About this Event
Witness ilab's Chapter 1 cohort for 2026 in May as the Chapter 1 Accelerator cohort is gearing up to pitch their breakthrough ideas live to investors, industry leaders, and the wider innovation community.
We invite you to join our startup founders as they pitch to a panel of experts and an audience of innovators from Queensland’s entrepreneurship ecosystem on Thursday 21 May at the Princess Theatre.
After 12 weeks of intensive mentoring, expert-led sessions, and hands-on development, our brightest founders step onto the stage to share their journeys and compete for funding, recognition, and a place in Queensland’s innovation future.
Expect an unforgettable evening of energy, creativity, and fearless ambition. Bold thinkers will bring big ideas to life, ignite conversations, and inspire what comes next. Whether you’re a startup enthusiast, investor, partner, or curious attendee, Pitch Night is your opportunity to experience first-hand the vibrancy and impact of the UQ accelerator community.
Join us and be part of the momentum driving Queensland’s next wave of entrepreneurial success.
Get your ticket
- Date: Thursday 21 May 2026
- Time: 6:15-9pm (Doors open at 5:15pm)
- Venue: The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba Qld 4102
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The 2026 Chapter `1 ilab Accelerator Pitch Night is supported by , , and the .
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Pre-Pitch Event Refreshments
🕑: 06:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Pitch Event
Info: Our startup founders have 7 minutes each to pitch to a panel of experts and an audience of innovators from Queensland’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Voting, Networking & Refreshments
Info: Now it’s the audiences turn to take the spotlight—cast their vote for their favourite startup founder pitch, then stay on to connect with fellow attendees while enjoying light refreshments.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba, Australia
AUD 10.00
