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Test, Validate, and Launch Your Innovation
The Launcher pre-accelerator program supports early-stage startups that are improving the lives of people with disability.
Applications for the 2026 Launcher program are now open.
If your startup is ready to test and validate its solution, we invite you to apply for the 2026 Launcher program.
About
Launcher
The Remarkable Launcher Pre-Accelerator Program supports early-stage founders and startups to turn ideas into validated, inclusive solutions that positively impact the lives of people with disability.
Launcher is a part-time, 12-week pre-accelerator designed for those at the beginning of their startup journey, including those developing solutions in disability, ageing, and health tech. The program supports founders to test and refine scalable, sustainable ideas — whether digital products, physical devices, or a combination of both — through expert-led learning, coaching, and community connection.
Delivered by Remarkable, the venture division of Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Launcher champions design with, not for, people with disability. The program creates space for co-design and user feedback with people who have lived experience of disability and connects founders to Remarkable’s global ecosystem of mentors, partners, and investors.
Why Apply What Makes Launcher Unique
Growth
Access regular masterclasses taught by experts focused on testing and validating your idea, solution or product and benefit from regular coaching to help you with your goals and apply what you learn in the classes.
Networks
Be part of a supportive community of early-stage entrepreneurs and connect with global networks across various sectors. Experience fireside chat conversations where founders open up about how they built their solutions and share some wisdom from lessons they've learnt along the journey.
Visibility
Build confidence, momentum, and visibility for your venture. Gain the credibility of being part of the Remarkable ecosystem and showcase your progress at the end of the program through an online Showcase event, putting your idea in front of peers, partners, and the broader disability tech community.
Who Should ApplyApplicant Criteria
Launcher is a good fit for founders and teams who meet the following criteria:
- Focus on Disability, Ageing or Health Tech: Your idea or startup is developing technology that benefits people with disability, either directly or indirectly. This may include disability, ageing, or health-related innovations.
- Early-Stage of Development: You are at an early stage - anywhere from idea or concept, through to prototype, pilot, or early revenue.
- Open to Learning, Testing and Feedback: You are ready to test and refine your idea, gain feedback, and learn alongside others. We welcome individuals and teams from all backgrounds and lived experiences who are keen to work with experienced facilitators, coaches, and peers.
- Available to Participate in a Global, Virtual Program: Launcher is delivered online and supports founders from around the world. To participate fully, teams need to be prepared to commit to virtual sessions scheduled in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
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What To ExpectProgram Overview
How The Program Works:
Launcher is a 12-week, part-time pre-accelerator delivered entirely online, making it available to founders joining from around the world.
The program is designed to support early-stage founders as they test and validate their ideas through a structured combination of learning, coaching, and peer connection.
What The Program Includes:
- Learning: Interactive workshops and masterclasses focused on testing and validating your solution, led by experienced facilitators and industry experts.
- Coaching: Regular check-ins with a Remarkable Coach, offering strategic guidance and support as you apply what you’re learning to your startup.
- Connecting: Opportunities to connect with a supportive cohort of founders, and access to the broader Remarkable community of Disability Tech innovators.
Time Commitment:
Founders should plan for a minimum of 5 hours per week across the 12-week program. This includes workshops, coaching sessions, and time to apply learnings to their startup.
Key Program Dates:
- Applications open: Monday 12 January 2026
- Applications close: Sunday 15 February 2026
- Offers sent: Monday 23 February 2026
- Onboarding starts: Monday 23 February 2026
- Program starts: Monday 9 March 2026
- Program ends: Tuesday 26 May 2026
- Showcase: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Session Timing:
All live sessions will run from 12:00–1:00pm AEDT.
If this time isn’t suitable for your location, masterclasses will be recorded and shared shortly after each session to support flexible participation. Founders are encouraged to attend live where possible to support connection with the cohort.
Want to Learn More Before Applying?
Join our live Launcher Ask Me Anything (AMA) session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and decide whether Launcher is the right fit for your startup.
- Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026
- Time: 12:00–1:00pm AEDT
- Location: Online (link to be provided upon registration)
Applications Are Now Open for 2026 Launcher!
