Pitch Night

Thursday 12 Sept, 5:15-9:30pm

UQ's startup founders are gearing up to pitch.

Join our startup founders as they pitch to a panel of experts and an audience of innovators from Queensland’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The 2024 Chapter 2 Ventures ilab Accelerator Pitch Night will showcase cutting-edge innovations from UQ’s startup entrepreneurs. This diverse cohort of founders range from artificial intelligence and social media to period care and delicious snacks. Don’t miss this flagship event on the Ventures calendar – it’s an opportunity to see the future being made right here in Queensland.

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The ilab chapter 2 Pitch Night Prizes Terms and Conditions

The 2024 Chapter 2 ilab Accelerator Pitch Night is supported by Everest Engineering.

 

Stars of the show

  • Bach

    Bach

    ilab Accelerator #19 | AI, Cloud

    PaaS providing scalable and secure cloud hosting for AI and GPU workloads.
  • Makhana

    Makhana

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Food

    The high protein popcorn upgrade.
  • Mushee Co.

    Mushee Co.

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Sustainability

    Turning waste from the coffee industry into sustainable compostable packaging.
  • Sunflower AI

    Sunflower AI

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Software

    Making events accessible with AI live captions and translations.
  • Apex fitness

    Apex Fitness

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Software, Health and Fitness

    Quantifying resistance training.
  • Cauldron Today

    Cauldron Today

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Software, Social Media

    Fostering diverse dialogue with daily thought-provoking questions.
  • Lilo

    Lilo

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Marketplace

    The easy way to buy and sell quality secondhand furniture.
  • Knowa

    Knowa

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Professional Services

    Online directory connecting hospitality businesses and industry partners.
  • Fortus

    Fortus

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Software

    A platform for gym-goers to promote accountability and consistency through connectivity.
  • Blunge

    Blunge

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Software

    Marketplace to create client-ready illustrations/visuals in a range of styles through AI.
  • Speachy

    Speachy

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Software

    Find your voice and sharpen your verbal communication skills.
  • Inoya

    Inoya

    ilab Accelerator #19 | Product

    Creating toxin-free and sustainable period care solutions.

Judging panel

Simone Joyce
CEO and Co-founder of Paypa Plane
Dr Glen Richards
Business leader, entrepreneur and veterinarian
Matiela Baker
Vice President at Queensland Investment Corporation

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Contact

For more information about Pitch Night or UQ's entrepreneurial programs, contact the UQ Ventures team

Disclaimer: This event is being held for the purpose of showcasing startups that are completing the Ventures ilab Accelerator program and not for the purpose of seeking funding, capital, or investment. Presentations do not consider the objectives or financial situation of audience members and should not be taken as advice to investors or potential investors. Pitches are not – and should not be construed as – an offer, invitation, or recommendation to invest.