NEXT-GEN THINKERS TAKE THE STAGE AT SXSW SYDNEY’S INAUGURAL STUDENT PITCH

At the SXSW Sydney® 2025 Tech & Innovation Festival, tomorrow’s disruptors and visionaries are stepping up with game-changing ideas in the inaugural SXSW Sydney Student Pitch.

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Over the past few months, with the support of  NextGen Ventures, tertiary institutions across Australia and Singapore have nominated their brightest student-led teams. Now, 10 finalists representing eight institutions will take to the Discovery Stage on Saturday 18 October, pitching innovations with the power to reshape industries.

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The winner won’t just walk away with bragging rights—they’ll be invited to showcase their idea on the global stage next year at SXSW 2026 or SXSW London, with a $2,000 travel contribution to get them there.

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Meet our 2025 SXSW Sydney Student Pitch Finalists

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AidMi (National University of Singapore)

AidMi is building an AI clinical assistant that helps doctors deliver better care—before, during, and between visits.  

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Air2Energy (UTS)

Air2Energy converts marine pollution into electricity using a carbon filtration system that retrofits onto vessels.

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Albon (University of Sydney)

ALBON has developed a modular, solar-powered algae treatment system that leverages microalgae to remove up to 90% of nitrogen and 80% of phosphorus from wastewater.  

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Coast & Country (University of Queensland)

Omega-9 algae oil is an alternative to traditional oils and a premium cooking oil that delivers heart-healthy fats with a low environmental footprint. 

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Coco (Swinburne University)

Coco is the AI platform that turns static content into interactive experiences that convert in minutes.  

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GrazeMate (University of Sydney)

GrazeMate uses autonomous drones equipped with AI, thermal and optical imaging, and machine learning to automate livestock management. 

Scan AI (University of Queensland) 

Developing AI algorithms that increase the speed of medical diagnoses of medical images from 5 hours to just 5 minutes.

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Sun&Co (University of Wollongong)

An innovative, environmentally safe, and user-friendly suncare solution that guides users on when and how much sunscreen to reapply, tailored to real-time UV levels and individual usage patterns.  

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Welv (Macquarie University)

Welv is an AI-powered client intake tool that helps people find psychologists they can truly relate to. 

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Veritas (UNSW)

Embeds a unique digital identity into every product - unlocking instant access to authenticity, ownership history, data insights, and the product’s story.