ENABLING THE INDUSTRIES OF TOMORROW
Stone & Chalk is not just a co-working space, we’re Australia’s home of entrepreneurship. We bring the best start-ups, scaleups and corporates together to scale ideas and make success happen.
In 2015, we opened our doors and became the centre of gravity for Fintech in Australia. Today, we facilitate the growth of industries critical to the future of Australia and are proud to be launching a world class innovation hub at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide.
Why South Australia?
South Australia is one of the world’s best places to live. We also want to make it one of the world’s best places to start and grow world leading technology companies.
Powered by FIXE, the Future Industries eXchange for Entrepreneurship, Stone & Chalk has partnered with the South Australian Government to develop and launch a world class innovation precinct at Lot Fourteen.
There are exciting changes taking place in South Australia – changes that are transforming the economic landscape and providing unprecedented opportunities for businesses in areas such as;
Stone & Chalk at Lot Fourteen will give startups the resources and community they need to scale up and succeed. We will be supported by The Office of the South Australian Chief Entrepreneur as well as the newly formed Entrepreneurship Advisory Board.
Why Join Stone & Chalk?
Stone & Chalk was founded to support the highest quality Fintechs through their growth journey. We have an established centre of gravity for the entrepreneurial ecosystem and have a proven track record of scaling startups.
We believe in start ups, we believe in people and we believe that together we can lead the charge in developing a world leading innovation ecosystem in Adelaide.
Stone & Chalk is an independent not-for-profit that does not take equity in startups and puts your success first. We offer access to all the key elements needed to support startups in their growth journey.
Customers to scale
We understand what matters most. Gaining new customers is the number one priority for most startups looking to scale up and commercialise. Stone & Chalk has partnered with over 20 significant Australian and international corporate partners and as a resident, you have exclusive access to a range of game-changing collaboration initiatives designed to help you secure your most important innovation partners.
Capital to turn ideas into action
Stone & Chalk startups have raised over $330m. We’ve developed an exclusive investor community to encourage, activate and increase investment opportunities for our residents. We run regular skills studios through our investor partners – listen to propositions, provide valuable feedback on pitch decks and deliver advice and assurance to support you in raising capital.
Expertise you can count on
Access the expertise you need to scale. The Stone & Chalk mentor programme matches entrepreneurs with industry leading mentors – providing a trusted sounding board for start-ups and creating the key introductions to attract the right customers and investors. In addition to this, we also provide access to complimentary consultations with highly-experienced domain experts and run regular skills studios.
Talent to transform teams
We’ve created a unique program to establish internship opportunities nationwide – matching top university students directly with startups. Our intern program has seen close to 1,000 students apply from universities across Australia for placements directly into start-ups at Stone & Chalk.
Stone & Chalk connects all players to help explore pathways to new solutions through innovative technology which is creating more value for the customer and ensuring they are keeping their finger on the pulse.
A community like no other
Stay connected, join social events, drop into a skills studio, take advantage of complimentary tickets to exclusive events and enjoy discounted rates from service providers.
Our Community Charter guides the hub philosophy ensuring we are more than a co-working environment and cultivate a home for like minded entrepreneurial gurus to meet and create the future.
The little extras
Stone & Chalk innovators love the little extras. From 24/7 access to our innovation hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, to high speed WI-FI, unlimited meeting rooms, great coffee and outstanding end of trip facilities, our spaces are designed to make you as productive as possible.
Why Join The Start Up Hub?
Joining Stone & Chalk as a start up you’ll be stepping into a thriving, collaborative ecosystem that exists to support highly skilled entrepreneurs. You’ll have access to rich external networks and relationships, nationally and internationally with our bespoke Mentor Program, focus on a Professional Development, Innovation Programs, Talent initiatives, Investor Engagement and thought leadership activities.
As an innovation hub, we give the best chance of commercialising technological start up ideas beating 75% failure rate given to all start ups. Instead, we are proud of the high 80% success rate for Stone & Chalk residents.
Since our launch in 2015, Stone & Chalk has expanded across 3 locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, home to over 600 residents in 142 start ups, supported by 27 corporate partners.
Our Partners
Australia’s leading corporate partners work with us – so they can work with you.
Our Partners
Australia’s leading corporate partners work with us – so they can work with you.
Testimonials
Stone & Chalk was the obvious choice as a strategic innovation partner to help South Australia stake its claim in the innovation age
Stone & Chalk are one of the most important partners. The people & the organisations they represent are mission critical for Australia’s future prosperity.
News and Events
With three incredible innovation hubs across Australia – Stone & Chalk is a premier venue for leading events across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. From masterclasses and skill studios to fireside chats and cocktail functions, we host hundreds of events that are open to the public every year.
Stone & Chalk events include highly curated programs aimed at supporting startups with the knowledge, expertise and connections they need to make success happen.
Interested in attending an event at Stone & Chalk? Join the mailing list and look out for upcoming news and events.
Thursday 18 July starting at 5:30pm
Join us in Adelaide as we hold an information evening for all of those interested in joining the Stone & Chalk Adelaide community.
FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Stone & Chalk supports technology startups and scaleups that are building scalable technology driven products or platforms. Typically our residents are focused on business model validation and customer growth
Our focus in Adelaide is on high growth future industries – some examples of these include propositions powered by Big Data and Artificial Intelligence as well as startups in areas such as Defence and Space. Not sure if your startup qualifies? Drop us a line.
Unfortunately Stone & Chalk only offers resident membership to startups that are building their own technology product or platform. If you are a freelancer or consultant we encourage you to sign up to the mailing list, attend events and look out for future opportunities to get involved in the community
As a Stone & Chalk resident at Lot Fourteen, you will have access to a thriving community and the resources you need to scale up and succeed. Membership includes access to a dedicated desk, GigCity Internet, printing, mail service, unlimited meeting room access as well as a series of events and programs. More detail on the facilities will be available closer to launch.
We expect dedicated desks to cost $280+GST a month and secure office desks to cost $380+GST per desk per month
We are currently on track to open in October this year
Great! Simply fill in the application form. We will be inviting startups to pitch.
A good starting point is to join our mailing list and attend one of the many events that will be held at Lot Fourteen. Further opportunities for mentors, investors and corporates will be shared later in the year.