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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T120000
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SUMMARY:NewQ Webinar: From Quantum Idea to Quantum Startup
DESCRIPTION:In this live webinar\, the Quantum Australia team will walk you through how NewQ works\, what to expect each week\, and how to know if the program is right for you (or your students\, team or collaborators). \nThis webinar will also include a showcase of NewQ participants\, sharing the kinds of ideas\, technologies and pathways teams are exploring through the program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/newq-webinar-showcase-from-quantum-idea-to-quantum-startup-2/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
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SUMMARY:From IP to Investment: What Investors Look for in a Patent Portfolio
DESCRIPTION:The first session in Victorian Medtech Skills and Devices Hub’s 2026 Medtech Skills Online Spotlight Series\, this free lunchtime webinar will show you how investors assess your IP and how to position it to support funding. \nIf you’re developing a medtech idea\, securing investment depends on more than the innovation itself. Investors look closely at your patent position to assess risk\, ownership\, and commercial potential. \nThis session will show you what matters and how to avoid common IP gaps that can delay or block funding. You’ll learn how investors assess these key areas of your patent portfolio and what to prioritise.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-ip-to-investment-what-investors-look-for-in-a-patent-portfolio/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
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SUMMARY:From Prototype to Proof: How Startups De-Risk Design with Simulation
DESCRIPTION:In this practical\, demo-led session\, Dassault Systèmes will show how founders can shorten iteration cycles and de-risk performance by using simulation early in the design process—without turning engineering into a research exercise. \nThrough live demonstrations in robotics and aeronautics\, you’ll see how design changes translate directly into performance insights. You’ll also hear from iHawk Global\, a Dassault Systèmes startup client\, as they share the real challenge they faced\, how simulation changed their approach\, and the tangible outcomes they achieved. \nWhat attendees will gain\n\nA practical founder framework to reduce prototype loops and accelerate decision-making\nTwo live demos (robotics and aeronautics) showing design change → performance insight\nA real startup case study (iHawk) with lessons learned and key takeaways\nClear next steps to access startup guidance\, tools\, and discount pathways
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cicada-2026-tech23-info-session-2/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
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SUMMARY:Cicada x Tech23 Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Got a question about Tech23 applications?\nThis is your chance to ask Cicada Innovations directly. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cicada-2026-tech23-info-session/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260412T064647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T064647Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Global Expert Program: Jennifer Head
DESCRIPTION:​This session will explore how innovators can develop a credible and practical strategy for entering the NHS market. \n​While many companies focus heavily on regulatory approval and clinical evidence\, successful NHS adoption depends on a much broader set of commercial\, operational\, and system-level factors. \n​Drawing on real-world experience supporting MedTech innovators\, we will explore: \n\n​How NHS decision-making works across clinicians\, commissioners\, procurement teams\, and integrated care systems\n​The different commercial pathways into the NHS and how to determine which is most appropriate for your technology\n​Why strong clinical evidence alone is rarely enough to drive adoption\n​Common strategic mistakes innovators make when approaching the NHS market\nHow to realistically assess whether the NHS represents a viable and scalable commercial opportunity
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/virtual-global-expert-program-jennifer-head/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260415T034752Z
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SUMMARY:Agristart - Meet the Founder - FreshChain Systems
DESCRIPTION:AgriSpace is pleased to be hosting this Meet The Founder online session with FreshChain Systems co-founder and director Greg Calvert. Greg will run through an overview of the business and the fundraise followed by Q&A. \nFreshChain Systems are currently doing a seed fundraise round. This is an AgriSpace syndicate investment opportunity currently live on the platform – www.agrispace.com.au – to find out more and subscribe.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agristart-meet-the-founder-freshchain-systems/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260415T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260415T061547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T061547Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Without Borders - AU x JP
