

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PITCH & PIZZA - Pitch night for startups and supporters
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: *** Where ideas get tested, connections get made, and the Gold Coast startup community shows up ***

Pitch &amp; 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:
- a founder refining your pitch before investors
- a student testing a startup idea for the first time
- an investor or mentor looking for early signals
- or a supporter who loves being close to emerging talent
this evening event is for you.


*** What to expect: ***

? 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.

Agenda
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

Tickets
Free for current GC Hub members and SCU students
$25 for non-members (or get in soon to secure an $18 early bird rate)

If you’re curious, building, investing, learning, or simply want to stay connected to the Gold Coast startup scene, Pitch &amp; Pizza is your monthly touchpoint.

Come to pitch.
Come to listen.
Come to connect.
Stay for the pizza. ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bilinga/pitch-and-pizza-pitch-night-for-startups-and-supporters/200029613179523
- **Event Categories**: business, open-mic
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/pitch-and-pizza-february-2026/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bilinga-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bilinga
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast
- **lat**: -28.168285574694
- **long**: 153.51854512224
- **full address**: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Gold Coast,QLD,Australia, Bilinga

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Gold Coast Innovation Hub (https://allevents.in/org/gold-coast-innovation-hub/12666857)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Gold Coast,QLD,Australia, Bilinga
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gold Coast Innovation Hub
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, open-mic
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PITCH & PIZZA - Pitch night for startups and supporters ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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