Showcase Pitch Night 2026

Join us for a night of big ideas and innovative solutions at 2026 Showcase Pitch Night

Showcase Pitch Night is an evening to celebrate the achievements and talent of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship students. Teams will be selected to represent their cohort, and will pitch their businesses to a panel of esteemed judges for feedback and a chance to win seed funding.


Judging panel

• Amanda Walker - Co-Founder, Lord of the Fries & Business Consultant | Wade Guest Speaker

• Colin McLeod - Professor in Residence, Melbourne University | Former MoE Program Director and faculty

• Jodie Imam - Co-Founder and CEO, Tractor Ventures | MoE Mentor and Faculty
  

As an audience member, you'll have a chance to vote for your favourite team in the People's Choice Awards. There'll also be networking opportunities over food and drink throughout the evening.

Register now to secure your seat!

Join us in-person to go into the draw to win a Master of Entrepreneurship Taster Pack worth over $300!* *Conditions apply.

Learn more about the University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship here.

Showcase Pitch Night 2026 is proudly sponsored by the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne, whose support enables this event and the prize funding awarded to outstanding student ventures.

Photography, filming and audio recording may take place at this event for use by Wade Institute in its print and digital publications, websites, social media channels, marketing materials and other promotional purposes.

By attending this event, you acknowledge that your image and/or voice may be captured as part of the event audience, group photographs, media wall photography and event coverage.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a member of the event team on arrival and avoid participating in photographs and recorded activities where possible.

For further information, please contact events@wadeinstitute.org.au.