Sustainability – Page 5 – WA Innovation Calendar

DEADLINE: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence

Presented as part of the Western Australian Planning Commission’s CoastWA program, the Coastal Awards recognise work undertaken to enhance, rehabilitate and adapt to threats and pressures along Western Australia’s extensive coastline.

This year, nominations are invited across five categories:

Coastal Champion
Coastal Planning and Design
Coastal Management
Education, Engagement, Science and Research
Coastal Adaptation.

Nominations close 4 pm on Thursday 28 August 2025. Winners will be announced at the WA Coastal Forum hosted by WA Coastal and Marine Network on 27 October 2025.

2025 WA Coastal Forum: Communities, Coasts & Change

Join a vibrant community of coastal thinkers, doers, carers, and connectors for a dynamic one-day event dedicated to Western Australia’s changing coast. The Forum brings together diverse voices from across the state to share knowledge, stories, and practical solutions.

Highlights include:

Expert presentations and hands-on masterclasses
Insights from Traditional Owners, scientists, planners, coastal managers, volunteers, and community leaders
CHRMAP session in collaboration with WALGA and DPLH
Field tour: See collaborative coastal care in action at the Coogee Beach Community Dune Rehabilitation Project
A relaxed sundowner celebrating coastal excellence at the WA Coastal Awards

A must-attend event for anyone passionate about WA’s coastal future.

Learn more and register here: 2025 WA Coastal Forum: Communities, Coasts & Change

TRAVEL SUBSIDIES are available to all regional coastal and marine attendees. Please contact wacmcn@gmail.com for further information.

DEADLINE: CONNECT Sustainable Industries Accelerator Program 2025

This initiative, facilitated by Innovation Cluster and supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund X-tend WA Program, combines dynamic networking events with a dedicated business incubator, supporting entrepreneurs focused on delivering sustainable solutions across key industries.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 11 August 2025

Five (5) applicants will be selected for this program and:

Gain access to expert advice, real funding opportunities, and connect to a powerful network to grow your business.
Join a community of like-minded founders and grow a high-impact business, without going it alone.

Program features:

$5,000 equity free at program completion.
Tailored masterclasses and site visits
1:1 mentoring from business leaders
6 months free co-working space
Free subscription to RAAISE, the ultimate fundraising copilot for startups
Showcase at the Regional Innovation Summit
$10,000+ value—100% free

Program delivery: September 2025 – April 2026

PropaGATE Innovator Showcase

Spotlighting the Top 4 Innovators shaping the future of wastewater management in breweries.

PropaGATE is a bold new challenge-led innovation program bringing the world’s best technologies and solutions to Western Australia.

After two months of deep industry consultation, one challenge rose to the top: wastewater treatment in breweries. Wastewater isn’t just a brewery problem—it affects entire water systems, from farms to communities and ecosystems. Many brewers are eager to improve their wastewater treatment but don’t know where to start or what technologies are available.

That’s where PropaGATE comes in. This program is on a mission to find and implement cost-effective, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions that help the brewing industry reduce its environmental impact while promoting resilience in agriculture and beyond.

At this Showcase, we are proud to be presenting the Top 4 Innovators and their innovations. More information will be released soon.

Sustainability Social Sundowner

Join for another evening of connection, collaboration, and community with Perth’s passionate climate and sustainability advocates.

Casual get-together for Perth climate enthusiasts. Presented by Net Zero Network, Perth Climate Crew, and the Sustainability Professionals Network (SPN), an initiative to strengthen connections within the climate community.

Let’s build a stronger, more connected climate network in Perth. Grab your ticket and join us!

HILT CRC 2025 Conference Public Day: De-risking Decarbonisation

Join for a day of expert insights on the challenges and opportunities for heavy industry’s transition to a low-carbon future.

The public opening day will provide insights on the challenges and opportunities for heavy industry’s transition to a low-carbon future. You’ll hear from Australian and international experts from research, industry and government, representing HILT CRC partners and other key industry organisations. You’ll also have excellent opportunities to network with other professionals in the field.

Tuesday is open to all individuals and organisations, along with HILT CRC Partners.

Register now for an engaging program of panel discussions and keynote speakers to join the conversation on de-risking decarbonisation for heavy industry.

WA Government Tech Investment Update

Join AIIA for the WA Government Tech Investment Update with the opening address by Lisa O’Malley on behalf of Hon. Stephen N Dawson MLC.

Greg Italiano GCIO, will provide his update on the WA Government’s Digital Capability Fund, highlighting key digital transformation initiatives reshaping public sector service delivery. With a total of $1.3 billion invested in digital transformation to date, the WA Government is driving significant reform through the Fund—this session will offer industry valuable insights into upcoming partnership opportunities and what’s next on the digital horizon.

Professor Sriram, a fellow of Engineers Australia and Chief Scientist of Western Australia, will provide insights into Challenging Tomorrows Offer Today, at a time when new technologies and innovation can not only change how products and services are delivered, but transform the entire offering, the offer to government from industry needs to be holistic and outcome focused. As service requests change to outcome requests, new thinking from buyers and suppliers is needed. New technology applications in Police, Health, Transport, and the Environment – to name just a few – are enormous. How to challenge and change your offer and challenge and change your relationship with Government and the benefits offered (from outcomes to ESG, to local jobs, to supply and data security) are some of the gnarly questions for today.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services delivered the biggest reform of emergency public information in Western Australia’s history last year through the Next Generation (Next Gen) Warnings project. The project encompassed a ground-up rebuild of the Emergency WA platform and website, the launch of an Emergency WA mobile app and the implementation of the Australian Warning System to bushfire, cyclone, storm and flood. Hear from Tayissa Sweetlove, Principal Project Consultant at the Department on how the next phase of this world-leading project will see the introduction of a new multi-hazard planning tool, a warnings request app for first responders and translated emergency information.

The morning will conclude with a Speaker Panel Update which brings together all key presenters to discuss how industry can partner with government in digital transformation. The session aims to inspire innovation, provide forward-looking insights and encourage industry participants to propose new solutions for major government sectors. Active audience engagement is anticipated throughout the session with the panel inviting questions from the audience.

DEADLINE: Local Capability Fund (LCF) 2025-26 Rounds

The Local Capability Fund (LCF) uplifts Western Australian businesses with financial support to expand, build capabilities and enhance their competitiveness to access greater opportunities across the public and private sectors.

Structured into rounds that target different types of businesses and business needs, the LCF supports a range of activities to empower small to medium businesses, including equipment upgrades, training and accreditation, operational improvements and more.

The Local Capability Fund elevates local businesses, creates jobs and contributes to a stronger WA economy. There are 5 rounds, listed below: