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And the Winners Are.. 🥁    Drumroll, please! After an evening of incredible pitches and fierce competition from 13 startups, we're excited to announce the three winners of FounderHUB Pitch Night!    Most Promising Startup 💫  🌟 Muon    Most Impactful Idea 🌱  🌟 Howto Melbourne    Best Problem Solution Fit 💥  🌟 Up&Downn    🙌 A special shout-out to our judges Alicia Darvall, Sonja Markovic, Sol Abdulhak, PhD for their valuable feedback!    A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make the FounderHUB 07 program such a memorable and insightful experience.     At RMIT Activator, we’re dedicated to helping startups and founders thrive. If you have a business startup idea that could shape the future, register your interest for our next FounderHUB today! – https://bit.ly/3AYRWLf RMIT University | RMIT University Alumni #founder #startup #innovation #impact

The [Re]Launch Incubator program is now open for applications! This is your chance to transform your ideas into impactful, sustainable solutions. 🚀 Feeling unsure about going it alone? Have an idea but no team? Or just looking to explore your passion within the circular space without a clear concept? We’ve got the perfect event for you! Join us for Activator’s [Re]Launch Co-founder Match & Mingle! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow aspiring co-founders, share your ideas, and find someone who shares your passion within the Circular Tech. Event Details: 📅 Monday, 14th October 🕔 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM📍 RMIT Activator - Building 98, 102 Victoria Street, Carlton Tickets are FREE, so register now! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eqdte4 If you already have a circular idea, apply now before applications close on Sunday, 27th October 2024! https://bit.ly/4dEZQYz RMIT University | LaunchVic | Boomerang Labs | Australia | Lifecycles | Anvarta #CircularEconomy #TechInnovation #CircularTech #Incubator #Sustainability #Victoria #Startup

🌟 What a Night! 🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the [Re]Launch Opening Night! Your support played a key role in making the evening a success. We can't wait to see the incredible ideas and Circular Tech startups that will emerge from our new [Re]Launch program.  We were honoured to host our panel guests Sarah D'Sylva (hyloh.), Matt Genever (Sustainability Victoria), Dr. Jodi York (Kilara Capital), Paul Sparks (diadem), Shimroth John Thomas (ZeroTag) who spoke on the topic: What does an ecosystem approach for developing a Circular Tech industry look like? The panel dived into a deep discussion, here were some key takeaways: 📌Retention Strategies – Focus on cultivating deep connections with customers through long-term engagement and value delivery, rather than short-term incentives. 📌Addressing Big Challenges – Prioritise significant environmental challenges and tailor solutions to resonate with your audience. 📌Empowering with Circular Solutions – Innovate with circular technology to simplify processes for customers, highlighting cost savings and large-scale commitments to drive interest and action. Thank you to our strategic partners and attendees for making the night unforgettable. Let’s continue to drive innovation and impact together for a greener future. 🌱 For those who missed it, we’re excited to announce that applications for the [Re]Launch Incubator program are now officially open! Free to anyone based in Victoria, if you have a groundbreaking circular idea or know someone who does, this is your chance to get involved.  Applications close Sunday, 27th October 2024 11.59PM AEST 👉 Apply now – https://bit.ly/4dEZQYz For more information, visit our website – https://bit.ly/3XjD95j LaunchVic | Boomerang Labs | Australia | Anvarta | Lifecycles #CircularEconomy #CircularTech #Incubator #Sustainability #VictoriaStartup

📣 Are you free this Thursday?    Join us for a special evening featuring a panel moderated by Sarah D'Sylva (hyloh.), with insights from Matt Genever (Sustainability Victoria), Dr. Jodi York (Kilara Capital), Paul Sparks (diadem), and Shimroth John Thomas (ZeroTag).    The panel discussion will focus on “What Does a Whole-of-Ecosystem Approach for Developing a Circular Tech Sector/Industry Look Like?” Connect with us this Thursday, collaborate, and celebrate with leaders and innovators in the Circular economy startup ecosystem!   Tickets are free, but don’t wait to register. RSVP today – https://bit.ly/3WXf1F9      📅 Date: Thursday, 19th Sept 📍 Location: RMIT Storey Hall 🕔 Time: 5-8pm    Got a Circular Tech startup idea? Apply for our first [Re]Launch Incubator! It’s free and open to anyone based in Victoria. Apply here – https://bit.ly/4dEZQYz and learn more about the program here – https://bit.ly/3XjD95j     RMIT University | LaunchVic | Boomerang Labs | Australia | Anvarta | Lifecycles #CircularEconomy #CircularTech #Sustainability #VictoriaStartup

