RMIT Activator’s Pre-Accelerator Program for impact driven startups
LaunchHUB is RMIT Activator’s Flagship Pre-Accelerator Program designed to help early-stage startups make moves and take-off.
Over the course of 12 intensive weeks, our dedicated facilitators and coaches will support you in accelerating your startup growth and strengthen your business readiness for tomorrow’s world.
Plus, startups that go through LaunchHUB tap into the equivalence of $200,000 worth of resources, including equity-free funding opportunities and access to RMIT’s world-class technology and researchers.
An equity-free and interest-free boost worth up to $20K for your business, paired with expert advice from the Activator Capital Fund Board
Unlock valuable market opportunities by deepening your understanding of your customer, define and test your value proposition, and learn how to pitch.
Weekly accountability stand-ups to keep you on track, with support and feedback from your cohort.
Graduate with ongoing support through Residency which includes, access to co-working space, continued mentorship and much more.
Do you have an early stage startup idea, that can change the way we do things and make the world a better place?
Make your next move count.
Launch your startup with Activator.
Download our application guide to learn more about the application process, tips and tricks, and read our most frequently asked questions.
Round 1 |
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| Application form | Applications open: 03 June 2024 Applications close: 28 July 2024, 11:59 pm AEDT |
Round 2 |
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| Bootcamp day | 12 and 14 August 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, RMIT Activator (City Campus) |
Program key dates |
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| Program begins | 02 September 2024 Program sessions will take place weekly on Monday's, 9:30am - 12:30pm at RMIT Activator. |
| Pitch Night | 28 November 2024 |
| Activator Fund Pitch Date | 11 December 2024 (by invitation only) |
LaunchHUB connects us to founders who are invested in making a positive social impact. While we welcome all types of ventures, RMIT is closely aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations.
Your startup must have a clear positive non-economic impact e.g., social, environmental etc.
Your startup must have at least one co-founder who is a current student, current staff member, alumni or ex-staff member of RMIT University
Zaida Rodriguez is an RMIT alumni and co-founder of laGuapa, a circular fashion brand making old materials into beautiful garments treasured for life. Zaida talks about her experience as a founder, how LaunchHUB boosted laGuapa's growth and of course, the song choice that captures the journey.
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 - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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.
