We’re excited to introduce the newest wave of innovation coming out of the heart of Western Australia as the City of Perth Pre-Accelerator Program, run by Plus Eight is officially underway.
This dynamic initiative is designed to ignite early-stage startups and provide emerging founders with the tools, network, and guidance they need to take their big ideas to the next level.
Supported by the City of Perth, this program is more than just a launchpad, it’s a strategic investment into our local startup ecosystem. By supporting entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey, we aim to foster sustainable business growth and long-term innovation.
Over the course of the program, participants will engage in weekly sessions at Spacecubed under the guidance of Britney Victor and a lineup of mentors, designed to help them validate their ideas, define their business models, and build traction, before showcasing their businesses at their end-of-program Pitch Night on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Let’s meet the cohort!
Romi - Alice Abba
App that matches women with like-minded hiking buddies in their city for safe, simple, local walks.
Peoila - Anthony Lance Racoma Nieves
AI-powered facial scanning app recommending personalised skincare products, making beauty simpler and more effective for consumers.
Flumper - Fiona Douglas & Harry Clark
Direct-to-consumer travel apparel brand that designs and sells a line of innovative, "smart hoodies."
Arlo Keepsakes - Rachel Roscoe
Remembrance company that supports families who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth.
LexInnovate LLP - Drishti Bindra
Legal tech startup developing tools to streamline contract management and compliance, helping businesses reduce time and costs in legal processes.
GoHelpMe - Matthew Ivity
Gamified online platform connecting people who want to help with community causes, offering a safer, community-led alternative to GoFundMe.
Keyhive - Lauren Mijatovic & Aaron Mijatovic
Digital platform connecting sellers directly with buyers, simplifying the sales process through AI-powered valuations, flat fees, and transparent offers.
ImmiSettle - Sheri Pakzad & Maysam Naseri
Platform to help migrants who speak other languages find service providers who speak their language.
Duet - Saskia Harman
Dual-chamber water bottle, designed specifically for dancers to carry multiple types of hydration during practice, based on research into dancers’ nutritional and hydration needs.
Pharm HQ - Neo Maphaka
Health and lifestyle venture delivering medications, with free services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and after-hours NDIS support.
The Goodest Boy - Ada Chung
Premium pet lifestyle brand creating eco-conscious, toxin-tested, and research-backed products that are safe, enriching, and beautifully designed.
Vincla - Agata Cabanek
AI-powered work suite for architects, planners, and designers that automates compliance, streamlines documentation, and embeds sustainability into projects.
Brand Backed - Harrison Kenworthy
Social impact venture providing women across Australia with free menstrual pads funded by brand advertising on packaging.
Tradie Scribe - Kyan Jones & Kyle De Souza
AI app for trades that turns voice notes into professional job reports and quotes in seconds.
EdMagine - Scott Michael Sullivan
Edtech startup creating personalised, culturally responsive, and curriculum-aligned learning pathways.
Seweasy - Jacinta Saad
Fashion-tech venture offering Canva-style sewing patterns and guides, empowering users to create sustainable, DIY clothing at home.
Prosody Labs - Jordan Hill
AI research and engineering studio in WA building energy-efficient AI infrastructure and safety-first AI agents to advance sovereign AI capability.
AusPlant - Mikey Donegan
Software platform that helps construction companies manage their internal plant and machinery. It replaces paper forms, spreadsheets, and generic fleet tools with a central hub.
Don’t miss the chance to hear these groundbreaking startups take the stage at Riff to present their businesses at the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night on 6th November. Reserve your free spot in the audience!
Express your interest in future programs here to be the first to know when the next Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program launches in a city near you, and stay updated on this year’s cohort through the Plus Eight Linkedin.
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