Empowering Innovators like you
CERI is a social enterprise for startups, focused on the people behind innovation. An incubator, our programs have been designed to educate and empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the Western Australian community.
Through education, mentorship, industry exposure and access to an extensive network of experts and like-minded peoples, our mission is to enable the leaders and industries of the future.
Companies Successfully Acquiring Seed Funding
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96
Companies Receiving Expert Mentorship
Resident and Non-Resident Companies
31
$4M+
Raised By CERI Companies
450+
Program Graduates
Since opening doors in August 2016, CERI has:
We've Been Busy
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Dedicated to you
ZERO
Claims to your IP
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Endorsed Organisation
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Equity taken from you
The CERI Difference
CERI's mission is to enable you, the innovator and leader of the future. By creating a safe, innovative environment, our goal is to see new, diversified industries flourish in Western Australia.
Network Powered
At the heart of CERI is an expansive network. We have developed strong partnerships with universities, research organisations, government and all industry sectors on both a local and international scale. Combining this with our intellectual know-how, world-class research and commercial expertise, we have created a charged environment where all innovators can prosper.
The result? a dynamic startup ecosystem right here in Perth, connecting innovators to industry, experts and beyond.
Empowering Innovators like you
CERI is a social enterprise for startups, focused on the people behind innovation. An incubator, our programs have been designed to educate and empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the Western Australian community.
Through education, mentorship, industry exposure and access to an extensive network of experts and like-minded peoples, our mission is to enable the leaders and industries of the future.
Laconik
Changing the future of agriculture with data science.
Isopogen
Life-Changing cellular medicine.
Exodus Space Systems
Building a kinetic solution for space debris.
Our Programs
CERI's programs have been designed to focus on developing the skills and knowledge essential to a successful entrepreneur. Our comprehensive entrepreneurship and commercialisation programs deliver experiential learning, education and professional training so you can hit the ground running.
MALKA Customer Development Masterclass
A Hands-on approach to developing your customer pipeline, refining your value proposition and creating customers for life.
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Concept to Creation
Covering a diverse range of skills and information from business strategy to presenting, Concept to Creation ensures you have a better understanding of the things you will need to build a successful Start-up.
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CERI Bootcamp
Teaching you the essential skills and foundational knowledge at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey.
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Testimonials
From the perspective of CERI Resident Companies:
I was doing the same thing, inefficiently, over and over again. The programs gave me the basic knowledge I was lacking, showing me how to run a business. It was inspiring, really inspiring.
Sofie De Meyer
MALDI ID - Founder
The benefits of CERI were immediate. We learnt so much about how to go to market, opening doors for us on a global scale and the CERI network helped us raise capital through international investment.
Darren Hughes
Laconik - Founder
CERI gave us the tools we needed to develop our business. They became our cheer squad, encouraging us to succeed when we needed it most. If you want to take the next step in your business, this is the place to be.
Marian Sturm
Isopogen - Founder
Upcoming Events
Long Mile Hack Pitch Night
9/12/21
Join perth's emerging innovators at the long mile hack pitch night
As part of West Tech Fest 2021, CERI has invited young technologists, designers, business strategists and creative Innovators to solve real-world challenges in partnership with the City of Nedlands
Key Dates:
Pitch Night: 09/12/21
Long Mile Hack
2/12/21
Solve real-world challenges with open innovation and design thinking!
As part of West Tech Fest 2021, CERI invites young technologists, designers, business strategists and creative Innovators to solve real-world challenges in partnership with the City of Nedlands.
Key Dates:
Day 1: 02/12/21
Day 2: 03/12/2
October Customer Development Masterclass
27/10/21
Over 14 weeks, the Customer Development Masterclass will focus on teaching you the essentials in getting out into the real world, interacting with potential customers, and gaining those first sales to continue growing your business ventures.
Key Dates:
First Session: 27/10/2021
Finale Session: 16/01/2022
Meet Our Start-ups
CERI's mission is to enable you, the innovator and leader of the future. By creating a safe, innovative environment, our goal is to see new, diversified industries flourish in Western Australia.
