Eastern Innovation's 2026 Pitch Night

Next date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM

3 business owners and entrepreneurs taking a selfie at Eastern Innovation 2025 Pitch Night

Eastern Innovation's Pitch Night spotlights Monash's most promising founders, as they compete for a $5245 workspace prize.

Attend as a guest to Pitch Night and mingle with industry leaders and business owners from across the Monash precinct and beyond.

Whether you're looking to network, invest or simply get inspired, this event is for you.

Interested in pitching? Apply online and get a fully paid pitch‑training program before the event to help refine your idea and presentation skills.

Booking link to come

Bookings close Friday 22 May.

Event details

Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Location: Eastern Innovation, 5A Hartnett Close Mulgrave
Cost: Free

Light supper provided.

Key highlights

Interested in pitching? Register on Eastern Innovation's website

Networking opportunities: Expand your professional circle and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners, and those in the wider community.

Discover untapped potential: Be among the first to identify promising startups and potentially uncover future investment opportunities or strategic partnerships.

Hear from experts: Listen to strategic feedback from expert judges to apply in your own business.

Support local entrepreneurship: Encourage and empower local businesses, and find your community.

Getting there and accessibility

Free onsite parking is available. Closest bus stops are an approximate 10-minute walk away, situated on Princes Highway, Springvale Road, and Wellington Road.

Eastern Innovation is accessible for all, with DDA parking and accessible toilets. Read a comprehensive accessibility guide on Eastern Innovation's website.

Presenters

Melissa Pepers, judge

Melissa Pepers is the strategist behind Reimaginers, where founders get clear on where their business should play and why customers will choose them.

Her expertise amplifies competitive positioning, with sharp insight into how brands influence the priorities and decisions of their desired customers.

Ofir Kuberman, judge

Ofir Kuberman is the CEO and Founder of digital marketing and software development company Kuberman Technology, bringing over 17 years of experience in technology and digital marketing with a passion for AI-powered marketing solutions.

Saloni Kochhar, judge

Saloni Kochhar has spent her career building meaningful things – businesses, programs, experiences, communities and connections.

Shaped by work across entrepreneurship, community organisations, corporates and higher education, she’s curious about people, passionate about collaboration, and drawn to ideas that are brave, grounded and ready to be brought to life.

Desmond John, MC

Desmond John is a community and ecosystem builder in the Australian startup economy, running events and tours under Vibe Guide Ventures.

With a background of industry engagement at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with capital raising and running accelerator programs, Desmond now runs startup events, ecosystem tours/delegations and community building for clients such as Smart Company, The Startup Network, Wade Institute, Monash Generator, The Commons and Cremorne Digital Hub.