Propel Fremantle
Fremantle: A Thriving Innovation Hub
Fremantle has long been recognised as one of the state’s most creative and forward-thinking economies. Now, with more than 70 startups calling the city home, it’s fast becoming one of Western Australia's most exciting environments for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Propel Fremantle sits at the heart of this growth, connecting ventures with the networks, expertise and resources they need to accelerate their journey.
Propel Fremantle
Propel Fremantle is a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen and showcase Fremantle’s innovation ecosystem.
Coordinated by the City of Fremantle, Propel Fremantle brings together local business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts to connect innovators with the resources, funding and networks they need to grow.
The initiative focuses on leveraging Fremantle’s unique advantages, its proximity to major industrial precincts, its creative and cultural energy, and its strong sense of community, to build a more resilient, future-focused local economy.
Propel Fremantle is supported by steering committee who play an active role in mentoring, advising, and connecting startups and small businesses. These include:
- City of Fremantle
- Fremantle Chamber of Commerce
- Business Foundations
- For Blue
- D-Lab by GHD
- Voyant AR
- Hub on SX
Together, these partners provide the expertise, infrastructure, and support to help entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into successful ventures.
Propel Fremantle Accelerator Fund
One of the key programs delivered under the initiative the Accelerator Fund identifies and supports early-stage ventures with the potential to contribute to Fremantle’s innovation economy.
Coordinated by the steering committee and funded by Spacecubed, Lotterywest, and the City of Fremantle, the program offers tailored resource, from co-working spaces and mentoring to market analysis and expert guidance for ventures across Fremantle’s key growth sectors:
- Blue Economy
- Sustainability
- Immersive and Creative Technology
Tailored Support
Every participant undertakes a diagnostic process to identify their specific needs. This ensures the support provided is targeted and impactful, covering:
- Mentoring and coaching from experienced industry leaders
- Subsidised professional services including legal, financial, and IP support
- Co-working space in Fremantle, fostering collaboration and visibility
- Access to networks and memberships across WA’s innovation ecosystem
Benefits for Participants
By joining Propel Fremantle, startups gain:
- Reduced costs on essential services
- Faster commercialisation and scaling pathways
- Stronger networks and visibility with investors, partners, and peers
- Credibility and recognition as part of a respected program
- Financial support and grants to ease early growth pressures
Building the Future in Fremantle
With a growing community of entrepreneurs and innovators, Fremantle offers the perfect environment for startups to test, grow, and thrive. Propel Fremantle helps ventures accelerate their impact while embedding them into a vibrant ecosystem committed to sustainability, creativity, and future industries.
Meet the 2025 Recipients
The 2025 program managed by the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce, included startups and early-stage businesses in the areas of sustainability, the blue & green economies, and immersive & creative technologies – sectors that are important to Fremantle’s economic future.
Green Daisy: using AI to provide virtual team members for small and medium enterprises.
Contact: sara@greendaisy.ai
Website: www.greendaisy.ai
Carver Lights: an artisan lighting studio crafting bespoke ceramic pendant lights.
Contact: gavin@carverlights.com.au
Website: Carver Lights
Instagram: Carver (@carverlights) • Instagram photos and videos
Elbe Textile: creating downloadable sewing patterns to encourage slow fashion
Contact: lauren@elbetextiles.com.au
Website: Elbe Textiles
Instagram: Lauren (@elbe_textiles) • Instagram photos and videos
GLFN: a digital platform that merges real-world golf with immersive technology.
Contact: phil@glfn.com.au
Website: glfn.com.au
Instagram: Instagram
GPropel: powering electric vehicles for mining with zero charging downtime.
Contact: sam@gpropel.com
Website: Home - Green Propel
Algaesys: using algae, the sun and other means to treat wastewater for re-use.
Contact: soner@algaesys.au
Website: ALGAESYS, at the heart of the circular water economy.
GeoChange: a digital platform that connects artists with businesses to generate revenue and support environmental and social causes.
Contact: alex@geochange.io
Website: GeoChange
YOLO Crackers: producing a healthy food option that’s high in protein and fibre, nutritionally dense, low GI, portable, palatable, and affordable.
Contact: petersharp235@gmail.com
