Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Richmond, Melbourne
Innovation Bay x
ARENA
The Innovation Bay and ARENA 2025 Renewables Startup Showcase is returning for the sixth year!
Every year, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) partners with Innovation Bay to bring together 100+ of the country’s leading angel investors, Venture Capital, Private Equity and Corporate Venture Capital community for a gala event that showcases Australia’s most exciting renewable energy and climate tech start-ups, creating the connections to supercharge future growth.
This year, the showcase will be held in Melbourne on Tuesday, 25 November, and we are taking rolling applications from Monday, 4 August. Tickets to attend the gala evening will be on sale shortly.
Applications will be selected on an ongoing basis until finalist spots are filled, so get in as early as possible. If you are an up and coming renewable energy or climate tech start-up, and are looking to raise capital or expand your growth within the next few years, apply to be featured here.
Not a founder? Join us as an industry guest. Whether you’re an investor, corporate, policymaker or professional working in or passionate about the energy transition, this is your opportunity to gain front-row access to emerging innovation and connect with the ecosystem driving Australia’s net zero future.
Join us for an unmissable event where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for renewable energy and clean tech. Get access to cutting-edge deal flow and gain insights into the latest trends shaping the market. Hear from keynote speakers and thought leaders driving Australia’s energy future, and discover the stories behind breakthrough technologies and the visionary founders bringing them to life. Be part of the momentum behind Australia’s transition to net zero and help shape what comes next
Previous startups who pitched
Start-ups that have been featured at previous events have gone on to receive funding and sign on partners. For example, electrolyser technology developer and manufacturer Hysata featured at the 2023 event received a $172M investment from bp Ventures, Templewater, and TelstraSuper. Other featured start-ups include 5B, RayGen, MGA Thermal, Infravision, Renewable Metals, Sicona and Novalith – many of which have also recently closed additional funding.
Over a series of weeks, Innovation Bay’s program offers not only a chance to present at the gala event in November, but also engage with the broader community to get valuable and unique insights from founders and VC’s on how to hone a pitch and get investment ready.
Applications are now open – this year we will be taking rolling applications and will select companies to feature every month until finalist spots are filled, so get in as early as possible.
Agenda
- Substantial 3-course tapas and cocktails supplied by local zero-emissions, organic catering.
- Key Note – Darren Miller, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
- Panel Presentation – industry speakers (TBC)
- Six Founder Pitches
- Networking opportunities before and throughout the night
Key Dates
Rolling applications: applications open Monday 4 August – 29 September (this year we will be taking rolling applications. Finalists will be selected in October and announced in the lead up to the event).
Finalists announced: finalists will be selected and announced monthly in the lead up to the event.
Tickets: tickets will be on sale from 25 August
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for applications from a wide range of startups. Apply if the below sounds like you:
- Funded startups, from pre-seed onwards
- Australia-based
- In climate-tech or decarbonising any industry. We’ve had successful applicants from a wide range of backgrounds including energy generation, hydrogen production, solar forecasting, mining tech, grid integration, and battery storage.
- Raising funds in 2026 or seeking to build relationships with investors.
Want to get a sense of the
experience?
Watch the videos below to discover more about the connections you can expect to experience.
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