Start-up Zone & Pitch Fest

Where innovation meets infrastructure

The Roads & Traffic AU start-up zone is where leaders, investors and innovators converge to explore the future of infrastructure technology.

Discover a curated selection of start-ups transforming Australia's highways, from traffic management and road safety to smart infrastructure, digital construction and sustainable transport.

The start-up zone is located on the main expo floor , free to browse as part of your event registration.

Who should visit?

Meet the start-ups bringing fresh ideas, agile solutions and disruptive thinking to the road and infrastructure community.

Infrastructure leaders: Identify emerging solutions to your technology challenges.
Investors: Discover the next big player in highway and road technology.
Media: Uncover breakthrough innovations and stories shaping the industry.

Pitch fest

See innovation in action. Join us for a fast paced, interactive competition where some of the most promising start-ups 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 Australian infrastructure.

When: Day 2, Thursday, 15 October 2026
Where: Main Expo Floor
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Format: Each start-up has 5 minutes to pitch their idea, with our panel of judges selecting and announcing the winner at the end of the session.

Are you a start-up?

If you're an innovative company looking to showcase your solution at Roads & Traffic AU, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply for a start-up pod