By combining structured programs with world-class mentoring, growth networks and seed funding, Plus Eight provides the perfect home for both first-time entrepreneurs and seasoned executives looking to grow. Launched in 2016 as a seed-funded accelerator program helping local startups go global, to date we have successfully delivered a wide range of programs from early-stage to large corporates support, across metro and regional areas of Australia.

We believe Western Australia has the right ingredients to be a world-leading innovation and startup centre. Below are the programs we currently deliver, including how you can get involved as a program participant, program partner or mentor.

Leap; perfect for idea-stage founders
Open to anyone with an idea, an early stage project or just looking to build on their entrepreneurial skills, Leap is an intensive one day bootcamp experience to launch new ideas. Find out more about our Founder Bootcamp here.

Sprint; for prototype and early stage companies
Designed for entrepreneurs and teams with an existing idea or business who want to gain traction, generate revenue and get on track to scale. Sprint is a part-time six week program to explore new strategies and opportunities to grow. Explore our pre-accelerator program requirements here.

Accelerator; for founders and teams with traction
This program is perfect for companies that have validated their product and have proof of demand, offering them a seed-funded six month program to continuing the growth of their startup. This program runs once per year. More information including application deadlines are available here.

Boosted Scale Up Events; designed for business founders, product leaders, and scaling teams
With a strong focus on product and growth, these exclusive events are open to anyone looking for an extra edge on how to build and scale a successful company, product or service delivered by the world’s most renowned and successful business experts. See our previous guest speakers and upcoming events here.

Impact Scholarship, for early-stage startups or ideas
Promising to engage your ideas with like-minded entrepreneurs, innovators and corporate intrapreneurs, this scholarship helps founders to establish a real, tested and viable business product. Apply today for a three month Impact Scholarship with Plus Eight.