Ventures - University of Queensland

Thursday 23 March 2023

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 students and innovators from Queensland’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The 2023 Ventures ilab Accelerator Pitch Night will showcase cutting-edge innovations from UQ’s startup entrepreneurs. This diverse cohort of founders range from social entrepreneurs to trailblazers in nutrition, FinTech, augmented reality, and space. Don’t miss this flagship event on the Ventures calendar – it’s an opportunity to see the future being made right here in Queensland.

View the full program

In the lead up to Pitch Night, we'll be introducing you to our 11 teams that will take to the stage and present their innovations.

Follow us on socials @uqventures as we share their stories and watch the Founders Series playlist on our Ventures YouTube Channel.

See what this year's cohort is all about.

Watch our 2023 Founders Series

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ilab Accelerator #17 | Software, Retail

New car buying app with instant results.
Expera

ilab Accelerator #17 | Travel

A platform to uncover Australia’s most unique destinations
ExtrasJar

ilab Accelerator #17 | FinTech

Blending insurance with investment.
Gutrition

ilab Accelerator #17 | Health

The world’s first low FODMAP meal kit.
HalalBee

ilab Accelerator #17 | Software, Food

A fully integrated platform for halal food options.
Herik Labs

ilab Accelerator #17 | Space

3D printing the most efficient rocket engine in Australia.
IntelVest

ilab Accelerator #17 | Hardware

A device with real-time monitoring of overexertion in firefighters.
Red-Point

ilab Accelerator #17 | Augmented Reality

World’s first ever Augmented Reality rock climbing guide app.
RÉÉ

ilab Accelerator #17 | Beverage, Social Enterprise

Coffee positive impact platform.
Tera

ilab Accelerator #17 | Sustainability

Turning CO2 emissions into sustainable products.
toki

ilab Accelerator #17 | Software

Using psychology to humanise app dating.

Dr Rolf Gomes

Founder, Director and Cardiologist at Heart of Australia

Dr James Fielding

Founder and CEO of Audeara

Kate Jones

Executive Director, Tech Council of Australia and Principal Advisor, Soda

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.