Waite
ThincLab Waite is ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s first agtech, food innovation and wine focused incubator.
ThincLab Waite'sÌýnewly renovated space with an abundance of natural light is over two levels in the Hannaford Building to supportÌýstart-ups in agri, food and wine sectors. It provides a nexus for startups, mentors, investors, agribusiness, corporates and academics to connect and collaborate.
As a member of ThincLab Waite you’ll work alongside entrepreneurs who are solving the world’s grand challenges, and benefit from a range of services to support your startup including:
- A global network of industry experts and our dedicated AgTech Expert in Residence.
- Access to the ThincLab programs (ThincSTART, ThincSCALE and ThincGROWTH).
- Access to ThincLab experts, masterclasses and networking opportunities.
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Why Waite campus?
The Waite campus, located just 15 mins from ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ CBD, has the largest concentration of expertise in the southern hemisphere in the areas of plant biotechnology, cereal breeding, sustainable agriculture, wine and horticulture, and land management.ÌýThe 300-acre site is home to the University's Waite Research Institute, along with a collection of unique but highly connected research organisations and centres.
ThincLab Waite leverages the expertise located at the Waite by co-locating start-ups with some of the best researchers and students available in the agriculture, food and wine sectors. Key industry and other relevant organisations are also co-located at Waite including SARDI, CSIRO, the Australian Wine research institute, and FoodSA.
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ThincLab Waite Enquiries
If you have any general enquiries about the ThincLab Waite, please contact:Ìý
Alex Cross
AgTech Lead
+61 8 8313 8358
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