Connect with fellow land-based business owners, mentors, and changemakers who understand the unique challenges of regional Victoria. This program is designed for land-based businesses exploring regenerative principles who want to strengthen the business side of their enterprise, with a focus on:
You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Join a supportive community that's committed to helping your business grow, at no cost to you. The program is free for participants and offers the chance to connect with expert advisors, expand your network, and pitch your idea for a share of the $10,000 prize pool. This 10-week program is specifically designed to create jobs, opportunities, and a stronger regional economy.
Applications for our third cohort, focusing on Regenerative Agriculture & Land Solutions are now open.
However, if your business is better suited to a different industry sector, we also offer another program intake tailoring all industries in 2026. If you're interested in the next program intake, please register your interest below.
We're looking for farmers and land-based business owners who are actively running or preparing to run a viable enterprise and want to strengthen the business foundations behind what they do. You may already have customers, markets, or partnerships in place, or you might be in the process of testing and refining your approach. Either way, you’re seeking clearer strategy, stronger decision-making, and greater confidence as your business evolves.
You may not be aiming for rapid growth, but this program is ideal for those focused on long-term viability—exploring new business models, adapting to change, and working more effectively with partners and networks that align with their land, values, and goals.
This opportunity is ideal for:
Please note: This program focuses on the business and commercial side of operating in a regenerative context. It is not designed to provide technical training in areas such as agronomy, soil science, or grazing systems.
Applications open now
Applications close: Sunday 22 March 2026
| Application form | Applications open now Applications closing Sunday 22 March 2026 |
Program key dates |
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| Program begins | Tuesday 31 March 2026, hybrid online/in-person session |
| Program completion | Thursday 18 June 2026 (Showcase in-person event) |
Upcoming events |
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| Information Session for Program Q&A | To be confirmed |
| Showcase event for Regenerative Agriculture & Land | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
RMIT Activator has partnered with Berrybank Development Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Global Power Generation (GPG), the international power generation arm of Naturgy Energy Group, a leading energy company in Spain and Latin America.
Together, we’re launching the Regional Innovation Accelerator Program to drive positive change and innovation in local communities. This initiative is part of Berrybank Windfarm’s broader Community Engagement Benefit Sharing Plan (CEBSP), which focuses on delivering sustainable benefits and fostering strong connections with the communities surrounding their wind farms.
If now's not the right time or the focus isn't quite right for your business, let us know you're keen, and we'll keep you in the loop about future opportunities. Just register your interest with the form below and we'll reach out when the next round comes around.
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