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SUMMARY:WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series ft. Purpose Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly event series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect\, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities\, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us for networking and conversation over light refreshments at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. \nThis month’s event shines a spotlight on Purpose Ventures as Derek Gerrard and Kylie Gerrard share insights on their mission to support founders and scale up start-ups. Find out about their value-add and support offerings\, and what long-term visions and goals are driving the fund. \n  \nDetails \nWednesday 19 July 2023\, from 5:00pm-7:00pm AWST \nGround Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands. \n  \nAgenda \n5:00pm Guided fireside chat \n6:00pm Informal networking at ground floor of the Perkins Institute \n7:00pm Event close \n  \nAbout Purpose Ventures \nEstablished in early 2023\, Purpose Ventures is looking to invest in early-stage companies and has committed 70-80 per cent of its investments in WA-founded or operated businesses. Having raised $37M from WA sources\, the fund is predominantly industry agnostic\, with 15 per cent allocated for health-related investments. \nThe WA State Government’s New Industries fund (from the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation) has provided some operational funding for the first three years under its WA Ventures Support (WAVES) program. \nPurpose Ventures provides additional value for its companies\, such as access to specific expertise a company may need at different points in its journey\, extensive networks\, use of startup resources\, and onboarding to its community platform. \n  \nAbout our speakers \nDerek Gerrard – Co-founder and Director \nDerek Gerrard is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a diverse portfolio of accomplishments. As a Co-founder and Partner of Purpose Ventures\, he brings his expertise in business and technology to support innovation and growth in companies in Western Australia and beyond. Derek’s influence extends to the healthcare sector and charity sector as the Chairman of Curve Tomorrow\, a digital health company\, and Meridian Global\, a giving circle and investment charitable foundation. He has extensive experience in fund management\, leading the BetterLabs Venture Fund from 2018-2022. \nDerek has been recognised for his achievements in multiple awards\, notably WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Achiever of the Year\, Business News 40 under 40\, iiNet Innovator of the Year\, and BRW Fast Starters. \n  \nKylie Gerrard – Co-founder and Director \nKylie Gerrard is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in the startup and innovation ecosystem. As a Co-Founder and Director of Purpose Ventures\, she plays a crucial role in driving social impact investments in Western Australia. Additionally\, Kylie holds the position of Program Lead at Spacecubed’s Plus Eight\, a renowned accelerator program where she spearheads the development and growth of early-stage companies. Prior to her current roles\, Kylie served as the Perth Lead for Innovation Bay\, an angel investor network. Her leadership and expertise have also led her to become a valuable member of the West Tech Fest organising committee. \n  \nFor any questions\, please contact Rebekah Craggs at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-mtp-sector-spotlight-series-ft-purpose-ventures/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Auditorium\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series ft. Alcolizer Technology
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect\, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities\, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over light refreshments each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. \nThis month’s event will feature insights from Dr Olga Shimoni from Alcolizer Technology. Hear as Dr Shimoni discusses the organisation’s road to global-scale commercialisation\, and the pivot to COVID-19 diagnostics. \nDetails \nThursday 27 April 2023\, from 3:30-5:00pm AWST \nGround Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands. \nAgenda \n3:30pm Informal networking (COVID restrictions permitting) at ground floor of the Perkins Institute with light refreshments \n4:00pm Guided fireside chat \n5:00pm Event close \nThis month’s event features Alcolizer Technology. \n  \nAbout Alcolizer Technology \nAlcolizer Technology is a world-leader in the field of Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) testing and has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of alcohol breath testing equipment for over 25 years\, servicing law enforcement agencies\, industry and personal users. \nIn 2021\, Alciolizer was one of six companies to share in funding under the Government’s $30 million Commercialisation Fund\, which brings together industry and researchers on job-creating projects. Alcolizer’s project focused on a new medical device called the ‘Virulizer’ in partnership with the University of Sydney. The device is a mass market saliva-based antigen test designed to detect COVID-19 in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients within 15 minutes. \n  \nAbout our speaker – Dr Olga Shimoni \nDr Olga Shimoni is a Senior Scientist at Alcolizer Technology\, leading R&D into a novel diagnostic test for infectious diseases.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-mtp-sector-spotlight-series-ft-alcolizer-technology/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Auditorium\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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