Apply for 2026 Launcher
What PeopleSay About
Remarkable
"The underlying community ethos of Remarkable is to be courageous, to be inclusive, to pay it forward, to be generous, to do business with heart and soul, a beautiful combo hard to find!"
"I learned a lot about customer interviewing, as someone with ASD I can find going out of my way to have conversations a little bit challenging but I was able to get support from my mentor in how to structure those conversations."
"So amazing, a great balance of experts and people not too unlike us! It was really reassuring hearing from others who have been on this journey and have made it!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll find answers to common questions about the Remarkable Launcher program below.
If your question isn’t covered, you can get in touch via the Contact form and our team will be happy to help.
Application Process
Applications for our 2026 program will open on Monday 12 January 2026
The application questions for our 2026 program will likely be different, but in case you would like to know the type of questions we have asked in the past, you can download the 2025 application questions.
The 2026 Launcher selection results will be communicated from Monday 23 January 2026.
Eligibility
Yes. We accept applications from both individuals and teams.
No, we encourage applications from both people with disability and people without disability.
Yes, we love the intersection between disability, ageing and health. We look for applicability to the disability sector and we often find that there is quite a bit of overlap with the aged care market.
Sure! If you’re an early-stage startup you’re more than welcome to apply to Launcher. A number of our Launcher startups have gone on to be part of our Accelerator program too.
Yes, you need to at least have an idea to work on. However, we know that most startup ideas change over time, so don’t be concerned if you have doubts about its potential, or you have more than one idea. Launcher is focused on validation of your problem space, solution and product.
Yes, you can apply with how many startups or ideas you’d like. You will need to submit a different application form for each and to make sure that you give them different names.
If you get selected with more than one startup or idea, we’ll let you know and ask you to choose which one you would like to take part in Launcher with.
Yes! You do not need to have a team, a product, or previous startup experience to apply for Launcher. You just need an idea, the drive to bring it to life and the availability to take part in the masterclasses and events.
No, you do not need to have a business set up to apply to Launcher.
Remarkable works with both for-profit (for purpose) businesses and not-for-profits.
Program Offering
Launcher is focused on validating your startup through testing, experimentation and feedback. Depending on your stage, this could be validating your problem space, solution or product.
The validation process will involve reaching out to potential users and customers to gain feedback and insights. Launcher participants are expected to reach out directly to potential users throughout the program, and Remarkable may be able to assist you to connect with users within our User Feedback Community.
Yes, we deliver the Launcher program virtually.
Yes, our programs are designed to be accessible and welcoming to everyone. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where everyone can thrive.
Before the program begins, we work closely with all participants who may have accessibility needs to ensure that everyone has what they need to fully engage. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing our program or application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hello@remarkable.org.
Learn more about our commitment to accessibility and inclusion here.
It’s recommended that you set aside at least 5 hours per week across the 12-week program. Some of this time will be direct contact during masterclasses and mentoring sessions, the remaining time is for you to work on your startup.
We welcome startups from all around the world but at least one person per team must be able to attend the weekly masterclasses to be able to participate in the program.
The coaching will be scheduled with you and your coach at a time that suits you both.
The rest of the time you spend on your startup during the program is up to you to allocate as works best for you.
The Launcher Program does not cost to participate. The program is made possible by Cerebral Palsy Alliance with support from TPG Telecom Foundation, LaunchVic and Toyota.
No, not as part of the Launcher program.
General
Anyone may apply to the Accelerator program. We encourage potential applicants to check the eligibility requirements and program information on the Accelerator page.
The IP regarding anything created during, before or after the Launcher will be solely owned by its creators.
No, we can’t. We hear hundreds of ideas a year, some of them quite similar. We would be exposing ourselves to unnecessary risk if we signed an NDA and later accepted an application from someone with an idea or company similar to yours. We also believe that the success of startups is tied to a number of factors (e.g. team, network, product-market fit, execution) that outweigh the value of a good idea.
Remarkable will take no stake in the businesses taking part in the Launcher at this stage.
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