Incubator & Accelerator
Launch Club — Social Enterprise Stream (2026)
Apply by Mar 1, 2026
About
The Launch Club — Social Enterprise Stream (2026) is a pre-accelerator program designed for founders and teams actively developing entrepreneurial ideas or early-stage projects that address significant social or environmental issues. Participants will benefit from an intensive 8-week incubation experience, including mentorship from industry experts, access to a supportive entrepreneurial community, and potential connections to early-stage investors, all while being eligible for a full scholarship if their project qualifies as a social enterprise.
Benefits
- 💰 Financial Support
- Full scholarship available for social enterprises
- 🎓 Mentorship Program
- Access to a dedicated team of mentors for operational, funding, and product training
- 🏢 Community Support
- Engagement with a top-tier entrepreneurial community for networking and support
- 📈 Business Training
- Intensive 8-week program focused on practical training in various business aspects
- 🌐 Investor Connections
- Post-program connections to early-stage investors for potential funding opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
- 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
- Open to startups with at least one founder connected to Australia or New Zealand
- 💼 Business Stage
- Founders or teams actively building entrepreneurial ideas or early-stage projects with a preliminary MVP
- 🌱 Social Impact Focus
- Must address significant social or environmental issues with a sustainable and scalable model
- 🏢 Legal Status
- For-profit, hybrid, or sustainable non-profit business models are welcome
- 👥 Team Requirements
- At least one founder must have a connection to Australia or New Zealand
Participation Commitments
- 📍 Physical Attendance
- Participation in some in-person activities in Melbourne/Sydney is required
- ⏰ Time Commitment
- Full commitment to the 8-week intensive incubation program is expected
Target Region
Open to startups connected to Australia and New Zealand
Target Sector
Focused on social and environmental impact projects
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