A significant new partnership between two Western Australian success stories, Tender Relief and Australian Tenders, highlights the strength and innovation of WA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Tender Relief, an AI-powered tender response platform founded by Plus Eight Accelerator alum Eliza Carbines - joined later by co-founder Ryan Banks - has partnered with Australian Tenders, the nation's leading tender opportunity platform led by prominent WA entrepreneur Rob Nathan. This collaboration will deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end tender solution for businesses across Australia, combining Australian Tenders' unrivaled discovery platform with Tender Relief's expertly trained AI response technology.
The partnership originated through connections made within the Spacecubed community, where Eliza and Rob first met during Tender Relief's participation in the Plus Eight Accelerator program in 2021, demonstrating the critical role strong entrepreneurial ecosystems play in facilitating meaningful business relationships.
Reflecting on the journey, Eliza said, "As a regional business, the Plus Eight program gave us access to a startup ecosystem we simply couldn't have reached otherwise. The connections made through Spacecubed led directly to meeting Rob and forming this partnership, which will help SMEs across Australia compete more effectively for tenders."
Eliza is one of many early-stage entrepreneurs who have grown their businesses with the support of Plus Eight Accelerator. Launched by Spacecubed in 2016, Plus Eight is now one of Australia’s leading startup growth programs, helping founders scale through seed funding, mentorship, global networks, and international immersion experiences. With over $3.7M invested into startups to date, more than $24M in follow-on funding, and a portfolio valued at over $187M, Plus Eight continues to drive real impact across Australia and beyond.
Discussing the partnership, Brodie McCulloch, Founder of Spacecubed shared, "The collaboration between Tender Relief and Australian Tenders is exactly the kind of ecosystem success story we aim to foster through our Plus Eight Accelerator. Seeing two WA-founded companies, both leaders in their respective fields, come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts is tremendously exciting for the local innovation community."
Rob Nathan, founder of Australian Tenders shared, "This partnership exemplifies what can happen when Western Australian entrepreneurs collaborate. By combining our strengths, we're creating a seamless pathway for businesses to not only find opportunities but win them as well."
About the Companies
Australian Tenders, founded by Rob Nathan, Australian Tenders has revolutionised the tender search process for businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Their comprehensive platform monitors thousands of tender portals to deliver every tender opportunity in every industry, saving businesses countless hours of search time through customised alerts and dedicated account management.
Tender Relief, a graduate of Spacecubed's Plus Eight accelerator, has developed a sophisticated AI-powered software that transforms how businesses understand and respond to tender opportunities. Created by qualified strategic tender professionals, Tender Relief's platform dramatically increases win rates for SMEs while maintaining the highest standards of security and data sovereignty.
The partnership will offer exclusive benefits to subscribers of both platforms, including significant discounts and enhanced functionality. Both companies will maintain their individual operations while offering an integrated service that provides the full spectrum of tender support from opportunity discovery to submission success.
Since 2016, Plus Eight Accelerator has been helping early-stage startups fast-track their growth, offering seed funding, world-class mentorship, and access to global networks. Through both our flagship Accelerator and Academy programs, we've supported 350+ startups on their journey to securing investment, scaling their businesses, and entering international markets. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Learn more about how Plus Eight can support your growth by visiting our website here!
