The Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program recently began in Perth, as we welcome 17 transformational startups taking part in the business growth program. Throughout their six week journey, the startups will participate in weekly sessions, facilitated by Jeremy Chetty, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Student Edge. They will also be connected with a range of experienced mentors, investors and advisors in order to help build their skills as a founder.
Get to know the innovative local WA startups taking part in the program below.
PICADAY
PICADAY App focuses on accountability, and creating healthy habits and routine.
EnjoyYourMine
EnjoyYourMine is a well-being platform that distributes educational workshops and seminars onto mine sites, with the goal to reinvent the mining's current reputation to a safe, inclusive and enjoyable one.
Flexi-Tribe
Flexi-Tribe’s mission is to reshape the landscape of business management by providing a tailored virtual team of resources.
Confident Stars
Confident Stars aims to help children from all backgrounds become confident in their communication skills.
Ora AI
Ora AI app brings products to life via video. Through Ora AI, consumers can scan a barcode to retrieve product information via video such as benefits and maintenance etc.
The Electric Racing League
The Electric Racing League are developing a network of grass roots sporting events for electric skateboards, unicycles and onewheels, with the ultimate goal of establishing a pro league and world series.
MEGGI
MEGGI’s mission is to provide neurodiverse individuals with the tools they need to navigate their daily tasks confidently and effortlessly, by alleviating any challenges.
Spectrum Wear
Spectrum Wear offers tailor-designed clothing that aims to help Neurodiverse children and children with anxiety, self-regulate.
Multi-Coached
Multi-Coached is an app designed for occupational therapists to prescribe interventions for children and for patient engagement.
Mediqua
Mediqa is a tech-enabled career marketplace for healthcare jobs whose custom matching technology offers hospitals the fastest, most effective way to hire qualified nursing staff.
Grow and Eat It
Grow and Eat It is a garden planning app that is tailored to Australian gardens needs, with integrations into the Bureau of Meteorology and Australian mapping services.
Firebird Learning
Firebird Learning offers neighbourhood-level and project-based creative learning programs for kids, with an accompanying calendar of events and programs for all.
Conjure
Conjure enables teams of all sizes to create large datasets, and compete within the AI space.
SYNC (WA)
SYNC (WA) aims to keep people connected while they're away at work, and their families and friends are back home.
MIBOX
MIBOX uses technology to help businesses manage contract information.
Car Subscription App
This business aims to offer an app-based car subscription, that provides customised services to cover a customer’s needs within a single cost.
I am The Founder
This startup aims to help business owners take their expertise online, and expand their reach by creating online courses and programs.
The Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program in Perth is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Perth.
If you’d like to get involved in supporting these startups, attend our upcoming end of program Pitch Night on November 16, 2023. Here you’ll be able to hear the teams pitch their businesses, and network with other local founders, investors and startup ecosystem supporters. You can learn more and register for free here!