Curtin Accelerate
AcceleratorPerth · Pre-Seed–Seed
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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 20 portfolio companiesCybersecurity ×1EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Australia×1
Portfolio companies · 20 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeMaths 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.
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
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.
Co-investorsMelt Ventures
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
Co-investorsGenerative Ventures
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
- 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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