This is your chance to claim the title of Queensland’s Best Startup - and take your place on the world stage.
For the first time, the City of Moreton Bay is hosting the Startup World Cup Queensland Final, part of the largest startup competition on the planet. The winner will go on to represent our state at the Global Grand Finale in Silicon Valley for a shot at USD $1 million in investment.
We're looking for Queensland’s boldest, brightest, most investable startups.
Are you building something bold? Ready to take the global stage?
The City of Moreton Bay is proud to host the Startup World Cup Queensland Final, giving one founder the opportunity to pitch live at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley for a chance to win USD $1 million in investment.
This is more than a pitch competition- it's a launchpad. And we’re looking for Queensland’s most promising startups to take part.
This is more than a trophy - it’s a pathway to pitch rooms, press, and partnerships that can change your trajectory.
Founders and startups who:
Applications close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 29 June 2025
Come along and see what it’s all about.
Join us on Tuesday 29 July at the City of Moreton Bay’s Startup World Cup Final to connect, be inspired, and get a front-row seat to Queensland’s boldest ideas.
Activities | Dates |
Application round open | Thurs 29 May |
Application round closed | Sun 29 Jun |
Finalists contacted and announced | Week commencing Mon 7 Jul |
Capital Strategy and Pitch Preparation Workshops | Tues 15 Jul + Tues 22 Jul |
Queensland Finals Event | Tues 29 Jul |
All successful finalists must be available to:
This Innovate Moreton Bay initiative is proudly brought to you by the City of Moreton Bay, in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, Creative HQ, University of Sunshine Coast.
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Innovate Moreton Bay and City of Moreton Bay remain dedicated to fostering innovation in the city. Google for Growth is just one example of their ongoing commitment to the Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS), which includes the objective of Moreton Bay becoming and maintaining its position as a top ten regional innovation hub.
For more information about Council’s innovation programs, visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/innovation