Driving Insurance Innovation: DXC Invitational 2025 Opens for Startups Across Australia and New Zealand

The insurance industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and innovation is no longer optional — it’s essential. That’s why DXC Technology is proud to announce the launch of the DXC Invitational 2025 — Australia and New Zealand, a competition designed to connect with late-stage startups and scaleups that are ready to reshape the future of insurance.

A Platform for Collaboration and Growth

Now in its seventh year globally, the DXC Invitational is more than a pitch contest — it’s a gateway to meaningful partnerships. Through a series of online workshops and a hybrid pitch session, selected participants will have the opportunity to work with DXC’s global experts, access our extensive customer network, and scale their solutions across regions. This year’s program is delivered in collaboration with Insurtech Australia, a leading not-for-profit championing insurance innovation, and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Why It Matters

DXC brings decades of experience and scale to the table:

• 🏆 #1 provider of core insurance systems
• 📈 40+ years of industry innovation
• 📄 13M+ policies under administration
• 🌍 80% of Fortune Global 500 insurers are DXC customers

By joining the Invitational, startups gain access to a global platform that accelerates growth, fosters collaboration, and opens doors to new markets.

What We’re Looking For

We’re calling on startups and scaleups with market-ready solutions that address real-world challenges across the insurance value chain. Key opportunity areas include:

• Prevention: Reducing risk and avoiding claims before they happen
• Operational Excellence: Enhancing efficiency in policy and claims management
• Customer Engagement: Creating meaningful touchpoints beyond transactions
• Compliance & Risk: Supporting smarter, lower-cost compliance
• Integration: Solutions that align with DXC’s Insurance Software, BpaaS, or BPO services
• Broking & Distribution: Innovations in Life, General, and Workers Compensation insurance
• Or surprise us with something we haven’t thought of yet!

Real Success Stories

Past winners like Springday and Daisee have gone on to collaborate with DXC, expanding their reach and impact. These partnerships demonstrate the power of combining startup agility with enterprise scale.

What to Expect

The program is designed to be light-touch but high-impact, with three key phases:

1. Briefing Webinar — Meet the DXC team and learn about the program
2. Workshops — Dive deeper into your solution with DXC experts
3. Pitch Session — Present your innovation to a panel of industry leaders

Winners will be announced at the final pitch event in November and invited to co-develop and deploy their solutions with DXC globally.

Who Should Apply?

If you’re a late-stage startup or scaleup with a solution relevant to the insurance industry — and a proven proof of concept — we want to hear from you. Your product doesn’t need to be insurance-specific, but it must be applicable to the sector’s needs.

Applications are now open. Join us in shaping the future of insurance.

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