \nDetails \n\nMonday 15 May\n4:15pm-7:00pm\nRSM Australia\, Level 32 Exchange Tower\, 2 The Esplanade\, Perth\nRefreshments provided\n\nAbout Frank Jaskulke \nIn his current role as Vice President\, Intelligence\, and Head of Medical Alley Starts at The Medical Alley Association\, Frank helps members radically simplify complex ideas\, make connections that transform people\, businesses\, and communities\, and develop the future leaders of Medical Alley. \nAmong his many advisory and board positions\, Frank has served on the MTPConnect BioMedTech Horizons Steering Committee since 2020. Frank’s visit to Australia is being led by MTPConnect’s Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech Program. \nAbout The Medical Alley Association \nThe Medical Alley Association is a non-profit organization based in Minnesota that is dedicated to accelerating healthcare innovation and fostering the growth of medical technology companies. With over 800 members around the world\, including healthcare providers\, payers\, and technology companies\, Medical Alley provides empowers industry leaders to connect\, collaborate\, and share best practices. The organization offers a wide range of resources and services\, including networking events\, educational programs\, advocacy efforts\, and access to funding and mentorship opportunities. By bringing together industry experts and stakeholders\, Medical Alley is working to drive meaningful change in healthcare and improve patient outcomes. \nHistory of the ‘Minnesotan Medical Alley’ \nWhen The Medical Alley Association was founded in 1984\, it was to service the thriving sector based around a ‘medical alley’ in Minnesota\, which was\, and remains\, one of the global epicentres of health innovation and care. Today\, Medical Alley is the world’s leading health technology innovation cluster that includes Medtronic\, Boston Scientific\, Ecolab\, Mayo Clinic (one of the leading hospitals in the world)\, UnitedHealth Group (the world’s largest private health insurer) and the US national marrow donor program. \nThe region is home to more than 1\,000 healthcare companies and employs more than 500\,000 Minnesotans.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-mtp-sector-spotlight-on-us-market-strategy/
LOCATION:RSM Australia\, Level 32 Exchange Tower\, 2 The Esplanade\, Perth\, RSM Australia\, Level 32 Exchange Tower\, 2 The Esplanade\, Perth\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series ft. Alcolizer Technology
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect\, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities\, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over light refreshments each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. \nThis month’s event will feature insights from Dr Olga Shimoni from Alcolizer Technology. Hear as Dr Shimoni discusses the organisation’s road to global-scale commercialisation\, and the pivot to COVID-19 diagnostics. \nDetails \nThursday 27 April 2023\, from 3:30-5:00pm AWST \nGround Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands. \nAgenda \n3:30pm Informal networking (COVID restrictions permitting) at ground floor of the Perkins Institute with light refreshments \n4:00pm Guided fireside chat \n5:00pm Event close \nThis month’s event features Alcolizer Technology. \n  \nAbout Alcolizer Technology \nAlcolizer Technology is a world-leader in the field of Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) testing and has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of alcohol breath testing equipment for over 25 years\, servicing law enforcement agencies\, industry and personal users. \nIn 2021\, Alciolizer was one of six companies to share in funding under the Government’s $30 million Commercialisation Fund\, which brings together industry and researchers on job-creating projects. Alcolizer’s project focused on a new medical device called the ‘Virulizer’ in partnership with the University of Sydney. The device is a mass market saliva-based antigen test designed to detect COVID-19 in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients within 15 minutes. \n  \nAbout our speaker – Dr Olga Shimoni \nDr Olga Shimoni is a Senior Scientist at Alcolizer Technology\, leading R&D into a novel diagnostic test for infectious diseases.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-mtp-sector-spotlight-series-ft-alcolizer-technology/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Auditorium\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series ft. Australian Clinical Trials Alliance
DESCRIPTION:This monthly series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect\, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities\, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. \nThe event will feature insights from Professor Steve Webb’s extensive clinical trial expertise and delve into how the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance can support your clinical trials with expert guidance and access to clinical trial networks. If you’re developing a novel medical product (drug or device) that requires clinical adoption\, this discussion is for you.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-mtp-sector-spotlight-series-ft-australian-clinical-trials-alliance/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Business Insights Series – How to raise capital
DESCRIPTION:The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is partnering with Moore Australia on an information session all about raising capital. \nThis event is ideal for early-stage start-ups and SMEs and would be relevant to anyone currently\, or considering\, raising external investment. \nJoin for presentations by Peter Gray and Davide Costanzo from Moore as they discuss how to attract investors and investing in early stage innovation companies (ESIC). \nThis FREE event will allow time for questions and will be followed by a networking session with drinks and nibbles\, where you can connect with likeminded industry members\, so don’t miss out on registering.\n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/business-insights-series-how-to-raise-capital/
LOCATION:Moore WA\, Level 15\, Exchange Tower\, 2 The Esplanade\,\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Presentation and Q&A with Enterprise Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Join our roundtable to learn more about the Singapore MTP ecosystem and opportunities for partnership and collaboration from Enterprise Singapore’s Regional Director Hui Wen Lim. \nDETAILS \n\nMonday 20 March\n3:00- 4:30pm\nRoom 612A\, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, Nedlands\nRSVP by Thursday 16 March\n\nThis event is relevant for start-ups\, SMEs\, investors\, and policy makers interested in the Singaporean market. \nABOUT ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE \nEnterprise Singapore is Singapore’s government agency championing enterprise development. The organisation works with committed companies to build capabilities\, innovate\, and internationalise and supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and start-ups. As the national standards and accreditation body\, Enterprise Singapore continue to build trust in Singapore’s products and services through quality and standards.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/presentation-and-qa-with-enterprise-singapore/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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