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THE LINK is a strategic collaboration between the City of Joondalup and Edith Cowan University. THE LINK is committed to developing strong relationships with industry, academia, local, state and federal government to enable business growth. THE LINK provides an important platform, part of a wider strategy, to build collaboration and innovation.

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There's a rich variety of activities happening at THE LINK. Below offers a sample of most recent news, events, success stories, researchers and more.

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- 7 hours ago

RT @pdowland: @ECU @ECUSRI special episode "Hacked" on 9 News Perth 17:30 Sunday 24th September https://t.co/ASePzEZ0On

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- 7 hours ago

RT @StudioOrangeAU: Have you seen our 2017 Showreel video yet? Watch it here: https://t.co/3UtrfKHmVB #video #animation #studio

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- 13 hours ago

RT @ONaccelerator: Working on a solution to improve healthcare & sustain lives? Apply for our #OnAccelerate4 program! #ideastoimpact https:…

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- 19 hours ago

RT @drmehrannejati: Interview with Elio Adragna, Founder and CEO of Jugglr, as part of WA Innovators Project #ecumba #ecumbajourney @EdithC…

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- 19 hours ago

RT @ONaccelerator: Not just another accelerator! ON has a vision to help scientists solve the world's biggest problems #ideastoimpact https…

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@THELINK_ECU

- 1 day ago

The School of Business and Law team @ECU sharing research on digital entrepreneurship. #ECUResearchWeek https://t.co/Cq4tAHrAOh

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- 2 days ago

RT @SpurOnWA: 3 wks to go! Individuals, #startups & #businesses #applynow for a SPURonWA #grant to help yr WA location #innovation https://…

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- 2 days ago

School of Business and Law team @ECU explaining the research behind does work make you happy. #ECUResearchWeek https://t.co/1C0dXspwLK

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- 2 days ago

RT @KScopeFestWA: Fantastic Planet making it's WA debut at Kaleidoscope Festival 2017 - 9-12 Nov. #kscope #freeevent #fantasticplanet #get…

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- 2 days ago

RT @ECUresearch: Be inspired at Research In A Nutshell on Fri, 22 Sept. An exciting event of fast paced research pitches. Register: https:/…

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- 2 days ago

School of Science @ECU @ECUresearch Next generation intelligent systems in computing, medical + biological sciences… https://t.co/dcNsacsHJP

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- 2 days ago

RT @BizStationInc: Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to start? Our FREE Business Basics workshop is for you! https://t.…

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- 3 days ago

#ECUResearchWeek 2017 launch: Connect with the Big Picture #research #industrycollaboration https://t.co/UHHaPhtpQX

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- 9 days ago

INSPIRE: Start-Up Weekend Intensive for Creative Entrepreneurs from 7 October. To register: https://t.co/SAg0zKMxG3

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- 9 days ago

Does work make you happy? Join Prof. Stephen Teo + Prof. Maryam Omari @ECU School of Business and Law-Tues 12 Sept: https://t.co/Lhg0rwsbP2

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- 9 days ago

RT @MiBoxAU: Final pieces falling into place 4 campaign launch on Wed (13/9). Can you help find #72smallbiz ? for #mibox . @SmallBizAU1 @…

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- 10 days ago

Ransomware experts Dr Zubair Baig+Nikolai Hampton are hosting a 'Surviving Ransomware' webinar on 12 Sept. Register: https://t.co/YKYQ0gLmmT

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- 13 days ago

RT @CERINOV8: CERI #C2C team MelDetect presenting on the life-saving potential of their research - a blood test to detect early melanoma. h…

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- 13 days ago

RT @CERINOV8: Congrats MelDetect! Our inaugural Concept to Creation best of the best presentation. Well deserved! Our next CERI start-up pe…

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- 16 days ago

RT @TechboardAU: Announcement: Jugglr partners with ECU! https://t.co/3MfX1mixPr via @TechboardAU #StartupAus https://t.co/7qFnuGKjcW

