Curtin Accelerate

VetChip is a world-first smart technology providing accurate, real-time analytics and health monitoring for animal owners and veterinarians.

Curtin engineering graduates Ross Khambatta and Zyrus Khambatta participated in the Curtin Accelerate 2021 program along with co-founders Garnett Hall and Maxwell Hall to finetune their innovation. The team have since gone on to win the 2024 Purina Pet Care Innovation Grand Prize and formed a partnership with AgriPark, Charles Sturt University, to advance research trials and testing.

Hyprfire is a cyber-security company developing software solutions to detect and mitigate malware transfer and denial of service attacks.

Its products are based on cybersecurity research at Curtin, which won the overall Curtinnovation Awards prize in 2017. Curtin PhD candidate, Stefan Prandl then participated in the Curtin Accelerate 2018 program to build the business model and go-to-market strategy. The company has now raised $2.25 million and is actively selling its software solution.

Team: Dre Siwela, Ryan Liebregts

Cloud-based surveillance software that transforms camera networks into intelligent systems with real-time situational awareness and 3D tracking.

Founder: Jessica Rees

Self-heating baby milk package ensures stress-free feeding for parents on the go.

Founder: Amelia Harray

Social enterprise helping organisations reduce emissions and improve health through evidence-based nutrition services, while providing environmental, social and governance reporting for sustainability compliance.

Team: Melanie Ferguson, Kat Penno

Personalised decision support app helping people with hearing loss make informed choices about hearing healthcare, developed through NHMRC-funded research.

Founder: Mitchell Capelli

Water sports technology developed by an Esperance-based surfer.

Team: Warren Mansell, Louise Mansell, Melanie Johnston-Hollitt

AI chatbot that guides users through self-discovery using personalised questions, helping reduce distress while maintaining privacy and accessibility.

Team: Joel Wynhorst, Alexis Chung

100% natural seaweed-based health products derived from locally cultivated green seaweed.

Team: Thomas Addis, Melissa Papini

Advanced AI model using data collected from wearable devices that can help individuals and health professionals identify signs of mental health relapse early.

Team: Roslyn Ward, Russell Ward

Software application using computer vision and machine learning to help speech pathologists diagnose speech sound disorders.

Founder: Taryn Lindsay

AI-powered virtual dance education platform, bringing interactive, personalised lessons to rural primary schools, increasing student engagement.

Founder: Yifei Ren

Advanced VPN software using post-quantum cryptography and port hopping to ensure secure, anonymous communication across industrial networks.

Team: Benjamin Dwyer, Gayatri Shirolkar

Innovation hub providing advanced drug development platforms using organoids for precision medicine, incorporating bio-printing and machine learning technologies.