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Innovation Meets Opportunity: Navigating the R&D Tax Incentive

The R&D Tax Incentive and its application is constantly evolving, and regularly reviewing the requirement and how to maximise it is a valuable activity. This session will focus on the key practical strategies, common pitfalls to avoid and how to leverage the incentive to drive innovation and growth.

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CERI: Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp

Master the fundamental skills and techniques that will pivot your mindset to turning problems into solutions. The CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp is a comprehensive and interactive two-day, hands-on training course focused on experiential learning. You will be immersed in real-world entrepreneurial experiences and introduced to numerous techniques to proactively seek solutions for real-world problems.

This bootcamp will enable you to:

  • Articulate your purpose and core values.
  • Identify real-world problems and ideate solutions that could be commercialised into a viable venture.
  • Become a CERI alum and part of the CERI community.‍

Bloom Community Meetup: Startup Snags

Bloom is an innovation hub for young entrepreneurs, facilitating programs to help a variety of different entrepreneurs of different ages and stages.

They hold regular networking and up-skilling events in our coworking spaces at Crawley and Bentley.

Startup Snags: Bloom Community Meetup

Startup Snags is your weekly excuse to grab a hot dog, chat business, and connect with other entrepreneurs. Whether you’re running a small biz, launching a startup, or just keen to be around ambitious minds, come down and grab a snag.

When? Mondays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Where? Bloom Ideas Hub @ St Catherine’s College (2 Park Road, Crawley)
What to Expect:

  • Free hot dogs
  • Occasional guest speakers (To be announced)
  • Casual networking—no suits, no pressure, just good convos

Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network Incubator Info Session

The IPPIN Incubator Program is a free five-week online introductory program for researchers, startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to redefine the plastic waste lifecycle.

It is designed to help teams understand the potential of their project or idea with customer discovery and market validation of plastic waste solutions, with support from mentors and advisors to improve communication skills, challenge assumptions and take research projects to the next level.

DEADLINE: IPPIN Incubator Program

Ending Plastic Waste in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is designed to nurture ideas and empower ventures by bridging the gap between research, entrepreneurship, and investment to redefine the plastic lifecycle and create a circular economy.

The IPPIN Incubator Program is a free five-week online introductory program for researchers, startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to redefine the plastic waste lifecycle.

It is designed to help teams understand the potential of their project or idea with customer discovery and market validation of plastic waste solutions, with support from mentors and advisors to improve communication skills, challenge assumptions and take research projects to the next level.

The program offers the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs across the Indo-Pacific region, fostering cross-cultural networking and collaborations.

IPPIN is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO in partnership with governments in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Apply now via this form before 11 April 2025

Bloom: Mistakes that Made Us

Join for Mistakes That Made Us, Bloom UWA’s flagship event where founders share the real stories behind their entrepreneurial journeys. This exclusive event will feature a series of inspiring founders as they reflect on the mistakes they’ve made, lessons they’ve learned, and how those experiences shaped their success.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a student, or simply curious about the highs and lows of starting a business, this event will offer invaluable insights and practical advice from those who have been there before.

Date: 26th of March
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Bloom Ideas Hub, St Catherines College
Food and Drinks: Complimentary food and drinks will be provided.

LaunchPad Showcase: Sem One 2025

Bloom Launchpad Showcase – Where Big Ideas Take Flight!

Join on May 22nd at the Bloom Ideas Hub for an electrifying evening as we unveil the next wave of game-changing startups!

Over the past 12 weeks, our Launchpad founders have tackled some of the world’s toughest challenges, turning bold ideas into market-validated solutions. Now, it’s time to see their innovations come to life!

Be part of the energy, connect with WA’s brightest emerging entrepreneurs, and witness firsthand the future of innovation in action.

📍 Bloom Ideas Hub, St Catherine’s College
⏰ 5:30 PM – Networking & Refreshments | 6:00 PM – Pitches Begin
👔 Smart Casual Attire
🥂 Light food & drinks provided

EduFest WA 2025

Explore the Changing Landscape of Education with EduFest WA.

As a leading West Australian education conference, EduFest WA has been designed to empower educators as they develop a culture of innovation in their school communities, fostering a new generation of creative problem solvers and critical thinkers who are ready to tackle the challenges of the future.

Through workshops, seminars, and hands-on activities, EduFest WA attendees will have the chance to learn from industry leaders and experts, as well as collaborate and network with other educators. EduFest WA is a unique opportunity for educators to enhance their knowledge and understanding of intrapreneurship, innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship education, enabling them to teach these 21st-century skills with confidence.

 

Entrepreneurial Learning in 2026: from vision to action

E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers.

Entrepreneurial Learning in 2026: from vision to action

Join for the final session of 2025, which will delve into planning for the Four Pillars of Entrepreneurial Learning in your own school context for 2026.

This interactive workshop will help you execute and expand your impact by strategically planning for the Four Pillars of Entrepreneurial Learning in your own school context.

Through the Get Ready, Set the Stage, and Make It Happen framework, we will explore immediate, short-term, and long-term strategies for:

  • Creating Learning Pathways: Mapping entrepreneurial skills across the curriculum and designing structured learning experiences.
  • Building School Capacity: Engaging staff, professional development, and embedding entrepreneurial education into school culture.
  • Amplification & Advocacy: Showcasing student impact, engaging stakeholders, and influencing systemic change.
  • Developing an Ecosystem: Establishing strong partnerships with industry, universities, and the broader community.

REGISTER HERE