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Falling Walls Lab 2026: Perth

Join for an inspiring afternoon at the Falling Walls Lab Perth, Australia, a prestigious global pitch competition. Witness the next generation of innovators present their breakthrough ideas in just three minutes, showcasing solutions that positively impact science and society.

About Falling Walls

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for their breakthrough ideas both globally and locally.

Each year, renowned academic institutions around the world organise their own Falling Walls Labs to showcase the quality, diversity, and passion of their region’s most innovative minds. In three minutes each, participants try to convince a high-calibre jury of their solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

DEADLINE: 2026 Premier’s Science Awards

The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.

Winners will be announced at the Premier’s Science Awards ceremony later in the year. WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students, lecturers, school, teachers, and STEM engagement providers are encouraged to apply.]

There are 10 categories in the 2026 Awards, with prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Learn more and nominate here

Applications close 4pm (AWST), Monday 11 May 2026.

DEADLINE: 2026 STEM Engagement Sponsorships

The STEM Engagement Sponsorship program aims to strengthen Western Australia’s (WA) STEM capabilities to drive the State’s technological future and create local job opportunities.

From robotics and artificial intelligence to clean energy and advanced manufacturing, STEM skills are essential to driving innovation and economic growth.

Applicants may apply for up to $30,000 to support initiatives that strengthen STEM participation, capability and community awareness across WA.

If your organisation delivers projects that spark curiosity, build STEM capability or strengthen connections between education and industry, apply now.

DEADLINE: VentureUP Incubator Program

Venture UWA’s 5-month incubator (for UWA alumni/students) – VentureUp is for early stage startup founders, with ideas/businesses, who want to convert these into a real business.

Eligible? If you are a UWA student or alumni, and have a business/startup idea or startup, and would like some mentorship, $7,500 equity free grant, expert-led workshops, connections… to run your idea/business into something real… then this 5-month course could be for you!

Time Commitment? A day a week during winter break, then a few hours a month.

More info on the VentureUWA website.

“Create your own future!”

Applications open: 1st April 2026

Applications close: 27 April 2026

MRIWA: Why Do We Need Minerals Research?

Understanding the mining life cycle offers students a powerful real‑world example of why STEM skills matter. From exploration to closure and even beyond—every stage relies on scientific research, creative problem‑solving, and evidence‑based environmental stewardship. This event will unpack how geoscientists, chemists, engineers, data analysts, ecologists and innovators work together to find minerals more sustainably, minimise impact, protect ecosystems, and restore land long after mining ends.

By showing students how scientific thinking drives cleaner technologies, greener processes, and smarter resource use, we can inspire the next generation of STEM leaders to imagine and create the low‑footprint mines of the future. Join us to discover how minerals research can energise your science classroom and empower students to tackle global sustainability challenges.

Through inspiring keynotes, interactive panels, and honest conversations, we’ll challenge misconceptions and empower students to see minerals research as a pathway to meaningful, real‑world impact.

We invite you and your students to register your interest in our inaugural event, designed to spark curiosity, encourage lateral thinking, and support aspiring young leaders as they imagine the low‑footprint, environmentally responsible mines of the future.

2026 Industry Forum: 2030 Agrifood Opportunity

All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture’s 20th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 8 July 2026.

The UWA Institute of Agriculture warmly invites all interested members of the public to register to attend its 20th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA.

This year, we will be tackling the urgent and oft-controversial question: 2030 agrifood opportunity: Can we capitalise on $200 billion growth?

The event will feature a lively discussion between agriculture industry leaders and analysts, innovative researchers and working farmers. Following the formal program, all attendees are invited to join us for a fully-catered networking sundowner.

UWA Data Institute 2026 Conference | DATA MATTERS: Virtuous and the Vicious

This year’s conference at The University of Western Australia invites leaders from research, industry, and policy makers to examine how we safeguard a healthy and trustworthy data-verse, ensuring data continues to underpin rigorous, evidence-based decision-making in an increasingly synthetic world.

PROGRAM HIGLIGHTS:

Toby Walsh FAA FTSE FRSN at UNSW, on the future of AI
UWA researcher Michael Kyron, Business Support Manager at the Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre (UWA)
Tamryn Barker, Sector Director, Mining & Nature Tech at Founders Factory
A cross-sector fireside chat featuring leaders from the ICRAR (International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research) Research and industry UWA

We’ll also showcase the next generation of research leaders through our Postgraduate Student Researcher Pitch and present the UWA Data Institute Research Awards.

If you’re passionate about quality data, innovation and impact, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

UWA Data Institute – Research Bytes | Discover. Engage. Connect.

Join us for a dynamic Research Bytes session held each semester by the UWA Data Institute, where UWA researchers showcase the latest developments across data-driven science, engineering, health, and the humanities.

This event highlights how innovative research is tackling complex challenges, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and unlocking new opportunities for industry engagement.

From emerging ideas to applied solutions, this session offers a unique glimpse into the breadth and impact of data-driven research happening right here in WA. Whether you’re in academia, industry, or simply curious about where data meets impact, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Spacecubed x CSIRO ON: Perth Innovation Connect

Join for an evening bringing together founders, researchers, investors and ecosystem leaders from across Western Australia.

Hosted by Spacecubed in partnership with CSIRO’s ON Innovation Program, this Innovation Connect is designed to align the full spectrum of the innovation community, from early-stage ideas through to commercialisation and scale.

Hear from two founders sharing different pathways into innovation, including a university spin-out journey and a non-traditional founder story. Through honest insights into the highs, lows and lessons learned, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to build and grow in WA.

The evening will also feature open 30-second pitches, giving attendees the opportunity to share what they’re working on, explore ideas, and connect with potential collaborators, customers and supporters.

Whether you’re building a startup, exploring research translation, supporting innovation or simply curious about the ecosystem, this is your chance to connect, learn and get involved.

TEDxPerth Pitch Lab

TEDxPerth is excited to present their next community event: TEDxPerth 1-minute Idea Workshop!

Hear from the TEDxPerth Curation Team on how an idea is cultivated and refined. Attendees will learn a simple framework to clarify their own ideas into a one-minute pitch, and then will have the opportunity to share their ideas with the group. (*there may be prizes!)

Statistically, a goal has a 10% chance of being actioned if we only THINK about it, but a 90% chance if it is TOLD TO SOMEONE ELSE. If you believe you have an idea worth spreading, or if you know of someone with an idea, this event is the perfect opportunity to amplify the possibilities!