LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night is your chance to experience the buzz of entrepreneurship as La Trobe’s most promising founders take the stage.
This free and live pitch event is the exciting finale of the 12‑week La Trobe LaunchPad program, where great ideas begin their journey into real‑world ventures.
After months of hands-on workshops, mentoring and idea refinement, the top 10 finalists from the March 2026 cohort will showcase their concepts by pitching live to a panel of industry experts and competing for up to $5,000 in cash prizes.
Lift Off Pitch Night is a celebration of innovation, creativity and the entrepreneurial mindset driving real change across the La Trobe community.
If you are considering applying for the August 2026 LaunchPad intake, this event offers a valuable chance to see the program in action and to find out more. From the types of ideas developed to the skills participants gain, Lift Off Pitch Night provides an insight into what the LaunchPad experience is really like.
Attendees will hear inspiring pitches, vote for the Audience Choice Award, learn more about the LaunchPad program and connect with like‑minded innovators, industry professionals and staff.
LaunchPad Lift Off Pitch Night: Event details
When: Wednesday 17 June, 5.00–8.15 pm
Where: Eagleworks Innovation Centre (Level 2, Jenny Graves Building) on La Trobe’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.
Cost: The event is free and open to all. Complimentary food and refreshments provided.
Interested in applying for LaunchPad?
Visit the La Trobe LaunchPad website for more information, or register for an online info session.
These free, online info sessions are designed for aspiring founders, innovators and entrepreneurial students who are interested in exploring the La Trobe LaunchPad program and learning how to put together a strong application.
LaunchPad info session 1
Tuesday 14 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Register here
LaunchPad info session 2
Wednesday 22 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Register here
You could also join the Inside Startup Life: LaunchPad Founder & Information Session. This free, online session is an engaging introduction to the LaunchPad program and the entrepreneurial community behind it.
Hear directly from people who have participated in the entrepreneurial program. They’ll share their experiences, lessons learned, challenges they’ve overcome, and the practical insights that helped them move from idea to action. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with LaunchPad program leaders, ask questions, and gain a clear understanding of what the program offers and how to get involved.
When: Friday 19 June 2026 12:30 pm-2:00 pm