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Tag: Entrepreneurship / Startup / Business

CERI: Investment Readiness Program Week 1

The CERI Investment Readiness program is designed to assist participants identify gaps in their solutions, effectively articulating their investment opportunities, and gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics of raising capital. The program runs each wednesday evening from 5pm – 7:30pm, over 11 weeks.

What to expect

  • Identifying gaps in the startup idea, collateral, and validation
  • Addressing these gaps by building evidence, rigour, and clarity into the proposed solution through building out a tested viable business model
  • Understanding the mechanics of raising capital and ensuring overall readiness including developing a capital strategy and how to pitch to investors

MRIWA Tech Talks

These Tech Talks will be able to give you a deeper understanding into the intricate processes and findings of MRIWA projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face.

Date: Thursday 10.04.2025
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Long Neck Brewery Private Function Space, 306 Riverside Dr, East Perth

Info Session: Global Science & Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element – Round 2

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Australian Academy of Science and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources will jointly host an information webinar at 7:30am AWST on 19 March 2025 on the application process for Round 2 of the Global Science & Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element – Round 2.

Please register below to receive an invitation to the information session, and a link to join the webinar, ahead of the event.

Designing Future and the Future of Design

Date: 27 March 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: ECU City Campus Engagement Hub

Join us for an exciting and engaging panel discussion where we explore the new and future roles of design and how it shapes our world. Listen to Opher Yom-Tov (Chief Design Officer at ANZ), Vivien Hegedus (Design Director and Co-Founder of IBM Future Lab), Phil Delalande (Founder of Symphonia), and Russell Thom (General Manager of IT at Anglicare WA) sharing their experience in applying design strategies to bring innovation to traditionally non-design sectors. This event specifically caters to non-design industries interested in exploring design in your organisations. Seasoned and young designers are welcome! Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation on designing the future!

DEADLINE: Plus Eight Accelerator Program

A six-month journey designed to help startups expand globally, and gain access to world-class mentorship, investor networks, and exclusive international immersions.

Benefits:

Seed Funding

Access to a seed-funding pool on a convertible SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) note.  Attractive terms for both early and late stage startups.

Mentor Network

As well as Spacecubed’s extensive network, you will be connected with alumni, mentors, and global partner network across Silicon Valley, Australia, and into Asia and Europe.

Going Global

A core component of the program is taking our startups global and creating access points to bigger markets through an international immersion experience.

Coworking Space

Enjoy access to up to 6 months of acceleration support and purpose built space for you and your team at Riff, locacted in the heart of Perth CBD.

DEADLINE: Business of Sport Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort 9

Who Can Apply
This pre-accelerator program is open to startup founders, entrepreneurs with an athlete, practioners or research background or intrapreneurs of sports organisations or businesses who have a technology-based idea, consider establishing a business or develop a minimal viable product (MVP).

10 Weeks, 6 Modules and 20 Sessions:

  • Commercialisation
  • Translating R&D
  • Validation of Ideas
  • Organisational Ambitions
  • Administrative Necessities
  • Learn from the Best

Program Delivery
The program will be delivered online and combined group sessions with one-on-one meetings with a mentor. Each participant will have access to the Microsoft TEAMS platform for mentor interaction, content and program delivery as well as for an additional period after program completion.

Program Structure
The program will be a 10-week cohort-based educational program consisting of six (6) modules. Two sessions will be conducted each week for a total of 20 sessions plus an optional office hour each week. A core focus of the program will be to support startup entrepreneurs to validate their sportstech business idea against competitors, vendors and VCs whilst intrapreneurs gain insights on how to embed such innovation practices into their organisation.

Space Hub Connect: A Conversation with LeoLabs’ Co-Founder Dan Ceperley

Scaling Innovation in Space: How LeoLabs is Shaping the Future of Space Safety

The space industry is evolving rapidly, presenting both challenges and exciting new opportunities for startups. Join us for a virtual fireside chat with Dan Ceperley, Co-Founder and COO of LeoLabs, as we explore how LeoLabs has continued to scale, innovate, and lead in space traffic safety, space situational awareness (SSA), and the preservation of the space environment.

What to Expect From the Conversation

  • LeoLabs’ journey: From startup to a leading force in space domain awareness
  • Scaling in a dynamic industry: Lessons from navigating change and driving growth
  • The future of space safety: How real-time tracking and AI-driven insights are shaping the industry
  • Practical insights: Key takeaways for deep tech founders facing industry challenges

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive insights from one of the most innovative leaders in space technology. Register now to join the conversation!

DEADLINE: BANDWIDTH Creative Tech Village Program

BANDWIDTH is an innovative support program designed to nurture business talent across Design, Film, Gaming, Music, and Creative Technologies.
Within a supportive environment, industry experts guide and inspire program participants to up-skill; enhancing commercialisation skills and therefore long-term business sustainability. The program has a strong focus on fostering bold, cross-disciplinary collaboration.

BANDWIDTH is ideal for those in the Creative Sector seeking to start, grow, scale or sustain their business or collaborative projects.

COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO EITHER MENTOR, PROVIDE ADVICE, BECOME A ‘SUPPORTER’ OR PARTICIPATE AS A BUSINESS/STARTUP

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM by Thursday March 13th  

FOR PARTICIPANTS, OUR FREE ‘PLUG-IN’ EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THURS MARCH 27TH. 2PM TO 5PM

Venue (OR ONLINE):  Bloom, Curtin University Campus, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102.

(Please use this Form to register your attendance).