/ West Tech Pitch
West Tech Pitch.
A live pitching competition on the West Tech Main stage — founders from around the world in front of the investors and operators who can move them forward.
01 / The competition
Take the biggest stage in the West.
West Tech Pitch, hosted by Oliver Bazzani, is where big ideas meet global opportunity – and where startups make their mark.
West Tech Pitch participants from all over the globe will be pitching to one of Silicon Valley's most successful and prolific early-stage investors, Bill Tai, together with a panel of local and global investors, giving them a global perspective and invaluable feedback on their venture.
- Pitch live on the West Tech Main stage — the flagship day of the festival
- In front of national and international investors
- Open to founders from anywhere in the world
- Selected pitchers announced ahead of festival week
02 / Eligibility to apply
- Startup incorporated and under 5 years old
- Raised less than $5M to date
- Must be at least MVP stage
- Open globally – the founder must attend West Tech Main in person in WA on 8 December 2026
03 / Key dates
- EOIs open
- 16 September
- EOIs close
- 26 October (COB)
- Selected pitchers informed
- Early November
- Pitch event at West Tech Main
- 8 December 2026, Fremantle