Croc Pitch will take place as a panel-style segment at the 2022 Developing Northern Australia Conference.

This segment is designed for entrepreneurs or growing businesses that have a scalable innovation, product or technology that will provide a direct benefit to Northern Australia.

You will have 6 minutes to pitch your proposal to a panel of business leaders, investors, innovators, and government funding partners.

During your pitch, you will have the opportunity to introduce your innovation, idea or proposal, explain how it contributes to the development of our northern regions, and answer any questions from panel members. 

On the spot feedback will be provided during your presentation, and the winner will be announced in person at the closing session of the Developing Northern Australia Conference in Mackay on Friday 8 July 2022.

To enter Croc Pitch, entrants must submit an application containing:

• Project title
• 300-word project summary
• 100-word author biography
• Details on project location, sector, cost and funding requirements

16 successful applicants will each receive a complimentary registration and two guest passes to attend the Croc Pitch session and the closing session, in which the award winner will be announced. If successful applicants wish to attend the Developing Northern Australia Conference to take advantage of all other presentations, exhibition hall, food breaks and networking function, a discounted rate of $1,098.90 will be available.

The winner will receive mentoring, strategic advice, relevant introductions, and guidance by all panel members, enabling you to advance your project and take your pitch to Darwin Innovation Hub in October. You will pre-qualify for the Croc Pitch Grand Final and be awarded flights and accommodation for two people to attend the event in person. 

*Grand Final Prize is up to $1,000,000 in Venture Capital investment for your company (subject to due diligence).