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SUMMARY:AI\, Innovation\, the Future of Careers: Competing in the Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join WADSIH for an evening keynote with Stephen Ezell\, Vice President for Global Innovation Policy at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) in Washington\, D.C. Stephen advises governments and industry worldwide on national competitiveness\, innovation policy\, trade\, and critical and emerging technologies. He is the co-author of Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage (Yale) and Innovating in a Service-Driven Economy (Palgrave Macmillan). \nIn this session\, Stephen will explore how AI and emerging technologies are redrawing the global innovation map — and what it means for Western Australia’s economy\, its industries\, and the careers of the people who work in them. Expect a candid\, internationally-informed perspective on where the opportunities are\, where the risks lie\, and how WA can position itself to compete. \nWhether you work in policy\, industry\, research\, or technology — or you’re simply thinking about where AI takes your career next — this is a chance to hear a global perspective and connect with the people building WA’s innovation future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-innovation-the-future-of-careers-competing-in-the-global-economy/
LOCATION:Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street]\, 78 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:WiTWA Breakfast | How Founders Turn Data into Equity with Pia Turcinov AM
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning with meaningful connections\, fresh perspectives\, and practical insights from one of Western Australia’s most respected leaders in innovation and venture capital.\nMoats\, Not Pitfalls: How Founders Turn Data into Equity with Pia Turcinov AM\nData is often a startup’s hidden superpower—but without the right strategy\, it can quickly become a compliance liability rather than a competitive advantage. \nIn this practical breakfast session\, Pia Turcinov AM\, General Partner at Fund WA\, shares an investor’s perspective on what makes data truly investable. Rather than a technical deep dive\, Pia explores the difference between building a strong data moat that protects your market position and falling into common early pitfalls that can quietly erode business value. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, leading innovation within an organisation\, working with data\, or simply curious about how investors think\, you’ll leave with practical insights into protecting your ideas\, strengthening your business\, and creating long-term value.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/witwa-breakfast-how-founders-turn-data-into-equity-with-pia-turcinov-am/
LOCATION:Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street]\, 78 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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SUMMARY:Physical AI Meetup - Perth
DESCRIPTION:Hear 3 expert talks\, take the mic for a demo or announcement. Connect with ANZ’s largest AI/hardware community over pizza & drinks.\n\n\n\n\nListen and learn\, share a quick demo\, prototype\, or announcement – whether it’s AI\, hardware\, or something you’re building. All welcome. \nPizza and drinks for this meetup are made possible by our sponsor\, the Curtin Institute for Data Science – Australia’s largest university-based data science research institute\, applying data science and high-performance computing to real-world problems across government\, industry\, and academia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/physical-ai-meetup-perth/
LOCATION:Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street]\, 78 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
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SUMMARY:Curtin Ignition Information Session (CBD)
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs\, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions\, expert clinics\, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.\nInfo Sessions \n\n\n\nFriday 8 May\n9.30am – 10.30am\n78 Murray St\, Perth\n\n\nTuesday 12 May\n12.00pm – 1.00pm\n78 Murray St\, Perth\n\n\nMonday 18 May\n11.00am – 12.00pm\nCurtin Bentley\, Building 418\, Hub\n\n\nThursday 21 May\n5.00pm – 6.00pm\n78 Murray St\, Perth\n\n\nTuesday 26 May\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nONLINE  (AWST)\n\n\n\nIn 2026\, there are 20 fully funded scholarships (valued at $3\,750 each) available for the Curtin Ignition program. Eligibility criteria for each of the 2026 scholarship can be found in the PDFs below: \n\nCity of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nDPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students\, individuals\, or businesses in the agrifood\, fibre\, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nLandgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nPeel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nRCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nTown of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nWrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.\n\nKey dates\n\n\nIgnition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.\nApplications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.\nScholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.\nFully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtin-ignition-information-session-cbd/
LOCATION:Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street]\, 78 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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SUMMARY:Curtin Ignition Information Session (CBD)
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Ignition is an intensive training program for aspiring entrepreneurs\, academics and corporate innovators to trial and then prepare business ideas for the commercial environment. Ignition comprises of practical teaching sessions\, expert clinics\, mentor sessions and experienced advice and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators.\nInfo Sessions \n\n\n\nFriday 8 May\n9.30am – 10.30am\n78 Murray St\, Perth\n\n\nTuesday 12 May\n12.00pm – 1.00pm\n78 Murray St\, Perth\n\n\nMonday 18 May\n11.00am – 12.00pm\nCurtin Bentley\, Building 418\, Hub\n\n\nThursday 21 May\n5.00pm – 6.00pm\n78 Murray St\, Perth\n\n\nTuesday 26 May\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nONLINE  (AWST)\n\n\n\nIn 2026\, there are 20 fully funded scholarships (valued at $3\,750 each) available for the Curtin Ignition program. Eligibility criteria for each of the 2026 scholarship can be found in the PDFs below: \n\nCity of Albany is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for residents in the City of Albany with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Bayswater is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Bayswater with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Cockburn is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the City of Cockburn with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Fremantle is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Fremantle with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Kalamunda is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Kalamunda with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Rockingham is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses in the City of Rockingham with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of South Perth is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of South Perth with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Subiaco is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the City of Subiaco with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Swan is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Swan with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCity of Wanneroo is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the City of Wanneroo with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Business School is offering up to five (5) fully funded scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs who face financial barriers with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Business School Indigenous and TSI is offering up to two (2) fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCurtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is offering up to 25 fully funded scholarships for Curtin staff or students with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nCyberWest Hub is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for Cybersecurity or ICT security-related businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nDPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for students\, individuals\, or businesses in the agrifood\, fibre\, or fisheries industries with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nLandgate is offering three (3) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses using location-based data with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nPeel Development Commission is offering one (1) fully funded scholarship for businesses or residents in the Peel region with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nRCTM – Trailblazer is offering up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships for individuals or businesses in the energy and resources sectors with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nTown of Victoria Park is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for businesses or residents in the Town of Victoria Park with a novel business/idea/innovation.\nWrays is offering two (2) fully funded scholarships for founders of early-stage businesses with a novel business/idea/innovation.\n\nKey dates\n\n\nIgnition 2026 will run from Saturday 15 August and 17-21 August 2026.\nApplications open at 5pm on Thursday 7 May 2026.\nScholarship Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026.\nFully funded application close at 4pm on Tuesday 11 June 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtin-ignition-info-session/
LOCATION:Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street]\, 78 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
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