Perth Market Entry
Resources capital of Australia with growing technology sector and closest proximity to Asian markets.
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Invest and Trade Western Australia
Official trade and investment agency for Perth
The Invest and Trade Western Australia provides comprehensive support for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in Perth. They offer guidance on regulations, incentives, and can connect you with local partners and resources.
Services Available:
- • Market entry guidance and strategy
- • Regulatory compliance assistance
- • Local partner introductions
- • Investment incentives information
- • Site selection support
K&L Gates LLP
K&L Gates is a global law firm that helps companies enter and scale in the Australian market through its integrated network of over 300 lawyers across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
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Lunik
Lunik is a full-service, bipartisan public affairs and strategic communications firm that helps clients understand the political climate to make informed business decisions. They specialize in assisting Australian and international companies with market entry, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex government procurement processes, particularly in the defence sector (Lunik About).
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Pinsent Masons LLP
A purpose-led, multinational law firm and professional services provider helping international companies enter and scale in Australia through expert legal advice in infrastructure, energy, and corporate sectors (Pinsent Masons Australia).
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Radium Capital
Radium Capital is a leading Australian R&D finance provider that helps companies scale by providing early access to their expected R&D tax incentive refunds through non-dilutive Radium Advances (Radium Capital).
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SGS Australia
SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, helping organizations ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of their products and processes (SGS About). They support companies entering the Australian market through specialized services like speed camera certification, mining exploration sampling, and environmental PFAS testing (SGS Australia).
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Atomic Sky (QuantumTX)
Atomic Sky is a Perth-based strategic innovation consultancy that delivers QuantumTX, a federally-funded space and technology incubator program supporting Australian startups working at the intersection of mining, energy, agriculture, defence and the global space sector. Since 2018 QuantumTX has delivered more than $3 million in support to 124 startups and SMEs.
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Austmine
Austmine is the leading industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. For over 30 years, it has championed the global advancement of technology and innovation in mining, delivering value to members and driving industry collaboration. As a not-for-profit organization, Austmine builds a thriving METS community through collaboration, connection, and shared opportunity, creating access to global markets and networks while showcasing emerging technologies that transform mining and advocating at high levels of government and industry.
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Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program
A 12-month clinician-entrepreneurship program delivered by MTPConnect and ASME, now in its fourth cohort (2025-26) across Victoria and NSW.
Australian Constructors Association (ACA)
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) is the national body representing Australia's leading construction, infrastructure, and services companies. They collaborate across the sector and represent industry leaders' views to shape government policies, ensuring high-performing assets and services from infrastructure, building, resources, and energy industries. Their goal is a sustainable construction industry built on equitable commercial frameworks, positive culture, and sufficient skills and capacity.ACA Homepage
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Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA)
The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) is the leading industry association representing over 140 financial market participants, including major Australian and international banks, global brokers, government treasury corporations, super funds, asset managers, energy firms, and market infrastructure providers.AFMA Homepage, AFMA About Us Formed in 1986, AFMA promotes best practices in capital, credit, derivatives, foreign exchange, and specialist markets to maximize their contribution to Australia's economy. It facilitates self-management of OTC markets through efficient, ethical practices, conventions, and standard documentation, ensuring global best practice in transaction processing, settlement, reconciliation, and risk management.AFMA About Us AFMA provides industry standards, policy input to regulators, professional accreditation via the Financial Markets Certificate, and member committees for ongoing market review, enhancing market integrity, efficiency, and Australia's position as a financial center.AFMA About Us, AFMA Accreditation
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Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN)
The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) empowers Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs) in the defence sector. We provide vital information, advocate for our members' interests, and foster collaboration across the industry. By facilitating connections between SMEs with government, prime contractors, and each other, we help them grow and contribute to Australia's defence and security.AIDN About Us AIDN's core strategies include shaping the future through policy influence and relationships with government, acting as a unified voice by connecting chapters and providing critical information, and empowering success by amplifying member voices and connecting to resources. Our vision is to be Australia's leading Defence Industry network by enabling sovereign enterprises to be successful domestically and internationally.AIDN About Us Established in 1995 as the peak federal industry association representing SMEs in the Defence sector, AIDN amplifies SME voices to governments and primes, connects with defence bodies, and supports national capability.AIDN Homepage
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AiGroup - Australian Industry Group
Ai Group represents businesses across the manufacturing, construction, ICT, transport, defence, and labour hire industries, advocating on policy and providing member services.
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ArCham - Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Australia
ArCham promotes commercial relations between Australia and Argentina, creates networking opportunities and contributes to educating about the business environment between the two countries.
