Discover the best of UQ’s innovation community at our upcoming Showcase events. Whether you’re a student ready to explore bold new ventures or an entrepreneur seeking to scale alongside industry leaders, our Showcases offer unmatched opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Choose your journey...
...from the student-focused StartUP Showcase - celebrating the ideas from our first ilab x Momentum Accelerator program - to the high-energy ScaleUP Showcase and Pitch Night, where founders, investors, and partners converge to unlock growth and spotlight the next wave of innovation.
1. About
The ScaleUP Showcase 2025, presented by UQ Ventures and supported by QIC, brings together Queensland’s most ambitious founders, investors, partners, and innovation leaders for a full day of insights, connections and real-world opportunities.
On Tuesday 21 October, throughout the day, you'll hear from top founders, investors, growth experts, and ecosystem leaders as they dive into the four critical drivers of startup scale: capital, customers, talent, and visibility.
Then, stay for the evening as we celebrate the grand finale of the ilab x Momentum Accelerator Pitch Night, where the top startups from the progam will pitch live to a room full of investors, corporates, and ecosystem supporters.
This is your chance to connect with the people, capital, and knowledge helping Queensland’s startups scale globally.
Tickets are selling fast - get yours today
Choose how you experience ScaleUP Showcase Pitch Night:
Full Experience: Attend the entire ScaleUP Showcase during the day—including expert panels, breakout sessions, networking, and the Innovation Showcase—and stay into the evening for Pitch Night.
Pitch Night Only: Join us just for the exciting Pitch Night finale.
Combined Discount: Save when you book both events together with our discounted ticket option.
Showcase Details
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
Time: 9am - 9pm
- ScaleUP Showcase: 9am - 5pm
- Pitch Night: 6pm - 9pm
If you have any enquiries about the Ventures ScaleUP Showcase, please contact ventures@uq.edu.au
Our ilab x Momentum Accelerator
The ilab Accelerator is UQ’s flagship program designed to fast-track UQ student, staff, and alumni startups. Delivered in collaboration with the Momentum Accelerator, this combined initiative offers two tailored tracks for founders at different stages of their journey.
Read more about our Accelerator
In 2025, the ilab x Momentum Accelerator is powered by UniQuest and QIC.