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Australia’s Leading Accelerator Program

A six-month journey designed to help startups expand globally, and gain access to world-class mentorship, investor networks, and exclusive international immersions.

We invest in bold founders ready to scale.

Backed by funding, mentorship, and a global network to help you succeed.

Applications for our milestone 10th Accelerator cohort are now closed.

Join Australia’s leading accelerator and take your startup global

A six-month program designed to scale ambitious startups

We’re looking for bold founders ready to take their startups to the next level. Whether you're in tech, sustainability, health, consumer goods, or any industry with global potential, Plus Eight provides the funding, mentorship, and network to help you scale.

If you’re solving a real problem and have the drive to grow, we want to hear from you!

Discover the fundamentals of building a strong startup

A structured pathway to scale your startup

Our accelerator is designed to challenge and support ambitious founders through a structured, three-phase journey. It all starts with an intensive 2-day bootcamp, where you’ll receive real-time feedback from program leads, and experienced mentors and investors. From there, the most promising founders move into Phase One — an eight-week sprint featuring Entrepreneur-in-Residence sessions, expert-led masterclasses, and tailored mentorship.

In Phase Two, a select group of 6-12 startups will secure seed funding, gain access to international opportunities, and showcase their growth at Demo Night.

Discover international markets unlock new opportunities

An international immersion experience

Founders selected into Phase Two of the program will gain firsthand exposure to global markets through an immersive international trip. This experience is designed to inspire, connect, and position startups for global success. By accessing fast-growing ecosystems, Australian founders can build strategic relationships, explore investment opportunities, and gain insights into scaling internationally.

Previous international immersion trips have included San Francisco, Singapore, London and Austin.

Positioned at the forefront of Australia's entrepreneurial revolution

Our Plus Eight Partner Network

Plus Eight Partners are committed to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, and through their support. we're able to create a bustling network of entrepreneurs, change-makers and innovators across Australia.

Looking for a program suited to more early-stage founders?

Plus Eight Academy

One Day Founder Bootcamp

Our one day bootcamp is for those looking to make the entrepreneurial leap and rapidly develop the capabilities needed to build a startup business.

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Impact Scholarship

If you have an early-stage startup or business idea and are not sure how to get started, apply today for our Plus Eight Impact Scholarship to access in-person support networks.

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