DESCRIPTION:Startup Today and Innovators Campus are back with something different. This month they’re pulling back the curtain on what investors in Australia and Japan actually think\, what they fund\, what they pass on\, and what founders on both sides of the Pacific consistently get wrong. Explore different sectors that are making waves\, what’s happening with AI\, vibe-coding\, finding a co-founder and more. \n​An open panel and AMA session featuring: \n\n​Harry Clark – Venture Architect & Co-CEO of AventureLabs. Habitual founder and venture studio operator building at the intersection of AI\, deep tech\, and venture capital across APEC and EMEA.\n​Jet Son Tan – Tokyo-based angel investor and serial entrepreneur with deep product experience in ML and AI across Apple\, TomTom\, and six startups. Founder Institute mentor across Japan\, South Korea\, and Southeast Asia\, with a strong eye for early-stage technical founders.\n\n​Facilitated by: \n\n​Matt Ainsworth – Co-host and cross-border operator working across the AU and JP startup ecosystems.\n​Thom Peace – Founder of Innovators Campus and a long time venture builder in Japan.\n\n​What we’ll cover: \n\n​How investors in AU and JP evaluate early-stage startups differently\nWhat AI and deep tech opportunities are emerging across both markets right now\n​How to position your startup for cross-border investment\nOpen Q&A – bring your real questions\, no softballs required
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/capital-without-borders-au-x-jp/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
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SUMMARY:Disruptive Science Webinar: Sensing and Materials
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from ANSTO and industry to explore how quantum sensing is transforming nuclear technologies\, enhancing safety\, strengthening security and unlocking powerful new capabilities for the future. \nQuantum technologies are moving rapidly from theory to real world application\, including in nuclear technologies. In this webinar\, hosted by ScienceMeetsBusiness on behalf of ANSTO\, experts explore how quantum sensing could transform capabilities\, safety and security across nuclear technologies and other industries. \nJoin us to discover how ultra-sensitive quantum sensors can enable more precise measurements\, earlier detection of anomalies\, and enhanced monitoring in complex environments. We will examine practical uses\, current research directions on materials\, and what these advances could mean for industry\, government\, and research organisations. \nIf you work in the nuclear sector\, engineering\, defence\, security\, or advanced manufacturing\, this session will give you valuable insight into where quantum sensing is heading and why it matters now.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/disruptive-science-webinar-sensing-and-materials/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260225T013026Z
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for WA METS in the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Austmine\, in partnership with Invest & Trade Western Australia\, invites Western Australian METS companies to explore the latest opportunities and emerging trends within the Americas mining industry. \nThe mining markets across the Americas represent some of the most dynamic growth opportunities for Australian METS companies\, driven by robust investment pipelines\, strategic resource portfolios and a strong shift towards innovation and sustainability. \nLatin America – particularly Chile and Peru – continues to attract significant foreign investment with a broad mix of copper\, gold\, zinc\, lithium and other critical minerals underpinning long-term demand\, while national governments are actively seeking partnerships to modernise operations and adopt cutting-edge technologies. \nIn North America\, the United States and Canada remain lucrative markets with established mining sectors that offer a familiar business environment\, strong appetite for innovation and numerous growth corridors – from automation and digital solutions to sustainability services. \nThis webinar will showcase where and how Western Australian innovation can thrive in the Americas’ expanding mining landscape. \nPanel discussion with successful WA Exporters: \n\nBrianna Peake\, Investment and Trade Commissioner for the Americas\, Invest & Trade Western Australia\nRobert Trzebski\, Director International Business\, Austmine\nSheldon Varcoe\, International Projects Manager\, Austmine
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/opportunities-for-wa-mets-in-the-americas/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260204T050257Z
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SUMMARY:Bright Minds\, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly
DESCRIPTION:Bright Minds\, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly \nProject Sunrise is Qantas’ bold leap into the future of ultra-long-haul travel\, backed by evidence-based research by scientists at the Charles Perkins Centre\, University of Sydney. \nThis bold project has transformed fundamental discoveries about circadian biology into real-life impact – reimagining in-flight lighting\, movement\, nutrition and sleep to reduce jet lag and improve travellers’ wellbeing with scientifically measurable benefits. \nTheir research has informed the design of next-generation aircraft\, built with futuristic cabin features helping passengers arrive more rested\, alert\, and ready to go. \nIn conversation with ABC Canberra’s Lish Fejer\, we’ll hear from two leaders of the project: \n\nVanessa Hudson is Qantas Group CEO and Managing Director. She is leading the airline towards Project Sunrise take-off\, with the first flights scheduled for 2027.\nProfessor Stephen Simpson AC FAA FRS is leading the team of researchers from Charles Perkins Centre\, using real-world passenger data to enhance the in-flight experience and inform the next generation of specially designed ultra-long-range aircraft.\n\nThis event is for everyone including students\, professionals\, academics\, policymakers\, lifelong learners\, and those simply curious about how science is shaping our future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bright-minds-bold-voices-reimagining-how-we-fly/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260308T030057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T030057Z
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SUMMARY:E3 Connect April: Building Partnerships: Connecting with Industry
