Start-Up Zone & Pitch Fest

 

The Tech in Gov Start-Up Zone is where public sector leaders, investors, and innovators converge to explore the future of government technology.

Discover a curated selection of start-ups transforming how government operates from cyber security and AI to digital identity, citizen services and data analytics.
 

  • Public Sector Leaders: Identify emerging solutions to your technology challenges.
     
  • Investors: Discover the next big player in government technology.
     
  • Media: Uncover breakthrough innovations and stories shaping the industry.
 

Meet the start-ups bringing fresh ideas, agile solutions, and disruptive thinking to the public sector.

 

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PITCH FEST


See innovation in action! Join us for a fast-paced, interactive competition where some of the most promising start-ups in govtech pitch their game-changing solutions live on stage.

Watch as founders present their ideas, explain the problem they’re solving, and show how their technology can make a real impact in the public sector.

DETAILS:

• When:  Day 2, Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from 12:55pm

• Where:  Main Expo Floor Seminar Theatre 2 

• Duration:  Approximately 1.5 hours  

FORMAT:

Each start-up has 5 minutes to pitch their idea.

Our panel of judges will select and announce the winner at the end of the session.

Meet Your Judges

 

Zoe Jay Hawkins
Co-Founder and Deputy Executive Director
Tech Policy Design Institute

Raaj Rayat
Investor
AirTree Ventures

Petr Adamek
CEO
Canberra Innovation Network

 

Pitch Fest Schedule

 

Startup Pitch Fest (Main Expo Floor Seminar Theatre 2), Wednesday 13 August 2025

Panel discussion
Startup Pitch Fest (Main Expo Floor Seminar Theatre 2)
12:55

Startup Pitch Fest

Get a front-row seat to the future of government technology as five hand-picked startups pitch their innovations live. Each founder will have just a few minutes to present their solution, explain the problem they’re solving, and show how their tech can make a real impact in the public sector.

From cybersecurity and AI to digital identity and service delivery, this is a fast-paced session designed to spark ideas, surface emerging talent, and connect agencies with the next wave of innovation.

Whether you're looking for new tech partners or just curious about what’s coming next, this is a session not to miss.

Loris Minassian, CEO, CyberStash
last published: 25/Jul/25 04:35

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