HAPPY STARTUP™ – Connecting Startups, Investors & Universities | Melbourne

HAPPY STARTUP™ is an in-person innovation event in Albert Park, Melbourne, bringing together startups, investors, universities and technology communities. The programme covers startup pitching, investment and venture capital presentations, university innovation and business matchmaking.

What to expect

• Startup Pitch Competition and investor presentations
• University Innovation Showcase and innovation pavilions
• Expert speaker sessions and an international startup exhibition
• Business matchmaking and one-to-one networking
• Areas focused on startups and scaleups, investment, universities, AI, robotics, technology, business growth and talent

Who may attend or exhibit

The event identifies startups, scaleups, universities, research institutes, accelerators, technology companies, corporate innovation teams and business service providers among its exhibitors. Attendees may include founders, investors, corporate innovation leaders, researchers, mentors, recruiters and students.

Qualified venture capital funds, angel investors, family offices, corporate venture capital, private equity firms, universities, government innovation agencies and accredited media may apply for a complimentary VIP pass. Applications are required and subject to approval. The pass includes access to the pitch competition, investor presentations, university showcase, innovation pavilions, matchmaking, one-to-one networking and VIP networking lounge.

Pitch and presentation options

• Startup Pitch Package: 10-minute live pitch, event pass, company listing, matchmaking and networking — $550
• Investor Project Pitch: 20-minute presentation for investment projects across sectors including real estate, healthcare, energy, technology and infrastructure — $995
• Company Growth & Investment Pitch: 20-minute featured presentation for established companies seeking growth capital, partnerships or international expansion — $1,950

Booking policy

Visitor tickets and exhibitor bookings are binding and non-refundable except where required by law. Valid bookings transfer if the event is postponed or rescheduled; eligible payments made directly to the organiser are refunded if it is cancelled without replacement dates.