Plus Eight
The flagship accelerator journey for startups across Asia-Pacific.
Duration
6 months
Location
Western Australia
Cohorts
1 per year
Investment
Access a pool of up to $700k
About the Program
The Plus Eight Accelerator is the definitive catalyst for West Australian startups with global ambitions. Over the past decade, we have built a portfolio valued at over $230M by providing a rigorous, high-stakes environment for rapid scaling.
This six-month program is an intensive strategic intervention, moving founders from local validation to international expansion through a proven three-phase pipeline. It begins with a competitive two-day Bootcamp, followed by an eight-week growth sprint, and culminates in an elite residency where top teams secure seed funding and embark on a global immersion trip to innovation capitals like San Francisco, London, Austin or New York.
What You Get
Expert Mentorship
Receive one-on-one guidance from our Entrepreneur-in-Residence who has successfully scaled global ventures.
Access to Capital
Access a $700,000 funding pool via founder-friendly SAFE notes to fuel your growth without complex equity hurdles.
Global Immersion
Join an international trip to major innovation hubs to pitch directly to global venture capitalists and partners.
Workspace Access
Six months of premium office space within our innovation spaces to integrate your team into Perth’s most powerful network.
Alumni Network
Gain lifetime entry into a prestigious community of founders who have raised over $30M in follow-on funding.
Technology Perks
Access over $500K in exclusive credits and benefits from industry leaders including AWS, HubSpot, and Google for Startups.
Who Should Apply
- Growth-Stage Startups: Scalable businesses that have already validated their product-market fit and have clear proof of customer demand.
- Ambitious Founders: Entrepreneurs solving significant global problems who are ready to commit full-time to their venture.
- Fundable Teams: Startups looking for seed funding and equity investment, typically ranging from pre-seed to Series A, with a high potential to scale.
- Globally Minded Leaders: Founders who want to expand their reach beyond Australia and are ready to participate in international immersion trips to connect with global markets.
Our Alumni
Companies that have come through our programs.
Program Partners
From Our Founders
“Being part of the Plus Eight Accelerator has been transformative for us. We came in hoping to grow and left knowing we're investor-ready and built real confidence in ourselves and our ability to build a global brand. ”
Heidi Andrews
The Khush Place - Cohort 9
“Being part of the Plus Eight Accelerator has been transformative for me, as a co-founder, and for our company Relait. The program came at a critical time in our company’s journey and gave us the structure, accountability, and community we needed to scale with confidence.”
Jason Paizes
Co-founder, Relait - Cohort 19