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Startup accelerators and incubators in Adelaide

  • 6 organizations
  • 3 cities
  • Oct 2026 last checked

Lot Fourteen, Adelaide's innovation district, is a $790 million project supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government. Its brochure says it houses 160+ organisations across defence, space, cyber and critical technologies.

Sources: Lot Fourteen, corporate brochure, 2026

The South Australian Department of State Development says its SOUTHSTART startup events, held from 2018 to 2025, hosted more than 600 speakers and attracted more than 10,000 attendees.

Sources: Government of South Australia, Department of State Development, January 2026

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  • CORE Innovation Hub

    Perth · Also in Adelaide, Newman

    IncubatorAccelerator Independent

    Innovation hub for energy and resources technology startups running the six-month CORE Start program and the CORE Foundry robotics accelerator, with sites in Perth, Newman and Adelaide.

    Duration
    six months (CORE Start)

    Climate & energyIndustry & manufacturing

    corehub.com.au Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Flinders New Venture Institute

    Adelaide

    Founder centerIncubator University / research

    Flinders University institute at Tonsley running the Venture Dorm pre-accelerator, the eNVIsion startup incubator and an innovative manufacturing accelerator program.

    Run by
    Flinders University
    Founded
    2013
    nviflinders.com.au Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Founder Institute Australia

    Sydney · Also in Adelaide, Perth

    Accelerator Independent

    Part-time accelerator chapter of the Founder Institute for founders in Australia and New Zealand, with local mentors and a structured program.

    Run by
    Founder Institute
    fi.co Latest activity: Dec 2025 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Stone & Chalk

    Sydney · Also in Melbourne, Adelaide

    IncubatorCoworking with program Independent

    Startup community running hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide with residency membership, mentoring, investor introductions and growth programs for tech founders.

    stoneandchalk.com.au Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • ThincLab

    Adelaide

    Founder centerAccelerator University / research

    Adelaide University business incubator at 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, running the ThincSeed Pre-Accelerator and ThincSeed Accelerator for students, alumni, staff and startups.

    Run by
    Adelaide University
    Duration
    5-week pre-accelerator; 13-week accelerator
    adelaide.edu.au Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Venture Catalyst (Innovation & Collaboration Centre)

    Adelaide

    AcceleratorFounder center University / research

    Adelaide University center running the six-month Venture Catalyst acceleration program and a space-focused stream, with workshops, mentoring, an equity-free stipend and free co-working space for participants.

    Run by
    Adelaide University
    Duration
    six-month program
    Funding
    $10,000 AUD equity-free stipend

    All sectors

    icc.adelaide.edu.au Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

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  1. 1

    Opened on its own website

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  2. 2

    Active in the last 18 months

    A dated cohort, open call, demo day or news item is required. Its date is on the card; an announced one shows as Upcoming.

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What gets listed

  • Accelerator cohorts
  • Incubation with coaching or lab access
  • Startup studios
  • University founder centers
  • Public programs with an application process

What is left out

  • Investment funds without a program
  • Office or coworking space without a program
  • Programs with no dated activity in 18 months

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