Sports, Gaming & AR Pitch Night!

Join us for an exhilarating evening dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in sports technology, gaming, and augmented reality (AR) with our 2024 Sports, Gaming & AR Pitch Night. Dive into the future of sports and entertainment as we spotlight startups pioneering innovative solutions in these dynamic industries.

Apply here and have a chance to compete on the big night and be in the running for an incredible prize pack!

This night offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the pitches of four remarkable early-stage startups in sports tech, gaming, and AR. Guests will have the chance to explore all applicants in our Startup Spotlight, highlighting the significance of innovation in transforming sports, gaming, and interactive experiences. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an investor, a founder, or simply curious about the future of sports and gaming technology, this event promises to be an electrifying gathering of minds and ideas.

We are a national community of diverse startup founders. Join us! The Startup Network believes that creating a successful startup takes more than one person’s idea; it takes a community of generous minds. We host a variety of events including Pitch Nights, Founder Connects, Virtual Experiences, Workshops, Major Speaker events, and our Future Horizons Festival. You can access all of this and much more by becoming a member today.

Our Sports, Gaming & AR Pitch Night is set to be a highlight of the year, featuring:

- Networking opportunities with a vibrant community of investors, founders, service providers, and tech enthusiasts.

- A fireside chat focusing on the impact of sports tech, gaming, and AR on the entertainment and sports industries.

- Support and insight into four pioneering early-stage startups during their main stage pitches.

- A chance to vote for your favorite pitch of the night.

Application Process

- June 18th, 2024: Applications open

- July 19th, 2024: Applications close

- July 22nd, 2024: Shortlisted applicants announced

- July 24th, 2024: Pitch training for shortlisted applicants

- July 25th, 2024: Finalists announced

- July 30th, 2024: Pitch Night at The Commons Gipps Street in Collingwood!

Imagine startups presenting groundbreaking AR experiences for live sports events, revolutionizing the way fans interact with their favorite games. Or gaming innovations that push the boundaries of immersive play, transforming your living room into a high-stakes arena. Picture sports tech that enhances athlete performance through cutting-edge analytics and wearable technology, driving the next generation of sports excellence.

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- The Startup Network One Year Membership

- Archa: Discount custom plan for your business

- FCW Lawyers: One hour of free legal services with a senior lawyer from our firm. No topic affecting your business is off limits!

- AWS: $10,000 AWS Credit to the winner and $5,000 AWS Credit to finalists

- Cake Equity: Free Cake Equity subscription for 1 year + 1 hour Mentoring / Consult on Capital Raising or Employee Shares.

- Coghlan Duffy & Co: 1 x hour free legal audit and advice

- Empiraa: Lifetime subscription to Empiraa Enterprise to help simplify your business planning, break down strategies into actionable steps, and enable efficient resource allocation

- LUNA: Free 1 hour consultation for both legal & accounting services followed by a 25% discount on services (valid for 30 days after relevant consult in legal or financial services)

- MYOB: Cash in on 12 months of MYOB Business Lite (worth $288): the all-in-one accounting solution perfect for startups that simplifies admin tasks like tracking income and expenses, scrolling through financial reports and calculating tax.

- Standard Ledger: 50% off their financial modelling service (prize value: $1500) OR let us handle your bookkeeping - get your first 3 months free on a 12-month package (prize value: $960)

- Stone and Chalk: 2 month residency package, including desk space and commercialisation support at the Melbourne Stone & Chalk Hub (for new residents only)

- Stripe: $50,000 of volume waived of Stripe fees

- Tability: 1-year of Tability 2.0 essentials subscription for free

- Rampersand: One hour of mentoring from one of the team at Rampersand

- William Buck: One hour consultation with Jennifer Lau, our Business Advisory Technology Lead from William Buck

-OK200: Technical development and Technical Strategy Consultation - 8 hours a month for 6 months. $11k worth of value.Whether refining a product roadmap, optimising a tech stack, or devising a scalable growth strategy, we will offer tailored guidance for a total of 48 hours over 6 months.

Don’t miss out on an inspiring evening that promises to explore the potential of Sports, Gaming & AR to revolutionize our world. Join us to discover the innovative solutions emerging in the climate tech and agriculture landscape.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Commons Gipps St, 38 Gipps St, Collingwood, Australia