RMIT Activator

What an incredible night it was at the GPG RMIT Activator Regional Business Showcase in Bannockburn this week! The energy in the room was nothing short of inspiring. A huge congratulations to our Tourism, Creative Arts & Events program participants who shared their journeys and won additional investment into their businesses on completion of the Business Growth program.  A heartfelt thank you to our partners at Global Power Generation Australia, ACRE - Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship, Sharing Shed, BrainSTEM Limited, Corangamite Shire Council, Golden Plains Shire Council - and to our keynote speaker Lana de Kort for bringing such insight to the evening. Your support makes innovation in regional communities possible. Applications are now open for our next intake, with a focus on Regenerative Agriculture & Land Solutions. If you’re working on a business that can shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to help you grow it.   Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4padCro    #RMITActivator #RegionalInnovation #SustainableBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal 

Applications are open for [Re]Launch, our pre-accelerator program for startups operating within the circular economy.     Free to join and open to anyone based in Victoria, [Re]Launch can help catapult your circular startup into an impact-driven, scalable enterprise.       Over 12 weeks, you’ll have access to:       🔹 Tailored learning: Designed to provide you with the necessary tools and resources to launch your circular startup.       🔹 1:1 coaching: Learn from leading experts in the circular design industry (with access to experts from Boomerang Labs | Australia and Lifecycles).      🔹 Funding opportunities: Selected startups can secure up to $20,000 equity-free seed funding.       🔹 Networking:  Expand your professional network with sector leaders, potential industry partners and investors.        What are you waiting for? Transform your startup into a game changing circular solution with RMIT Activator, made possible with the support of LaunchVic).     Applications close Sunday 8 February 2025 at 11.59pm    Find out more here –  https://bit.ly/3LlSDDr #CircularEconomy #TechInnovation #CircularTech #Sustainability #Victoria #Startup   

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for LaunchHUB Pitch Night last night. Our newest cohort of founders shared their startups, which are tackling real-world challenges and shaping a future that’s fairer, more sustainable and better connected. Congratulations to everyone who pitched. It was a culmination of months of hard work, and you should be proud of how far you’ve come.    Special mentions to our award winners:    🔷 Circlar — Most Impactful Startup    🔷  Packaroo — Most Investible Startup     🔷 Yakama — People’s Choice Award    Thank you to our mentors, judges and broader community for showing up so consistently for our founders. Their growth throughout the program has been shaped by your support, and we can’t wait to see how they carry that momentum forward.    For those that want to get involved, applications are now open for [Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator. A specialised program for startups operating in the circular economy. If you’re working in the sustainability space, we’d love to hear from you. You do not need to be affiliated with RMIT.      ➡️ Find out more here – https://bit.ly/3LlSDDr    #LaunchHUB #RMITActivator #Startups #Entrepreneur #Innovation #PitchNight #RMITUniversity 

Just one week to go till our latest LaunchHUB cohort will be pitching their impact-driven startups at our showcase event.     Don’t miss your chance to:  - See what’s going on in the startup space  - Network with investors, entrepreneurs, and experts across industry and the RMIT community  - Gain insights into the future of the startup landscape     Don’t miss this night of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Tickets are free, but spaces are limited. This event will sell out.     📆 Thursday 20 November   ⏰ 5pm – 8pm   🎟️ https://bit.ly/43Iqug1    #LaunchHUB #RMITActivator #Startups #Entrepreneur #Innovation #PitchNight #RMITUniversity 

