LaunchHUB

LaunchHUB

RMIT Activator’s Pre-Accelerator Program for impact driven startups

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LaunchHUB is RMIT Activator’s flagship Pre-Accelerator program, crafted to empower early-stage, impact-driven startups to gain momentum and soar to new heights.

Over the course of 12 intensive weeks, our dedicated facilitators and coaches will support you in accelerating your startup growth and strengthen your business readiness for tomorrow’s world.

Plus, startups that go through LaunchHUB 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. 

Why choose LaunchHUB?

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

Unlock valuable market opportunities by deepening your understanding of your customer, define and test your value proposition, and learn how to pitch.

Stand ups and coaching

Weekly accountability stand-ups to keep you on track, with support and feedback from your cohort.

Residency

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

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Interested in LaunchHUB?

Do you have an early stage startup idea, that can change the way we do things and make the world a better place?

Make your next move count.

Launch your startup with Activator.

Please note: If you missed out on our Ask Me Anything session, you can view the recording here, or download the slides here

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

Key dates and application process

Round 1

 
Application form

Applications open: 03 June 2024

Applications close: 28 July 2024, 11:59 pm AEDT

Round 2

 
Bootcamp day 12 and 14 August 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, RMIT Activator (City Campus)

Program key dates

 
Program begins

02 September 2024

Program sessions will take place weekly on Monday's, 9:30am - 12:30pm at RMIT Activator.

Pitch Night 28 November 2024
Activator Fund Pitch Date 11 December 2024 (by invitation only)

Eligibility Criteria

At LaunchHUB, we collaborate with mission-driven founders focused on creating positive social or environmental change. We are impact-agnostic and embrace all types of ventures that align with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations. 

Impact Driven

Your startup should have a clear positive impact that goes beyond economic gains, focusing on social or environmental benefits. Ideally, this impact aligns with one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, you must be dedicated to enhancing and deepening the positive effects your startup generates. 

RMIT Affliation

Your startup must have at least one co-founder who is a current student, current staff member, alumni or ex-staff member of RMIT University

Successful applicants will also have:

  • A mission-driven and impact-focused team. 
  • Commitment from at least one founder to participate in all sessions over the 12-week period. 
  • A clear understanding of the market opportunity. 
  • An identifiable problem and a viable solution. 
  • Early customer validation supported by real user feedback. 
  • At least a low-fidelity prototype that has been tested. 
  • A curious mindset, along with a willingness to ask questions, embrace feedback, and support fellow founders. 
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The Activator Playlist featuring laGuapa

Zaida Rodriguez is an RMIT alumni and co-founder of laGuapa, a circular fashion brand making old materials into beautiful garments treasured for life. Zaida talks about her experience as a founder, how LaunchHUB boosted laGuapa's growth and of course, the song choice that captures the journey. 

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The Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation

We are thrilled to be able to offer our brilliant LaunchHUB founders another funding avenue to help them grow their social impact driven start ups.

Scholarships worth $15k each will be granted to founders who best fit the profile of a Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation recipient.

Program alumni

Showcase of various logos created by LaunchHUB's program alumni. There are 18 logos in total arranged in 3 rows of 6 logos each.

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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 - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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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.