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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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- 4 hours ago

RT @msandfor: "Tech Trends: Everything-as-a-Service" https://t.co/UdZ3KMkGDO Via @msandfor @THELINK_ECU

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- 2 days ago

Thanks to guests who attended #summit17wa last week. Check out the latest video https://t.co/m4J80X5wLk @space3ed @Startup_WA @startupmuster

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@THELINK_ECU

- 2 days ago

RT @theHybrid935: Need to book a room for a meeting/training session? You can now book spaces here at The Hybrid935 through @spacetoco http…

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- 3 days ago

Last chance to book for the 2017 North West Metro Business Awards on Fri 28 July: https://t.co/BKEA52pNHI @City_Joondalup

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@THELINK_ECU

- 6 days ago

Thanks to @justinkdavies and Prof. Pi-Shen Seet delivering @ECU new #creatED program for researchers… https://t.co/g1x6te8uIs

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- 6 days ago

Hard at work #summit17wa de-brief #innovation @ECU https://t.co/0drmn2KgKH

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- 8 days ago

RT @sama: Somewhere in the world, an unknown young person is probably starting a company now that will eventually be as big as today's tech…

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

RT @Startup_WA: Snapshot of the sorts of visions and recommendations we will be advocating for, following #SUMMIT17WA #Startupwa #youth htt…

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

Nice one Sam @fassi09 Thanks to our amazing community partner @SEQTA #applewatch https://t.co/DndoAH3ZyK

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- 9 days ago

Thanks to @innovate_kate Vickie and team @EY_Australia today for your support and hospitality today. #dreamteam… https://t.co/okqITXrhx0

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

RT @ChazGunningham: Congrats @VikHodgson @CameronMcDiven @THELINK_ECU for putting together #summit2017wa - great to have the kids here! The…

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- 9 days ago

RT @VitoCarrozzo: Wow! This 👇 is some Community. Well done @ECUresearch 👏👏👏 https://t.co/geBJMyl3Sa

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

RT @govhackwa: Brilliant initiative, well done everyone :) https://t.co/mh4WfpAvwP

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

Brady @Bloom_WA sharing ideas and fostering a collective problem solving approach #industrycollaboration #summit17wa https://t.co/URehg8bcSt

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

"Foster a brave culture to support educated and calculated risks" #startupwa #summit17wa @EY_Australia

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- 9 days ago

Huge shout out to all community partners #summit17wa inc. @EY_Australia @Startup_WA @SEQTA @salesforce @WITWA… https://t.co/dwzyINyRv8

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@THELINK_ECU

- 9 days ago

RT @space3ed: Great to be at #summit17wa working to support young innovators in WA #perth https://t.co/ICnhu9LWmV

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- 9 days ago

RT @Karentton: Ideating the school of the future. #summit17wa https://t.co/dbakr6s1u8

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- 9 days ago

RT @ChazGunningham: The inspirational Sian Williams from @Kidzucate taking about her journey from bullied kid to startup entrepreneur #summ…

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- 9 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: Sian Williams sharing @Kidzucate vision #summit17wa What an incredible leader👏 https://t.co/rx4DsKMibh

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- 9 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: Next Mind Mash session with Peter Atkinson. School kids coming up with 'The Ultimate School' concept #summit17wa #Ideation…

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- 9 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: Next up in the Mind Mash session #Robots #learningbydoing #summit17wa #ideation https://t.co/NIYrnesRXL

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- 9 days ago

RT @startupmuster: Thrilled to have some @startupmuster stats thrown around & sharing the 2017 survey is now open https://t.co/fIhP7HzmVJ #…

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- 9 days ago

RT @innovate_kate: "Adults say that kids can't make a difference....but they're wrong" #enterprisingkids #summit17wa @THELINK_ECU @EY_Austr…

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- 9 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: #summit17wa @EY_Australia Mind Mash session #Ideation https://t.co/FQofJj0sIY

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- 9 days ago

RT @monwulff: Nothing better than seeing a bunch of kids pitching their business!!! #summit17wa #recycling #socialenterprise #startupwa htt…

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- 9 days ago

RT @sarvarihasib: Future leaders #summit17wa #socute https://t.co/FrA8WM7GHY

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- 9 days ago

RT @MishDuryea: My 13 year old nephew, Ethan, participating in the WA Youth Innovation Summit. #summit17wa… https://t.co/SRikPcbhKO

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- 9 days ago

RT @ArOuthwaite: Great process at #SUMMIT17WA using #Geraldton avatars to explore barriers to #youth #innovation #startupwa @ScinapseWA @Po…

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- 9 days ago

RT @ChazGunningham: Amazingly confident young student speaking at #summit17wa - whatever business she starts, I'm investing in it @THELINK_…

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- 9 days ago

RT @ChazGunningham: @jeremychetty #summit17wa - Schools need to provide more opportunities for students to discover that they are great at.…

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- 9 days ago

Group session highlighting barriers in rural and regional areas #ideation #summit17wa @Bloom_WA @Startup_WA… https://t.co/we1if2qr8v

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- 9 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: Archie from Enterprising Kids sharing insights and experiences #ideation Awesome presentation #summit17wa @THELINK_ECU http…

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- 9 days ago

RT @KanePittard: Great see innovation start early in schools #summit17wa https://t.co/Linwk0lmNR

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- 9 days ago

Peter facilitating the Mind Mash workshop #summit17wa #ideation #innovation @EY_Australia @THELINK_ECU @ECU https://t.co/5WlfbYpaA3

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- 9 days ago

RT @DMattheys: @WITWA #techtrails delighted to be part of the debate @ WA Youth Innovation Summit #summit17wa https://t.co/wQr7bVG6QW

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- 9 days ago

RT @monwulff: Awesome entrepreneurs 'Big Hand Little Hand' helping 7th graders integrate into HS. Plugging into social media channels #winn…

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- 9 days ago

RT @thatcraigbloke: Watching the #summit17wa hashtag with great interest. Keep up the Twitter feed please ! :-)

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- 9 days ago

RT @monwulff: Fantastic pitch!!! Included financials, customer validation & competitor analysis #summit17wa #startupaus #bighandlittlehand…

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- 9 days ago

RT @innovate_kate: Students pitching their startup 'Big hand, little hand' - helping students make the difficult transition to High School…

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- 9 days ago

RT @ChazGunningham: The inspirational Darren Lomman @Bloom_WA "My first startup idea was rejected 40 times before I got my first yes" #summ…

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- 9 days ago

Brilliant presentation well done 👏 👏@JustStartITCo Lainey you're amazing! https://t.co/uK5oviWDRj

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- 9 days ago

RT @innovate_kate: 'If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room' @monwulff @EY_Australia @THELINK_ECU #summit17wa h…

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- 9 days ago

RT @innovate_kate: WA future founders hearing from @monwulff @startupmuster #summit17wa @EY_Australia @THELINK_ECU https://t.co/NqOfWvmaZJ

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- 9 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: "Build your entrepreneurial muscles early" #resilience @monwulff 💪👊#summit17wa @THELINK_ECU @EY_Australia #startupwa #hust…

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- 9 days ago

RT @ChazGunningham: Monica Wulff @startupmuster opening address at #summit17wa - it's packed here @EY_Australia #perth offices #ecu #link h…

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- 9 days ago

RT @sarvarihasib: Founder of @startupmuster @monwulff #summit17wa https://t.co/iwxfmYyrYg

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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

Business Edge Newsletter Nov 2016

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

November 18, 2016

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

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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