RMIT Activator and Global Power Generation Australia invite you to celebrate Tourism, Creative Arts & Events innovation in Regional Victoria! This inspiring evening will showcase visionary entrepreneurs who are transforming the region through bold ideas and impactful projects.    Featured businesses include: VIDA, Residency Studios, Stars & Bars Festival, Bellamoora Experiences, Suzzette Jackson Studio, Alpaca Downs, Tarndwarncoort, and more!    What’s on:  – Hear from keynote speaker Lana de Kort and regional businesses who are strengthening their communities through creativity, collaboration and fresh thinking. ▪️ Be inspired by real stories from participants in the GPG Regional Business Program as they share their journeys, challenges and what’s next. ▪️ Connect with local business owners, community leaders and industry partners at an evening that celebrates regional enterprise and possibility. ▪️ Explore the Showcase exhibition, featuring innovative products, services and initiatives from regional businesses making an impact. Whether you're a local entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply passionate about the future of regional growth in Victoria, this is your chance to be part of a thriving and supportive business community.    📍 Location: Bannockburn  📅 Date: November 25, 2025  🕓 Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm    Secure your spot by booking a ticket now: bit.ly/4nSz4AP    #RegionalInnovation #RMITActivator #VictorianBusiness

That’s a wrap on the Circular Cities Showcase!    Over two thought-provoking days, industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and changemakers came together to explore circular solutions that are shaping the future of our cities.     A huge thank you to our speakers — Claire-Louise Salles, Gary Rosengarten, Sonja Markovic, and Liam Wallis — for sharing their expertise and vision for a more sustainable, resilient urban future.     This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our partners: City of Melbourne, Evitat, HIP V. HYPE, and the RMIT Sustainable Technologies and Systems Enabling Impact Platform. Your commitment to innovation and the circular economy is driving real change.     Together, we’re designing cities that are smarter, more sustainable, and ready for the future.    If you are exploring circular solutions, apply for [Re]Launch Pre-Accelerator – RMIT Activator’s pre-accelerator program for startups operating within the circular economy. https://bit.ly/3LlSDDr    #CircularEconomy #SustainableCities #UrbanInnovation #RMITActivator #CityNorth #FutureCities #Sustainability #InnovationInAction 

It’s that time again! Join us live at the Kaleide Theatre for a showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship.     Our latest LaunchHUB Pre-Accelerator cohort will be pitching their startups after 12 weeks of growth, mentorship, and hard work.    This is your chance to:  - See what’s going on in the startup space as our cohort pitch their ideas  - Network with investors, entrepreneurs, and experts across industry and the RMIT community  - Gain insights into the future of the startup landscape     Don’t miss this showcase of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Tickets are free, but spaces are limited. This event will sell out.     📆 Thursday 20 November   ⏰ 5pm – 8pm   🎟️ https://bit.ly/43Iqug1    #LaunchHUB #RMITActivator #Startups #Entrepreneur #Innovation #PitchNight #RMITUniversity 

We're looking for a Community & Events Coordinator to join our team based in Melbourne. If you’re passionate about creating connections, delivering great events, and helping grow our startup and entrepreneurial community, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now: https://bit.ly/3Jzz4a9 Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below in comments.

What a great event! 🚀    The  RMIT Activator x TREMS Hub Research Innovation Hackathon  brought together 25 PhD and early career researchers to transform their academic work into real-world solutions. Over two intensive days, participants explored market opportunities, translated their Hub research into smart circular design, and crafted compelling commercial value propositions.    The hackathon culminated in an inspiring pitch event, attended by TREMS Hub partners and collaborators, where researchers showcased their ideas for real-world impact. Huge congratulations to all participants for completing the program 🌟    #RMITActivator #Hackathon #Innovation #DesignThinking 

Join us for the launch of the RMIT Circular Cities Showcase Expo - an inspiring evening of bold ideas, engaging discussion and cross-sector connection! Hear from leading voices from Evitat, HIP V. HYPE, and RMIT University as we dive into how a circular economy can transform our cities and empower communities towards a more sustainable future. This is your chance to share insights, spark collaboration, and build meaningful connections across industries. Expect a panel discussion, networking and drinks over collaborative conversations throughout the event! When: Doors open 4.30pm–7pm, Wednesday 5 November Where: RMIT Activator, 102 Victoria Street, Carlton Whether you work in policy, design, construction, research, or community development – your perspective is valued! Let’s build a thriving, circular Melbourne together. Register via the link: https://bit.ly/47od9vC #CircularCitiesShowcase #RMITActivator #CircularEconomy #UrbanInnovation