UNSW BYO Innovation Challenge

The BYO Innovation Challenge is a one-day immersive event hosted by the Faculty of Medicine & Health and UNSW Founders.

Participants of the challenge bring their health innovation ideas, access expert guidance and support to refine their concepts, and engage in action-oriented workshops to drive their projects forward.

At the end of the day, participants have the opportunity to submit their pitch to present at an evening showcase.

Catch a glimpse of how last year’s challenge unfolded

2026 Challenge Details

What: At the BYO Innovation Challenge, you bring the ideas, and we'll bring the support you need to refine them and make a real impact.

Who: Open to all members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health and affiliated MRIs. We welcome individual participants, or teams.

When: TBD October 2026.

How: Expressions of interest will be open later in the year.

Please note: You don’t need to have a fully developed idea or a polished pitch to take part in the BYO Innovation Challenge. We welcome participants at all stages, whether you're just starting to explore an idea or already thinking about commercialisation.

Pitching Showcase

What: Pitch presentations, award ceremony, drinks & canapés, networking

Who: Open to the public

When: ~ 2 weeks following the challenge day

Where: UNSW Campus

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For any enquiries about the BYO Innovation Challenge, please contact Soph Kloosterman at s.kloosterman@unsw.edu.au.