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Since 2015, the Innovation & Collaboration Centre has supported early-stage startups through providing workspace, mentoring and funding. Read more about our staff and our startups.

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The Innovation & Collaboration Centre is home to Venture Catalyst and the state's first space incubator program Venture Catalyst Space. These programs are designed to help founders start their business.

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The ICC holds regular feature events on a range of cutting-edge topics for the ICC community and the public, community events for ICC startups, industry experts and other close partners and affiliates, and internal events exclusively for ICC startups.

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A place for startups to grow and thrive

Since 2015, the Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) at the University of South Australia (UniSA) has nurtured early-stage startups and founders, creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The ICC is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship where startups and experts collaborate towards sustainable, globally scalable ventures. Delivering state-of-the-art workspaces, expert mentoring and robust peer-to-peer learning, the ICC builds on a foundation of community where innovation and impact thrive.

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Are you ready to accelerate?

The ICC’s renowned startup acceleration program, Venture Catalyst, is designed to empower startups and founders who are ready to take the leap towards building a sustainable, investment-ready business.

The customised, equity-free program has helped more than 120 startups to disrupt existing markets with next-generation technology and innovation.

Venture Catalyst 

supported by the University of South Australia

The Venture Catalyst acceleration program is open to founders in any industry sector who are developing innovative new products, services, or business models that can compete in global markets. Designed for startups with the potential for high growth, this tailored six-month program includes a $10,000 AUD equity-free stipend and retention of all intellectual property.

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Venture Catalyst Space

supported by the South Australian Space Industry Centre

The state's first acceleration program designed for startups who are developing new services or products for the space industry, supported by the State Government's Space Innovation Fund. The six-month program gives founders customised support to plan and build scalable and investment-ready businesses, including a $10,000 AUD equity-free stipend and retention of all intellectual property. 

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Latest news

A decade of startup success: Venture Catalyst graduates five South Australian companies

A decade of startup success: Venture Catalyst graduates five South Australian companies

21 November 2025

Five South Australian companies graduated from the University of South Australia’s Venture Catalyst accelerator program (general category) at an event at the UniSA’s Enterprise Hub yesterday.

Six startups, one launchpad: UniSA propels space innovation forward

Six startups, one launchpad: UniSA propels space innovation forward

21 November 2025

Six space startups are charting new frontiers in satellite communications, in-orbit services and space data analytics, as they graduate from UniSA’s 2025 Venture Catalyst Space accelerator program.
A week at IAC

A week at IAC

20 October 2025

What an incredible week we had in Sydney last week at the International Astronautical Congress (#IAC2025) representing Adelaide University. It was an extremely busy week, with bustling crowds at the largest international space conference.

From Adelaide to orbit: SA space startups make their mark at International Space Congress

From Adelaide to orbit: SA space startups make their mark at International Space Congress

26 August 2025

Some of South Australia’s most promising space startups will join up to 10,000 international delegates in Sydney next month for the International Astronautical Congress, the world’s largest space event.
UniSA launches 11 groundbreaking startups in 2025 Venture Catalyst program

UniSA launches 11 groundbreaking startups in 2025 Venture Catalyst program

29 May 2025

Today UniSA announces the 11 groundbreaking startups merit selected to partake in the Innovation and Collaboration Centre’s (ICC) startup accelerator program, Venture Catalyst.

World-first reusable space debris collector set to revolutionise sector

World-first reusable space debris collector set to revolutionise sector

16 May 2025

University of South Australia based startup Paladin Space has demonstrated the world’s first space payload capable of capturing debris from multiple targets and storing it on satellites for recycling, reducing the cost of space debris removal and making the process more sustainable.
Health-tech startup helps vulnerable patients access services

Health-tech startup helps vulnerable patients access services

28 November 2024

A South Australian startup is on a nation-wide mission to transform client access to allied health services like occupational therapy using artificial intelligence (AI).

UniSA launches four new space projects worth over $18 million

UniSA launches four new space projects worth over $18 million

24 July 2024

In a big win for space research and development in Adelaide, UniSA today opened a new Advanced Manufacturing facility and revealed significant industry investment in four space research projects under the iLAuNCH Trailblazer.
SA startup accelerator ‘a catalyst for personal and professional growth’

SA startup accelerator ‘a catalyst for personal and professional growth’

7 June 2024

A digital notebook for new business ideas and professional services employment opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage are among six new innovations breaking into South Australia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with the Venture Catalyst acceleration program.

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Innovation & Collaboration Centre

“When we joined the Venture Catalyst program, it just took our name out there and put it into the global domain.”
– Harrison Box, Venture Catalyst Space participant

“Venture Catalyst has been a great entry point for us to get into Australia."
– Migel Tissera, Venture Catalyst Space participant

“Failures and setbacks have taught me much, so learn to fail fast and fail gracefully."
– Ethan Tan, ICC Industry Expert

“Expertise informs what should be done; experience guides how to get it done. Access to both will accelerate your start-up’s journey."
– Nigel O'Neill, ICC Industry Expert

“Grow your network. It’s about who you know and a global mindset. Just because it may be new or not work out locally, doesn’t mean it hasn't already been conceived elsewhere - there could be opportunities to find new connections and collaborate.”
– Stephanie Wan, ICC Industry Expert

 

 

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Monday to Friday................8am to 5pm
Weekend & public holidays.....closed

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Adelaide
Enterprise Hub, 9 Light Square (building access via Philip St)
Adelaide, SA 5000
(08) 8302 7368

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Whyalla Norrie, SA 5608
(08) 8302 7368

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