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The energy was electric. The conversation was even better. We brought together leaders from across industry, research, government, and startups to unpack one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the energy transition. The Future of Energy panel, presented by Venture UWA, the Student Environmental Engineering Club, Electrical and Electronic Engineers of WA, and the Progressive Energy Club, filled EZONE Central with students, founders, and professionals all trying to ma

May 2026: What's Happening Across WA's Innovation Ecosystem Pitch competitions, accelerators, incubators, and networking — here's what's open right now. There's a lot happening across WA's innovation ecosystem this month. Whether you're looking to pitch a breakthrough idea, join an accelerator, build a social enterprise, or connect with industry leaders, here are the opportunities worth knowing about. Falling Walls Lab Perth Got a ground-breaking idea with the potential to ch

Amazing students, 90 Minutes, Products That Made Real Money No judges. No pitches. Just proof that you can sell something you made. On Thursday, we ran something different. The $1 Sprint Hackathon — co-hosted with Civic Hackers — challenged students to do something most startup programs never ask them to do: stop planning and start selling. The rules were simple: you had 90 minutes. Build something. Sell it to a stranger. Get paid. 13 students showed up. 3 products generated