DESCRIPTION:Building Partnerships: Connecting with Industry \nLearn practical approaches for building meaningful\, sustainable partnerships between schools and industry that lead to authentic learning experiences. This session explores how partnerships can be designed\, aligned to curriculum\, and leveraged to enhance relevance\, engagement\, and real-world learning for students. \nThe 2026 E3 Connect Series is bought to you in collaboration with the Australian Secondary Schools Principals Association as part of our two year Entrepreneurial Schools Project funded by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/e3-connect-april-building-partnerships-connecting-with-industry/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Young Change Agents":MAILTO:renae@youngchangeagents.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260311T083747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T083747Z
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SUMMARY:HARVEST 2026 AgTech Accelerator Info Session: Insights & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program.  Hear direct from our alumni and ask questions to see if program is right for you and learn about other business support options for agtech startups. \nBackground information on HARVEST here 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/harvest-2026-agtech-accelerator-info-session-insights-opportunities/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260320T041141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T041313Z
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SUMMARY:OMRI Speaker Series: WA Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the inaugural event in its new OMRI Speaker Series\, featuring Western Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram\, on Tuesday 31 March 2026. \nThis event marks the launch of a new Speaker Series designed to provide a regular forum for thought leadership\, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem. \nThe inaugural session will feature the WA Chief Scientist in conversation\, focusing on the future of health and medical research and innovation in Western Australia. The discussion will explore emerging priorities\, opportunities and challenges\, and the role of collaboration across government\, research\, industry and the health system in delivering impact for the community. \nWe encourage participation either in person or online. The event will be delivered as a hybrid session\, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement. Please select which session you will be attending. Links to the livestream will be sent to online registrants closer to the event date.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/omri-speaker-series-wa-chief-scientist-professor-sharath-sriram/
LOCATION:Department of Health\, 189 Royal Street\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260331T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260331T101500
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260303T032343Z
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SUMMARY:Making the Right Call: Mastering the Bid / No-Bid Decision
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Tender Relief’s exclusive webinar: Making the Right Call – Mastering the Bid / No-Bid Decision  \nJoin Eliza for this essential session that tackles one of the most important – and most overlooked – decisions in tendering: whether to bid at all. We’ll equip you with a structured\, repeatable framework to evaluate opportunities objectively\, allocate your resources where they matter most\, and stop wasting time on bids you were never going to win. \nIn this 45-minute webinar\, expect a structured\, high-impact agenda designed for busy BD professionals and tendering teams who want to pursue the right opportunities and walk away from the wrong ones with confidence.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/making-the-right-call-mastering-the-bid-no-bid-decision/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260211T063336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T063336Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Mine Beyond Operations
DESCRIPTION:The mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation\, driven by automation\, digital systems\, AI and sustainability. The Mining Innovation Across the Lifecyle webinar series will dive into the mining lifecycle – from smarter exploration techniques to digital mine planning\, intelligent operations\, advanced processing\, and mine closure. \nJoin Austmine on Monday 30 March as we continue the series with The Mine Beyond Operations. This webinar will showcase the latest technologies and strategies for cost-effective rehabilitation\, circular economy opportunities\, and the future of post-mining land use. \nWebinar Details: Monday 30 March 2026 | 2:00PM AEDT
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-the-mine-beyond-operations/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260329T055554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T055555Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR:   Beyond traditional funding: how to unlock the power of non-dilutive capital
DESCRIPTION:Join for a candid discussion on how to access and corroborate funding with reality\, what the upcoming changes to the R&D Tax Incentive really mean for founders\, and how to prepare with confidence ahead of the reforms. Expect clear insights\, grounded guidance and real‑world perspectives on how these changes may affect founders accessibility\, how they interact with your cap table and future raises\, and how the upcoming reforms may influence what and how you can claim. \nYou’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how the reforms could affect your future R&D claims\, and how to align your internal processes\, strategy and readiness to meet the bar with confidence.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-beyond-traditional-funding-how-to-unlock-the-power-of-non-dilutive-capital/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260317T075244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T054422Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar #3: What Makes a Value Proposition Actually Valuable?
