InvestorCreating generational businesses for a sustainable future.
The startup scene in Australia
Curtin University’s commercialisation team helps staff, students, researchers, investors, and industry partners assess commercial potential and develop paths to market for innovations.
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Curtin University’s commercialisation team helps staff, students, researchers, investors, and industry partners assess commercial potential and develop paths to market for innovations.
Curtin’s Venture Studio initially focuses on research-backed products and services related to resources-sector productivity and critical-minerals production and processing. Curtin also describes Kickstart as internal funding for proof of concept, prototyping, pilot trials, and business planning; the cited information does not specify current intake or deadlines.
Spacecubed describes Plus Eight as targeting ventures with validated product-market fit and clear customer demand, with ambitions to scale. The cited information does not establish whether applications are currently open.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Perth ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Cities Index | 2026 | #44 | No prior edition | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #192 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 91 to 100 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
76 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Perth
Investors 57
Investor
InvestorLeading corporate advisory firm in Australia
InvestorConnecting innovators for sustainable resource solutions.
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Venture studios 8
Venture studioInvesting in innovative startups.
Venture studioBuilding innovative ventures in Australia.
Venture studioEmpowering founders to launch and grow startups.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 6
IncubatorEmpowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
IncubatorSupporting entrepreneurs with resources and guidance.
IncubatorNurturing neurodiverse entrepreneurs.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 5
AcceleratorEmpowering innovators from vision to venture.
AcceleratorAccelerating female founders to $1M+ ventures.
AcceleratorAccelerating health technology startups in Australia.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Perth
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Raising in Perth
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What the sources say about Perth
Curtin's venture studio initially emphasizes commercialization relevant to resources and critical minerals.
Source: Curtin Venture StudioCurtin's internal Kickstart funding supports early commercial validation work; applicants should confirm current eligibility and timing.
Source: Commercialise Your ResearchCurtin offers a route for university-connected teams and partners to assess and commercialize research.
Source: Commercialise Your ResearchThe program targets ventures with validated demand and ambitions to scale.
Source: Plus Eight
Questions about Perth
How does Perth rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #44 in Oxford Economics GCI (2026). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Perth?
57 investors based in Perth have a profile here, including Tattarang, Azure Capital and Unearthed. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Perth?
Yes. Perth has 5 accelerators, 6 incubators and 8 venture studios on record, including Innovation Cluster, Bloom and BetterLabs.
Which universities are in Perth?
One university has a profile: The University of Western Australia.
Geographic proximity
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