Sixteen Startups Selected For 2025 Plus Eight Accelerator Phase One

The Plus Eight Accelerator has officially unveiled its 2025 Phase One cohort, welcoming 16 ambitious Western Australian startups into one of Australia’s biggest startup accelerators.

Hosted by innovation hub Spacecubed, the Plus Eight Accelerator continues to scale up, supporting more startups than ever before. This year’s cohort represents a diverse lineup of founders tackling meaningful challenges across health, education, mining, law, real estate, AI, gaming, and more.

The expansion is a strong signal of the momentum behind WA’s startup ecosystem. By backing more founders than ever, they’re providing greater access to the capital, mentorship, and networks needed to build globally competitive startups right here in WA.

The 2025 cohort was selected following an intensive bootcamp held at Bentley Technology Park, where founders pitched to mentors, alumni, and program leaders. Now in Phase One, these 16 teams will embark on an eight-week sprint of startup education, one-on-one mentorship, and guidance from Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Marcus Tan, co-founder of HealthEngine.

Meet the Startups

The 2025 cohort includes:

• Einsen Innovations – An automated ironing solution saving time for households.
• GenLearn – AI-led tools that make online training more personalised and interactive.
• Format Magic – AI-powered document formatting for business productivity.
• Rentomise – A new B2B platform streamlining property management processes.
• THF Engineered Solutions – Software for energy sector engineers to work smarter and safer.
• GlowDry – A self-tan setting powder and product range for more comfortable tanning.
• The Khüsh Place – A TGA-listed supplement tackling women’s hormonal health.
• PodToo – A platform helping podcast creators monetise and grow their audiences.
• GameCim – Turning cinemas into massive gaming arenas using mobile devices.
• Relait – AI-powered investor engagement software for ASX-listed companies.
• Law Captain – AI tools that dramatically reduce time spent on legal research and drafting.
• SafeCallUp – A discreet domestic violence assistance app built by a frontline officer.
• Yoochooz – A platform teaching children to reflect before sending harmful messages online.
• MineRis Tech – Software to manage major hazard risk information in mining.
• Coeliapp – A digital community supporting people living gluten-free.
• InPsync – A therapy matchmaking app connecting clients with the right therapists.

What’s Next

Over the coming weeks, founders will sharpen their business models, build product momentum, and prepare for Phase Two — where the top-performing teams will secure a share of $700,000 in seed funding and participate in an international immersion trip to Austin, Texas. Finalists will pitch at the Plus Eight Demo Night in October.With more than $3.7 million already invested into local startups, Plus Eight’s alumni portfolio is now valued at over $187 million. Notable past graduates include Udrew, a construction tech platform simplifying council approvals; Matter, a performance feedback tool acquired by US-based Go1; and Personr, an all-in-one identity verification and fraud prevention platform.