Welcome to ThincLab

Empowering entrepreneurs to turn ideas into impact

ThincLab is a business incubator within Adelaide University, dedicated to supporting students, alumni, staff, and startups as they bring bold ideas to life. We provide founders with tailored coaching, expert guidance, and access to programs designed to accelerate innovation and help ventures reach the market with confidence.

As part of ThincLab, you’ll join a collaborative and inspiring community where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, challenges are embraced, and success is shared. Our ecosystem connects you with industry leaders, mentors, and peers who are committed to helping you grow—both personally and professionally.

ThincLab offers the tools, networks, and support needed to transform ideas into sustainable, impactful ventures. Whether you are refining your concept or scaling your startup, ThincLab is here to champion your journey.

We support students, startups and the ecosystem

For students, staff & alumni

ThincLab empowers students, staff, and alumni through a wide range of entrepreneurial programs designed to spark innovation and support new ventures. At ThincLab, you can explore ideas, gain real-world experience, and build the foundations of your own startup while earning recognition and course credit.

eChallenge – Bring your innovative ideas to life and earn course credit as you build and launch your own start-up. Compete for cash prizes and gain hands-on experience creating an impactful business during your degree.
Tech eChallenge – Develop tech-enabled hardware or software solutions guided by industry professionals. Earn course credit while designing novel, market-ready innovations.
ThincHer – Join an inclusive community that empowers women students through a supportive, extra-curricular program focused on confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurial capability.

For startups

ThincLab supports startups at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey, providing tailored programs, expert guidance, and a community designed to accelerate growth and success.

ThincStart – For early-stage ventures shaping and validating their MVPs, with a focus on achieving product–market fit.

ThincSeed Pre-Accelerator – A 5-week program designed to help you explore, test, and strengthen your startup idea before moving into full acceleration.

ThincSeed Accelerator – A tailored accelerator program aimed at elevating your startup, strengthening your strategy, and preparing you for investment.

ThincScale – For scaling ventures with customers and revenue, helping founders navigate capital raising, growth logistics, and long-term expansion.

We aim to help your innovation succeed

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Community of innovators

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Our programs

We deliver a broad portfolio of programs crafted to support students, startups, and the wider innovation ecosystem. Whether you're just experimenting with an idea, building your first venture or looking to grow in scale and capability, ThincLab provides structured pathways to help you succeed.

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Our experts

ThincLab works with a broad network of industry experts — from growth strategists and technologists to sales leaders and investors — who deliver structured, hands-on support to founders poised to scale their ventures in South Australia.