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- 17 days ago

RT @BizStationInc: Have you bought your tickets to our next Women in Business Lunch, part of the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival? https://t.…

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- 17 days ago

RT @iPREP_WA: Ken Green kicks off the final iPREP student presentations #iprepwa #innovation https://t.co/bwcZOsuNGp

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- 20 days ago

RT @ECUSRI: Helping small business stay cyber secure, on a budget using cheap honeypots https://t.co/LYwWhJqjwA @EdithCowan

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- 20 days ago

Join @LESANZInc for the Accelerator Pitch-off on 20 September @CERINOV8 https://t.co/Npk3KMyQiS

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- 22 days ago

RT @ECUresearch: Interested in the role and impact of Digital Entrepreneurship? Register for Prof Fang Zhao's talk on Sept 8: https://t.co/…

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- 22 days ago

RT @juliecoj: Very excited to explore opportunities in @City_Joondalup to help WA lead the way in Aboriginal Tourism @FACETWA @WAITOC works…

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- 23 days ago

#cybersecurity event 21/9 Dr Zubair Baig @ECUSRI +Thomas Jreige of Accelerate Group https://t.co/BIrQplbmiU @district32perth @District32_CEO

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- 24 days ago

RT @giles_nunis: Well done Ministry of Data. So many innovations and real solutions https://t.co/ZLE6aRe9Kq

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- 27 days ago

RT @SBEAustralia: "I wish I had the chance to start this program months ago" E3 program participant and #femalefounder Apply now! https://t…

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- 27 days ago

RT @ogcio_wa: The Ministry of Data hackathon is tomorrow—and the problems to solve are real with relevance to govt and industry🚀💰🎉 https://…

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- 28 days ago

RT @ogcio_wa: @ogcio_wa looking forward to the speakers at launch today of AIIA's WA ICT Industry Position paper-how ICT & digital can impr…

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- 29 days ago

RT @mashable: Elon Musk shares first photo of SpaceX's new spacesuit and wow, it looks comfy https://t.co/rwpSeM9giQ

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- 30 days ago

RT @DMattheys: State Government hosts Creative Industries Consortium to increase economic diversification https://t.co/cCFHGYHdc7

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- 30 days ago

ECU Research Week 2017 launch Mon 18 Sept https://t.co/GIqNeXUYoL https://t.co/2JjIwlmpdm

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- 30 days ago

RT @juliecoj: Joondalup True City of the Future - Get ready for the 2nd edition of Kaleidoscope Festival (9 to 12 Nov 2017) https://t.co/lQ…

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- 30 days ago

RT @IN_PART: 'Top 6 #Tech from Q2: 2017', is now live! Featuring #openinnovation from academics worldwide - https://t.co/ii5Ds3dCiO | #tec…

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- 33 days ago

RT @CCI_CEO: .@CCI_WA members invited to the most significant bi-lateral conference between Australia & Germany in #Perth 3-5 Nov https://t…

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- 35 days ago

RT @EdithCowanUni: Our researchers have modified iron's atomic structure, creating a metal that strips impurities from water in minutes htt…

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- 35 days ago

RT @EdithCowan: ECU has appointed Vito Forte as its new Chief Information Officer https://t.co/pftClqZrRf https://t.co/1GmhtJMb4m

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- 35 days ago

RT @ONaccelerator: Want to take your sci-tech proposition to the next level? The #ONAccelerate4 program may be for you! #ideastoimpact http…

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- 36 days ago

RT @CEWAus: As part of National Science Week we recognise #womenleaders in #STEMM: @CEWAus mbr #ProfessorFionaWoodAM @Aus_ScienceWeek #na…

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- 37 days ago

RT @UIIN: International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Actors and Implementation 18-19 Sept 2017- Register here: https://t.co…

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- 37 days ago

RT @WannerooBA: Advice on Australia’s Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan and South Korea with @CCI_WA at our upcoming expo https://t.c…

