Join Us for INCUBATE’s 20th Cohort Demo Day Showcase

INCUBATE, The University of Sydney's Flagship Startup Program, proudly presents Demo Day – a pitch night showcase of the very best early-stage startups from founders in The University of Sydney community.

We’ve been supporting the University’s startup ecosystem for over a decade. And in that time, a LOT has changed. From humble beginnings in Manning House (armed with little more than a whiteboard, a digital camera and a brilliant idea) to fostering and supporting over 175 of the most game-changing startups in the country, we are excited to show you where INCUBATE and our founders are today. [Spoiler alert: we’ve come a LONG way, and we’re not stopping there!]

Year on year, the most innovative, disruptive and cutting-edge ideas have passed through our doors - and though the ideas have continued to change and meet the challenges of their time, the spirit of innovation has been a constant, burning brightly in each of our startups. So come along and be inspired by the founders at the forefront of the next big ideas that are poised to change the world. Backed by the impressive lineage of the cohorts that have come before them, Class 20 are excited to show you what’s next.

What to Expect:

Doors open 5.30pm

Pitches begin 6.00pm

🌟 Innovative Startups: Be amazed by Class 20, a cohort of 10 startups plus one Startup Year team, that are making waves and creating change in a wide range of industries – from fintech to AI, sustainability to social discovery
🗣️ Inspiring Pitches: Get inspired by passionate founders who will take the stage to present their groundbreaking ideas. Whatever your expectations are, we know they’ll be exceeded
🤝 Networking: Connect with fellow startup founders, investors, University of Sydney stakeholders and industry professionals.

About INCUBATE and our accelerator program

INCUBATE is Australia’s multi award-winning accelerator program that supports and mentors the University of Sydney community to launch successful startups.

INCUBATE's 14-week intensive accelerator program gives experienced entrepreneurs and early-stage founders the launchpad they need to succeed in the industry. The accelerator includes equity-free, one-on-one mentoring, exclusive masterclasses, co-working office space, and community and networking events.

* Best LaunchPad Award 2022 - PauseAwards

* Most Successful Student Outcomes Program 2019 - CampusLink

* Australasian Best Startup Accelerator Program 2018 - StartCon

* Australasian Best Startup Accelerator Program 2016 - StartCon

* Best Student Service Program 2013 - ACUMA