VentureHUB

Why VentureHUB? 

Is this program right for you?

VentureHUB supports RMIT-affiliated founders who are building ventures grounded in market-validated innovations. Whether you're at seed or early stage, you will have a clear path to significant investment or funding that will drive your growth. You also understand how your venture contributes to meaningful social or environmental impact and you have the evidence to prove it.

To be a great fit for the program, applicants should meet the following criteria:

• System-change Innovation: You are working on a fundamentally new way of solving a major social problem. Your solution must be based on breakthrough technology that has high potential to scale to create meaningful system-level change.
• Evidenced Impact: You have evidence of meaningful impact, such as customer outcomes, environmental benefits, social change, and alignment with specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Commitment to Growth: At least one founder must be committed to working a minimum of three days per week in-person from the Activator co-working space. The venture must now be the primary focus of the founding team, rather than a part-time or side project.
• Validated Traction: You have moved beyond the idea stage and show significant market validation. This could include paying customers, pilot programs, recurring users, early revenue, investment, or commercial partnerships. The venture should be approaching or working toward product-market fit.
• RMIT Connected – At least one majority shareholder must be an RMIT student, staff member, or alumni.

Key dates and deadlines

Program Overview

Who's making this program possible?

VentureHUB Social Innovation Accelerator is made possible through the generous support of the Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation — a key driver of purpose-led entrepreneurship at RMIT. Delivered by RMIT Activator in collaboration with the Melbourne City North Social Innovation Precinct, VentureHUB is a launchpad for ambitious founders ready to scale meaningful social or environmental impact.

Not the right time or fit for you?

That’s okay — this is just the first of many cohorts we have planned. If the timing isn’t quite right or the focus doesn’t align with your venture, let us know you're interested and we’ll keep you in the loop. Simply register your interest using the form below, and we’ll be in touch when future opportunities open.