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T325: KOI Business Event – Pitch Competition

Got a brilliant idea that could shake up retail or digital commerce?Ever wondered how far your business strategy or coding skills could go in the real world?Ready to pitch like a startup founder and…

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Got a brilliant idea that could shake up retail or digital commerce?
Ever wondered how far your business strategy or coding skills could go in the real world?
Ready to pitch like a startup founder and win $500 cash?

Then it’s time to step forward.

KOI Marketplace – Startup Pitch Competition 2025

What to expect

  • 17 December 2025 | 1–5 PM
  • KOI Wynyard Green Campus – Waratah Theatre
  • Winning Team Prize: $500 + mentorship opportunities
What’s This All About?

This competition isn’t just a pitch—it’s a launchpad.
We’re inviting future entrepreneurs, strategic thinkers, creative coders, IT innovators and anyone ready to give it a go to design solutions that transform how we shop, sell or experience retail through technology.
Your idea could help build the KOI Marketplace — a future platform showcasing student innovation and entrepreneurial power.

Why Join?
  • $500 cash prize for the winning team
  • Chance to kickstart a startup idea with KOI support
  • Work with both Business & IT students (team collaboration encouraged!)
  • Gain experience in entrepreneurship, pitching & digital innovation
  • Connect with industry professionals and KOI mentors

You don’t need the perfect idea to start—just the courage to try.

Who Should join?
  1. Future entrepreneurs
  2. Business & marketing strategists
  3. E-commerce platform coders & tech students
  4. Creative thinkers and problem-solvers

Whether you’re serious about startups or just want to test your potential, this is YOUR opportunity.

Attachments Included:

Participant Instructions – 2025 Edition [Click Here]
2024 Winning Pitch Highlights (for inspiration) [Click Here]

Registration Open: 24 Nov – 9 Dec 2025

If you’ve ever thought:

“One day I’ll launch something…”
That day might be 17 December 2025.

Let’s dream big, pitch smart, and create something real.

See you on stage.

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