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.

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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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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What our startups are saying

From connection with investors to expert mentorship, equity-free funding and a dynamic startup community, hear our Venture Catalyst Space graduates share their experiences of the program.

Latest news

Made in space: In-flight supplement production    to support long-haul astronaut health

Made in space: In-flight supplement production to support long-haul astronaut health

21 November 2024

An Adelaide startup has adapted its world-first bioreactor technology for deployment in space, meaning biological supplements essential for human health in zero-gravity environments could be produced en route to Mars or beyond, rather than transported or resupplied from Earth.

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.

Reinforced plastic fuel tanks in space and mobile insulin farms rocketing SA’s space sector

Reinforced plastic fuel tanks in space and mobile insulin farms rocketing SA’s space sector

30 May 2024

Four innovative space startups from across the country and the world have landed in South Australia’s space ecosystem to join the pre-eminent commercial space accelerator program, Venture Catalyst Space.

Lift off for South Australian space company scaleup mission with first cohort of six companies

Lift off for South Australian space company scaleup mission with first cohort of six companies

7 May 2024

An inaugural business growth program by the University of South Australia (UniSA) for space companies has lifted off with six early-stage South Australian businesses.

Bringing international talent to South Australia’s innovation ecosystem

Bringing international talent to South Australia’s innovation ecosystem

5 February 2024

To set entrepreneurs up for success, the ICC offers dedicated and tailored support through its Venture Catalyst accelerator program.

 

 

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