Australian AI startups at AI:NEXT
Early companies get real stage time, floor space and introductions — assessed on what they have built, not what they paid for.
Coming 2027 · SydneyApplications opening · The Next 10 selection criteria published
Ways to take part
The Next 10
Ten Australian AI companies selected for main-stage time.
The Floor
A working stand in the Discover, Test or Build zones.
AI Live
Demonstrate the product being used, live.
Introductions
Structured meetings with investors and operators attending.
What we are not doing
This is not a pitch competition with a paid entry, and stage slots are not sold. Selection criteria are published alongside the application so founders can judge the odds before spending an evening on it.