Activator’s Pre-Accelerator program for founders of impact ventures
The startups that go through LaunchHUB are making a mark on the world. We work with startups who see a future that's environmentally sustainable, resilient to hardship and inclusive to all of society.
The 10 founders accepted into LaunchHUB go through 12 weeks of intensive learning and graduate with ongoing support from the Activator community long after the program ends. Plus, LaunchHUB provides you with equity-free funding opportunities and access to RMIT's world-class technology and researchers.
An equity-free boost worth up to $20k for your business, enhanced by mentorship from the Activator Capital Fund board.
Develop an understanding of your customer, define and test your value proposition and learn how to pitch.
Extend your LaunchHUB learning in the Residency, which includes coworking, continued mentorship and much more.
Weekly accountability stand ups keep keep you on track, with support and feedback from your cohort.
Round 1 |
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| Application form | Applications open 22 May 2023 Applications close 18 June 2023, 11:59pm AEST |
Round 2 |
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| Bootcamp day | 3 July 2023, 9:30am – 5:00pm RMIT Activator HQ |
Program key dates |
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| Program begins | 25 July 2023 |
| Showcase | 12 October 2023 |
| Activator Fund pitch | 25 October 2023 |
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.
To be eligible for LaunchHUB, you must be RMIT affiliated and your business must have a clear social and/or environmental impact.
Read about Project Flock founder and RMIT alumni Tim Ottaway’s journey through LaunchHUB. Challenges, breakthroughs and what’s next for the device that’s designed to save lives by helping people ‘be seen as human’ when they’re riding their bikes.
Read our most frequently asked questions about LaunchHUB, the application process, Activator Capital Fund and much more.
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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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
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.