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- 37 days ago

Read the latest @wabusinessnews article 'Will the right location give your small business the edge? @City_Joondalup https://t.co/1JEbpuBYet

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- 38 days ago

RT @ConsultingRoom: E3: Empower, Evolve, Escalate https://t.co/W2lfYFan7a

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- 39 days ago

Do you have the next big idea? Join @EY_Australia on 15 Aug from 4pm onwards. Click to register:… https://t.co/o9UNJ1RfbN

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- 39 days ago

RT @innovate_kate: #FemaleFounders give your business the best foundations for success with E3. Apply now & save 20% https://t.co/80SLzf1hS…

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2017 North West Metro Small Business Awards Ticket Bookings Open

Book your tickets through the Joondalup Business Association for the 2017 North West Metro Business Awards sponsored by Commonwealth Bank. This... Read more →

July 12, 2017

Perth’s Business Investment Hotspot – The City of Joondalup

Start, grow or relocate your business in the City of Joondalup - a business investment hotspot which is located close... Read more →

July 12, 2017

Internet of Things aims to create Australia’s smartest family park

Bins that alert the City when they are almost full, sensors that monitor weather and noise conditions and car parks... Read more →

May 30, 2017

2017 North West Metro Small Business Awards

The Joondalup Business Association (JBA) is excited to announce the 2017 North West Metro Small Business Awards. The Awards provide... Read more →

May 30, 2017

Joondalup City Centre – Striking A Balance Business Forum

A distinguished panel of property experts has unanimously backed the findings of a recent independent report that gave the Joondalup... Read more →

April 12, 2017

Business Edge Newsletter Nov 2016

Read the latest in City of Joondalup business and investment news – issue 5

November 18, 2016

EDITH Magazine Issue 5 – 25th Anniversary Special

25th Anniversary Special. We go back to where it all began.

July 28, 2016

Joondalup Business Edge Issue 4 Summer 2015-16

Read the latest in City of Joondalup business and investment news - issue 4.

June 8, 2016

Nine Morning News at Hillarys Boat Harbour

Nine Morning News broadcast live from Hillarys Boat Harbour on Friday 17 February 2017 to focus on the growing northern... Read more →

February 27, 2017

Congratulations to Burning Fruit – Business Award Finalists

Congratulations to the talented website development team from Burning Fruit. The team were announced winners of two City of Wanneroo... Read more →

November 7, 2016

WA Innovation Strategy Launched at Innovator of the Year Awards

On 2 November THE LINK team representatives from Edith Cowan University Office of Research and Innovation and City of Joondalup Economic... Read more →

November 3, 2016

Collaborative Research Network (CRN) at ECU

Research Excellence Through Partnership and Engagement. The ECU Collaborative Research Network (CRN) project is a $17.8 million investment that includes... Read more →

May 19, 2016

iPREP WA welcomes support from Hon Bill Marmion, Minister for State Development; Finance; Innovation

iPREP WA is an initiative to support research and industry collaboration and involves interdisciplinary teams of PhD researchers working on... Read more →

August 3, 2016

THE LINK to Innovation

Bringing Business, Innovation and Research Together in Joondalup The launch of THE LINK website is the first milestone in an... Read more →

July 12, 2016

Joondalup Businesses Urged to Embrace China

James O’Loughlin, the former CEO and Executive Director on the Board of the Australian of the Australian Chamber of Commerce... Read more →

May 26, 2016

Ocean Reef Marina Project Update

The City of Joondalup has welcomed the State Government’s decision to take over the lead role in delivering the Ocean... Read more →

September 20, 2016

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Would you like to collaborate with innovative researchers and a dynamic university to help drive your business forward? Are you looking to set up, relocate or expand your business? Are you a commercial land/property investor or developer? Are you looking to connect with some of Australia’s most innovative businesses? THE LINK team is your first step to support for business, investment and development opportunities in Perth’s northern growth corridor of Western Australia.

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