Curious about the startups growing right here at Macquarie University? Want a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas turn into impact?

Demo Day is your chance to dive into the heart of the Macquarie University Incubator. You’ll meet the brilliant founders behind some of our most exciting ventures, hear their stories, see their products in action, and discover how they’re solving real-world problems through innovation.

🌟 What You’ll Take Away from Demo Day:

Fresh Ideas – Discover emerging trends, technologies, and creative approaches you can apply to your own work or studies.
New Connections – Meet founders, innovators, mentors, and fellow curious minds from across campus and industry.
Opportunities – Explore ways to get involved, whether through internships, collaboration, mentorship, or launching your own idea.
Free Snacks & Good Vibes – Because every good idea is better with good food and great people.

Whether you’ve got 15 minutes or a few hours, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and a deeper understanding of the incredible work happening on campus. It's relaxed, inspiring, and open to everyone—no prior startup knowledge required.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

1pm	Panel Discussion	Hear from a panel of experts from the innovation community as they uncover the topic: "The truth about startup investment in Australia" Big questions analysing the state of affairs in the Australian Startup funding landscape. From gender gaps, over reliance on international capital, sector funding imbalances and the role superannuation could play in unlocking capital for Aussie innovators. How did we get to this point and how can we solve it? Panellists to be announced!
2pm	Startup Exhibition	Come in and meet the founder behind the startups and scaleups that contribute to the Macquarie University Innovation Ecosystem. *How can you help?* Attending events like this is super important for our founders, they want to meet you and tell you about their idea, they also want your feedback and opinions on what they are doing. Exhibitors to be announced!
3pm	Pitch Showcase	Hear from the founders that are creating new businesses, disrupting industries, and inventing novel solutions to our greatest challenges. *What will the founders be pitching for?* Could be a cofounder to join their startup, investment dollars, industry connections or advisors to join their board. Pitchers to be announced!
4pm	Networking Session	Time to relax, network, and make new connections. *Who will be there?* researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, university stakeholders, students, and the local innovation community. Drinks and nibbles will be served.

Questions? Reach out to the Incubator Team on incubator@mq.edu.au.

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About the MQ Incubator

The MQ Incubator is the beating heart for startups in Macquarie Park Innovation District. Our region is the second largest economy in NSW, Australia’s most innovative postcode and home to some of Australia’s biggest corporations and vibrant startup ecosystem.

We are home to startups at all stages of their development – from early-stage entrepreneurs to businesses with Silicon Valley headquarters looking to pivot and grow.

Unlike many university incubators and accelerators, we aren’t just for students, alumni and staff. We support all startups and scaleups.

Applications for our second intake of the year are open. Find out more and apply here.

MQ Incubator Demo Day 2025

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Full Day General Admission (1-5pm) ticket

General Admission (Panel session only | 1-2pm ) ticket

General Admission (Startup exhibition only | 2-3pm) ticket

General Admission (Pitch showcase only | 3-4pm) ticket

General Admission (Networking event only | 4-5pm) ticket