LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night

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LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night — watch La Trobe’s brightest founders pitch live, spark innovation, and compete for the top spot.

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Date:
Wednesday 17 June 2026 05:00 pm until Wednesday 17 June 2026 08:15 pm (Add to calendar)
Contact:
Nadia Foti, LaunchPad Program and Community Coordinator
N.Foti@latrobe.edu.au
Presented by:
La Trobe Entrepreneurship
Type of Event:
Current Student: Undergraduate; Current Student: Postgraduate; Current Student: Careers; Current Student: New students; Current Student: Student union; Current Student: Clubs; Current Student: External; Current Student: Leadership; Current Student: Volunteering; Alumni; Community Event; Public
Cost:
Free

What does it take to turn a bold idea into a business? Come and find out at the LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night, the exciting grand finale of the 12-week La Trobe LaunchPad program.

After weeks of workshops, mentoring, and refining their concepts, the top 10 finalists of the March 2026 cohort, take the stage to pitch their ideas in front of industry experts for the chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes.

Details

Date:  Wednesday 17 June, 5pm - 8.15pm
Venue: Eagleworks Innovation Centre, Digital Innovation Hub (L2, Jenny Graves Building, Melbourne Campus), Map Ref: 8G
Format:  In-person

Cost: Free

What to Expect:

  • Live pitches from the Top 10 LaunchPad March 2026 cohort finalists
  • Your chance to vote for the Audience Choice Award - your voice counts!
  • An opportunity to learn more about the La Trobe LaunchPad program and how you can get involved
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded innovators, industry professionals, and the La Trobe community
  • Complimentary food and refreshments

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