The Regional Launching Pads Pilot Program backs the Victorian Government’s Economic Growth Statement by supporting businesses and investors looking to:
- collaborate with each other and with government on regional development opportunities
- develop projects that will support regional economic growth
- grow their regionally based business.
The Launching Pads provide a unique opportunity for public-private collaboration on business initiatives. They also offer businesses and investors with a pathway for ongoing engagement with Government.
The program targets:
- small regional businesses looking to expand
- larger, established businesses that have an interest in sharing knowledge and expertise
- metro-based or international businesses looking to expand operations into regional Victoria
- investors interested in building and expanding small regionally based businesses to help them realise their potential
- other sectors that support regional economic growth.
Eligibility
To access this service, you must be:
- an active business currently conducting or planning to conduct operations in regional Victoria, or
- an investor actively seeking opportunities in regional Victoria, including in one or more of regional Victoria’s priority sectors of:
- advanced manufacturing and defence
- health technologies and medical research
- circular economy
- digital technologies
- agribusiness.
Locations
The Regional Launching Pads are located across 4 regional centres and in Melbourne.
Eligible businesses, investors and participants can contact us via the Launching Pads application form.
The Launching Pads can connect you to business investments and growth support. These include local government agencies and services.
The following RDV office locations also provide meeting rooms for suitable occasions:
- Ballarat GovHub
- Galkangu – Bendigo GovHub
- Morwell Innovation Centre
- Wangaratta Government Centre
- Melbourne.
Further details about each location, including accessibility features, are available upon enquiry.
Launching Pads concierge
Sitting within Regional Development Victoria, the concierge is the primary point of contact for eligible businesses and investors.
The concierge can arrange your booking and connect you with local government, businesses and investors.
It also offers an entry point into a wide range of Victorian Government expertise and services that may complement your business or project.
Requirements
Terms and Conditions for use of the Launching Pads will be provided once bookings have been confirmed.
Make an enquiry
Submit an enquiry about the Launching Pad service below. The concierge will then contact you to confirm details and make necessary arrangements.