Launch Club — Social Enterprise Stream (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

• Open to startups with at least one founder connected to Australia or New Zealand
• Founders or teams actively building entrepreneurial ideas or early-stage projects with a preliminary MVP
• Must address significant social or environmental issues with a sustainable and scalable model
• For-profit, hybrid, or sustainable non-profit business models are welcome
• At least one founder must have a connection to Australia or New Zealand

Participation Commitments

• Participation in some in-person activities in Melbourne/Sydney is required
• Full commitment to the 8-week intensive incubation program is expected

Target Sector

Focused on social and environmental impact projects

Target Location

Open to startups connected to Australia and New Zealand