The Plus Eight Accelerator program, a flagship initiative of Spacecubed, propels startups towards success by providing essential tools, mentorship, and seed-funding. Since its launch in 2016, the Plus Eight Accelerator has consistently supported startups from early-stage ideas to market-ready solutions. To date, we have invested $3.7 million in local startups, with an additional $16 million in follow-on investment, and our current portfolio valuation exceeds $110+ million. This positions Plus Eight as a cornerstone of the innovation ecosystem in Australia.
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional startups that have made it through to Phase Two of the 2024 Plus Eight Accelerator. These innovative companies have impressed our program partners and investors with their groundbreaking ideas and potential for growth. They will now benefit with access to a pool of $1.2 million in seed funding, an international immersion trip to London, and will gain the prestigious opportunity to pitch for further investment at our highly anticipated Demo Night in October.
Without further ado, let’s meet this year’s startups!
iyarn
iyarn is a health software platform that assists research institutes and healthcare sectors. iyarn technology pulls in health metrics from wearable platforms to offer clinicians and researchers comprehensive health data, including psychological, social, and physical metrics, in a culturally appropriate way.
Edible Cutlery
Edible Cutlery has a mission to revolutionise the way we eat on the go with their eco-friendly products. Having previously completed the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program, they’re dedicated to raising awareness about the health and environmental impacts of traditional disposable cutlery and stopping waste in its tracks.
Day Work Book
Day Work Book is a in-expensive, user-friendly app designed to replace construction subcontractor's current paper based onsite day works book. It saves time, minimises mistakes, and puts money in the subcontractors pocket.
Multi-Coached
Having previously completed the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator program, Multi-Coached has carefully crafted a platform that is designed to deliver therapeutic activities, offering targeted occupational therapy solutions for children, teens, and young adults.
Shiine Media
Shiine enables clients to seamlessly integrate their own meticulously crafted ads onto LED displays, ensuring their message takes centre stage on the move.
Simplafy
Simplafy empowers teams to be proactive on their health journey, through expert-led, evidence-based wellbeing content.
Coursebox
Coursebox is an AI course creator that streamlines online course creation, allowing its users to effortlessly design a course structure within seconds.
The selected startups will continue on a transformative journey through Phase Two of the program, where they will attend an international immersion trip to London in September. This trip will provide invaluable exposure to global markets, connect the founders with international investors, and open doors to new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Following the immersion, these startups will prepare for Demo Night, our flagship event where they will have the chance to pitch their innovations to a room full of investors, industry leaders, and potential partners. Held in October at the Heath Ledger Theatre, this event is a pivotal moment for these startups to secure follow-on investment and further accelerate their growth.
The 2024 Plus Eight Accelerator is made possible thanks to the support of our esteemed program partners, including the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, BetterLabs, Woodside Energy, Vici Ventures, Sherkane, Hawaiian, CFC Group, adapt, K&L Gates and DFK Gooding Partners. Their commitment and expertise play a crucial role in nurturing the startups and fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
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