VALIDATE + ACCELERATE AI
Launch AI is an early-stage pre-accelerator for founders to discover, activate, and launch AI/ML models and products to market.
The program is composed of five workshops, 1:1 mentoring, and coaching with some of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs and AI experts.
The program will conclude with a demo night in front of investors, VC’s, and industry peers.
2026 KEY DATES:
Applications Open:
2 Feb
Launch AI Info Session:
12 Feb
Applications Close:
2 Apr
Program Starts:
22 Apr
Launch AI Demo Night:
25 Jun
YOUR PLATFORM TO VALIDATE, ACCELERATE + LAUNCH YOUR AI STARTUP
CUSTOMER DISCOVERY AND VALIDATION
Identify the problem, potential users and validate your AI startup
AI BUSINESS MODEL AND EXECUTION
Learn how to build, scale and execute AI-driven business models
BUILD AND LAUNCH YOUR AI PRODUCT
Build or refine your AI/ML model and launch to market
PITCH PREP AND
CAPITAL RAISING
Learn how to structure your pitch and build capital raising frameworks
EXPERT MENTORING AND WORKSHOPS
Connect with Queenslands top experts in AI and business
LAUNCH AI DEMO NIGHT
Take to the stage and showcase your hard work to the Brisbane AI community, investors, and innovation ecosystem at
The Precinct
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
🚀 Expert Workshops
Learn from leading founders and experts in tech & business
🚀 1:1 Coaching & Mentoring
Get mentored by leading experts and entrepreneurs
🚀 1 x Pitch Night
Pitch your solution to experts, potential investors & industry
🚀 Lifelong access to:
⚡️ A great network of the QLD AI community and investors
⚡️ Partner Perks
⚡️ Peer channel
WHEN DOES IT RUN?
⚙️ Program Dates
As part of the pre-accelerator, you will be expected to join us for a day every fortnight for a workshop and a mentoring session with an industry expert, pitch practice sessions + the Launch AI Demo Night on the 25th of June.
APPLICATIONS OPEN 2 FEBRUARY 2026
WHO IS IT FOR?
💥 We’re looking for startups building AI-powered products, including AI agents, or integrating AI into an existing product.
WHERE IS IT DELIVERED?
📍 QLD AI Hub @ The Precinct,
315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
Participants must join in-person to complete the program.
MORE QUESTIONS?
💫 There are only 10 seats available for this cohort.
Reach out to our Program Manager at amyleigh@cospaces.com if you have any questions.
MEET OUR PREVIOUS MENTORS
KELVIN ROSS
CEO @ Datarwe
GLENN NEUBER
Founder @ Maxus AI
STEPH CHAOUSIS
Founder @ Panacea AI
LLEW JURY
Director @ Sprint Ventures
PETER LAURIE
Director @ Inductive
EMMA LIVERSIDGE
Director @ TISOT
DENVER NAIDOO
Founder @ Zeligate
ROMAN MCBRIDE
CTO @ CoSpaces
AMY HART
Program Manager @ CoSpaces
RICCARDO GRINOVER
Product Manager @ Leonardo.AI
AARON BIRKBY
Managing Partner @ Tribe Global VC
STEFAN KNIGHT
QLD Director @ Antler VC
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
The Launch AI Pre-Accelerator Program is run by
The Queensland AI Hub.
The QLD AI Hub brings business, government and research together through AI programs and events. Our aim is to accelerate AI adoption and capability development, improve productivity, and support job generation and economic growth.
The QLD AI Hub is building Australia’s AI industry to be innovative, sustainable, and globally competitive.