New Zealand Entrepreneur Events
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A decade of deep tech just the beginning for emerging innovators
Callaghan Innovation’s Deep Tech Incubator Programme has supported nearly half of the innovative deep tech startups founded in Aotearoa over the past 10 years. Key highlights: *Number of deals from Young Company Finance, NZGCP, Deep Tech Incubator Programme The term Deep Tech refers to advanced technologies that are based on significant scientific or engineering innovation. […]
Queenstown prepares to welcome budding entrepreneurs to Techstars Startup Weekend
With its mountainous terrain and harsh climate, the stunning Queenstown Lakes region is renowned for the pioneering spirit and resilience of its early settlers. Once again, the region is tapping into that same ‘can-do’ attitude to help locals and visitors alike explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship and innovation in the business realm, hosting a new […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion all part of Angel Association’s focus for the future
Michelle Cole, Executive Director of the Angel Association NZ, hopes to encourage more investors to see the wide range of opportunities out there – particularly when it comes to those that are often on the ‘fringe’ of founderdom. “We want to be able to show early stage investors, and the ecosystem, that there are a […]
InvestaMatch providing small business funding opportunities outside conventional avenues
When an accounts manager working in the farming sector in the Canterbury region decided it was time for a career change, a new opportunity came in the form of a plumbing business – however, there was a twist. The plumbing company in question was not only looking for an employee with an accounting background, but […]
New Zealand businesses thriving on the global stage
Despite economic challenges, New Zealand businesses are demonstrating remarkable resilience and innovation, successfully competing on the global stage. A recent survey from New Zealand and Australian payments provider Pin Payments revealed that 65 percent of NZ businesses are concerned about the economy, while 75 percent say their business has been negatively impacted by inflation. These […]
PowerUp Business Ready Q&A – A catalyst for entrepreneurial success in Taranaki
The PowerUp Business Ready programme, an initiative from Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki has officially wrapped up for a second year, taking sixteen budding entrepreneurs through a comprehensive eight-week programme. Designed to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Taranaki, the programme equips early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to validate their big […]