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Our Sustainable Industries Programs
The CONNECT Sustainable Industries program brings together businesses, researchers, and innovators to accelerate the transition toward cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable industries through hands-on workshops, industry networking, and targeted support.
The Regional Innovation Summit is a flagship event that celebrates collaboration, showcases local success stories, and connects regional changemakers, investors, and industry leaders to drive sustainable growth and new partnerships across Western Australia.
“We've really enjoyed and gained so much knowledge through the Regional Connect program with Natasha and Claire and the many workshops and mentors who have provided their advice over the past few months. It's been fantastic to join in with other businesses from around WA to showcase the great innovation and energy that exists to grow WA's economy and connections. Programs like this are critical to building local networks and businesses in our vast state and across the distances we face between regional communities and global markets.”
Florian Popp, CEO, Gemtek, CONNECT Sustainable Industries 2020 Cohort
Thank you to our participants
“Excellent program - highly recommend. Gave me great strength to know I’m not alone on this challenging journey. Professionally run and a heap of relevant contacts, websites, help etc. Good feedback and learning from other participants. Great business and mentors brought to the program. Food and accommodation also generous. Also feel like we are part of an alumni and this is not a once off.”
Nick Clayton, Mineral Magic, 2024 CSI cohort
“This event just gets better and better. Truly world class speakers, learned so much from it all. Thanks for organising the day - loved it!”
Kat Rischbieth, Salt Copy Founder, 2024 Regional Innovation Summit Attendee
“A simple thank you for the AWESOME program experience. I will admit, stepping forward for things like this is always done with some trepidation. My main fear was that it would have been a waste of my already "time poor" existence. I can safely say it has been the exact opposite. The people, the support, the knowledge, the experiences - have all super charged my business in a rapid few months. Business can be lonely, however you guys have broadened my eyes to the assistance and support out there. Belinda is a perfect mentor for me - smart, pragmatic, no BS, actionable. I just wanted to SHOUT THANKYOU for the match up, for the introduction and for this program. It is a priceless gift to feel I can ask for help from people whose opinion, knowledge and track records demonstrate their abilities. Your program is making a real difference and I hope you all feel proud of that.”
Marion McRae, Founder of Movement Solutions, Connect Sustainable Industries 2021 Cohort
