ThincSeed Pitch Night | Wed 18 Nov 2026 | 5:30pm

ThincSeed Pitch Night | Wed 18 Nov 2026 | 5:30pm

Are they investor-ready? Come and see for yourself.

Join us for the 2026 ThincSeed Pitch Night, brought to you by ThincLab and the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), and hear from the startups emerging from this year’s cohort.

After months of building, testing, refining and pushing their ventures forward through the ThincSeed Accelerator Program, our 2026 cohort is ready to take the stage.

Come along to hear the pitches firsthand, meet the founders, and decide for yourself which ventures have what it takes to go to the next level.

Meet the lineup of ThincSeed's Startup Founders for 2026:

• Ahfy - Camille Semmel

• Alto Apto - Monica Fundak, Christian Voudantas

• BoskoTools - Adrian Messina

• CareCliQ - Cauthan Buluma, Chanmonich Phe

• Colabyr - Dr Milad Dakka, Lennox Avdiu

• Futureneers - Ben Kelly

• HeartAI - Dr James Malycha

• Legend Sports - Louis Gordon-Latty, Kent Rattley

• Microtek Organics - Alex Girke

• Nexite - Lawrence Cirocco

• Ortomi - Sam Messina, Christian Alexandru

• SkillsAware - Dr Mark Keough

• Vocare - Seshnie Taylor

Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: Function Room 1, Level 5, Union House, Victoria Drive, Adelaide SA 5005

Dress: Smart casual

Key Info

• Arrival & Registration: 5:30pm

• Formalities & Founder Pitching: 6:00pm

• Networking: 7:30pm

Food and Beverages

Refreshments and drinks provided.

Getting there:

Evening parking is available at UPark Frome Street (22–30 Frome Street),Wilson Adelaide Central (225 North Terrace), and also on Victoria Drive - all options are a short walk to Union House.

Note: Photography and videography will take place on the night. If you'd prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let the ThincLab team know at check-in.

The ThincSeed Accelerator Program

ThincSeed is the tailored accelerator program that propels startups towards success. The program dives into multiple business facets through interactive sessions, ensuring start-ups are well-positioned in all critical areas. Gain clarity and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to meet seed round investor expectations. The program is open to all early stage start-ups. Founders from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

Learn more here: https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/thinclab/thincseed/

ThincSeed Program Partners

Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA
Working closely with businesses, industry groups, state government agencies and other relevant organisations, the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) delivers a range of programs designed to stimulate the city's economic growth with a focus on investment attraction, growing our visitor economy, residential growth, marketing the city as a whole and promoting Rundle Mall as Adelaide's premier shopping destination.

www.aedasa.com.au

ThincLab
ThincLab is Adelaide University's business incubator supporting students, alumni, staff and startups. ThincLab works with an extensive network of partners dedicated to help entrepreneurs launch and grow innovative companies that are building South Australia's future. ThincLab are committed to support founders at the key start-up stages, from ideation and validation, through to traction, scaling and expansion. Alongside tailored programs and dedicated coaching from domain experts, ThincLab provides start-ups with a dynamic hub and inclusive community to nurture ideas, develop entrepreneurial skills, business acumen, and furthermore facilitate valuable connections and networks.

https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/thinclab/