[Re]Launch Incubator
Victoria's leading program for innovators building impactful ideas centered on circular solutions.
Victoria's leading program for innovators building impactful ideas centered on circular solutions.
Presented by RMIT Activator and supported by LaunchVic, this transformative four-week program is designed to elevate your startup idea into a sustainable business model that minimises waste and champions circular economy principles.
Valued at approximately $1,700, this program is completely free for participants. You'll acquire vital skills, knowledge, and mindsets to turn your vision into reality, guided by expert facilitators and a network of industry leaders specialising in circular economy, technology, and venture creation. Plus, you'll have the chance to compete for an exciting array of prizes that can further boost your startup!
As a stepping stone to the [Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator, you'll also have the opportunity to secure up to $20,000 in equity-free seed funding. The Incubator will primarily run after hours, offering a mix of in-person and online sessions to fit your busy schedule. Join us and take the first step toward a successful, sustainable future.
[Re]Launch Incubator is designed for aspiring innovators from anywhere in Victoria who have a Circular Tech focused startup idea. You don't have to be affiliated to RMIT to apply! Successful applicants will have:
Applications are now open
Applications close: Sunday 27 October 2024, 11:59pm
| Week 1 | In person workshop: Tuesday 12 November, 5:30 - 7:30pm Online workshop: Thursday 14 November, 12:00 - 1:30pm |
| Week 2 | In person workshop: Tuesday 19 November, 5:30 - 7:30pm Online workshop: Thursday 21 November, 12:00 - 1:30pm |
| Week 3 | In person workshop: Tuesday 26 November, 5:30 - 7:30pm Online workshop: Thursday 28 November, 12:00 - 1:30pm |
| Week 4 | In person workshop: Tuesday 3 December, 5:30 - 7:30pm Pitch night in person: Thursday 5 December, 5:30 - 7:30pm |
Please note: This program is delivered at RMIT Activator, 102 Victoria Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
In these sessions, you’ll delve into circular principles and business models while receiving expert guidance on problem-solution fit, developing circular business models and exploring Circular Tech possibilities to prepare you for the next stage of your startup journey. Connect with fellow founders in your cohort and learn collaboratively along the way.
We understand that life can get busy, so half of our program workshops will be hosted online, allowing you to join from anywhere. During these sessions, you’ll dive into key concepts to refine your startup idea with a circular focus, and there will be ample opportunity for questions and group troubleshooting with fellow founders.
In person workshop (2 hours): From Circular Principles to Ideas
Build your entrepreneurial foundations, learn more about circular economy principles and strategies, gain a clear understanding of the problem you are solving, and clarify your idea and potential users.
Online workshop (1 hour): Circular Systems and Market Validation
Apply entrepreneurial research methods to learn more about the market for circular economy technology solutions, consider what Circular Tech customers want, and validate the opportunity space.
In person workshop (2 hours): Design Circular Impact Proposition
Harness strategic insights and circular frameworks and impact propositions to identify customer desired gains and existing pains, to develop a compelling Circular Tech value proposition. Learn how to define and communicate your impact against circular business models and principles.
Online workshop (1 hour): Circular User Journey
Using Circular Customer Personas and user journey mapping tools, land your customer insights, and design a focused Circular Tech solution based on the user experience to optimise your startup's success.
In person workshop (2 hours): Prototyping and Testing
Master the essential principles of prototyping for your business idea, and learn how to create a rapid, in-expensive prototype using circular materials to test, validate and refine your solution.
Online workshop (1.5 hours): Build your Circular Business model
Learn about the five core circular business models, to build your own Circular Tech business model, mapping key components such as target market, value proposition, channels, revenue streams, resource use types and potential positive or negative impact.
In person workshop (2 hours): Sell your Circular Vision
Use the power of storytelling and pitching to captivate your audience and effectively communicate your ideas to secure buy-in from stakeholders and potential users. Learn from relevant Circular Tech solutions on the market and their elevator pitches on how to craft a compelling circular pitch whilst avoiding greenwashing!
Online workshop (2 hours): Pitch Night
Showcase your pitch to a panel of experts from the [Re]Launch and RMIT Activator community, who will provide valuable feedback, advice, and guidance to accelerate your business growth and solution's success.
Upon finishing the [Re]Launch Incubator, you can continue to advance your progress through our 3-month Residency program. During the Residency, you'll benefit from ongoing support, targeted events such as HUBDays and webinars, valuable networking opportunities, and co-working space to help you stay on track and achieve your goals.
[Re]Launch Incubator is ideal for innovators with early-stage startup ideas, side projects, or university initiatives looking to advance. If your concept is still in the early stages, you’ve come to the right place. [Re]Launch Incubator will help you refine and develop your Circular Tech focused idea into a viable business.
[Re]Launch Incubator is specifically tailored for innovators who already have a startup or business idea. However, you have two alternative pathways:
You can apply as a solo founder or as a team, just indicate it on your application form.
You do not need to be a current RMIT student, staff member, or alumni to join [Re]Launch Incubator. The program is open to anyone across Victoria with a promising circular technology focused startup idea, regardless of your background or affiliation. We welcome applications from interested innovators from regional Victoria, noting the requirement to attend the four 2 hour workshops in person, including the Pitch Night.
Fantastic to hear that you are interested in joining a startup, you have come to the right place. Please fill out the application form above by indicating that you don't have a startup idea and want to join an existing group. From there the Activator team will connect you up with a group that aligns with your skills and interests, then we will leave it up to you and the group to decide if it is the right fit.
RMIT Activator does not take any stake in your IP, the knowledge we share on this program is our way of supporting the wider community with no strings attached. LaunchVic, the [Re]Launch program funder, also does not take a stake in your IP. However, if you are a RMIT or other university staff member or student and/or looking to translate your research, we strongly encourage you to contact IP & Commercialisation.
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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.
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.
