Fridays @ UTS Startups: AI Pitch Night

Every Friday afternoon, the UTS Startups Event Space (Corner of Harris St and Broadway, Ultimo) comes alive with stories, pitches and conversations that showcase the energy of Sydney’s startup community. Each week brings something new, from founder confessions to panel discussions, all designed to connect, inspire and spark ideas. 

📅 Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Doors open 4:00pm | Event starts 4:30pm | Networking from 5:30pm)
📍 Location: UTS Startups, Bon Marché Building (Ground Floor Event Space), Broadway, Sydney

Get ready for an evening of innovation, bold ideas, and cutting-edge AI. The AI Pitch Night brings together founders, students, and researchers who are building the future with artificial intelligence. Whether you’re testing an idea, growing a product, or just curious about what’s next in AI - this is the place to connect, learn, and be inspired.

💡 What to Expect

• Rapid-fire pitches: 3 minutes to pitch + 3 minutes of Q&A

• Expert feedback: From a panel of AI mentors, founders, and investors

• Networking & community: Meet builders, collaborators, and supporters over drinks

🚀 Who Should Pitch

• AI-focused startups and founders (from idea to early traction)

• Researchers and students developing AI prototypes

• Innovators exploring how AI transforms their industry

⚙️ Pitch Criteria

• Problem clarity: Why this matters now

• AI innovation: How AI is central to your solution

• Go-to-market: Who your users are and how you’ll reach them

• Validation: Early feedback, pilots, or results

• Team & potential: Why you’re the right people for this

📝 How to Apply to Pitch

1. Register for an “Apply to Pitch” ticket during checkout.

2. Shortlisted pitchers will be notified by email. (Limited slots available — apply early!)

🕒 Event Schedule

• 4:00pm: Doors open & check-in

• 4:30pm: Welcome & pitches begin

• 5:30pm: Networking & refreshments

• 6:00pm: Event close

Join us for an evening where Sydney’s most promising AI founders take the stage - and the next wave of innovation begins.

🎟️ Tickets are free, but spots are limited - register now!

To see all upcoming UTS Startups organised events go to: https://events.humanitix.com/host/uts-startups