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Curtin Accelerate

Accelerator

Perth · Pre-Seed–Seed

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Investment thesis

Curtin Accelerate is a university-run accelerator supporting early-stage founders and innovators. Over 12 weeks, participants work with facilitators and mentors drawn from the global startup community to refine business models and go-to-market strategies. The program offers equity-free grant funding, AWS credits, and pathways to further investment through the linked Kickstart+ Program. It is an ATO-recognised accelerator for early-stage innovation companies (ESIC), helping participants improve investor attractiveness. Cohorts span diverse sectors including health, edtech, robotics, cleantech and consumer, reflecting a broad, sector-agnostic approach focused on innovation with societal benefit in Western Australia and beyond.

Invests inSector AgnosticAustraliaPerth

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Perth, WA, AU
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Portfolio companies
20

What they invest in

from 2 of 20 portfolio companies

Cybersecurity ×1EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:Australia×1

Portfolio companies · 20 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
AchieveAble

Maths tutoring experience using coaching, micro-practice, and multiplayer game-show challenges.

aisembl

Design-to-documentation platform streamlining material selection and project planning for homeowners, designers, and contractors.

Curtin Universitycurtin.edu.auin

Curtin University is a public university in Western Australia offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses across multiple study areas, with strengths in mineral and mining engineering and research.

EdTech

Eikonic

Oral care company developing a menopause-focused Advanced Oral Crème using regenerative gold-calcium technology.

Gawawatergawawater.com

Whole-home water purification subscription service delivering safe drinking water to households across Africa.

Co-investorsMelt Ventures

HeySalad websiteheysalad.app
Hyprfirehyprfire.comin

Hyprfire offers Firebug, a Managed Network Detection and Response (MNDR) solution that adds network threat hunting and visibility by analyzing network traffic metadata rather than performing deep packet inspection.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsEastend VenturesFundWA

Imitation Machines websiteimitationmachines.com

Co-investorsGenerative Ventures

Minerva

VR imaging platform converting CT and MRI data into true-scale 3D anatomy for paediatric cardiac surgical planning.

NeuroAnalyse

Data analytics and guidance supporting healthy brain ageing and dementia risk reduction.

Next Generation Sensors

Portable electrochemical sensors for on-site detection of explosives and water pollutants.

Respiradigm

Digital health companion predicting infant asthma risk with clinical assessment and parent guidance.

Safe Call Up

Discreet safety-monitoring app for domestic violence survivors using timed check-ins and silent alerts.

Sonowest Healthcare

Integrated health service delivering telehealth primary care and clinical support to remote WA communities.

Sunfish Robotics

Solar ocean robot for long-duration, low-cost ocean data collection.

Suss Beauty

Waterless skincare brand creating powdered, refillable products to reduce environmental impact.

TISC websitetisc.edu.au
uDrew websiteudrew.com.au
VetChip

Smart technology providing real-time analytics and health monitoring for animal owners and veterinarians.

Yalkarang Consultingyalkarang.com.au

Noongar-led organisation offering culturally grounded learning experiences for workplaces and communities.

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Curtin Accelerate made?
Curtin Accelerate has 20 tracked investments.
What stage does Curtin Accelerate invest at?
Curtin Accelerate invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Curtin Accelerate focus on?
Curtin Accelerate focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Curtin Accelerate located?
Curtin Accelerate is headquartered in Perth, AU.
Who does Curtin Accelerate co-invest with?
Curtin Accelerate most often shares deals with Eastend Ventures, FundWA, Generative Ventures, among 4 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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