  📣 Come join us for the launch of Victoria’s first Circular Tech program - [Re]Launch on September 19! With an engaging expert panel and light refreshments, this event is your gateway to exploring how our 2-year Incubator and Pre-Accelerator program will transform early-stage Circular Tech startups. Supported by LaunchVic and in partnership with Boomerang Labs | Australia , Anvarta, and Lifecycles, this evening will include valuable networking and collaboration opportunities with government, industry leaders and innovators. 📅 Date: Thursday, 19th Sept 📍 Location: RMIT Storey Hall 🕔 Time: 5-8pm Tickets are free, but don’t wait to register. RSVP today – https://bit.ly/3WXf1F9  If you’re ready to take your Circular Tech focused startup idea to the next level, apply for our first [Re]Launch Incubator cohort now! Free to join and open to anyone based in Victoria. Apply here – https://bit.ly/4dEZQYz and learn more about the program here – https://bit.ly/3XjD95j #CircularEconomy #CircularTech #Incubator #Sustainability #VictoriaStartup 

As we wrap up our Women-led MSMEs Ready to Export 2-week short course, we’re excited to reflect on our journey so far. Our collaboration with The Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC) and Cynthia Dearin of Dearin & Associates has been instrumental in delivering a highly impactful and seamless learning experience for our 25 specially selected participants. Building on the success of the APEC Women Business Activator 2023-24 Project, this global growth program has strengthened our connections with APAC partners and made a meaningful impact on our communities, all while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this course a tremendous success so far. Our last rendezvous with the cohort will be in Surabaya, Indonesia for the Post-course workshop with Design Social Asia – Rani Pramesti. Keep an eye out for another post then! The Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC) | Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Australia Awards | #GlobalGrowth #Impact #WomenInBusiness

⚡️FounderHUB Week 1 Workshop!   Last night our new cohort of aspiring founders have kicked off their FounderHUB journey! With Week 1 officially underway, let's hear what they’ve been up to.   Highlights from Week 1:   🌱 Problem and startup solution exploration  🔍 Understanding customers and problem solving  📊 Applying entrepreneurial research methods   Follow us to stay tuned for more updates as our aspiring founders continue to innovate and build their startups! 🚀 If you have a startup idea, apply for next year’s FounderHUB cohort – https://bit.ly/3AYRWLf Move fast, move forward with FounderHUB

📣 Applications are now open for [Re]Launch – Victoria’s first Circular Tech Incubator Program! Free to join and open to anyone based in Victoria, in four short weeks, turn your circular economy idea into reality: - A Pioneering Cohort: Connect with like-minded innovators, leading experts in the Circular Tech sector (Boomerang Labs | Australia , Anvarta, and Lifecycles) and gain insights from a community dedicated to sustainable solutions.  - Tailored Learning: Get expert guidance on product-market fit and circular business model development. - Networking: Expand your professional network with sector leaders and potential industry partners. What are you waiting for? Transform your idea into a circular tech solution. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact! 👉 Applications close Sunday, 27th October 2024 at 11:59 PM.  APPLY NOW – https://bit.ly/4dEZQYz or see our website for more details – https://bit.ly/47mqD9R   Don’t forget to also join us for the [Re]Launch program Opening Night Event on September 19th! 🎉 Meet the Activator team, our partners, learn more about the program, and network with fellow innovators. Register your interest here – https://bit.ly/3WXf1F9   LaunchVic | RMIT University | #CircularEconomy #TechInnovation #CircularTech #Incubator #Sustainability #Victoria #Startup

📣 Today marks the kick-off of Activator's newest LaunchHUB cohort, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉 🚀 LaunchHUB is designed to accelerate innovation and empower emerging entrepreneurs with the resources, coaching, and support they need to transform their ideas into impactful ventures. Our team has been working tirelessly to curate an exceptional experience for all participants, and we can’t wait to see the incredible strides we’ll make together. A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches who have also made this program possible. Your commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing talent is truly inspiring. Here’s to more groundbreaking ideas and a future full of possibilities! ⚡ Stay tuned for updates and stories from our LaunchHub cohort by connecting with us today – https://bit.ly/3T98lCU  RMIT University | RMIT University Alumni | #launchhub #innovation #entrepreneurship #startups

Today marks the much-anticipated She Loves Tech Oceania Regional Pitch Competition, and we’re thrilled to share that our very own Alicia Darvall is serving as one of the esteemed judges! 👩💼✨ Alicia will be joining a distinguished panel of industry leaders and experts to evaluate groundbreaking women-led and women-impact startups from across the region. These decision-makers are set to identify the standout innovations that will advance to the global stage. Don't miss out on the chance to witness this incredible showcase of talent and innovation! The pitching competition is taking place at The Forum, Melbourne Connect from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. There's still time to RSVP and be part of this inspiring event! 🎟️ 🔗RSVP here - bit.ly/SLT24OCEANIA #SheLovesTech #Innovation #WomenInTech #StartupPitch #MelbourneConnect #GlobalStage