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APEC Women’s Business Activator Program
Women-led business, built for global markets.

A capacity-building program helping women entrepreneurs across the Asia-Pacific move beyond their local market — through training, mentoring and an intensive in Melbourne.

Since 2023 the APEC Women’s Business Activator Program has run three cohorts, equipping women-led SMEs across APEC economies with the practical skills and connections to enter new markets. Each cohort blends online workshops and coaching with a five-day face-to-face intensive in Melbourne, and a participant-led growth plan.

  • Business strategy, financial planning and export readiness

  • Market-entry pathways, trade rules and cross-cultural selling

  • Mentoring, peer connection and an ongoing alumni network

  • Travel funding for participants from ODA-eligible economies

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Applications are currently closed. Register your interest at apec.australia@rmit.edu.au and we'll let you know when applications open, along with eligibility details and key dates.

The APEC Women’s Business Activator Program is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by the Australian APEC Study Centre and RMIT Activator

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