CORE Innovation Hub

Hey Perth! Let’s talk about money. (The real kind.)

Getting a mining or energy tech startup off the ground is one thing. Funding it long-term is another beast entirely. Between R&D tax incentives, angel rounds and growth capital, the "right" path isn’t always clear.
For our next CORE Connect event, we’re going to the historic bank vault at CORE Perth to have an honest conversation about how capital actually flows in this sector.

Speakers include:
✅Greg Riebe from Perth Angels
✅ Natalie Milne from Radium Capital
... with more to be announced!

We’ll cover:
☑️ When different types of funding makes sense
☑️ What investor and lenders look for
☑️ Common mistakes businesses make when structuring their capital

The aim of this event is to:
✔️ Strip away the fluff and generic pitches
✔️ Help unpack the realities behind funding decisions
✔️ Help founders and operators better understand the capital stack
✔️ Learn how to position your business for the right type of investment or finance

Stay for a drink and connect with the Perth CORE community.

💰 Cost: Free
📍 CORE Innovation Hub, Perth
🔗 RSVP to secure your place now: https://bit.ly/3NB59Ar

Last week was a big week for CORE – events are kicking off!

Last week, we attended:
• Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics & Autonomous Systems Showcase 2026 hosted by Adelaide University and Australian Government Defence Science and Technology Group
• Innovation Leaders’ Network event, hosted by the Department of State Development
• BHP partner discussions, focussing on practical collaboration to create an ongoing impact in the regions
• Spoke at the Fields and Fortunes – Regional Business Forum 2026

All of this before hosting our own CORE Connect in Perth – Build it or Kill it, a chance for ideas to be discussed openly to determine market viability.

But that’s not all!

We hosted events for the Australian Shareholders' Association and the IIBA Australia, HILT CRC and amongst it all, took huge steps on other exciting projects to come throughout the year.

A wonderful way to kick off the Year of the Fire Horse – and of course, it’s all systems go for a dynamic 2026! 🐎👏