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 access approximately $200,000 worth of resources, including equity-free funding opportunities and access to RMIT’s world-class technology and researchers.
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.
Key dates and application process
Application stage 1 |
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| Application form |
Applications open: 26 May 2025 Applications close: 27 July 2025, 11:59 pm AEDT |
Application stage 2 |
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| Bootcamp sessions | 11 and 13 August 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, RMIT Activator (City Campus) |
| Bootcamp submission | 15 August 2025, 12pm (midday) AEDT |
Program key dates |
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| Program begins |
02 September 2025 Program sessions will take place weekly on Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm at RMIT Activator. |
| Pitch Night | 20 November 2025 |
| Activator Fund Pitch Date | 3 December 2025 (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
The RMIT affiliated founders must have equal or combined majority stake in the startup.
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.
