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Haymarket HQ vs Stone & Chalk.
Both are in Tech Central, a short walk from Central station. Stone & Chalk runs the government-backed Tech Central Innovation Hub at 477 Pitt St, formerly the Sydney Scaleup Hub. HHQ is the independent, community-run alternative around the corner.
The short answer
Choose HHQ if you’re a startup, a creator or an international company entering Australia, and you want people who’ll help you get going: connections, programs and workshops, at the lowest prices we know of.
Choose Stone & Chalk if you’re a deep-tech startup that wants a large, subsidised hub with formal programs.
Why companies pick HHQ
A space with character. A way into Australia.
01 · A converted warehouse
Exposed beams, creative people.
A converted warehouse in a building with a long history in Chinatown, one of Sydney’s earliest migrant precincts. Informal, creative and very startup, with food courts and restaurants downstairs and Darling Harbour a short walk away. Prices on our website, $40 day passes and no lock-in.
02 · Global, one-stop shop
Everything to test Australia, under one roof.
GTM programs and services, introductions to customers and partners, an office and incorporation support. Backed by a global community of founders we’ve been growing since 2016.
03 · Programs and workshops
Learn, launch and meet the right people.
GTM programs such as the Singapore-Australia Market Accelerator, and hands-on workshops on AI and new technology. Plus an event space to meet your target group.
At a glance
Side by side.
| Haymarket HQ | Stone & Chalk | |
|---|---|---|
| The space | A converted warehouse with exposed beams, in a building with a long history in Chinatown | A modern office building with a rooftop terrace, studios and 20+ showers |
| Best for | International companies entering Australia, early-stage founders and creators | Australian and international deep-tech startups and scaleups |
| Help entering Australia | One-stop shop: GTM programs, services, introductions, an office and incorporation support | Hosts the NSW Landing Pads; shared desks for overseas scaleups planning an office within 6 to 12 months |
| Programs and workshops | GTM programs such as the Singapore-Australia Market Accelerator, plus hands-on workshops on AI and new technology | Growth programs, expert check-ins, mentor and VC introductions |
| Day pass | $40 for a desk | $60 Desk Pass1 |
| Flexible desk | Part Time $325/month (12 days) | Flexi Focus 24/7 $660/month1 |
| Your own desk | $475/month | Premium Dedicated Desk $800/month1 |
| Contracts | No lock-in | 1-month minimum on flexi desks, 2 months on dedicated desks. Private offices from 8 people on 12-month terms1 |
| Location | Level 2, 63 Dixon St, Haymarket | Level 1, 477 Pitt St, Haymarket |
Let’s be honest
Stone & Chalk has the more polished fit-out. We have the character, and the people who’ll help you get going.
HHQ is a converted warehouse, not a corporate fit-out, and we like it that way. Exposed beams, an informal feel and a creative crowd: a place where founders from everywhere share tables, ideas and introductions.
Where Stone & Chalk is stronger
A large, modern building with rooftop, showers and studios
A bigger community of 800+ innovators
Subsidised rates for startups that qualify
“A mix of factors led to us closing our first Australian customer within a week after visiting Sydney.”
Free trial · no strings attached
Still deciding? Try HHQ for a day.
Book a tour or a free trial day below. Comparing a few spaces? Message us on WhatsApp and we will answer honestly.
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See you at Level 2, 63 Dixon St, Haymarket.
FAQ
Good to know.
Is the Sydney Scaleup Hub the same as Stone & Chalk?
Yes. Stone & Chalk ran the Sydney Scaleup Hub at 477 Pitt St. In 2025 the NSW Government closed the Sydney Startup Hub at Wynyard and made 477 Pitt St the Tech Central Innovation Hub, with Stone & Chalk as operator.
Can an overseas company use both?
Yes, and some do. HHQ can be your first desk and your market-entry partner, and the two are a short walk apart in Haymarket.
Stone & Chalk details are from its public website and news coverage, checked 10 October 2026. Prices and offers change, so please confirm with each provider. HHQ prices exclude GST.
Sources: Stone & Chalk Tech Central · Stone & Chalk FAQ · 1 Stone & Chalk Tech Central rate card, “Flexible options and inclusions”, 2026. All prices exclude GST
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