This year we invited innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses, students and the community to come up with innovative solutions that will accelerate Melbourne's transition to a zero-carbon city.

After six weeks of exploring how to use data and technology to make Melbourne a more sustainable city, the finalists are ready to present their best ideas at the Open Innovation Competition pitch showcase.

Winners will be announced on the night with a number of exciting prizes up for grabs including a slice of the $30,000 cash prize pool, entry into the University of Melbourne’s Velocity Program, RMIT’s LaunchHub program and Illume Foundation program, Stone & Chalk membership prize, StartSpace membership prize, Startup Network membership prize and Antler prize.

Each pitch will be subjected to live Q&A by a panel of experts and awarded prizes by our wonderful competition partners.

The event will conclude with a networking session over refreshments.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024

Time: 5:15pm for a 5.30pm start, until 8pm

Venue: StartSpace, State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street Melbourne 3000, Australia

Judges

MC - Phil Ore, Co-CEO and Chief Mentor at 25eight

Andrew Loh, Angel Network Manager at Ecotone Ventures

Richard Simpson, Managing Director, Energy and Corporate Innovation at Startupbootcamp

Richard Simpson, Head of Advisory at Carloop

Nicki Colls, Climate Partnership and Advocacy Lead at City of Melbourne

Akhil Sharma, Investments Director at Antler

Contact the host of Open Innovation Competition Pitch Night