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Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world's problems
Health Technologies

Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world's problems

Scott Nolan looks for founders with a unique view of the world, deep internal motivation, and a level of rigour driven by their own expectations.

By Edmund Hillary • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort
Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort

NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow
Entrepreneur

Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.

By Edmund Hillary • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Skills shortage

24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Kiwi startup co-founder selected in first cohort for entrepreneur visa
Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Kiwi startup co-founder selected in first cohort for entrepreneur visa

Offcut's Dan Price among first to snag a 'world-leading' entrepreneur visa, joining the elite Edmund Hillary Fellowship.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot
Entrepreneur

Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot

The Global Impact Visa is a three-year open work visa allowing entrepreneurs to work and live in New Zealand, limited to 400 applicants.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

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EHF Fellow creating a global model for blockchain policy from New Zealand
Crypto

EHF Fellow creating a global model for blockchain policy from New Zealand

New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017