We are delighted to invite you to Founders Factory’s Investor & Ecosystem Pitch Day on Wednesday 27 May at Curtin 137, 137 St George’s Terrace in Perth. Please arrive from 9:00 for a 9:30 prompt start.
This is a chance to meet and learn more about our latest mining, nature and health tech startups, backed by Rio Tinto, the Government of Western Australia and MSWA.
17 exceptional pre-seed to seed startups from Australia, Canada, Europe, the UK and USA will pitch.
The Grant Success Team is pleased to announce an upcoming heads-up session for researchers considering an application to the NHMRC Investigator Grant scheme for the 2027 round. This session will bring together Curtin researchers who previously served on NHMRC Investigator Grant assessor panels to share insights into the assessment process, what makes a competitive application, and common pitfalls to avoid.
This session is designed for:
The session will be informal and interactive, providing an opportunity to hear directly from experienced assessors and to ask questions that will support your decision-making and early-stage planning.
During what promises to be an impactful week for biomedical science, engineering, business, medicine, nursing, midwifery, and allied healthcare around the AusMedtech 2026 Summit, the Perth Irish Business Network is delighted to host a special standalone networking and panel event on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
Sponsored by VeinTech and proudly welcoming University of Galway, the evening will bring together professionals and leaders from healthcare, research, academia, innovation, and industry to foster meaningful dialogue and strengthen connections between Ireland and Australia.
We are honoured to welcome Dr Sinéad Walsh, Adj Prof John Kilmartin, and Associate Professor Peter Carr as our panel speakers, representing the University of Galway and sharing perspectives from their professional experiences, collaborative partnerships, and work across healthcare, business, research, and innovation.
Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, networking, and shared insight as we celebrate international collaboration and the growing links between Irish and Australian expertise in health and medical innovation.
A a public lecture exploring how academic, clinical and industry partnerships accelerate translation of health technologies into real-world impact.
The lecture will be followed by a buffet lunch, sponsored by the Bridge and BridgeTech Programs.
About the presenter: Dr Anurag Mairal is Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Director of Global Translation and Outreach at the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign, and Faculty Fellow and Lead for Technology Innovation and Impact at Stanford’s Center for Innovation in Global Health. He leads initiatives applying the biodesign process to resource-constrained settings and creates opportunities for students, faculty, and fellows to address global healthcare needs. He co-founded Stanford courses on scaling health technology in low-resource settings and global Biodesign, and previously served as Associate Director of the Stanford-India and Singapore-Stanford Biodesign programs. He is Founding Chair of BME IDEA APAC and an Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town. Dr Mairal is also co-founder and Executive Vice President of Orbees Medical, a strategy consulting firm serving the global medtech, pharmaceutical, and digital health sectors. He recently completed a two-year sabbatical at PATH, where he led R&D, commercialization, and implementation across medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Membrane Technology and Research. An active mentor and global health leader, he serves on multiple boards and advisory groups. He holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder, an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas, and degrees from IIT Mumbai and NIT Raipur, with more than 30 publications and seven patents.
Professor Mairal’s visit to Perth is supported by a UWA Institute of Advanced Studies Gledden Mobility Grant.
This lecture is part of the Perth Biodesign Innovation Summit – A DECADE OF IMPACT.
WA Grant Excellence Service (WAGES) Grant Workshops
In-person and virtual workshops for teams to improve their grant applications with an initial emphasis on early- and mid-career researchers, clinician-researchers, innovators and startups who are the next generation of research and innovation leaders critical to WA’s future health and economic outcomes. Those who attend the grant workshops will also have access to tailored, high-value support through Strategic Reviews and Independent Expert Reviews.
Life Sciences WA is delighted to invite you to our Women in Life Sciences Lunch, proudly sponsored by Moderna, which returns again this year following its sold out success in 2025.
Join us at Burswood on Swan for a three course lunch with stunning views over the picturesque Swan River.
This event is designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women across all stages of their careers in the life sciences sector, from early career professionals to industry leaders, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
We welcome a diverse mix of attendees, including both women and men, to foster meaningful connections and highlight the achievements of women in life sciences. Be part of an inspiring afternoon dedicated to collaboration, recognition, and career growth in a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.
Designed to support more purposeful engagement around capital pathways, commercialisation and growth, the afternoon program offers a focused forum for connection, discussion and sector visibility.
What does industry need from researchers to make their discoveries work? Bringing together healthcare leaders with experience across R&D and implementation, this webinar will reveal: what industry looks for in digital health research, talent and partnerships | what makes (or breaks) the transition from research to real-world application | how to design research that is relevant, scalable and implementation-ready | actions researchers can take to increase uptake of their work.
If you want your research to land beyond the lab, this session will give you a clearer view of how to align with industry priorities and deliver impact where it matters.
Experience insightful presentations followed by a panel and audience-led Q&A discussion.
This seminar will explore Victoria’s biomanufacturing capabilities and the role of industry in driving innovation and translation, featuring Dr Felicia Pradera and Brenton Hamdorf.
Dr Pradera will focus on Moderna’s role as a sovereign capability partner in Australia, including the establishment of end-to-end mRNA manufacturing in Victoria and the development of a broader ecosystem spanning research, workforce, and supply chain.
She will highlight how this partnership is contributing to national pandemic preparedness and positioning Australia as a regional hub for mRNA innovation, while also exploring the importance of coordinated, cross-sector collaboration to translate this capability into real-world resilience.
Discover what it really takes to build impactful health tech at this upcoming event delivered by Matilda Health and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Featuring Joanna Morris, CEO and Co‑founder of Matilda Health, Dr Jackie Rabec, Co‑founder and CPO at ThinkMD.ai and first product hire/former head of product at Heidi Health (growing faster than Canva!), and MC’ed by Dr Tracey Wilkinson, Director Stakeholder Engagement at the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, this fireside chat will explore the journey from clinician to founder, building AI-enabled products at scale, and finding true product–market fit in healthcare.
Expect candid insights on what works (and doesn’t), navigating funding pathways, and why the biggest opportunities often sit in the “unsexy” but critical gaps – particularly in women’s health and underserved populations.
The seminar event and office hours sessions are delivered by Matilda Health under the Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, supported by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
