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Australia-Japan Innovation Alliance Forum 2025

The Forum will explore concrete pathways for Australia-Japan partnerships in innovation and technology through engaging discussions and focused sessions; put a spotlight on the Western Australian innovation ecosystem; and foster new relationships and professional networks within the Australia-Japan innovation sphere.

The Forum is delivered by the AJBCC’s Innovation Technology and Start Ups Advisory Committee, in partnership with Australia’s national scientific and industrial research institution, CSIRO, and will take place at its Kensington facility, providing the opportunity to showcase world-leading research into clean energy and information technology.

Lessons Learnt in Subsea and New Energy

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to their Evening Technical Meeting & Annual General Meeting on 15th October 2025

The evening will focus on the following three topics:

1. Lessons Learned Within Subsea: Leveraging Monitoring, Connectivity and Data for Robust Asset Integrity Management – by Thomas McCudden, Viper

2. The fatigue life of flexible risers is a critical factor in offshore system design due to inherent safety implication – by Dr Craig Booth, Atteris

3. Management of CCS Pipeline Networks: State of the Art – by Callum Peace, Wood PLC

Centurion’s Green Milestone: Off-Grid Battery Electric Trucks in Action

Come see Centurion’s latest off-grid battery electric trucks in action at our Green Milestone event – it’s going to be electrifying!

Join AIE at Centurion for an exciting showcase of off-grid battery electric trucks revolutionizing the transportation industry. Witness these eco-friendly vehicles in action and learn about the future of sustainable transportation. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see cutting-edge technology in motion!

Centurion is proud to announce a major milestone in sustainable transport — the commissioning of its South charging site at Perth Airport, bringing our full fleet of 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Battery Electric Trucks into operation.

This $36 million project, delivered in partnership with ARENA, Daimler Truck, Cape Dunstans, Switch Batteries, and bp Australia, is Australia’s first fully off-grid, renewable-powered truck fleet. Supported by 4.4MW of rooftop solar, 10.3MWh of battery storage, and 15 dual-port fast and slow chargers, the project demonstrates how industry collaboration, renewable energy, and innovation can create a greener, more resilient future for freight and logistics.

Webinar: Unlocking Value in Mining Through Deep Tech Innovation: Oxleigh Technologies and the Molten Sulphur Case Study

The webinar will showcase how a clear commercial vision, paired with the disciplined processes of a deep tech innovation house, can unlock breakthrough technologies.

Hear from:

  • Dr Mobin Nomvar, Co-founder, Scimita
  • Prof. Ali Abbas, Co-founder, Scimita, Chief Circular Engineer of Australia
  • Michael Tilley, Founder, Oxleigh Recycling Technologies

Register today and discover how circular economy thinking can deliver innovation outcomes far beyond the original objectives, opening new markets and value streams.

DEADLINE: Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program

The Australian Government announced the $20 million Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program in the 2024–25 Budget. The program adopts a challenge-based approach that supports innovative solutions to address complex and multi-dimensional challenges imposed by drought and climate impacts.

  • Funding available: up to $2 million per project (excluding GST)

You must apply as a consortium that includes farmers or farmer-led organisations. Your project should address one of the following challenges:

  • Advancing Natural Capital and Biodiversity for Drought Preparedness and Resilience
  • Innovating Water Management for Enhanced Drought Resilience in Australian Agriculture
  • National Innovation for Enhancing Community Resilience to Drought in Australian Agricultural Regions

CORE Innovation Hub Meetup

CORE Innovation Hub builds ecosystems and innovation infrastructure for the resources and energy sector.

CORE Innovation Hub has successfully established the first of its kind, national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across the mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.

CORE Innovation Hub Meetup

CORE Innovation Hub builds ecosystems and innovation infrastructure for the resources and energy sector.

CORE Innovation Hub has successfully established the first of its kind, national ecosystem for suppliers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry to connect and collaborate on innovative solutions across the mining, resources, energy, defence and space sectors.

DEADLINE: City of Joondalup AARP Start Program Places

The 12-week Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) Start program is designed to help you unlock your potential and gain entry to the AARP, a cutting-edge test bed just 15 minutes from the Joondalup City Centre.

AARP Start will help you develop, test, and demonstrate your robotics and automation capabilities in an industrial setting, across mining, resources, energy, renewables, remote operations, agriculture, construction and more. Showcase your technology in real-world industrial settings.

The City of Joondalup is providing selected Joondalup businesses with a fully funded place in this dynamic 12-week accelerator program, designed to supercharge your journey into the future of automation and robotics.

Battery Breakthrough Initiative – Launch Webinar 2

The $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) has been announced, a Budget measure announced by the Australian Government in May 2024 and a central part of the National Battery Strategy also released in May.

BBI aims to enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies. BBI is a $500 million funding program to support and grow battery manufacturing in Australia.

ARENA will deliver the program and has designed the guidelines in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) following consultation with industry and other stakeholders.

Battery Breakthrough Initiative – Launch Webinar 1

The $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) has been announced, a Budget measure announced by the Australian Government in May 2024 and a central part of the National Battery Strategy also released in May.

BBI aims to enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies. BBI is a $500 million funding program to support and grow battery manufacturing in Australia.

ARENA will deliver the program and has designed the guidelines in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) following consultation with industry and other stakeholders.