Residency

Where Startups Build, Grow, and Thrive

Collaborate, Evolve, Scale: Become an RMIT Activator Resident!

At Activator, we believe a founder’s journey is always evolving. That’s why we’re excited to introduce RMIT Activator's Residency Program—designed to help founders like you keep growing, connecting, and accelerating your startup.

This program is all about giving and getting. By sharing your wisdom, you’ll tap into a network of like-minded founders, expert advice, access priceless resources, and help others level up along the way. As a resident, you'll score free co-working space (worth up to $3,000 for 6 months), one-on-one mentoring, exclusive events, and more.

Whether you're looking to expand your network, deepen your skills, or scale your business, the Residency Program is your next step after LaunchHUB or VentureHUB. It's an opportunity to continue evolving with the support of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosytem.

Program Duration

LaunchHUB Residency: 12 months (with opportunity to extend)
VentureHUB Residency: 12 months (with opportunity to extend)

What to expect

Co-working space

Residents will have access to the RMIT Activator co-working space which includes meeting rooms, hotdesks, kitchen facilities and of course a community of startups, founders and entrepreneurs just like you!

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HUBday events

Each month, you'll be invited to exclusive sessions to expand your knowledge, connect with the startup community, and dive into niche business topics. Check out upcoming events here.

Expert advisors and support

Residents are never short of support, as we connect you to experts who can help you grow your ideas and push your boundaries. We have a supportive network of Activator staff and peers who will support you on your founder journey.

Discover impact through entrepreneurship with RMIT Activator

RMIT Activator champions visionary founders and supports pioneering ventures. Our mission is to transform innovative ideas into tangible outcomes, providing the essential connections and support to fuel meaningful change.

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Advisory Partner Network

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Residency Program, you must have successfully completed an official RMIT Pre-accelerator or Accelerator program.

Criteria for Residency extension

To qualify for an extension, you must be an active member of the Residency program through use of the co-working space and/or event attendance.

How to apply for Residency

Residency is currently available for LaunchHUB or VentureHUB alumni.

Apply for LaunchHUB

Build a solid foundation and get ready to disrupt the market.

Apply for VentureHUB

Multiply your impact, accelerate your growth, scale your socially innovative venture.

RMIT Activator co-working space

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.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures