Startup events in 2020

If you are lucky to live in one of the most entrepreneurial states in Australia, lead by Queensland Chief Entrepreneur Leanne Kemp, founder & CEO of the blockchain startup Everledger, then you may want to check out some of the awesome startup events coming up in 2020:

QODE Pitch Black

As part of the Queensland's Innovation Festival you will have 3 minutes to pitch your idea to some of the most influential people in the investment and entrepreneurship community.

When: 24-25 March 2020, Brisbane. Apply here.

Gold Coast Startup Weekend

From idea to business in 54 hours.

When: 21-23 February 2020, Gold Coast. For more information or to apply go to the Techstars website here.

Startup Weekend Next Gen

Take giant leaps toward entrepreneurial thinking and making connections while creating a business.

When: 13-15 March 2020, QUT Gardens Point, Brisbane. Buy tickets or apply here.

Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast SDG

Embrace the movement of sustainable development and take ideas that have a social impact from concept to creation in just 54 hours.

When: 3-5 April 2020, Maroochydore. More information here.

Angel Investors Breakfast

Investors and startups come together to discuss opportunities and potentially create partnerships.

When: 12 February 2020, Brisbane. Register here.

Equity Crowd Funding in 5 steps with Tim Eisenhauer

Opportunity for all innovative and high growth companies to come and learn about equity crowdfunding and how this can benefit your company when raising capital.

When: 19 February 2020, Brisbane. Register here.

Ignite Ideas Fund Round 7

Known to some simply as the 'Ignite Grant', this government grant of up to $200,000 supports Queensland based startups and small to medium Queensland businesses to commercialise innovative products, processes and services to enable them to grow and compete in a global market and create new jobs.

When: April 2020. Stay tuned for updates and applications here.

Useful websites for startups and entrepreneurs

• Office of Queensland Chief Entrepreneur: All things startup. https://www.chiefentrepreneur.qld.gov.au
• Startup Catalyst: Organised international missions to startup hotspots. http://www.startupcatalyst.com.au/
• Advance Queensland: Grants and workshops by the Queensland government. https://advance.qld.gov.au/
• River City Labs: Resources, networking and startup community. https://www.rivercitylabs.net/
• Gold Coast Innovation Hub: Community of local entrepreneurs, network opportunities and hot desks. https://www.gchub.com.au/
• Techstars Startup Weekend: Pitch your startup idea. https://startupweekend.org/