Sustainability Business Live’s startup program provides a powerful platform for early-stage companies to connect with industry leaders, investors, partners and potential customers.
If you are a small start-up, founded in the last four years, we want to give you the opportunity to get in front of your market and potential investors.
SBLive2026 is Australia’s biggest stage for climate tech start-ups to connect with influential companies, investors, and media.
- Investors come to the Sustainability Business Live Start-Up Village to find their next unicorn.
- Media come to look for their next story.
- Corporates come to look for partnerships and acquisitions.
- Government comes to understand and support future growth
With start-ups from across the region, you need to be here too.
CRITERIA TO QUALIFY
- Fewer than 10 employees
- Annual revenue less than $500k
- Founded less than 4 years ago
- Product should be market ready
START-UP POD INCLUSIONS
- 1m x 1 m Exhibition Pod
- Company listing on website
- Event App listing
- Connections & lead Capture on Event App
- Social Media promotion
- Pitch-fest opportunity
JOIN OUR ‘START-UP’ VILLAGE & PITCH COMPETITION
10 start-ups will be selected from the Start Up Village to pitch to our panel of judges made up from investors. The overall winner chosen by the judges will be crowned the Sustainability Business Live Start-up of the Year 2026 and will receive a free 9m2 exhibition booth at our 2027 event (valued at $8k)
To apply to exhibit in the SBLive2026 Start-up Village and join our pitch competition, complete the form below or email craigm@stirlingmedia.com.au to receive a brochure.
Enquire to join the SBLive 2026 Start-Up Village
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