Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation
Did you know if you've completed LaunchHUB, you could be eligible for additional funding of up to $15,000?
The Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation supports RMIT's talented founders by amplifying their social impact and giving them a funding boost.
Applications open: Monday 11 September 2023
Applications close: Sunday 8 October 2023, 11.59pm
Your application will be assessed by an evaluation committee based on the selection criteria, and 10 startups will be chosen to join the program.
If you have any questions about the application process or the program, you will be able to join us for the Ask Me Anything session on Thursday 21 September, 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
To apply, click the button below. It will generate an email to our team, who will provide the next steps. Please include your name, startup name and the year you completed LaunchHUB in the email body.
The program will run over four weeks, from 24 October to 16 November 2023, and will be delivered in person at RMIT Activator HQ.
At least one founder from your startup will be expected to be in attendance.
By completing the program, startups will:
Assess the product-market fit of their startup and identify areas of improvement and opportunities.
Refine their offering by focusing on business model market fit: shift towards proving scalability, financial sustainability and growth readiness.
Identify and articulate their social/environmental impact opportunity. Embed impact into their product offereings.
Continue building their startup via an iterative build-measure-learn process, supported by the Activator team and access to resources.
Four startups will be invited to pitch to the Activator Capital Fund Board Members on Tuesday 28 November 2023.
These startups will be determined based on the evaluation of the week four submission and overall performance in the program.
Workshop: Tuesday 24 October, 10am-12pm (in person)
Check-in: Thursday 26 October, 12pm-1pm (online)
Workshop: Tuesday 31 October, 10am-12pm (in person)
Check-in: Thursday 2 November, 12pm-1pm (online)
Workshop: Tuesday 8 November, 10am-12pm (in person)
Workshop: Tuesday 14 November, 10am-12pm (in person)
Check-in: Thursday 16 November, 12pm-1pm (online)
ACF Pitch: Tuesday 28th of November, 12pm-4pm (TBC)
By invitation only
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 '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.
