Hegney Group
Gavin Hegney is a successful investor and prominent property commentator on ABC. Since selling his national property valuation company, Gavin has focused on opportunities that demonstrate proven market fit and the potential for international growth.
REACH Australia & New Zealand
Peter Schravemade is the Managing Partner for REACH ASEA and as such leads his team to drive growth and entrepreneurship in 40+ companies in the greater Asia/Pacific region for Second Century Ventures, partnered with the National Association of REALTORS®.
Top Group
Davyd Hooper, CEO of Top Group, is a successful entrepreneur and business operator having launched a number of start-ups as well as developing a strategically positioned network of roadhouses associated with in-house retail stores and hospitality venues.
Perth Giants returns as part of Mandurah Tech Fest 2026, with a new format designed to give four emerging innovators something more valuable than a traditional pitch competition – direct access to experienced business leaders who can help them determine what comes next.
Applications are now open to become one of the MTF26 Top 4 Innovators.
The four successful applicants will be invited to WOTSO Mandurah on Friday 20 November 2026 to take part in the Perth Giants Founder Boardroom.
Each Top 4 Innovator will sit down with the Giants for a focused conversation about their business – where it is today, where they want to take it, what's holding them back and what could help unlock the next stage of growth.
This isn't about performing a pitch or having all the answers. It's an opportunity to put your business in front of experienced entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders who can challenge your thinking, validate your direction, open doors and help identify a practical path forward.
Validation
Pressure-test your business model, market opportunity and strategy.
Direction
Get experienced perspectives on what you should focus on next.
Connections
Identify potential customers, partners, advisors and industry relationships that could accelerate your growth.
Commercialisation
Explore practical pathways to turn your technology or innovation into a stronger, scalable business.
Investment Pathways
If capital is part of your next stage, the Giants can provide feedback on investment readiness and, where appropriate, identify potential pathways or connections.
A Path Forward
Walk away with clearer priorities, useful relationships and practical next steps.
Applications are open to innovators, founders and emerging businesses looking to take their next step.
Applications close: 5:00pm, 30 September 2026
Top 4 announced: October 2026
Founder Boardroom: Friday 20 November 2026
Location: WOTSO Mandurah
The Top 4 will be selected based on the strength of the opportunity, progress to date and, importantly, whether the Giants and broader MTF26 network could genuinely help the business move forward.
Proudly sponsored by City of Mandurah & Invest Trade WA.