South West Angels

Applications now open for a number of exciting opportunities in the innovation & startup space! 💡 🌐 Award Applications CORE Innovation Hub’s 2025 Hot 30 Awards - Open to Australian startups, scaleups, and SMEs with innovative tech and services applicable to the energy and mining sector. https://lnkd.in/gq6kczkm Business News 40under40 Awards - Open to WA entrepreneurs, innovators, and future leaders under 40. Deadline is Mon 16 Dec. https://lnkd.in/gCQfAGSG Programs Bloom’s LaunchLab AI Program - A 10 week program to accelerate the launch of AI-driven startups open to individuals or teams aged 18-30. https://lnkd.in/gzg4HW8R Future Founders Youth Entrepreneurship Program - For anyone aged 16-25 in the South West region who has a business idea, startup business, or wants to learn entrepreneurial skills. Applications open until 27 Jan. https://lnkd.in/gdSnzy-w 

We are beyond excited to be announced as a recipient of the latest round of X-TEND WA funding for our 2025 Regional WA Events, Education, and Connection Program! Congratulations to our fellow recipients and a big thank you to Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the New Industries Fund. #wainnovation #newindustriesfund #XTENDWA #WAstartups #earlystageinvesting

What a week it was West Tech Fest! Our committee and members attended, and were involved with, a number of the fantastic events. Big congrats to the WTF team for showcasing innovation in WA so brilliantly once again. Our Committee members Natasha Teakle and Amy Carter-James were at West Tech Coast with Tash moderating and Amy on the panel titled Building with Balance: Founder Journeys to support a Sustainable Future. #WestTechFest2024 #WestTechFest #WestTechCoast #SustainableInnovation #ClimateAction #PurposeDrivenTech

Our SWA Annual General Meeting and social catch up for Members, prospective members, and supporters is on next Monday 9 Dec. We’d love to see you in person (at Tbe Set in Vasse) but if that’s not possible an online option is a available. Register now - https://lnkd.in/g97JiJa9 If you are interested in joining our Board or Committee please email [email protected] for information. This AGM follows the Meet the Entrepreneur Session and lunch with Olivia Humphrey (register here, only a few places left! https://lnkd.in/eEfvBJBH) We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

We are proud supporters of this wonderful program aimed at helping our young entrepreneurs to learn and grow. Spread the word to any young entrepreneurs you know in the City of Busselton - applications close in January - https://lnkd.in/gdSnzy-w

And West Tech Fest is off and running! See you there 👏

Attention all WA Game Developers. We need your help. We are running a snapshot of the games industry here in WA. We welcome everyone involved in games to fill out this quick 5 minute survey. https://lnkd.in/giV-hx37 Your input will allow us to build a clear picture of the state of the WA games industry leading into 2025, and help in advocacy with government & industry partners. Thank you for your time

Don't miss the chance to spend time with one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, Olivia Humphrey! Followed by our AGM for members and those interested in what we do. *Monday 9 December* 💥11.30am-1pm - Meet the Entrepreneur Session inc. light lunch Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEfvBJBH ⚡1-2pm - South West Angels Annual General Meeting & social catch up for Members and prospective members Register now: https://lnkd.in/g97JiJa9

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - online event on tomorrow (28 Nov)! Curious about the what, how and why of investing in startups? Then join us from 12-1.30pm tomorrow for an online workshop, and to hear personal stories and tips from angel investors. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gZj4hhtk

Online event this Thursday (28 Nov)! If you are curious about the what, how and why of investing in startups then join us from 12-1.30pm for an online workshop and to hear personal stories and tips from angel investors. Register now! https://lnkd.in/gZj4hhtk Investing in startups (angel investing) is how you get in on the ground floor of companies that have potential to do BIG things - did you know Google, Canva, and Linktree all started out with angel investment? Find out about: * What angel investing is * How investing in startups works * How you can get involved And no, you don’t need millions to start investing, just an interest in helping innovative and scaleable early-stage businesses (and the ability to meet the sophisticated investor criteria).