Accelerator stories - Page 3
Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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rip global
New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia’s women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.
Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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vodafone
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vodafone xone
Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
Ground-breaking Maori accelerator Kokiri begins in Hamilton
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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te wananga o aotearoa
Kōkiri recognises that Māori have strong links to place, which may have been a barrier to participation in mainstream accelerators.
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Microsoft’s eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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uc
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fintech
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blockchain
Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
GovTech accelerator invites startups to disrupt the public sector
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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lightning lab
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nz government
Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator will launch in mid-2018 with a cohort of up to 10 local and international teams.
Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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ministry of social development
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skycity
Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.
Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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callaghan innovation
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mbie
Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.
Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.
Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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social enterprise
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vodafone
New Zealand has some statistics we can’t be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.
Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.
Vodafone accelerator supporting solutions making a difference for vulnerable youth
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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vodafone xone
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vodafone change accelerator
Five community organisations from around the country have been selected for the Vodafone Foundation’s inaugural Change Accelerator programme.
Lightning Lab Demo Day set to showcase electricity innovation
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The lightbulb moments from will provide interesting insight into the future of the country’s electricity market.
Melbourne soliciting accelerator programmes to fill 500 Startups gap
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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500 startups
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launchvic
LaunchVic is seeking to invest up to AU$3mil per application in the best Australian or international accelerators and teams with proven track record.
Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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callaghan innovation
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creative hq
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māori
Kōkiri is the name of New Zealand’s very first government-supported business accelerator programme for Māori, and it's looking for 10 participants.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
Innovators in Te Papa’s accelerator to connect cultures to their taonga
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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te papa museum
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mahuki
Te Papa's Mahuki hub launches, blending tech and tradition to enrich cultural narratives and safeguard taonga through innovation.
Former Lightning Lab programme director launches NZ’s first virtual accelerator
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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zeropoint ventures
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founders
ZeroPoint Ventures’ virtual tools and guided-journey approach provides founders with a unique set of strengths, assisting them where they live.
ANZ defence startups gear up for Techstars Adelaide accelerator
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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drones
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cybersecurity
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Budding defence-tech startups from around ANZ, India and the US are part of the very first Techstars Adelaide accelerator.