Future Founders Pitch Competition

The Study Melbourne Future Founders Program, brought to you by Study Melbourne and StartSpace is Australia’s largest entrepreneurial program for international students and aspiring new founders. The program is free and designed to be fun and flexible. The more you join in, the more opportunities to learn and increase your confidence – get your free ticket here.

Are you ready to showcase your entrepreneurial vision? A highlight of the Future Founders Program, applications are now open for the 2023 Study Melbourne Future Founders Pitch Competition, sponsored by Scape.

Do you have a new business idea or have you started working on a new venture? Put together your most compelling 3-minute pitch and submit your application for a chance to win up to $5,000 AUD!

The Pitch Competition welcomes applications from current and former international students (within 5 years post-graduation) from any Victorian education provider.

Up to 5 finalists will be shortlisted to present their pitch live to the audience and a panel of judges at the Pitch Competition Final at the Future Founders Festival, 24 November 2023 at State Library Victoria. Winners will be announced at the evening celebration.

The prizes for 2023:

• First place – $5000 AUD ex GST and a 6 month StartSpace Loft Membership
• Second place – $3000 AUD ex GST
• Third place – $1000 AUD ex GST

Applications must be received by 11:59PM AEDT on Sunday 29 October 2023.

Click here for the judging criteria and to apply >

Wishing you the best of luck!