New Zealand Entrepreneur Events

Venture Taranaki (Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency) has added an extra three podcasts to its PowerUp Podcasts suite, rounding out the first series of eight episodes.  As part of Taranaki’s entrepreneurship initiative PowerUp, the PowerUp Podcasts celebrate Taranaki entrepreneurs and innovators who are leaving their mark on the world, while living the famous Taranaki lifestyle.  Already-released […]

Global research by leadership development platform Abroad, reveals only 6% of entrepreneurial leaders feel mentally and emotionally well. New Zealand is pioneering a solution – backed by New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand Trade Enterprise (NZTE), Angel Association New Zealand (AANZ) and investors. After 1,300 entrepreneurs took Abroad’s Awareness Assessment and […]

A week out from the PowerUp Ideas Competition Finals Night, Venture Taranaki, the Regional Development Agency for Taranaki, is shining a spotlight on the top five finalists. We asked three questions, each finalist gave us an insight into the entrepreneurial growth and development they’ve experienced during the competition process.  A popular evening on the Taranaki […]

Who: Business Mentors New Zealand What: Learning & Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION Business Mentors New Zealand is an independent not-for-profit organisation committed to helping business owners succeed. Our service introduces small business owners (19 FTEs or less), startup entrepreneurs and social enterprise decision-makers to skilled Business Mentors who will share their own knowledge and experience […]

Who: University of Canterbury – Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) What: Entrepreneurship Programmes HQ: Christchurch INTRODUCTION UC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (UCE) provides both students and founders with opportunities to build capabilities in entrepreneurship and innovation. UCE’s community of students, researchers, founders, mentors, and industry experts and advisors fosters innovation and creativity in a supportive environment. We […]

Who: The Icehouse What: Innovation Hub & Coworking; Learning & Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION The Icehouse believes in the extraordinary potential of New Zealand business owners and entrepreneurs. We enable their success through knowledge, connection and investment. THE ICEHOUSE SERVICES Overview: Capability building programmes for Kiwi business owners Mentoring, coaching and advisory services (one-to-one) Coworking […]

Accelerator and investment company, Sprout, is once again looking for cutting edge startups in the AgTech and FoodTech ecosystem to register for business acceleration, mentorship and the opportunity for investment. Startups creating innovative solutions in the agrifood value chain from on-farm through to human health are encouraged to register for Sprout’s Accelerator. Between eight and […]

Kiwi agtech, food tech and consumer food and beverage startups have until Sunday 16 May to apply for Rabobank’s FoodBytes! Pitch global competition. FoodBytes! Pitch is an annual multi-week programme helping food and agriculture startups from around the world validate and grow their businesses, and their impact, through global industry exposure, tailored mentorship sessions, connection […]

Startup investment in New Zealand has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to the latest Startup Investment report from PwC and the Angel Association (AANZ). In 2020, investors provided more follow-on capital than ever before, with 69% ($109m) of all investment being follow-on capital, indicating a commitment to support startups through to […]

On the back of the successful release of the first two PowerUp Podcasts, Venture Taranaki (Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency) has released the next three instalments of its podcast series. As part of Taranaki’s entrepreneurship initiative PowerUp, the PowerUp Podcasts celebrate Taranaki’s entrepreneurs and innovators who are leaving their mark on the world, while living the […]