Training and development

There are a variety of supports and development programs available to those wishing to further develop their skills and ideas. The lists below provide a brief overview of training programs available to WA researchers.  Research organisations may also offer internal training and development opportunities for their staff.

Intellectual property

• IP introductory courses by the Licensing Executives Association Australia and New Zealand (LESANZ)  Other training (lesanz.org.au)
• Gemaker IP & commercialisation training Free IP & commercialisation training - gemaker

Entrepreneur programs

• AusCEP Bootcamp AUSCEP - Apply for 2024
• CERI bootcamp – An interactive 2-day training course focussed on experiential learning  CERI
• Perth Biodesign - Perth Biodesign Course (2024 course closes 17 March 2024)
• UWA Innovation Academy UWA Innovation Academy – A course designed for students to help develop entrepreneurship skills

  General training and education

• Brandon Biocatalyst
  • CUREator – Australia’s national biotech incubator – Brandon BioCatalyst
• JTSI – Educational support Program X-Tend https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-jobs-tourism-science-and-innovation/new-industries-fund-x-tend-wa-program
• DukeNUS Medical School Clinician Innovator Development Programme (CINDP) (duke-nus.edu.sg)
• WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH)- Our Services - WADSIH
• WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH)
  • Webinars : MTPConnect
  • Preparing Successful Commercialisation Funding Applications
• Western Australian Translational Network (WAHTN)
  • Free online training on Consumer and Community Involvement https://retprogram.org/training/consumer-and-community-involvement-in-health-research/
  • Free online training on Consumer and Community Involvement and Grant Writing Consumer & Community Involvement and Grant Writing e-Course | CCI Program (although research, the principles also apply to innovation activities)

Grant writing support and services

• Grant Helper GrantHelper | Government Grants Consultant & Writer
• Grant’d Australian Grant Writers | Grant'd (grantd.com.au)
• Outside Opinion Outside Opinion
• AusGrant AusGrant - Australia's leading grant service providers
• Mind your Way Mind Your Way: Grants, Coaching & Promotion
• The Grant Ed Group Grant/Tender Development | Workshops | Coaching | The GrantEd Group | Australia