VentureHUB

VentureHUB

Amplify your startup’s impact with RMIT Activator’s Micro-Accelerator.

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Go further, go global. Scale your startup with VentureHUB.

VentureHUB is RMIT Activator’s Micro-Accelerator Program for startups ready to go the distance.  

Over the course of four weeks, discover the key insights your startup needs to achieve a scalable business model and expand to global markets.  

With the guidance of our expert facilitator, you’ll assess your startup’s value readiness, its impact alignment and prepare to be a high-growth impact player. You’ll also explore strategies designed to drive sustainable profitability and viability. 

Plus, VentureHUB is a gateway to tap into funding opportunities through the Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation. Valued at up to $15,000, the philanthropic fund supports talented startups to scale and advance towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Why choose VentureHUB? 

Startup Readiness

Unlock growth potential and areas for improvement by evaluating your startup’s product-market fit.

Enhance your offering

Develop a strategic and growth plan that enables your startup to sustain impact, achieve business scalability and successfully enter global markets.

Attract the right audience

Create a well-rounded impact model that aligns with the needs of your target market and potential impact investors.

Funding Opportunities

Amplify your startup’s impact with up to 15K worth equity and interest free funding. Courtesy of the Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation.

Key dates and deadlines

Application Form 

Applications open: Monday, 6 May 2024 

Applications close: 16 June 2024 at 11:59pm 

To apply, click the apply button below and it will generate an email to our team, who will provide the next steps. Please include your name, startup name and the year you completed LaunchHUB in the email body. 

Program Dates

Week 1

 In person workshop: Tuesday, 2 July, 10am - 12pm Online check-in: Thursday, 4 July, 11am - 12pm 
Week 2 

In person workshop: Tuesday, 9 July, 10am - 12pm Online check-in: Thursday, 11 July, 11am - 12pm 
Week 3 In person workshop: Tuesday, 16 July, 10am - 12pm Online check-in: Thursday, 18 July, 11am - 12pm 
Week 4 In person workshop: Tuesday, 23 July, 10am - 12pm Online check-in: Thursday, 25 July, 11am – 12pm 

Final submission

 Sunday, 28 July at 11:59pm 
ACF Pitch Wednesday, 7 August 1pm – 4:30pm (by invitation only) 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for VentureHUB, startups will need to have completed LaunchHUB within the last five years and a minimum of four months since the completion of LaunchHUB. 

Successful applicants will also need: 

  • To be able to articulate and provide proof of impact created to date and more
  • Have at least one founding member affiliated with RMIT University (current student, current staff member, alumni or ex-staff member of RMIT University)
  • Have at least one founding member ready to commit to all program sessions in-person.

Program Overview

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Weekly in-person workshops Duration: 2 hours (Tuesday)

In these sessions, you'll explore frameworks, tools, and methods to expand into global markets emphasising our commitment to impact-driven growth. Here is where you will meet and spend time with the founders in your cohort.

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Weekly online check-ins Duration: 1 hour (Thursday)

We know that life gets busy so during your online check-ins, we’ll help you stay accountable and build on what you have learnt, reflect on your progress and prepare for your final submission and pitch.

Weekly workshop structure

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Uncover key insights about your startup’s alignment with market demand through a product-market fit assessment, while also establishing the foundational framework for resource allocation, prioritization, and collaboration to support startup growth.

Optimise your startup’s positioning and long-term viability by developing a strategic plan designed to expand your startup globally and in international markets. You’ll learn how future-proof your startup by adapting your strategies in response to changing circumstances, market feedback and evolving business dynamics. 

Amplify your startup’s market desirability and scalability by developing a robust impact strategy. During this stage, you'll identify measures of impact that matters to your startup and be able to connect your ideated action plan within current business operations.

Maximise your startup’s returns by exploring the suitable business model for your startup to grow. In this session, you’ll focus on customer acquisition and retention and lean into operational excellence so you can focus on optimising entry into international markets.

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Who is Jacques Nasser?

A passionate believer in the power of education to unlock personal and public prosperity, Jacques Nasser AC has never forgotten the boost he got studying Business at RMIT.

 
“A major donor to RMIT since 2004, Mr Nasser has touched the lives of hundreds of RMIT students through scholarships, travel grants and entrepreneurial programs.”

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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