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, lean startup practitioner and national thought leader Andy Lamb will share the key tools and approaches he employs to quantify product value and develop an effective value proposition. \nJoin to gain frameworks around: \n\nQuantifying and communicating product value.\nDeploying evidence based messaging.\nEnsuring what you are building (or planning to build) is something that people are actually going to buy.\n\nAbout the presenters\nAndy Lamb is a seasoned lean startup practitioner\, entrepreneur\, speaker and facilitator with a broad range of experience across various industries. Driven by a passion for wanting to do something different for a better outcome\, he supports business owners and their teams to challenge the norm and inject a new approach to overcome their innovation challenges. Andy offers a blended approach to different strategies whilst focusing on building products and services that people actually need. \nStephen Carroll is a 25-year startup veteran who has seen the good\, the bad\, and the very ugly of Innovation. Thousands of startups and innovation projects have crossed his desk\, giving him a unique insight into the patterns that drive success and the pitfalls that lead to failure. \nA Brutally Honest Guide for Startups.\nThis 2026 event series will bring together a range of industry veterans and subject matter experts who are passionate about helping startups build resilient\, sustainable and successful ventures\, with a focus on the fundamental principles that matter to long term startup survival.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seminar-3-what-makes-a-value-proposition-actually-valuable/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA Innovation Calendar":MAILTO:admin@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260311T025732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T030305Z
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SUMMARY:WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program (WAFEC) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program connects WA food and beverage businesses with talented Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students to tackle real business projects – bringing fresh thinking and practical support to help you get projects moving. \nOur local facilitators provide one-on-one support at every stage: \n\nProject scoping – We help identify where STEM expertise can make the biggest impact and define a 200+ hour project scope\nFull recruitment facilitation – We promote your opportunity\, then source\, screen and present a shortlist of high-calibre candidates\nYou choose – The final decision on who will join your team is yours\nOngoing support – Regular check-ins to help you get the most from your WAFEC experience\n$2\,500 payment – Paid to your business upon project completion. Regional businesses may also be eligible for additional funding for student travel\n\nWAFEC is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the WA Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-food-industry-education-collaboration-program-wafec/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260315T061544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T061603Z
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SUMMARY:ON Innovation: Research Project Scoping Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Research Project Scoping Essentials\nGain clarity and confidence in defining your research opportunity. This session helps you refine your project scope\, identify key stakeholders\, and articulate the value and potential of your idea. \nThe Foundation Skills online workshop series has been designed to give researchers from all types of research organisations a practical\, confidence-building introduction to key skills that support successful research careers. The series offers a practical and flexible entry-point opportunity for researchers and teams to develop core entrepreneurial competencies and enhance their innovation readiness\, with guidance on where to take their ideas next.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/research-project-scoping-essentials/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260315T100033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T100033Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC Workshop: Innovation Skills
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn about the different types of innovation and develop your own innovation strategy. \nDiscover how to use creative thinking and problem solving\, brainstorming and collaboration to come up with innovative ideas. Analyse data and market trends to identify innovation opportunities. Once you have your innovative ideas\, learn how to protect your intellectual property. \nThis topic covers: \n\nThe importance of innovation in achieving business success.\nDifferent types of innovation.\nDevelop an innovation strategy.\nIdentifying innovation opportunities.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sbdc-workshop-innovation-skills/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260219T054818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T054818Z
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SUMMARY:Curtinnovation Awards: Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join for a practical session unpacking the Curtinnovation Awards application process\, with tips for preparing a strong submission and time for Q&A. \nDate: Thursday 19 March 2026\nTime: 12pm–1pm\nVenue: Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub (418.127) / Online\nLight lunch provided \nRegister here: https://share-ap1.hsforms.com/1EK0n_wzmSoK6eKmvSK3-iQe1n64
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtinnovation-awards-2026-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
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SUMMARY:WALSIH Virtual Global Expert Program: Chris Molloy
