Got a groundbreaking idea that could change the game in workplace safety, risk or injury management?
This is your chance to secure $50,000 in funding from the EML’s Mutual Benefits Program to bring your research, project, product, or initiative to life.
Where innovation meets opportunity
The Pitch Off will be held live at the Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney (21 – 22 October), where the top three finalists will pitch their ideas on stage to an expert panel and a live audience.
What’s in it for you?
$50,000 in funding support to accelerate your idea
A live pitch opportunity at a major industry event
Exposure to key decision-makers and industry leaders
Opportunity to pilot your idea with real customers
Recognition as a leader in workplace innovation
This webpage is your go-to hub – packed with everything you need to shape your concept, build your pitch, and stand out from the crowd.
Ready to get started and make your pitch?
We’re looking for bold, innovative ideas from businesses and providers that are fresh, feasible and make a real impact.
Align your idea to risk management, injury prevention or injury management, and priority focus areas
Entries are assessed on innovation, relevance, viability, scalability, impact and cost-effectiveness
Top three finalists are selected by the Mutual Benefits Program GM / CEO
Finalists present a 5-minute pitch + 2-minute Q&A live at the WHS Show
Winner decided by a 50/50 audience and judge vote, announced on stage
To be eligible for the $50,000 funding:
In 2025, Safety Compass pitched an augmented reality safety solution and took out the Pitch Off, winning both the judges and audience vote.
Winning the Pitch Off gave us a valuable platform to showcase our technology and accelerate our growth. With EML’s support, we’ve strengthened our app and are now progressing pilots with leading Australian companies
Your idea could be next. Ready to step into the spotlight?
Eligibility – This year we are opening up the eligibility to:
Service providers and professional organisations with relevant registration and expertise in Australia.
Existing EML providers and partners (submissions must present new and previously un‑explored concepts excluding existing commercial products)
To be eligible for the $50,000 funding, your initiative must align with the Mutual Benefits Program’s core objectives of workplace injury management, injury prevention or risk management and may be industry-wide or targeted to priority industries and focus areas.
Download our supporting resources to help you build a compelling submission.
For more than 115 years, the EML Group has proudly supported people in getting their lives back on track after a workplace injury or illness.
In the last 10 years, Employers Mutual Limited has invested over $144 million into the Mutual Benefits Program, a program designed to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and deliver real value through practical tools, training, research, and impactful projects.
From prevention to recovery, the Mutual Benefits Program delivers support, services, and solutions that drive innovation and create positive change for individuals, workplaces, and across the broader scheme.
Our investments push the boundaries of best practice and set new benchmarks in the personal injury industry, supporting workers, employers, and schemes at every stage of the journey.
Want to learn more about the impact we’re making? Explore our Annual Reports.
