Western Australia - Like No Other

✨Congratulations to our finalists for the Western Australian (WA) Export Awards 2024 ✨

Managed by Invest and Trade Western Australia, the prestigious awards have been celebrating the export achievements of WA businesses for 36 years!

This year, over 100 applications from 48 businesses were received, and have been narrowed down to 27 finalists across 13 award categories.

The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner in September. These businesses will be invited to attend the Australian Export Awards held in Canberra and represent WA at a national level in their category!

Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/PFz7JVc

The 2024 WA Export Awards are proudly sponsored by:
🌟Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
🌟Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
🌟Export Finance Australia
🌟Business Events Perth
🌟Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Meet our Scientist, Mid-Career and Early Career Scientist of the Year!

The 3 award categories recognise scientists at various stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in a field of science, scientific research or technological advancement.

Learn more about 2024 Premier's Science Award finalists across all 8 award categories! 👉 https://loom.ly/TCWeIJI

🗳️ Cast your vote for your favourite scientist or initiative 👉 https://loom.ly/RNm4QQM

The finalist with the most votes will win the first ever People's Choice Award! 🥳

📅 Votes close Friday 16 August 2024.

Meet our finalists for Student Scientist, Aboriginal STEM Student and Science Engagement of the Year categories! 🥳

The 2024 Premier's Science Awards recognises Western Australians achieving exceptional work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Learn more about the research and projects undertaken by our 2024 Premier's Science Award finalists! 👉 https://loom.ly/TCWeIJI

Votes are open for the People's Choice Award and close 16 August 2024. Learn more and cast your vote for your favourite finalist 👉 https://loom.ly/RNm4QQM

Congratulations to our first ever STEM Educator of the Year finalists! 🥳

Our 2 brand-new STEM Educators of the Year award categories recognise educators who have demonstrated excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, and have made significant contributions to enhancing student engagement in WA.

🧑 Meet our finalists across PSA’s 8 award categories 👉 https://loom.ly/TCWeIJI

Help us celebrate the 2024 Premier's Science Awards by voting for your favourite finalist in the People's Choice Award.

🗳️ Cast your vote 👉 https://loom.ly/RNm4QQM

Get ready to celebrate National Science Week 2024! 🥳

runs from 10 to 18 August, with events and online activities celebrating science across Western Australia throughout the month.

This year the theme is Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability. 🦋🌱🌏

Discover activities near you 👉 https://loom.ly/JUDdg4Q

aligns with the State’s STEM skills strategy, which is developing a strong culture where is supported and celebrated by the whole community.

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation supports Inspiring Western Australia and National Science Week in through its investment in Scitech.

We are excited to deliver the another Western Australian International Education Familiarisation (Famil) Program.

This is a series of visits for key international education partners to Perth to experience the state firsthand, meet key education providers and immerse themselves in the lifestyle of international students in Western Australia. ☀️ 🎓 🎒

WA education and training providers are encouraged to participate by contributing to the educational activities planned as part of each visits itinerary. Expressions of Interest to participate are now open until 23 July 2024 and applications can be submitted online:
✒️ https://loom.ly/aEO0bc0

The Minister for International Education, Hon. David Templeman says "Familiarisations are a fantastic way of showing off Western Australia's amazing education offerings to a global audience. Building and maintaining healthy relationships with the international education market is a key goal for the State Government and familiarisations are an opportunity to support them."

Learn more about this program 👉 https://loom.ly/2200HD8

The Native Forest Transition Closure of Impacted Business program is now open.

The Closure of Impacted Businesses (CIB) program is a $1 million non-competitive grant program that aims to help any business reliant on native timber to exit the industry.

The grant offers eligible businesses up to $50,000 in financial assistance to help with expenses associated with closing their business.

Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/M27-q0Y

Calling all small-to-medium businesses in Western Australia!

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) is seeking your feedback to help identify how the State Government can support small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to reduce carbon emissions.

With growing climate action commitments across the public and private sectors, there is increasing pressure for SMEs to report and reduce carbon emissions.

The Western Australian Government understands this is a rapidly evolving landscape that can be difficult to navigate, so JTSI is investigating ways to better support WA SMEs.

You can provide feedback by completing the survey below. It should take around 12 minutes to complete.

Your feedback is crucial to helping the WA Government identify the types of support your business, and others like you, need to reduce carbon emissions.