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ASEAN Chamber of Commerce Inc.
Perth-based non-profit chamber formed in 2018 to foster business, trade, and cultural ties between Western Australia and the ten ASEAN member states.
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Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Bilateral chamber connecting Australian businesses with Israeli innovation through high-profile events, thought leadership and networking across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Tel Aviv.
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA)
As the peak body representing businesses in WA for more than 125 years, we support and connect thousands of businesses with one vision in mind: for WA to be a world-leading place to live and do business. And, with four out of five jobs created by business in this State, a healthy core of successful and engaged businesses will make sure our community prospers. We want your business to be the
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Consulate General of Malaysia, Perth
Official Malaysian consulate in Perth promoting bilateral trade, investment and consular relations between Malaysia and Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia.
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APAM (Australian Performing Arts Market)
Australia's leading internationally focused performing arts industry event - pitches, showcases and brokering connecting Australian & NZ contemporary work with global touring opportunities.
Australian Venture Summit
Australian Investment Council's flagship VC summit. Live startup pitches. Attracts Blackbird, Airtree, Brandon Capital, PwC and leading VC firms. Deep dives on emerging industries and investment trends.
Future of Mining Australia
Australia's largest mining technology and innovation conference. 500+ mining professionals, 50+ exhibitors. Covers AI/ML, automation, ESG and digital mining transformation.
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ANZ Heads of Data & Analytics
Data and analytics leaders who buy BI and data-platform tools.
Australian Data & AI Companies
Technology and commercial contacts at Australian data, analytics, and AI firms.
ANZ Trade & Investment Agency Contacts
Austrade, NZTE, and state trade body contacts for market-entry support.
ANZ Accelerators & Incubators
Program directors and partner contacts at ANZ startup accelerators and incubators.
ANZ Channel Partners & Resellers
Reseller, VAR, and channel-partner contacts across the ANZ technology channel.
Renewable Energy & CleanTech Companies
Operations and technology contacts across ANZ renewables and cleantech.
Daniel Cannizzaro
Founding Partner
Advisor | Entrepreneur | Investor · Hey there I'm a trusted strategic advisor, entrepreneur, and former regulated fintech founder and CEO and global financial services management consultant, with a unique mix of ~20 years advisory, founder, operator & investor experience. I was recently the founder & CEO of Parpera, a B2B fintech that aspired to improve global economic prosperity by making it easier for people to do business.
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Nigel Williams
Strategic Advisor
Non-Executive Director, recently retired as Commonwealth Bank Chief Risk Officer. Director ASB Bank, Director Cancer Council NSW & Chair Audit, Risk & Technology Committee. MAICD · I joined Commonwealth Bank in 2018 as Group Chief Risk Officer after the APRA Prudential Review to improve the Group's Risk Management, Culture and Governance. It has been great being part of the leadership team that has made CBA the success it is today.
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Stevie-Ann Dovico
Chief Technology Officer
Group Executive Technology | CIO50 2024 & 2025 | IT News Financial Services Technology Leader of the Year 2025 | Executive Leader of the Year 2022 Women in Digital | GAICD · Stevie is a dynamic and visionary Business and Technology leader with 20 years of experience in Banking, Financial Services, Telecommunications and Consulting. She has proven experience as a Group Executive, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Board Director.
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Louise Furlong
Founder and Director
Rec2Recing in Construction and Tech with a Difference · Who am I? I am from Dublin, Ireland (Failte) I'm the definition of an extravert. I love PEOPLE and socialising whilst keeping active. Completing a bachelor's degree in Social Science and Psychology, I packed my bags and relocated to Australia in 2017. My recruitment career took off in Perth where I joined a high-performing recruitment agency, specialising in labour hire whilst I learned all things recruitment.
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Sarah Kim
Senior Trade Adviser (Technology & Services), Trade/Export Advisory
Senior Trade Adviser in the Technology & Services team at Investment NSW, the NSW Government's trade and investment agency. Advises NSW-based tech and services exporters on market entry strategy, export readiness and in-market connections, with a focus on opening Korea and broader Asia channels for Australian companies scaling internationally. · Highlights: Export/Trade Advisory, Technology & Services, Investment NSW
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David Whelan
Founder/ Chief Executive Officer
Founder & CEO at Urban Rest · Ex-finance professional turned entrepreneur, founder of a technology/real estate platform Urban Rest. Urban Rest is redefining accommodation by providing different way to stay. At the core is a technology driven operating platform enabling previously unsuitable asset classes (Build to Rent, Residential, Boutique Hotels and office conversions) to be unlocked for use as corporate accommodation.
