Hemp-Connect is on in June 2025 in Melbourne it’s packed with opportunities for hemp businesses ready to make an impact! Hemp Businesses to Pitch at Hemp-Connect taking place from June 25-27 at La Trobe University, this game-changing forum is all about accelerating the use of hemp in modern construction. If you’re in the business of hemp-based building materials, this is your chance to shine.
What’s the Prospectus Pitch?
Picture this: a room full of investors, industry leaders, and changemakers, all eager to discover the next big thing in hemp construction. The Prospectus Pitch is your platform to showcase your business, highlight your innovation, and attract funding or strategic partnerships. Selected businesses will have eight minutes to deliver their pitch, followed by feedback from a panel of experts. And the best part? Your pitch will be professionally filmed—perfect for future investor outreach.

Why Apply?
- Expert Coaching: You won’t be going in blind. Industry pros like Philippe Ceulen, Peter Laurie, and Mark Bytheway will guide you through a structured coaching program to refine your pitch and make it investor-ready.
- Massive Exposure: Stand out in front of key players in the hemp industry, from builders and architects to government agencies and investors actively looking for the next big thing.
- Professional Filming: Your pitch will be recorded, giving you high-quality footage to use in future fundraising efforts.
- Real Investment Potential: This isn’t just an exercise—it’s an opportunity to secure funding and scale your business.
Who Should Apply?
If your business is a hemp businesses ready to pitch at Hemp-Connect and is in the hemp construction space—whether you’re producing hempcrete, hemp blocks, insulation, cladding, composites, or other innovative materials—and you’re ready to grow, this is for you. The focus is on businesses that are beyond the concept stage, with demonstrated market traction and a clear plan for scaling up.
Key Dates
- EOI Deadline: April 6, 2025
- Pitch Coaching Program Begins: April 28, 2025
- Live Pitch Event: June 27, 2025
Organised by the Australian Hemp Council, this is a rare opportunity to put your business in the spotlight. Don’t miss out—apply now and take your hemp venture to the next level!
Download the full Prospectus Pitch details here
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