DESCRIPTION:​​This session will discuss what support SME’s and service companies can benefit from in a changing investment and licensing market. These include agile access to new decision-making technologies and ‘Pharma-class’ R&D expertise. Also to the right services\, in the right places at the right time. \n​It will cover international R&D opportunities between Australia\, UK and other nations supported by existing trade and regulatory alliances to speed up access to R&D services\, trials\, regulatory guidance and investment. \n​The session will also discuss the impact on the sector of AI\, Real World Clinical Evidence and a wide range of advanced therapeutics starting with Cell & Gene Therapies\, but also radiopharmaceuticals\, nanomedicines and targeted drug delivery that will shape a new generation of high-value precision medicines.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/walsih-virtual-global-expert-program-chris-molloy/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260307T064844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T064844Z
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SUMMARY:Maximising Australian Critical Minerals R&D Potential through Targeted Collaboration – Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Australia sits at the centre of a global race to secure\, process and value‑add critical minerals\, but real success depends on how effectively industry\, research organisations and government work together. \nThis panel brings together national leaders shaping that collaborative landscape to explore how Australia can accelerate innovation\, strengthen sovereign capability\, and unlock the full potential of its critical minerals sector. \nJoin Dr Chris Vernon (CSIRO)\, Dr Neville Plint (Mining3 and Critical Metals for Critical Industries | CMCI CRC)\, Rohan McDougall (Curtin University Trailblazer)\, Dr Karin Soldenhoff (ANSTO)\, and Lucy O’Connor (Manager\, Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub) as they unpack emerging opportunities\, technical challenges\, and the strategic partnerships required to position Australia as a global leader along the entire critical minerals value chain. \nExpect sharp insights\, real‑world experience\, and a forward‑looking discussion on the collaborations that will define Australia’s next decade of critical minerals growth. \nRegister here: Maximising Australian Critical Minerals R&D Potential through Targeted Collaboration – Panel Discussion
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/maximising-australian-critical-minerals-rd-potential-through-targeted-collaboration-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260303T045221Z
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SUMMARY:Reimbursement Ready: Essential Insights for MedTech Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Reimbursement Ready: Essential Insights for MedTech Innovators \nThis one-hour online event is designed to help you build a MedTech product that’s truly reimbursement-ready. \nJoin Paul Dale\, Director of Policy (Reimbursement) at the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA)\, as he unpacks: \n\nHow reimbursement works and what payers look for\nAn introduction to the Australian medical device payer landscape\nKey questions innovators should be asking early in development\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/reimbursement-ready-essential-insights-for-medtech-innovators/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260302T042516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T042516Z
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SUMMARY:Cicada x Tech23 Online: The Road to Tech23 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Cicada Innovations online on Wednesday\, 18 March for a candid look at the grit\, determination\, and persistence it takes to build a deep tech venture in Australia today. \nFor 25 years\, Cicada Innovations has been the home for deep tech\, and Tech23 has been the launchpad for Australia’s most ambitious companies—like Morse Micro\, Samsara Eco\, and Q-CTRL. These are startups not just pioneering technology\, but securing major investment and reshaping global industries. \nBut deep tech is never built in easy conditions. Right now\, the pressure is unmistakable. Tech23: Search the Nation is a call to the founders who are still building with intent and at scale\, despite the headwinds. We are looking for those aiming to create companies that endure—even when support wavers and the odds are steep. \nThis webinar is your gateway to the 2026 cohort. Hear from visionary alumni founders on what it really takes to transition from lab-scale breakthroughs to global impact\, and learn how you can stand on deep tech’s biggest stage this September.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cicada-x-tech23-online-the-road-to-tech23-2026/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260310T040122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T040122Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Booster Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian Government grant\, funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund. \nThe IBG targets early-stage founders\, innovation-driven small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs)\, and startups in Western Australia to improve capability and commercialise innovative projects. \nJoin us for this online information session with a Q&A to find out more. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-booster-grant-information-session/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260224T052920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T024957Z
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SUMMARY:AIMI: Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Programme
