Curtin Accelerate
AcceleratorPerth · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Curtin Accelerate is a university-run accelerator supporting early-stage founders in developing their entrepreneurial capabilities and taking innovations to market. Over a 12-week program, participants access 40+ innovation and entrepreneurship experts and Curtin's Venture Studio, plus a $5,000 equity-free grant and up to $100,000 in AWS credits. Selected teams may be considered for a $50,000 SAFE Note investment through the Kickstart+ Program. The program is an ATO-recognised accelerator for early-stage innovation companies (ESIC), improving investor attractiveness. It culminates in a pitch night to Western Australia's business leadership community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMaths tutoring experience using coaching, micro-practice, and multiplayer game-show challenges.
Design-to-documentation platform streamlining material selection and project planning for homeowners, designers, and contractors.
Oral care company developing a menopause-focused Advanced Oral Crème using regenerative gold-calcium technology.
Whole-home water purification subscription service delivering safe drinking water to households across Africa.
Cybersecurity company developing software to detect and mitigate malware transfer and denial-of-service attacks.
VR imaging platform converting CT and MRI data into true-scale 3D anatomy for paediatric cardiac surgical planning.
Data analytics and guidance supporting healthy brain ageing and dementia risk reduction.
Portable electrochemical sensors for on-site detection of explosives and water pollutants.
Digital health companion predicting infant asthma risk with clinical assessment and parent guidance.
Discreet safety-monitoring app for domestic violence survivors using timed check-ins and silent alerts.
Integrated health service delivering telehealth primary care and clinical support to remote WA communities.
Solar ocean robot for long-duration, low-cost ocean data collection.
Waterless skincare brand creating powdered, refillable products to reduce environmental impact.
Smart technology providing real-time analytics and health monitoring for animal owners and veterinarians.
Noongar-led organisation offering culturally grounded learning experiences for workplaces and communities.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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