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Pitch Program
Learn how to communicate your ideas succinctly, persuasively
Find out morePitch Competition
A pitch competition for everyone.
Find out moreDo I have to do the Pitch Program to participate in the Pitch Competition?
- No. The Pitch Competition is open to any current MQ student. You do not need to complete the Pitch Program to participate.
Where will the Audience Choice voting take place?
In iLearn! We will share a link once the videos are uploaded. You will have one vote per category.
Are there any video requirements? How long does the video have to be?
Strictly 3 minutes. There are no other requirements other than that, you can be as creative as you want! You can use slides, background, images, do a sketch or simply record yourself. The sky is the limit!
Keep in mind that information that is deemed offensive, degrading or against Macquarie University policy will not be accepted into the competition
What is the difference between the Pitch Program and the Pitch Competition?
The pitch program focuses on pitching and presenting skills. It consists of 5 online modules, 1 workshop with Tactician and 1 IP workshop where you will learn the structure of a pitch, body language and many other things that will help you perfect your presenting skills.
The pitch competition is just that, a competition open to any current MQ student that wants to submit a video for a chance to win any of the prizes.
What is the Best Worst Idea category?
A showcase of terrible and funny ideas. Let the finalists tell you about the worst/funny ideas in the best possible way! Here are some examples from previous years:
- Actual Reality - because what's better than Virtual Reality? Actual reality.
- The Ultimate Toaster - toast can save the day!
How do I enter the competition?
Record a 3-minute video and send it to incubator@mq.edu.au within the deadline, and tell us in which of the 3 categories you'll be competing in!
How and when do I receive my digital credentials?
You will get them 2 to 3 weeks after the competition through your student email. Remember you can add them to your LinkedIn profile!
Can I enter as a team, rather than by myself?
Yes! You can participate as an individual or as part of the team.
When will the winners be annonced?
The winners will be announced during our Pitch Competition Awards Event on 2nd November. Please RSVP here.
What if I cannot make it to the event?
No worries! If you win any of the categories we will reach out and let you know. Going to the final event is not mandatory, but it will be fun so we hope you can join us!
How and when will I get my prize?
After the competition we will be in touch via email, we will need to get some details from you to do the bank transfer.
The whole process can take between 2 to 3 weeks. If you participated as a team the prize will be divided equally between the team members.
Do I need to pitch live during the final event?
No. During the final event we will play the winners videos.