This crazy journey is easier when we navigate it together.

A new program for WA business owners to share ideas, solve challenges and spark innovative solutions - together.
Small groups, online, 2 × 1hr sessions / month.

Proudly funded by Meshpoints to support WA business owners’ Resilience and Wellbeing.

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What are Innovation Huddles?

Small, facilitated peer sessions that bring together business owners to explore opportunities, tackle real challenges and share knowledge in a supportive space.

Metro Huddles

Perth and surrounding areas
1 x Metro Huddle / month

Regional Huddles

Regional WA communities
1 x Regional Huddle / month

WA-wide Huddles

Both groups
1 x Extra Huddle / month

Led by Guest Expert

Peer Connection

Build relationships with other local business owners

Share & Solve

Discuss challenges and brainstorm practical solutions as a group

Spark Innovation

Discover new ideas and ways of doing business

Drive Growth

Turn ideas into action and grow your business

Subsidised by Meshpoints

Places are limited!

To keep the groups small, numbers are limited to only
20 x metro businesses, and
20 x regional businesses.

Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Please fill out the form below so that we can ensure you’re going to be a fit.
If accepted to the program, you will be sent a link to reserve your place and pay the $120+GST fee (this is the total cost, not per session).
If you have a discount code, you will be able to enter this at checkout.

Buy Now, Pay Later options (Zip and PayPal PayIn4) are available.

Huddles will run monthly for six months, starting in mid-August 2026 and running until late January (including sessions in early December to set you up for the summer break).

The Brief

Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge

How can the innovation ecosystem build resilience and wellbeing among founders and their teams?

Startup founders are the backbone of Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem, driving new ideas, building companies, and creating future economic and social impact. But behind this progress sits a growing challenge.

Insights from StartupWA’s latest founder survey (129 respondents) and Mental Health & Wellbeing Roundtable held in March highlight the scale of the issue: founders are experiencing high levels of stress, burnout, financial pressure and isolation, with many unaware of available support or hesitant to seek help.

Importantly, this is not just an individual challenge, it is a systemic one. Current ecosystem structures, expectations and support models are often not designed to proactively support founder wellbeing, leading to reactive interventions rather than sustained, preventative support.

This Challenge directly responds to that need.

Our Response

Running a business can feel isolating, but it doesn't have to be. Research consistently shows that having a supportive network is one of the strongest predictors of resilience during times of stress and challenge.

Here at BOSS, we’ve been wanting to create safe spaces for our local business owners to connect and gain support for quite a while, so this opportunity was a perfect fit.

Our Innovation Huddles allow solo-preneurs and micro-business owners to not be as isolated, but instead tap into a group of cheerleaders, friendly ears and ‘give it to me straight’ colleagues.

We want our Huddlers to feel comfortable with sharing wins, asking for advice, deciding AITA or brainstorming innovative solutions to that age-old quandary of ‘how do I get more clients’.

Two location-based groups, six Guest Experts, 18 sessions, (hopefully) 40 improved lives and businesses.

Join us - we can’t wait to chat!

I’m in!

If you're interested in being a part of these exclusive Huddles, complete the form with a few details about your availability and your business. We'll review your application and get back to you very soon.

  • "It was fantastic to get a different perspective on how to increase visibility for my business."

    —Frank A

  • "Great session. Made it a lot clearer on how to launch my business and get it to a better place."

    — Leon N

  • "I felt at ease quickly and able to admit to my procrastination and perfectionist issues. I felt my ideas were given full attention and, better still, confidently encouraged!"

    —Chloe H

FAQs

  • Innovation Huddles are designed for small business owners, start-ups and entrepreneurs who want a trusted group of peers to share ideas with, solve challenges and stay accountable. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow, you'll benefit from fresh perspectives and practical support.

  • Each session is a facilitated discussion where members can bring current business challenges, opportunities or ideas. Together, the group shares experiences, asks thoughtful questions and explores practical solutions in a supportive, confidential environment.

  • No problem. Every Huddle is recorded, transcribed and uploaded to our secure members-only area, so you can catch up whenever it suits you. All recordings and transcripts remain confidential and are only available to Innovation Huddle members.

  • Absolutely. Creating a safe, trusted space is one of the foundations of the Innovation Huddles. Everything shared within the group stays within the group, and recordings are only accessible to members through private Huddles section of the website.

  • Each group (Perth Metro and WA Regional) meet once a month and then again every month in a joint session led by a Guest Expert, giving you consistent opportunities to learn, share ideas, gain feedback and maintain momentum in your business.

  • Absolutely! Members are encouraged to bring real business questions, challenges and opportunities to each session. The collective experience of the group often provides insights and solutions that you may not have considered on your own.

  • Participation is encouraged, but there's no pressure. Some members enjoy sharing regularly, while others prefer to listen, learn and contribute when they're ready. You'll gain value either way.

  • Innovation Huddles aren't about collecting business cards or making sales pitches. They're about building trusted relationships, learning from other business owners and working collaboratively to overcome challenges and uncover new opportunities.

  • Before the first Huddles, everyone taking part will be given access to our secure online Huddles member area where you'll find recordings, transcripts and any resources shared during the Huddles.

  • Simply complete the EOI form above with a few basic details. Once all the Huddlers have been confirmed, you’ll be sent an invoice for the $120+GST participation fee (Buy Now Pay Later options are available at checkout).

    Once this is paid, we'll send you everything you need to get started, including details of upcoming Huddles and how to access the members' area.