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The Kickstarter Challenge is more than just a competition – it’s an investment in your future as a female founder. Five finalists will win our incredible prize package that is designed to provide you with the essential resources and support to turn your passion into a thriving profession.
The energy at Parliament House was electric, a palpable buzz of anticipation and admiration for the incredible talent showcased on the Grand Final stage of the 2025 Kickstarter Challenge. Five exceptional female founders, each a testament to vision and determination, delivered powerful and inspiring pitches. They shared their innovative solutions, their unwavering passion, and their dreams for the future, captivating our expert panel of judges and leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. The morning was a vibrant celebration of female entrepreneurship, a testament to the power of innovation, and a thrilling culmination of months of hard work and dedication. The decisions were tough, the deliberations thoughtful, and the atmosphere was nothing short of extraordinary.
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After five incredible pitches and much deliberation, the judges have reached their decision. This year’s winner of the 2025 Kickstarter Challenge has demonstrated exceptional vision, a compelling business model, and the potential to make a significant impact in the Health, Wellbeing and The Care Economy.
It is with immense pleasure and excitement that we congratulate the winner of the 2025 Kickstarter Challenge: Storm Menzies of ByStorm Beauty!
ByStorm Beauty creates snap-on grips that makes makeup accessible for 700M women who have been overlooked.
Our vision is a world where beauty is accessible by default—where independence, confidence and self-expression are never locked behind packaging.
CO2 LAB is pioneering the world’s first AI Sustainability Analyst, making emissions reporting 150x faster and 10x cheaper for Australian organisations. Our AI doesn’t just automate – it thinks. We’ve engineered Agentic AI with expert frameworks, intelligent processing, and transparent audit trails.
Upload chaos, download clarity.
Superstat is an AI-powered sports analytics platform that automatically turns match footage into advanced player stats and highlights.
The platform was built to make elite-level performance analysis accessible to every athlete and club, not just the professionals!
Elevated Educators exists to support the most essential resource in our education system: our teachers. We provide an integrated approach that treats teacher wellbeing and classroom functioning as one interconnected system, delivering practical, evidence-based tools through blended delivery including online learning, live coaching, and whole-school workshops.
We’re sending the finalists good vibes and cheering them on as they embark on the exhilarating Grand Final stage. Learn more about each finalist, and watch their pitch videos below:
On the 20th November, the culmination of the 2025 Kickstarter Challenge will unfold. Our five exceptional finalists will step onto the prestigious stage at Parliament House, ready to present their groundbreaking business ideas to our panel of expert judges. The stakes are high, with a $30,000 prize awaiting the visionary who can best articulate their passion and potential.
Even though submissions are closed, we encourage you to stay connected with the Kickstarter Challenge community. Follow us on social media for updates, and check out our YouTube videos for inspiring stories from past participants, and news and support for your business.
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