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  • Macquarie University Incubator
  • 8 Hadenfeld Avenue
  • Macquarie University NSW 2109
  • E: incubator@mq.edu.au

Student Pitch Competition 2024

More details coming soon!

Entry Requirements

  • Open to all current Macquarie University students
  • More than one person can participate in the same pitch
  • Entries are limited to one pitch per student, and two pitches per student group

Pitch Format

  • No longer than 3 minutes
  • All pitches must be filmed and sent to incubator@mq.edu.au by the submission deadline. Please let us know which category you'll be competing in
  • Ensure that you're not revealing any IP (Intellectual Property) — if in doubt, seek independent advice or participate in the Pitch Program where we cover this topic
  • Pitches that contain any information that is deemed offensive, degrading or against Macquarie University policy will not be accepted into the competition

Pitch Categories and Prizes

  • The top eight pitches for each category will be published online for voting purposes
  • Community voting will be undertaken through iLearn
  • All participants that have their pitches selected for the voting round will receive a participation certificate

Idea with most potential

  • Winner: $3,500
  • Runner up: $2,000

Audience Choice

  • Winner $2,000
  • Runner up: $1,000

Idea with most potential

  • Winner: $3,500
  • Runner up: $2,000

Audience Choice

  • Winner $2,000
  • Runner up: $1,000
  • Winner $2,000
  • Runner up: $1,000

Judging Criteria

A showcase of ideas which seek to solve a problem and generate revenue for founders and shareholders.

Idea With Most Potential - decided by an expert judging panel

  • Commercial feasibility — identified a large market and critical issue worth solving
  • Level of impact — clearly understands and articulate the impact of their solution will deliver and how
  • Content — the quality of information delivered in the pitch
  • Best pitch – quality of delivery, structure of pitch and technique

Audience Choice - decided by your votes!

  • Number of peer votes secured — this is a popularity test, plain and simple

A showcase of ideas which seek to address a pressing social challenge

Idea With Most Potential - decided by an expert judging panel

  • Feasibility — identified a large market and critical issue worth solving
  • Level of impact — clearly understands and articulate the impact of their solution will deliver and how
  • Content — the quality of information delivered in the pitch
  • Best pitch – quality of delivery, structure of pitch and technique

Audience Choice - decided by your votes!

  • Number of peer votes secured — this is a popularity test, plain and simple

A showcase of terrible and funny ideas. Let the finalists tell you about the worst/funny ideas in the best possible way!

Audience Choice - decided by your votes!

  • Number of peer votes secured

    • This category shows imagination and an engaging ‘outside the box’ thinking that showcases a unique perspective

    Help us decide the winners, vote for the pitches that are the most creative, original and with the best delivery!

- Pitch submissions: TBC

- Audience Choice Voting: TBC

- Pitch Awards Event: TBC

Get competition-ready!

By undertaking the MQ Pitch Program you can build your skills and increase your chances of winning a prize.

More about this program