Global Power Generation

Connect, Grow, and Innovate for a Sustainable Future.

Connect with fellow business owners, mentors, and changemakers who understand the unique challenges of regional Victoria. This program is designed for regional tourism operators, event management companies, creative professionals, cultural institutions, hospitality businesses, and tech startups focused on:

• Developing new visitor and guest experiences
• Engaging audiences through innovative events and digital platforms
• Revitalising unique cultural or historical assets
• Using technology-driven solutions for the industry, i.e Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality.

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.

We are now accepting applications for our second cohort, focusing on Tourism, Creativity and Events. If this focus aligns with your business, we encourage you to apply!

However, if your business is better suited to a different area, we will also offer upcoming cohorts in 2026:

• Regenerative Agriculture & Land Solutions
• Renewable Energy

If you're interested in these future cohorts, please register your interest below.

We're looking for innovative applicants who have demonstrated commercial potential, with early customers or pilot agreements in place to test your idea in the real world. You may not be ready for a big expansion yet, but this is a great opportunity to team up with the right partners who can help turn your idea into something bigger.

We welcome businesses that are based in, serve customers in, or source supplies from the vibrant region stretching from Warrnambool to Ballarat, Geelong, and along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

This opportunity is perfect for:

• Regional Founders with a vision to transform the local economy
• Small-to-Medium Businesses eager to roll out new products or services
• Social Enterprises driven by purpose and impact

Every successful business starts somewhere. This program gives you the tools, support, and confidence to take the next step. If you're ready to test and grow your business idea in your local community, we want to hear from you!

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.