Female Founder Pitch Night

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating visionary women‑led startups at the 2026 Female Founder Pitch Night, proudly presented by The Startup Network in partnership with La Trobe University. This signature pitch competition brings together female founders, investors, operators, and supporters who are passionate about driving meaningful change through innovation.

Details

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
Location: Digital Innovation Hub. Level 2, Eagleworks Innovation Centre within the Jenny Graves Building, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3083. Map Ref: G8

🌟 What to Expect

The Female Founder Pitch Night offers a vibrant space to connect, learn, and be inspired. Throughout the evening, guests will:

• Network with a dynamic community of investors, founders, service providers, and startup operators
• Support four outstanding early‑stage female founders as they pitch solutions to global challenges
• Vote for the Audience Choice Award and help spotlight the night’s standout pitch

This event is designed to support women, trans and gender diverse founders who are underrepresented in the startup ecosystem. We welcome applications from individuals across these communities. The pitching component is open to women, trans and gender diverse founders.

🚀 Apply to Pitch

Are you a female founder building something bold, impactful, or innovative? We’re inviting early‑stage founders to apply for the chance to pitch on stage and showcase their startup to a room full of investors, ecosystem leaders, and supporters. This is an opportunity to gain visibility, receive feedback, and connect with people who can help accelerate your journey.

If you are pitching, your entry into the event is free of charge.

Apply now to be considered for one of the four pitch spots on the night:  Female Founder Pitch Night Application Form

🎟️ Reserve Your Seat

Whether you’re pitching or cheering from the audience, don’t miss this energising evening of networking, creativity, and celebration.

Register today and connect with the changemakers building a brighter future. Get tickets: Female Founder Pitch Night

This Female Founder Pitch Night follows the Female Founder Frontiers: From Ideas to Impact workshop on 19 May 10am to 4pm. Why not keep the momentum going by joining both? Registrations for the workshop are now open - learn more and secure your spot.