DESCRIPTION:Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Programme — Expressions of Interest Now Open\nExpressions of Interest are now open for the next intake of the Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) Programme\, delivered by the Australian Innovation Management Institute (AIMI) in partnership with the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). \nMost organisations do not struggle with ideas. They struggle with execution: unclear decision rights\, inconsistent evaluation\, and no repeatable system to move from concept → pilot → scale. The CIP Programme is designed to professionalise how innovation gets done—so leaders and teams can deliver outcomes with rigour\, pace\, and accountability. \nWhy CIP\n\nGrounded in GIMI’s globally recognised innovation management framework and toolset—widely regarded as global best practice for building repeatable\, measurable innovation capability across organisations.\nISO 56001 aligned\, supporting capability consistent with the emerging global standard for Innovation Management Systems.\n\nWhat past participants said (AIMI inaugural cohort\, 2025)\n\n“GIMI’s Certified Innovation Professional courses (delivered by AIMI) put participants in an engaging and practical learning environment… You learn and deliver at the same time with others. A brilliant way to learn and to test how the GIMI tools can be applied in a real-world sense for practical outcomes.”— Sean Webb\, Manager – Innovation and Partnerships\, CBH Group \n\n\n“I participated… hoping to learn methods to continue my innovation efforts in a consistently scalable and repeatable manner\, and the GIMI frameworks provide exactly that… Repeatable and scalable.”— Eric Berrill\, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, núaTECH \n\nWho it’s for\n\nInnovation and transformation leaders and practitioners\nStrategy\, PMO\, product\, digital\, and operations leaders\nEmerging innovation champions who need a solid toolkit and common language\n\nWhat you’ll get\n\nPractical tools and methods you can apply immediately\nA structured approach to building innovation capability (not just running projects)\nA globally recognised credential that signals professionalism in innovation\n\nExpressions of Interest are now open. If you’re ready to move beyond innovation activity and build a system that delivers outcomes\, register your interest for the next intake.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aimi-certified-innovation-professional-cip-programme/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260309T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260305T031017Z
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SUMMARY:WALSIH Virtual Global Expert Program: Steven Haken
DESCRIPTION:If you’re building a medtech or digital health company with eyes on Europe\, this session is exactly what you need before you make your next move. \nThis event will be bringing in Steven Haken\, Managing Director of Odelle Technology\, for the first session of the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s Virtual Global Expert Program. \n20+ years structuring reimbursement pathways across the UK and EU for med devices\, diagnostics\, biotech therapeutics\, and digital health. \nMonday 9 March | 3:00–4:30pm AWST | Virtual
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/walsih-virtual-global-expert-program-steven-haken/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260214T023958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T054422Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar #2: Why buy-side investor readiness eats sell-side polish for breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explains why most capital raises struggle long before a pitch deck is written. Traditional “sell-side” preparation focuses on documentation\, polish\, and marketing platforms\, while investors make decisions through a buy-side lens that tests the underlying business and investment thesis. \nJoin to unpack the gap between these approaches and show why investor readiness is about surfacing gaps and fixing fundamentals\, not improving presentation. The session highlights what investors truly assess and how a structured buy-side process identifies the issues that determine whether capital actually flows. \nYou will leave with a practical view of how to build genuine investability before going marketing-ready\, turning fundraising from a risky sales exercise into the natural consequence of a strong\, investable business. \nFriday 6 March | 12:00 – 1:00PM AWST | ONLINE | Register here \nAbout the presenters \nMike Ganon is an on-the-tools expert in corporate development\, financing\, mergers and acquisitions\, investing and capital markets. Starting in the post-crash environment of 1990\, he’s built a diverse career as a project financier\, equity underwriter\, investment banker\, responsible manager\, key person for a private equity fund manager and founder of two corporate advisory firms. He’s advised on and arranged hundreds of transactions across Industry 2\, 3\, and 4\, on six continents and with deal credits in the double figure billions. Mike backs startups and scaleups directly and also invests indirectly as a limited partner. Leading NextLevelCorporate which he founded in 2001\, he continues to work across the full advisory and transactional spectrum—private and public fundraising\, M&A\, exits\, and professional investing—and has authored over 430 articles on key macro and financial factors that impact on Western Australian business. Mike is passionate about bringing unique and accessible investor readiness “superpowers” to founders and intrapreneurs—and through pitchhawk\, he is helping them transform their innovations into compelling and dependable investment opportunities. \nStephen Carroll is a 25-year startup veteran who has seen the good\, the bad\, and the very ugly of Innovation. Thousands of startups and innovation projects have crossed his desk\, giving him a unique insight into the patterns that drive success and the pitfalls that lead to failure. Stephen is passionate about shedding light on the common mistakes founders can avoid and the smart\, grounded decisions that separate those who survive from those who don’t.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seminar-2-why-buy-side-investor-readiness-eats-sell-side-polish-for-breakfast/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T023814
CREATED:20260227T023136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T023136Z
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SUMMARY:CERI - Concept to Creation Online Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to an informative online webinar on what we do here at CERI and learn about the upcoming program Concept to Creation (C2C) and how it will help you grow your startup\, idea to full fledged commercial reality! \nHear from C2C alumni on their experiences and how it has changed their startup and professional futures! \nMore information can be found here: https://www.ceri.org.au/programs/concept-to-creation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ceri-concept-to-creation-online-info-session/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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