Pitch & Pizza is the Gold Coast Innovation Hub’s monthly pitch night, reimagined for 2026. 📣🍕
Now held in our home at Southern Cross University, this is a relaxed, high-value evening for startup founders, final-year students, investors and ecosystem supporters who want to hear fresh ideas, give real feedback, and be part of what’s next on the Gold Coast.
No beer taps. No pressure. Just great ideas, honest conversations, plenty of pizza and soft drinks, plus a room full of people who care about building things that matter.
Whether you’re:
this evening event is for you.
🌟 The Main Slice
Each month, up to three startups or student teams will deliver a short pitch (max 5 minutes) and receive constructive feedback from the room. This is a safe, supportive environment to sharpen your story and stress-test your idea. Pitch spots are limited and must be applied for ahead of time. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
🔥 Lightning Bites
Got 60 seconds? Step up, grab the mic, and pitch your idea, problem, or ask. Whether you’re looking for feedback, collaborators, customers or confidence, this is your moment.
🤝 Pizza and Possibilities
No forced networking. Just genuine conversations with founders, students, investors, mentors and ecosystem builders over pizza and soft drinks.
5:30pm – Doors open, pizza served, informal networking
6:00pm – The Main Slice (3 startups x 5 minutes plus feedback)
7:00pm – Lightning Bites open mic (60-second pitches)
7:15pm – Networking, conversations and connections
If you’re curious, building, investing, learning, or simply want to stay connected to the Gold Coast startup scene, Pitch & Pizza is your monthly touchpoint.
Come to pitch.
Come to listen.
Come to connect.
Stay for the pizza. 🍕