Parramatta Pitch Night: Celebrating Western Sydney

Parramatta Pitch Night is a fun, low-pressure pitch night designed to help you practice, get real feedback, and connect with community.

This special edition of Parramatta Pitch Night, in collaboration with UNSW Founders, is all about celebrating innovation in Western Sydney – shining a light on founders building locally and ideas tackling real challenges in our region.

We’re bringing together founders, students, and business-minded people for a night of ideas, connection, and community.

Whether you’re exploring an idea, building something early, or just curious about the startup space, this is your chance to see what’s happening locally and be part of it.

Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Launch Pad Parramatta
Prize: $200 voucher for 1st place

• 5–7 pitchers will take the stage

• 3-minute pitch + 3 minutes of questions or feedback

• A friendly judging panel will ask questions and share insights

• One standout pitch takes home the $200 prize ✨

This isn’t Shark Tank. It’s about learning, refining your message, and getting constructive feedback in a supportive environment.

We’re calling for:

• Startup founders

• Aspiring founders

• Students with business ideas

• Business owners or side-hustlers

That are either

• Based in Western Sydney, or
• Building ideas that serve the Western Sydney region

You don’t need a registered company or a polished deck – just an idea you’re excited about and willing to share.

👉 If you’d like to pitch, select the “EOI for Pitching” ticket and complete the additional questions at checkout.
Successful pitchers will be contacted ahead of the event.

If you register for an EOI for Pitching ticket, here’s what to expect:

Step 1 – Check your email inbox
The Launch Pad team will be in touch after you register.

Step 2 – Meet the Launch Pad team (REQUIRED)
A short 1:1 chat to get to know you and your idea, and share feedback on your pitch.

Step 3 – Pitching lineup confirmed
Following these chats, the pitching lineup will be finalised. You’ll be notified whether you’ve been shortlisted to pitch on the night ahead of the event.

Come along if you want to:

• Practice pitching in a relaxed, supportive setting

• Learn from other ideas and founders

• Get inspired and make new connections

• Be part of Western Sydney’s startup community

Whether you’re pitching or cheering from the crowd, you’ll leave with new insights and new people to follow up with.

• Practice your pitch without the pressure

• Get honest, useful feedback

• Meet like-minded founders, students, and collaborators

• Enjoy a lively, engaging night at Launch Pad

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Launch Pad Parramatta, Level 1, 6 Hassall St, 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, Australia

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