Corporate Partnerships

Corporate innovation pathways. Build what's next.

We connect you with Australia's best startups to solve real problems and create commercial outcomes.

Stone & Chalk is a purpose-driven not-for-profit. We connect corporates with Australia's most promising startups and scaleups to solve real business challenges and accelerate commercial innovation. We do this through structured Corporate Innovation Partnerships that cut through traditional barriers and focus on measurable outcomes

Who is this for?

Medium to Large corporates navigating market disruption who need proven innovation partners to accelerate solution development and maintain competitive advantage. You face:

  • Customer expectations outpacing internal innovation speed
  • Competitors accessing breakthrough technologies first
  • Innovation dying in committees or getting watered down
  • Startups with solutions you need, but no way to connect properly

What we deliver

  • Faster execution. Cut solution development time significantly through proven startup partnerships instead of building everything internally.
  • De-risked innovation. Structured validation processes and co-funded pilots before major investment - no more betting the house on untested ideas.
  • First-mover advantage. Access breakthrough technologies and business models before they hit mainstream through our curated ecosystem.
  • New revenue streams. Co-create products and ventures that actually launch and generate measurable returns.
  • Competitive differentiation. Move while competitors are still forming innovation committees.

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Who we work with

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We help corporates build what’s next

Partnership Pathways

We’ve delivered hundreds of innovation programs for Australia’s most forward-thinking organisations, and we’ll work with you to create a model that fits.

We offer multiple ways to engage, from rapid technology scouting to full venture co-creation:

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Meet some of our founders

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BAE Systems case study

"This collaboration is the best of both worlds - Stone & Chalk’s capability and knowledge of the ecosystem, and BAE Systems’ knowledge of the defence requirements, the defence customer, and the domain as a whole." – Tom Tizard, Head of Industry Development, BAE Systems Australia

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Chartered Accountants ANZ case study

"Partnering with Stone & Chalk allows Chartered Accountants to be at the forefront of innovation and have an advantageous perspective on Fintech, while also enabling them to give back to the community by offering their expertise as trusted business advisers to startups and scaleups".

Sunny Sirabas, GM of Innovation

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KPMG case study

“Magic happens when you pair the unconstrained thinking of a startup with the deep customer relationships and industry expertise of an established business. This program aims to help Australia’s best and brightest startups to open doors and gain traction.” – Sarah Vega, National Managing Partner, KPMG Futures

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National AI Sprint case study

"This is the springboard opportunity to transform AI concepts into real-world impact." – Stela Solar, Director, National AI Centre

Our impact

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Are you a good fit?

Our corporate innovation partnerships are for organisations ready to lead – not follow.

If you drive innovation, strategy, transformation, product, or ventures in a medium to large enterprise, our partnerships are built for you.

You're a strong fit if:

  • You’ve got clear priorities and need external partners to move faster

  • You’re navigating disruption and want real solutions

  • You believe in innovation but need a structured, low-risk way to deliver it

  • You want access to high-potential startups, scaleups, and emerging tech

  • You measure success by commercial outcomes, not just brand optics

Our partners include ASX-listed companies, national institutions, and global brands building for the future in Australia.

If you’re serious about solving problems, growing capability, and delivering impact, we’re ready when you are.

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Let’s talk partnerships

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