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Curtin Accelerate
AcceleratorPerth · 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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 20 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3Robotics ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1EdTech ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:Australia×4
Portfolio companies · 20 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeCurtin 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.
EdTechPerth, AU
Whole-home water purification subscription service delivering safe drinking water to households across Africa.
Co-investorsMelt Ventures
Hyprfire provides a network detection and response platform that identifies malicious activity in network traffic using statistical analysis.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMelbourne, AU
Stefan Prandl(Founder and CTO)in
Co-investorsEastend VenturesFundWA
Imitation Machines develops a robot learning platform that uses imitation and reinforcement learning so operators can teach robots by demonstration rather than by writing code.
AI & Machine LearningRoboticsSaaS
Co-investorsAntlerGenerative Ventures
Sunfish Robotics develops a solar-powered autonomous underwater vehicle designed for months-long operation without human intervention, aimed at making ocean data collection more scalable and affordable.
Climate TechHardwareRoboticsNorthbridge, AU
Co-investorsMelt Ventures
Noongar-led organisation offering culturally grounded learning experiences for workplaces and communities.
Tamara Tucker (Lewis)(Founder)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AchieveAbleaisemblEikonicHeySaladMinervaNeuroAnalyseNext Generation SensorsRespiradigmSafe Call UpSonowest HealthcareSuss BeautyTISC websiteVetChip
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 Melt Ventures, Antler, Eastend Ventures, among 5 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelIntroducing Curtin’s Futures Platforms: The Future Matters
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2026 Global Futures Challenge: After War
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