Leave your feedback here 👉 https://loom.ly/tYtWLjc

📆 The survey closes on Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Applications for the 2024 Premier's Science Awards are closing soon! 📢

This year there are 8 award categories, with prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, to celebrate Western Australians who have made lifelong contributions in their field. Winners and finalists will be recognised for their work by peers, scientific organisations and the wider community.

WA scientists, researchers, STEM tertiary students, science engagement providers and STEM educators are encouraged to apply.

Applications and nominations close at 10:00am (AWST) Friday 26th April 2024.

Find more information or apply at 👉 https://loom.ly/oiTDC-8

Tune in to the 2024 Western Australia’s Innovators of the Year program launch!

Delivered through the New Industries Fund, the program celebrates innovative and entrepreneurial individuals, businesses and creative minds across 7 award categories.

The 2024 Western Australia’s Innovators of the Year program launch will be hosted by Morning Startup. Watch it live from your device or watch the recording later via 👉 https://loom.ly/WrV-1Mc

🗓️ 7.30am, Wednesday 24 April 2024

Morning Startup hosts a fortnightly morning catchup for founders, potential entrepreneurs and the startup community get together to chat, learn from each other, and make new connections.

Welcoming our international Invest and Trade WA (ITWA) education team to Perth! 🌏

The education team, fondly referred to as EBDMs is made up of Education Business Development Managers, Business Development Managers and a Director of office.

The week began with a series of introductions, including a welcome address by the Hon. David Templeman, Minister for International Education and JTSI’s Director General, Rebecca Brown.

During their 5-day Perth visit, the team will participate in activities focused on:
🌟strategic planning
🌟expanding their international education professional networks in WA; and
🌟professional development.

So far, the team has participated in:
✔ a series of international education sector roundtables led by the EBDM in each ITWA Hub: ASEAN, North East Asia and India-Gulf
✔ an exhibition where over 30 WA education and training providers met with each EBDM on a 1:1 basis; and
✔ a networking event hosted by StudyPerth for their members to engage with the EBDMs, including a welcome address by the Hon. Samantha Rowe, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Education.

✨ The EBDM’s visit to Perth supports the development of collaborative activities that strengthen the awareness and consideration of WA as a study destination of choice. The aim is to explore opportunities to meet the objectives of JTSI’s Invest and Trade Plans, in alignment to the State’s overarching International Education Strategy. ✨

Find more information on ITWA website 👉 https://loom.ly/9I-egpc

Connecting international education leaders in the Asia-Pacific region 🌏🎓

Last week the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) hosted the APAIE Conference and Exhibition in Perth. It has been 8 years since the prestigious annual event was last hosted in Australia!

The APAIE Conference and Exhibition provides a networking platform for leaders in international education. The 5-day conference featured keynote speakers, workshops, and sessions addressing key issues in international education, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices. The variety of events aimed to support dialogue and partnerships in the field of international education.

JTSI staff, alongside representatives from overseas Invest and Trade (ITWA) offices, engaged with key international education stakeholders. This included university representatives, government officials, and industry leaders.

The Department's booth at the event showcased WA's commitment to fostering educational excellence. Visitors received expert guidance on study and scholarship options in Western Australia, including the WA Premier’s University Scholarship and WA Premier’s WACE Bursary.
Read more about how you can apply 👉 https://loom.ly/2FbLBPA

Read more about the Perth conference https://loom.ly/wda0ChE

🚀🌑 That’s one small step for WA’s SpAARC, one giant leap for commercial Lunar Missions!

Fugro’s WA-based Space Automation, AI and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) is supporting U.S. company Intuitive Machines (IM)’s mission to the Moon.

Their Nova-C lander named “Odysseus” landed on the Moon on Friday 23 February, making it the first U.S. spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon’s surface since Apollo17 back in 1972!

Fugro's SpAARC facility launched in November 2022. In October 2023, an extra $5 million was committed to boost the facility's operational capabilities and capture global opportunities to support international space missions.

The trailblazing IM-1 mission reflects WA’s ongoing support in international space missions. Our growing capabilities and global reputation will help strengthen WA's space related industries.

Learn more about WA's growing space industry at https://loom.ly/A7Y59Ms

Image provided by Intuitive Machines: IM-1 Landing WFOV fisheye

Applications are now open for the Peel Regional round of the Local Capability Fund!

Launched at the Mandurah Regional Business Engagement Forum, the Local Capability Fund (LCF) offers up to $20,000 in grant funding for eligible businesses.

