Startup Sprint Pitch Off 2026

The Pitch-Off Finals are the grand finale of Startup Sprint, where the program's top ventures take the stage to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, mentors, industry leaders and the wider innovation community.

Over the course of the program, these teams have transformed early-stage ideas into validated ventures through customer discovery, experimentation, prototyping and testing. Now, they will compete for a share of a $15,000 prize pool by demonstrating not only the strength of their solution, but also their business model, market potential and entrepreneurial execution.

Join us to discover the next generation of Monash founders, explore innovative products and services, and hear the stories behind the ventures tackling real-world challenges. From breakthrough prototypes and compelling brands to promising business models and inspiring founders, the Pitch-Off Finals showcase the very best emerging entrepreneurial talent from across the university.

What to Expect

• Live pitches from the top Startup Sprint teams

• Networking with founders, mentors, industry representatives and the Monash innovation community

• Audience voting for the People's Choice Award

• Celebration of the Startup Sprint journey and announcement of competition winners

Whether you're a student, researcher, staff member, industry partner or startup enthusiast, the Pitch-Off Finals offer an opportunity to connect with the entrepreneurial community, be inspired by emerging ventures and help celebrate the future of innovation at Monash.

⏰ 12am-2pm
📆 Friday 1th July
📍 G01 Stairs/Amphitheatre, Alan Finkel Building for Technology and Design
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