Local Innovation, Global Impact: Founders Factory's WA Accelerator

What if your startup could plug straight into a global network that’s helped 400+ companies raise over $4 billion in follow-on funding?

This year, the Financial Times named Founders Factory the #1 startup hub in the UK—and now they’re here in Western Australia, running two accelerator programs in partnership with the WA Government and Rio Tinto.

From their Perth base, Founders Factory supports 12 startups each year with capital, a four-month accelerator, direct access to industry and government leaders, and a global community of founders, investors, and partners.

At this session, you’ll:

• Hear from Tamryn and Charlotta of Founders Factory Perth about the program, investment themes, and why WA is uniquely placed to lead in the blue and green economy.
• Get the inside story in a fireside chat with two WA founders who’ve been through the accelerator:
  - Matthew Dodd, Founder of EcoGas; renewable energy and carbon capture from timber and green waste.
  - Henning Prommer, Co-Founder of Ekion; low-impact mining using electrokinetic in-situ recovery.
• Ask your questions in an open Q&A and learn how to apply for the next cohort kicking off in February.

If you’re building in mining tech, nature tech, or want to see how WA startups can scale globally while staying rooted locally, this is a must-attend.

Agenda:

• 7:30 am: Shameless plugs and announcements. Introduce yourself or announce your startup to the Perth startup community!
• 7:45 am: Local Innovation, Global Impact: Founders Factory's WA Accelerator
• 8:30 am: Networking & delicious breakfast treats
• 9:00 am: Finish

About Tamryn Barker
Tamryn Barker is dedicated to building a global community of leading innovators out of Western Australia, to create the solutions, capability and culture we need into the future.

She currently leads the Founders Factory programs in Australia focused on accelerating the growth of world-leading startups in Mining and Nature Tech with Rio Tinto and the WA Government; and is on the Industry Growth Program evaluation committee funding innovative Australian startups in areas of national priority including resources and energy, appointed by Federal Minister for Industry and Science.

About Charlotta Kemp
Charlotta Kemp has a decade of experience in international investment and trade, driven by a passion for fostering economic growth in Western Australia. Her expertise spans several areas, including investment attraction, community building, stakeholder management, and project management.

As the Program and Community Lead at Founders Factory, she is responsible for the development and delivery of two accelerator programs, sponsored by Rio Tinto and the Western Australian Government, that provide 24 startups annually with capital, mentorship, industry connections, and resources to help them grow.

About Matthew Dodd
Matthew Dodd is the Founder of EcoGas, a WA-based renewable energy startup converting timber and green waste into clean, 24/7 renewable energy, carbon capture storage and food-grade CO₂.

About Henning Prommer
Henning Prommer is the Co-Founder of Ekion — Low-impact mining using electrokinetic in-situ recovery (EK-ISR) to extract metals from stranded deposits with minimal waste and emissions.

Live stream
This event will also be live streamed by the amazing folks at https://perthvideo.com.au, courtesy of the New Industries Fund from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation!

Access the live stream and all our post-event recordings here:
https://perthvideo.com.au/morning-startup-perth/

Coffee, Food and Sponsors
Tell Joey Zaza's you're heading to Morning Startup on the way in for a free coffee courtesy of Purpose Ventures, and enjoy some of their delicious breakfast treats courtesy of Everest Engineering.

And thanks to the amazing folks at Ammo Marketing and Beacham Group for keeping this meetup alive 🙏 ❤️