Now in its second running for the Peel region, the grant supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their efforts to:

⭐ make improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment
⭐engage in training
⭐ meet pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry
⭐buy and upgrade essential equipment
⭐ engage consultants to advise on matters including occupational health and safety, marketing, finance and cybersecurity
⭐ plan improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment and training.

🗓️ Applications close at 3:00pm (AWST), 11 April 2024.

Learn more about the Peel Regional Round of the LCF here 👉https://loom.ly/7Yx9em4

Round 2 of the Community Small Grants Fund is now open!

The Community Small Grants Fund (CSGF) program supports sustainable projects in the native forestry areas that:

⭐ create jobs
⭐ benefit the local economy
⭐ support tourism and events
⭐ build livable communities

The CSGF Round 1 was announced in September 2023 and saw around $2 million awarded across 26 Recipients. Approximately $2 million remains available under the 2nd and final round.

Three workshops will be held in forestry regions to assist businesses with their applications.

🗓️ Applications close 12:00pm (AWST) Wednesday, 24 April 2024.

For more information, or to apply, visit: https://loom.ly/GlypVEo

Off the back of a successful inaugural launch in 2023, we’re excited to see the return of the Aboriginal Business Pavilion at AOG Energy 2024!

Running from 13-15 March at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre, AOG Energy is Australia's premier oil, gas and energy trade event.

Western Australia is home to a number of proud Aboriginal owned and operated businesses who provide innovative technologies, products and services to the energy industry.

This March, come and connect with local First Nations businesses in the energy sector at our Aboriginal Business Pavilion (previously known as the Aboriginal Capability Pavilion), and learn how Western Australia is utilising local excellence and cultural values in its drive to power the energy of the future.

The pavilion will also feature “The Future of Renewable Energy”, an original artwork concept by First Nations artists Buffie Punch and Dana Garlett and Aboriginal-led creative agency Nani Creative, depicting the balance between tradition and innovation in creating a sustainable future for all.

Visit the Aboriginal Business Pavilion at AOG 2024 at Stand Q13!

Western Australia is a global energy powerhouse leading the next wave of renewable energy production, with the Western Australian Government is committed to facilitating Aboriginal businesses in the energy sector.

Learn more about the Aboriginal Business Pavilion and this year's featured companies at: https://loom.ly/LGwkPgs

Register now for AOG 2024 at: https://loom.ly/npEmjeo

Applications for the Defence Ready Initiative close February 23.

Eligible WA businesses can receive up to $20,000 to bolster their capacity as product or service providers to the Defence market.

Learn more and apply now: https://loom.ly/bAdsg-A

Phase 1 of Consultation for the 10-year Science and Technology Plan is completed and the findings report is out now!

The team travelled 12000km to consult science and technology stakeholders living in metropolitan and regional areas of WA, and invited them to define their key priorities and potential areas for development.

This approach revealed numerous similarities, but also key differences between regional and metro stakeholders' focus areas.

Phase 1 consultation allowed the team to identify 10 themes to base The Plan’s 10-year vision on:
⭐ Sustainability
⭐ Curiosity and Innovation
⭐ Legacy and Stewardship
⭐ Transformation
⭐ Impact
⭐ Destination
⭐ Empowerment
⭐ Climate Resilience
⭐ World-leading
⭐ Thriving people and communities

Phase 2 of The Plan will focus on an online survey for the general public and targeted consultation to include underrepresented stakeholder groups.

Find the Findings Report and the phase 2 survey here 👉 https://loom.ly/9LWG22M

📢 AOG Energy 2024 is almost here! 📢

Running from 13-15 March at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre, AOG Energy is Australia’s premier oil, gas and energy trade event.

The 3-day event will bring together industry experts and government representatives from across the energy sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities around decarbonisation and the transition to a clean energy future.

With an established supply chain, world-class infrastructure, and abundant resources in wind, critical minerals, gas and solar, Western Australia is a global powerhouse leading the next wave of renewable energy production.

A proud supporter of AOG Energy, our team will be back this year at the Western Australia: Like No Other booth!

Visit us at Stand R13 to find out how Western Australia is:
💡 fuelling the transition to a stronger, more diverse low carbon economy
🔋 committed to developing WA’s value-adding battery and critical minerals industries
💨 capturing the benefits of wind energy both on and offshore through our Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative
🔆 supporting local First Nations capabilities in the energy sector
💫and much more!

Register now to attend AOG Energy 2024 at: https://loom.ly/npEmjeo