You are warmly invited to attend the MAP16 Melbourne Demo Day.

Demo Day marks the official conclusion of the MAP16 Startup Accelerator. Join us at the Melbourne Town Hall where we will showcase the MAP16 cohort of startups and the progress that they’ve made during the accelerator program as the teams share their plans for investment and growth.

See the startups pitch, meet the founders and mingle with entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and the extended Melbourne startup community.

Presenting MAP16 Startups

Allume Energy is a renewable energy technology company focused on grid sharing and solar as a service for Australian communities.

Axon is a software platform helping clinicians deliver the best evidence-based, standardised medical care.

BajaBoard has produced an extreme electric ‘skateboard’ for the action sports fanatic.

Black AI has built Ani, an artificial intelligence system that can watch and understand human behaviour. Ani automates the direct observation of people movement and flow through environments, providing information and insights in real time.

CNSDose is a precision medicine company targeting mental health. The CNSDose depression report - powered by DNA - guides which antidepressant and dose is most appropriate for the individual.

Deliciou offers healthy snacks and premium seasonings that are fun and easy to use. Deliciou’s flagship product is their vegetarian bacon seasoning that is low in calories, fat and sodium and makes anything taste like bacon!

Honee is the discovery, booking and engagement platform for all wellness, beauty and fitness services in Melbourne.

Onolytics has built an algorithm that identifies a person’s cultural origin based on their first name and surname, allowing organisations to enrich databases with ethno-cultural information and targeted marketing efforts.

Shacky offers a relaxing holiday experiences in a unique ‘tiny house’ in the Australian countryside. Combining beautiful regional locations with a tiny house experience, explore the countryside while helping local farmers to diversify their income.

Simple aims to transform the pharmacy experience through better design and user experience. Their personalised medication service increases adherence and safety around taking regular medications for people with chronic illnesses.

Format

6.00pm - Registration

6.30pm - MAP16 Pitches

7.30pm - 9.30pm For investors and priority ticketholders, join the founders for an exclusive cocktail and networking reception.

7.30pm - 9.30pm For general admission ticket holders, stay and connect with founders and supporters of the Melbourne startup ecosystem.

Ticketing

Two types of tickets are available for MAP16 Demo Day.

General admission: a FREE ticket to enjoy the pitches then connect with other entrepreneurs and guests following the event.

Investor/Priority Seating: a paid ticket at a cost of $100 (+ booking fee) entitles you to VIP seating at the front of the venue, access to participate in the Q&A portion of pitching, and an exclusive cocktail reception with MAP16 startup founders following the presentations. **Limited tickets available**

Please note: If you are a journalist and require a press pass, please contact: map@eng.unimelb.edu.au

About MAP

The Melbourne Ac­­celerator Program (MAP) is the preeminent entrepreneurship program in Australia. Since its inception in 2012, MAP has evolved to offer a range of public events, workshops and programs to help up-skill and connect aspiring entrepreneurs. Top startups gain access to the MAP Startup Accelerator where they receive $20,000 funding, office space, mentoring and travel to Sydney and Silicon Valley.

In 2015 MAP was ranked number 8 globally from over 300 university business accelerators by the UBI Index.

An audio visual recording of this event may be produced by the University of Melbourne and uploaded to the MAP YouTube page. By attending this event you consent to being filmed.

Enquiries: map@eng.unimelb.edu.au