Stone & Chalk Tech Central (Sydney): price, who can join and alternatives
Stone & Chalk is a not-for-profit startup hub, and its Sydney home is at 477 Pitt Street in Haymarket, near Central Station. Residents get workspace plus community rituals such as breakfasts, and the public can join events like Founders Unfiltered, a fireside chat series for founders. Residency is by application.
Stone & Chalk Tech Central (Sydney) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Ambitious Australian founders across AI, quantum, cyber, fintech, space and more | stoneandchalk.com.au |
| Where | Level 1, 477 Pitt St, Haymarket | stoneandchalk.com.au |
| Upcoming event | Founders Unfiltered with Karen Lawson, Thursday 26 November 2026, 4pm Sydney time | luma.com |
| Event series | Founders Unfiltered fireside chats | luma.com |
| Structure | Not-for-profit | stoneandchalk.com.au |
| Size | Says it has 800+ innovators at Tech Central | stoneandchalk.com.au |
| Community breakfasts | Breakfasts to meet other founders in the hub | stoneandchalk.com.au |
| Contracts | No rigid contracts | stoneandchalk.com.au |
Who it suits
- Tech founders who want a desk among other startups
- Founders near Central Station who want regular fireside chats
- International startups setting up in Sydney
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a free, informal meetup only
- Non-tech small business owners
- People wanting an online-only community
Alternatives to Stone & Chalk Tech Central (Sydney)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Salon Sydney | Not published | RSVP via Meetup or Luma |
| Ascent Valley Sydney Pitch Nights | Not published | Buy a ticket; apply separately to pitch |
| Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship) | Free | Apply for a fellowship intake |
| Fishburners | From $89 a month, or $54.92 a month billed annually (currency not named) | Open sign-up for the Founders Passport; Residency is selective |
| HealthHaus by LiveHaus | AUD 40 to AUD 60 per ticket | Buy a ticket on Humanitix; places limited |
| Her Collective Space | A$5 | RSVP on Meetup |
| Launch Camp | Free; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named) | Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval |
| Manly Entrepreneurs | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
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Questions about Stone & Chalk Tech Central (Sydney)
- Where is Stone & Chalk in Sydney?
- Level 1, 477 Pitt Street, Haymarket, in the Tech Central precinct.
- Can non-residents attend events?
- Yes. Founders Unfiltered on Luma has tickets for members or alumni and a standard ticket.
- How do I become a resident?
- Apply through the Tech Central page on its website.
- What are its community rituals?
- Regular resident events such as Sweet Spot updates, community breakfasts and Chalk Chills.
- Website
- stoneandchalk.com.au
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Apply for residency; register for public events on Luma
- Format
- Startup hub with residency, community breakfasts and Founders Unfiltered fireside chats
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Stone & Chalk Tech Central isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check stoneandchalk.com.au before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.