Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

The biggest week in life sciences is back with AusBiotech 2024! ✨ We are looking to take a delegation of Western Australian business in the health and medical life sciences industry 🏥🔬 to attend this year’s event in Melbourne. 📝 If you are interested in or planning to attend #AusBiotech2024, complete the Expression of Interest today: https://loom.ly/haEwlMk Western Australia’s unique comparative advantages in the health and medical life sciences industry are key to attracting capital and talent in an increasingly competitive global environment. Attracting investment is a focus area and AusBioTech 2024 is an opportunity to facilitating these industry connections. 🌏 Read more about our Health and Medical Life Sciences Strategy here 👉 https://loom.ly/EJ0ANJM

📣 Western Australia Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) 2024 has been launched! WAIPS 2024 expands the scope to engage more of WA's small-to-medium enterprises (SME's) business for the supply of goods and services in state government procurement. The strategy's key focus areas include: ✨Innovation ✨Health and medical ✨Digital technologies ✨Goods and services relative to environment/climate change The refreshed WAIPS is designed to support WA in an evolving economy and changing environment. The strategy includes collaborating with State Government agencies and targeted stakeholder groups to develop and implement new initiatives to support the engagement of local industry. Learn more about the refreshed strategy 👉 https://loom.ly/7qJ41BQ

The Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy (DIAS) is live! The strategy, WA: Digitally Evolved, aims to accelerate the digital transformation and uplift of WA's digital industries to enhance productivity, resilience and competitiveness. Developed through consultation with the industry, the strategy has 3 goals: ✨ WA has a growing and vibrant digital sector ✨ local businesses continually evolve in digital capabilities ✨ local businesses transform through embracing digital technologies The strategy involves 5 priority action areas to ensure that WA has thriving businesses and industries that are digitally secure, enabled and empowered 💪 Learn more about WA: Digitally Evolved 👉 https://loom.ly/I3QJC-0

Last week, The Western Trade Coast Infrastructure Strategy was launched by the Hon Roger Cook MLA to members of the Global Advanced Industries Hub Ministerial Taskforce and Industry Reference Group. 📄 The Premier thanked all members, including industry, government and Aboriginal representatives for their collaborative efforts throughout the development of the Strategy, and also acknowledged the efforts of industry associations advocating for their members including the Kwinana Industries Council and Henderson Alliance. Developed by Arup, this Strategy aims to transform and future-proof the Western Trade Coast with 12 targeted strategies across: 🚆 transport ⚓ maritime ⚙️ utilities 🏗️ land use 📜 policy and regulatory frameworks The Strategy factors in and supports the development of Westport – the WA Government’s future container terminal. 🚢🏗️ The Strategy outlines options for infrastructure development to support the growth of existing and future industries in the Western Trade Coast. This Strategy will be used to inform and guide government investment decisions over time and provides government and industry with greater oversight and visibility of infrastructure options in the region. Find out more about the Global Advanced Industries Hub and the Strategy here 👉 https://loom.ly/643V5Lw

📣 Applications are closing soon for X-TEND WA Round 7! ⏳ An initiative of the New Industries Fund, the X-TEND WA grants program is designed to help grow local industries and jobs by: 🚀 building capability within our innovation community, and 📚 funding education programs that support innovators and investors. 📅 Applications for Round 7 close at 11am (AWST), Friday 30 August. Don't miss out! Apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/EEobhBI

Congratulations to our 2024 Premier's Science Awards winners and the Western Australia Science Hall of Fame inductees! 11 winners across 9 categories were announced at the 23rd Premier’s Science Awards ceremony held at Optus Stadium on Monday 19 August. Coinciding with the Awards was the announcement of 2 new inductees into the WA Science Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the 2024 inductees, Professor Peter Quinn and Winthrop Professor Fiona Wood AO. Congratulations to our 2024 Premier's Science Awards winners! ⭐Scientist of the Year: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, Curtin University & Professor Markus Schlaich, The University of Western Australia, Royal Perth Hospital and RPH Research Foundation ⭐Mid-Career Scientist of the Year: Professor Morten Erik Allentoft, Curtin University & A/Prof Gina Ravenscroft, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia ⭐Early Career Scientist of the Year: Dr Pamela Laird, Telethon Kids Institute & Dr Neil Robinson, The University of Western Australia ⭐Student Scientist of the Year: Nicola Principe, The University of Western Australia ⭐Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year: @Brodie O'Breza, Curtin University ⭐STEM Educator of the Year – Schools: Steve Warwick, Ashdale Secondary College ⭐STEM Educator of the Year – Tertiary: Dr Alexandra Yeung, Curtin University ⭐Science Engagement Initiative of the Year: Einstein-First, The University of Western Australia ⭐People's Choice Award: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker, Curtin University Special mention and thank you to: Premier The Hon Roger Cook MLA Our Master of Ceremony, the Chief Scientist of Western Australia Professor Peter Klinken AC Minister for Science, Hon Minister Stephen Dawson MLC Learn more about the event and our 2024 winners 👉 https://loom.ly/MQGpZKc

📢 Exciting investment opportunity for Venture Capitalists to establish a presence here in Western Australia. 💡 VCs who are interested in investing in the start-up and scale-up ecosystem in WA are encouraged to submit proposals. More information such as how to apply, the assessment process and criteria for a successful proposal is available on our website. An online industry briefing session will be held for potential applicants to learn more about this initiative and the application process. 🗓️ Date: Thursday 5 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 12 - 2pm AWST 📌 Where: Microsoft Teams link will be supplied ✉️ Email to register: [email protected] This initiative is in collaboration with the Department of Health and applicants need to register or login to the Tenders WA website to download the full Request for Proposal and supporting documents. Find out more and apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/9syj1Dc

Applications are now open for the Timber Region Transition Grant. The fund supports new industry and innovative business expansion within Western Australia’s native forestry regions. Grant funding of up to $250,000 is available for eligible businesses to support economic diversification and sustainable job creation. Successful projects will need to demonstrate the potential for positive economic impact, including job creation, enhanced regional productivity, and long-term business viability. 📅 Applications close Sunday 6 October 2024 Three workshops will be held in Bridgetown, Nannup and Manjimup to assist businesses with their applications. To learn more or apply now, visit: https://loom.ly/Yknxej0

📣 Applications for the Local Capability Fund are closing soon! The Local Capability Fund helps small and medium-sized enterprises in #WesternAustralia to increase their capability, capacity and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the Western Australian Government, major projects and other important markets. 🎉 📅 Applications close Friday 13 September 2024 for these rounds: 💡 Regional Business, 💡 Digital Transformation, 💡 Aboriginal Business, and 💡 Supplying Key Projects rounds. 📝 Don't miss your chance to apply! Find out more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/wrck4xg

It’s been a busy week in the world of science! 🥼🔎 National Science Week officially wrapped up yesterday, but the excitement continues as the Premier's Science Awards winners will be announced tonight, including the new People's Choice Award. 🥳 🏆 Wishing all the finalists the best of luck! Find out more about the Premier's Science Awards 👉 https://loom.ly/b0DvPHQ 📅 And coming up next, WA Innovators of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced later this year!