Pitch in the Paddock 2027 Information Session
Pitch in the Paddock is Beef Australia's pitching competition and the only ag pitch competition of its type in the world.
It gives entrepreneurs the chance to present a beef-centric innovation live on stage at Beef2027 in Rockhampton, in front of the largest gathering of beef industry stakeholders, investors, media and consumers in the Southern Hemisphere. The overall winner takes home $10,000, and a new People's Choice Award lets the audience crown their favourite.
New for 2027, up to ten finalists join a tailored Commercial Readiness Program in the lead-up to Beef2027 — 1:1 and group support to sharpen their commercial proposition, plus targeted introductions to industry customers and partners.
Join this online information session, run by Innovation Architects on behalf of Beef Australia, to find out what's involved and whether it's right for your venture.
Full program details: https://beefaustralia.com.au/compete/pitch-in-the-paddock/
What we'll cover:
What Pitch in the Paddock is: the competition, the prizes, and what's new for 2027
How we work with you: inside the Commercial Readiness Program, and the industry connections and introductions finalists get before Beef2027
What to expect at Beef2027: the pitch itself, the stage, the audience and the judging
How to apply: eligibility, what a strong application looks like, key dates, and the process from application to finalist
Live Q&A with Innovation Architects and Beef Australia
Details:
📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026
🕦 11:30am AEST (QLD) / 12:30pm AEDT (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS) for 45 minutes
💻 Zoom link sent after registration
🎥 Recorded, you will have access to the replay
🎟️ Free registration
Applications for Pitch in the Paddock 2027 open Tuesday 22 September 2026.