ACU Co-Lab Startup Pre-Accelerator Demo Day 2026
Date & Time
Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm AEDT
Ends Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 8:30 pm AEDT
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Location
Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, Fitzroy, VIC
Price
Free
ACU Co-Lab
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About This Event
See the inaugural ACU Co-Lab Startup Pre-Accelerator cohort pitch their idea-stage ventures in Fitzroy after 10 weeks of development and validation. Founders will present to a judging panel and live audience, followed by an awards announcement and networking.
What to expect
- Founder pitches, with 3 minutes per pitch
- 2 minutes of Q&A from the judging panel after each pitch
- Judges’ deliberation, winner announcement and awards presentation
- Light refreshments and networking before and after the pitches
Schedule
- Guest arrival and registration
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Founder pitches and Q&A
- Judges’ deliberation
- Winner announcement and awards presentation
- Networking
Times may change slightly.
Who can attend
Students, entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and supporters of innovation are invited.
About the programme
The ACU Co-Lab Startup Pre-Accelerator Program is a Victorian cohort of the Building Your Startup with AI Tools 2026 series, funded by Innovation Victoria. The programme is open to ACU students, staff and alumni based in Victoria.
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