Pre-Accelerator

[Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator

Victoria first dedicated Circular Tech Pre–Accelerator program - pioneering emerging circular technology startups.

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Become a leader in the emerging Circular Tech ecosystem

Over the course of 12 intensive weeks, our dedicated expert facilitators and coaches will support you in launching your circular startup, setting you up for accelerated growth as you shape tomorrow’s world. 

Startups that go through [Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator 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.

Gauri Shah co-founder of GOODSERCLE

Why choose [Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator

Funding opportunities

An equity-free and interest-free boost worth up to $20K for your business, paired with expert advice from the Activator Capital Fund Board

Weekly growth sessions

Establish strong foundations for growing your startup through a suite of sessions that supports you to systematically reduce business risk

Stand ups and coaching

Weekly accountability stand-ups to keep you on track, with support from expert Coaches drawn from the Circular Tech broader ecosystem.

Residency

Graduate with ongoing support through Residency which includes, access to co-working space, continued mentorship and much more.

Download our application guide to learn more about the application process, tips and tricks, and read our most frequently asked questions.

Joseph and Shimroth, Co-founders of circular tech startup Zerotag Joseph and Shimroth, Co-founders of circular tech startup Zerotag

Apply for [Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator

Do you have an emerging circular tech startup prototype? Would you like support to launch?

Key dates and application process

Round 1

  
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Applications open: 28th November 2024

Applications close: Sunday 16 February 2025, 11:59pm AEDT

Round 2

  
Bootcamp day 3 and 5 March 2025, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, RMIT Activator (City Campus) 

Program key dates

  
Program begins

24 March 2025

Program sessions will take place weekly on Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm at RMIT Activator
Pitch Night 12 June 2025
Activator Fund Pitch Date 25 June 2025

Eligibility Criteria

[Re]Launch Pre-accelerator supports emerging Victorian founders with a circular startup that has a tech component. Founders must be willing to register their business in Victoria by the end of the Pre-accelerator Program Residency Period.

Startups with Circular-Driven Solutions

  • This program supports early-stage startups who advance solutions within the circular economy.
  • We prioritise innovations that reduce waste, increase resource efficiency, or promote sustainable production and consumption practices.
  • Startups should leverage technology to address sustainability challenges, creating scalable models that can drive measurable environmental or social impact.
  • You do not need to be affiliated with RMIT to apply for this program, but your startup must be registered (or willing to register) in Victoria and have founders that reside there.

Successful applicants will also have

  • A team that is driven and purposedful - at least one team member must attend all sessions over the 12 weeks
  • An understanding of market opportunity
  • An identifiable problem and solution
  • Early customer validation through real user feedback
  • At least a prototype that has been tested
  • A curious mindset and a willingness to ask questions, take on feedback and support your fellow founders
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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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