What’s happening?
Launch AI, a pre-accelerator program designed to help founders validate and accelerate AI/ML products, is now open for 2025 applications. APPLY HERE.
The program includes five intensive workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and culminates in a pitch night in front of VCs, investors, and industry experts.
Why it matters?
With AI capabilities rapidly evolving, programs like Launch AI help bridge the gap between great ideas and viable market-ready solutions. By backing early-stage startups with expert support, it’s helping to shape Australia’s innovation future—especially for those in AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS).
📌 Key Dates to Note:
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Applications Open: 3 March 2025
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Info Night: 13 March 2025
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Applications Close: 27 March 2025
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Notifications: 4 April 2025
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Program Start: 7 April 2025
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Demo Night: 12 June 2025
Local Impact
While based in Brisbane at the QLD AI Hub, the program also welcomes startups from across Queensland—including Townsville—offering regional founders valuable opportunities to build strong networks, refine their MVPs, and connect with investors face-to-face.
By the Numbers:
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🚀 Only 10 seats available for this highly selective 2025 cohort.
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📅 Program runs 7 April to 12 June, with workshops held every fortnight.
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💡 Participants get 6 months of access to an AI startup network, perks, and peer support.
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Participants will attend workshops covering customer validation, AI business models, MVP building, pitch preparation, and capital raising. “We are looking for refined ideation stage and post-ideation startups… those providing AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) are preferred,” said Launch AI organisers.
Workshops will be hosted at QLD AI Hub @ The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, requiring in-person attendance.
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Moreover, this initiative supports Queensland’s wider push to foster AI innovation and tech entrepreneurship. In particular, it plays a key role in empowering growing regional hubs like Townsville, where the next wave of tech talent is actively emerging
