Lander & Rogers Launches Ninth LawTech Hub Accelerator
Independent Australian law firm Lander & Rogers has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated 2026 LawTech Hub, a six-month accelerator program aimed at startups and scaleups in the legal and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. This marks the ninth iteration of the innovative program, which continues to attract cutting-edge legal technology ventures from both Australia and the global stage.
The LawTech Hub is distinct in its equity-free model, allowing participants to retain full ownership while gaining access to the firm’s legal professionals, technologists, and innovation teams. The accelerator facilitates structured testing and collaborative development in a real-world legal environment, offering startups a rare opportunity to refine their products with direct input from legal practitioners.
Focus on AI and Legal Innovation
The 2026 program will prioritize startups developing solutions in both AI-driven and traditional legal tech domains. Lander & Rogers emphasized that the program is designed not only to support product development but also to provide strategic guidance through user experience reviews, feedback loops, and comprehensive masterclasses.
Areas covered in the masterclasses include cybersecurity, pricing strategies, branding, financial modeling, and scaling operations. Participants will benefit from mentorship, access to funding networks, and a final showcase opportunity during the celebrated Legal Tech Pitch Night.
Proven Success from Previous Cohorts
Lander & Rogers highlighted the success of its past cohorts, noting that over 30 startups have graduated from the program, with more than 90% still in operation. Notable alumni include Mary Technology, DDLoop, Syncly, DraftWise, eBrief Ready, Nexl, and Josef—many of which have expanded beyond Australian markets.
Feedback from the 2025 cohort has been instrumental in shaping the new program. Founders from last year praised the accelerator for helping them iterate quickly and bring more robust products to market. “Working with the Landers team enabled us to ship better and faster and unlocked the next stage of growth,” said Nico Kunz, co-founder of DDLoop.
Other testimonials echoed this sentiment. Peter Cole of CourtAid shared, “We rebuilt our entire front-end experience based on continuous feedback.” Walter Myer of Amender said, “We came in with a problem and left with clarity, direction, and a validated V1.”
Real-World Testing and Validation
One of the key differentiators of the LawTech Hub is its emphasis on pilots and real-world evaluation. Participating companies are given the opportunity to conduct security testing and competitive benchmarking within the operations of Lander & Rogers itself. This practical exposure enables startups to fine-tune their offerings in a live legal setting.
“Each year we have a very high calibre of startups, while the opportunity to build real, scalable change in legal practice continues to expand,” said Daniel Proietto, Chief Executive Partner at Lander & Rogers. “We look forward to welcoming the next generation of innovators.”
Broader Innovation Ecosystem
The LawTech Hub is a central component of Lander & Rogers’ broader innovation strategy, which also includes an AI Lab and AI Clinics in partnership with leading Australian universities. The firm describes this ecosystem as essential to redefining how legal services are delivered in the digital age.
“The energy that emerges when founders and lawyers build side-by-side is extraordinary,” noted Michelle Bey, Chief Innovation Officer at Lander & Rogers. “Last year, a startup that completed our pilot testing is now being deployed within the firm, and another outperformed seven global incumbents during a research-focused testing day.”
Driving Global Legal Transformation
As the legal sector continues to evolve through technological advancement, Lander & Rogers sees the LawTech Hub as a vital incubator for the next wave of legal transformation. Applications for the 2026 cohort are already coming in from countries outside Australia, reflecting the program’s growing international appeal.
“The legal industry continues to undergo major change driven by emerging technologies,” said Courtney Blackman, Director of the LawTech Hub. “The LawTech Hub has become a proving ground for founders building future solutions and needing deep industry access to do it. I’m excited to see who joins us for 2026.”
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