Global Power Generation

Connect, Grow, and Innovate for a Sustainable Future.

Find your people—fellow business owners, mentors, and changemakers who know the unique challenges of regional and rural Australia. If you're a small-to-medium business owner, early-stage entrepreneur, or local innovator focused on:

• Adopting circular economy models in manufacturing and services to reduce waste
• Promoting sustainable initiatives through local government and council projects
• Developing technology solutions for sustainability with AI, IoT, and data analytics
• Innovation in waste management, recycling, and reusing

You don't have to do this alone. Join a community that understands your challenges and supports your business growth- all at no cost to you. The program is free of charge for participants. Apply now to connect with expert advisors, grow your network, and pitch your idea for a chance to win a share of the $10,000 cash grant pool! This 13-week program is designed with regional businesses in mind—creating jobs, opportunities, and a stronger regional economy.

We are currently seeking participants for our first program cohort, which will focus on Sustainability and Circular Economy, offering a solid foundation for businesses committed to environmental responsibility. If this focus aligns with your business, we encourage you to apply.

However, if your business is better suited to a different area, we will also offer upcoming cohorts:

• Tourism, Creativity and Events,
• Regenerative Agriculture & Land Solutions
• Renewable Energy

If you're interested in these future cohorts, please register your interest below.

We're looking for innovative applicants who have demonstrated commercial potential, with early customers or pilot agreements in place to test your idea in the real world. You may not be ready for a big expansion yet, but this is a great opportunity to team up with the right partners who can help turn your idea into something bigger.

We welcome businesses that are based in, serve customers in, or source supplies from the vibrant region stretching from Warrnambool to Ballarat, Geelong, and along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

This opportunity is perfect for:

• Regional Founders with a vision to transform the local economy
• Small-to-Medium Businesses eager to roll out new products or services
• Social Enterprises driven by purpose and impact

Every successful business starts somewhere. This program gives you the tools, support, and confidence to take the next step. If you're ready to test and grow your business idea in your local community, we want to hear from you!

RMIT Activator has partnered with Berrybank Development Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Global Power Generation (GPG), the international power generation arm of Naturgy Energy Group, a leading energy company in Spain and Latin America.

Together, we’re launching the Regional Innovation Accelerator Program to drive positive change and innovation in local communities. This initiative is part of GPG’s broader Community Engagement Benefit Sharing Plan (CEBSP), which focuses on delivering sustainable benefits and fostering strong connections with the communities surrounding their wind farms.