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A one-day business competition where student teams tackle a real business challenge set by Sydney's space hardware industry, then pitch live to a panel of industry, academia and government judges. Australia's space hardware sector (ANT61 included) has moved past prototype stage into scaling mode, they need business, marketing and sales talent now, not just engineers. This connects that need directly to the students who could fill it. On the day: Teams form on the day, get briefed on the challenge by ANT61 and industry reps in the morning, hear a midday panel, then spend the afternoon building a pitch, closing with 3-minute presentations, scoring and prizes. Who is it for: Business and marketing students at any University, no space/engineering background needed, just commercial thinking and a good pitch. Top teams win prizes and a shot at a space industry internship for business and operations, starting February 2027. ** Please note, this is aimed at Business Development students, as Engineering internships are filled separately. Thank you.

Coffee Hour — Spark Festival Edition is a special edition of our casual fortnightly meetup for people building, backing and supporting startups across Tech Central and beyond. Some of the best deals, ideas and introductions happen over a good cup of coffee. Not in a boardroom. Not in a pitch deck. Just in the easy flow of a low-pressure conversation with the right person at the right time. As part of Spark Festival, drop into the UTS Startups Event Space for coffee, conversation and useful collisions with founders, builders, developers, investors, consultants, operators and others from across Sydney’s startup and innovation ecosystem. No panels. No formal networking theatre. No pitching required. Just good coffee, better connections and a room full of people building interesting things. Whether you’re already part of the UTS Startups community, visiting Tech Central for Spark Festival, or simply want to meet more people in the ecosystem, you’re welcome. Come for a quick cup or stay for the hour. This is for: Founders Startup teams Builders Developers Investors Consultants Operators Students Alumni ...and anyone connected to the startup and innovation ecosystem. Bring: yourself, a coffee mood, and one thing you’re working on, exploring or curious about.

Part of Spark Festival 2026, this practical workshop from Sydney Angels and UTS Startups takes the mystery out of term sheets and their role in early-stage investment. Join us for this in-person event with Richard Dale, Sydney Angels Committee member, to learn what term sheets are, why they matter, common terms to look out for, and how founders and investors can use them effectively. Whether you're a founder preparing to raise capital, an aspiring entrepreneur, an early-stage investor, or simply interested in understanding how startup investment works, this session will provide a practical introduction to term sheets and the thinking behind them. The session will cover: What is a term sheet? The role of term sheets in the investment process Why use a term sheet if it isn't legally binding? How to use term sheets effectively Common terms and why they're included Term sheets for different investment situations Q&A

Vibe Coding Club is going IRL. After 3,500+ members building together on Discord, we're bringing the community to Sydney for our first in-person event. The format is simple: show up, build something, show it off. Bring a project you've been working on, an idea you want to prototype on the night, or just curiosity about what everyone else is shipping. Whether you're a seasoned dev or you've never written a line of code, if you're building with AI, you belong here. What's on: 🍕 Pizza and soft drinks, on the house (thanks Base44) 💻 Casual build time, bring your laptop and something to work on 🎤 Lightning demos, show what you've built, get feedback, steal ideas 🎁 Free Base44 credits for every attendee to build at the event 🤝 Meet the humans behind the Discord handles Who's it for: Founders, indie hackers, developers, designers, and the AI-curious. If you've ever prompted your way to a working app, or want to learn how — this is your crowd. Supported by Base44, the AI platform for building software. Describe what you need in plain language, and Base44 builds it. www.Base44.com Spots are limited, RSVP to lock yours in. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/tzDZRvQcQQ