ThincLab programs and offerings

Empowering innovation through every startup stage

ThincLab empowers students, staff and alumni to turn ideas into real-world impact through industry-connected, credit-bearing entrepreneurship programs. Whether you want to accelerate your career, validate an early concept, or build a new venture, ThincLab gives you the structure, mentors and tools to make meaningful progress.

Student programs

eChallenge

A work-integrated innovation course open to undergraduates, postgraduates and the public.

Learn how to frame problems, design solutions and test them in the real world. Build a validated problem–solution story, create early prototypes, grow your network, and pitch for significant prizes. eChallenge helps you stand out in any career while providing a launchpad for those ready to build their first venture.

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Tech eChallenge

A hands-on course for tech-enabled solutions - no coding required.

Use AI, no-code tools, and hardware or software prototyping to develop a tech concept from problem to proof-of-concept. With guidance from technologists, product leaders and founders, you’ll build demos, test assumptions and gain the practical skills needed for today’s digital roles.

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ThincHer

ThincHer is a semester‑based, extra‑curricular program at ThincLab that offers 6–8 masterclasses tailored to build confidence, leadership, entrepreneurship, and workplace readiness. While rooted in supporting women students, ThincHer champions inclusivity, welcoming students from all colleges and stages of study.

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Startup Programs

ThincSeed Programs

ThincSeed is designed to fast-track early‑stage startups with structured programs tailored for impact. Our 5‑week Pre‑Accelerator helps founders validate their ideas, refine customer discovery, and sharpen their investor readiness.

For startups ready to scale, the 13‑week ThincSeed Accelerator offers hands‑on workshops, weekly 1:1 coaching, and networking — culminating in a live Pitch Night. Founders can showcase their business to customers, partners, and investors.

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Incubation programs

We offer incubation programs tailored to different startup stages: ThincStart is for early‑stage ventures refining their MVPs and finding product-market fit; ThincScale supports startups with customers and revenue as they scale; and ThincGrowth is designed for mature companies preparing to expand or exit the incubator.

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Short Courses

We offer short‑course programs for entrepreneurs and investors: ThincBoards is a 2‑day intensive for founders, advisors, and directors to build board readiness and governance skills. ThincAngel is an immersive course that teaches you how to invest in early‑stage companies, from deal evaluation to portfolio management.