Question 1

What startup events are happening in Australia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The NUVC events calendar lists 32+ upcoming startup and venture-capital events across Adelaide, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and beyond — pitch nights, accelerator demo days, investor networking, and founder workshops. It is curated by NUVC and updated regularly.

Question 2

Where can founders find startup pitch nights in Australia and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

NUVC curates startup pitch nights from hosts including The Startup Network, university entrepreneurship programs, and accelerators across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Auckland. Browse them at nuvc.ai/events and filter by city or event type.

Question 3

What are the major Australian startup accelerator programs and demo days in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Major 2026 programs include Startmate, Antler Australia, Blackbird Giants, UNSW Founders 10x, and the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP), alongside demo days such as Hatch: Taronga and university showcases — all listed on the NUVC events calendar with dates and links.

Question 4

How can I add my startup event to the NUVC calendar?

Accepted Answer

Submit your event through the form at nuvc.ai/events. NUVC reviews community submissions and lists public startup, investor, and accelerator events across Australia, New Zealand, and the wider APAC region.

Question 5

Can I sync the NUVC startup events calendar to Google Calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Subscribe to the live calendar feed at nuvc.ai/api/events/calendar.ics to auto-sync upcoming startup and VC events to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Per-city feeds are available, e.g. nuvc.ai/api/events/calendar.ics?city=melbourne.

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Australia's Startup Events Calendar

July 20261 event

UNSW Founders Pitch Night — South West Sydney

October 20261 event

UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator — Demo Day

Past Events

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