Innovation hubs – helping startups launch successfully

Join in the new year for an engaging session highlighting the role of Australia’s leading innovation hubs in nurturing and accelerating startup success.

Our speakers will share how their programs are supporting founders and entrepreneurs, and showcase real-world success stories:

Chaired by Nikki Macor Heath, the session will begin with short presentations from our speakers, providing an overview of their programs, their place in the wider innovation ecosystem, and a standout success story. This will be followed by a panel discussion where speakers will compare observations on what works well, what helps companies move forward, and what common hurdles can hold startups back.  Followed by Q&A.


This promises to be an insightful session for anyone interested in the practical pathways that help startups thrive.

Event details:
Thursday 5th February 2026

Venue Hosts: 

Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC)
Adelaide University
9 Light Square, Adelaide

Time:

4:00 – 4:30 pm arrive/network
4:30-5:30 pm presentation,
5:30-6:00 pm networking. | Networking
includes light refreshments and beverages

Seminar Pricing

$25 LESANZ member
$35 non-member

The speakers

Craig Jones
Associate Director: Business Incubation, Adelaide University 
ICC


Verity Kingsmill
Director, Flinders NVI

Anna Larson 
CSIRO On program

Chair: Nikki Macor Heath
Special Counsel,
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers


When
2/5/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Where
ICC University of South Australia City West Campus , 9 light Square Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
Spots available
Registration
Registration is closed. Please contact the Secretariat for late registrations by email