Acknowledgement of Country

The Melbourne Innovation Districts (MID) 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 MID.

MID respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. MID also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

RMIT Activator

RMIT Activator’s mission is simple: to deliver impact through entrepreneurship.

At Activator, the team are passionate about working with aspiring founders, startups and organisations who are driven to create meaningful change.

Activator sees a world that’s resilient to change and inclusive to all, and share a commitment to building sustainable communities. This is realised through supporting organisations that are involved in the circular economy, enhancing community connections, promoting health initiatives, developing digital capabilities, and embracing social diversity.

Through the Activator programs, initiatives and open innovation collaborations, the team equip founders, ventures and strategic partners with the entrepreneurial tools for scalable impact.

RMIT Activator’s impact
Award Winning Recognised as Australia’s ESG Rising Star awarded by UBI Global Innovation for Business Incubators and Accelerators.

Startup Funding Awarded
RMIT Activator has awarded over $3.1 million  million in pre-seed funding to startups through Activator Capital Fund and Jacques Nasser Fund for Innovation.

Launched Startups
RMIT Activator has launched over 170 startups into market through its programs. With 49% founded/co-founded by females.

Collaborated Partnerships
RMIT Activator has partnered with over 19 industry and government organisations on projects focused on building more sustainable communities across APAC.

Find out more about Activator.

Project Lead

RMIT University

Partners

Status

Active

Timing

Ongoing

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