Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) is excited to be running its annual conference once again in 2026.
The 2026 conference will bring together this industry-research community to explore the theme, National Growth, Global Reach.
Join hundreds of other likeminded attendees in addressing critical matters surrounding research translation, utilisation and commercialisation, and innovation and industrial transformation, and be part of a collaboration that seeks to drive Australia’s prosperity.
Join Cicada Innovations online on Wednesday, 18 March for a candid look at the grit, determination, and persistence it takes to build a deep tech venture in Australia today.
For 25 years, Cicada Innovations has been the home for deep tech, and Tech23 has been the launchpad for Australia’s most ambitious companies—like Morse Micro, Samsara Eco, and Q-CTRL. These are startups not just pioneering technology, but securing major investment and reshaping global industries.
But deep tech is never built in easy conditions. Right now, the pressure is unmistakable. Tech23: Search the Nation is a call to the founders who are still building with intent and at scale, despite the headwinds. We are looking for those aiming to create companies that endure—even when support wavers and the odds are steep.
This webinar is your gateway to the 2026 cohort. Hear from visionary alumni founders on what it really takes to transition from lab-scale breakthroughs to global impact, and learn how you can stand on deep tech’s biggest stage this September.
Tune in to an informative online webinar on what we do here at CERI and learn about the upcoming program Concept to Creation (C2C) and how it will help you grow your startup, idea to full fledged commercial reality!
Hear from C2C alumni on their experiences and how it has changed their startup and professional futures!
More information can be found here: https://www.ceri.org.au/programs/concept-to-creation
The ASTN Startup Accelerator Program enables the ASTN to provide free guidance & advisory for suitable startups across Australia.
ASTN invite sports technology startups or companies that wish to focus on specific aspects of their development (e.g. sports digital, advanced materials, sports performance & wellness applications suitable for participants and all abilities, and that your product/service/platform/application is driven by technology) to apply for positions available in the ASTN Accelerator Program. As part of the growth-stage program, startup founders will be able to benefit from the insights, knowledge and expertise of a range of experienced mentors.
The ASTN has unmatched knowledge and expertise in the sportstech industry in Australia, and this is complimented by an extensive network/connections and entrepreneurship education both within Australia and overseas. It has represented sports tech companies and their interests for over 10 years. Please note that Queensland and Western Australia based sportstech companies currently have priority access.
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: https://www.astn.com.au/growth-stage-mentoring
Application deadline: 16 March 2026
Ever had a great idea but didn’t know how to bring it to life? Student Startup Weekend is your chance to turn ideas into reality – fast. In just one weekend, you’ll collaborate, create, and compete to launch a startup with mentorship from industry pros!
What’s in it for you?
Open to high school & uni students
Innovate to Grow is a free 8-week online self-paced learning program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working with advanced manufacturing solutions.
This program will assist you in:
Deadline: 22 March 2026
Join James Fitzjohn, Director and Founder of Brew Consulting, to learn how to apply the fundamentals of marketing strategy to grow your business.
In this session, you’ll discover:
Free for members and all attendees also receive a complimentary discovery consultation from Brew Consulting.
Join us at Fern, powered by Spacecubed, for a relaxed and interactive International Women’s Day Breakfast Club focused on connection, conversation and shared learning.
Running from 10am – 11am on Tuesday, 10th March at Fern (79 St Georges Terrace), the morning will run as human-led conversation zones. Attendees can choose the topic that resonates most, join open discussions, and move freely between tables — creating space for meaningful conversations and new connections across business, leadership and community.
The City of Canning Plus Eight Sprint is a 6 week skill building and business growth program run as part of the Canning Business Mentoring Program (BMP). This program is exclusive and free for businesses that are owned or operated by City of Canning residents.
The program connects you with a community of successful mentors, investors and advisors to help you take your business idea to the next level and provides the content and environment to grow your skills.
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating big dreams, bold moves, and seriously good cookies.
Join Nadia Nesevski, founder of Cookie Loaded, as she shares how she turned a home-baked idea into a cookie empire. What started in her kitchen became a brand people line up for – and she’s spilling the real tea (and crumbs) on how she made it happen.
From late nights and leap-of-faith moments to scaling, branding, and building a cult-like following, Nadia will take you behind the scenes of growing Cookie Loaded into a household name – the wins, the setbacks, the risks, and the resilience it took to back herself all the way.
