Entrepreneurship stories - Page 3
AU study looks at agritech challenges ahead
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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agritech
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entrepreneurship
Barriers to adoption include infrastructure challenges such as a lack of connectivity, and the lack of strong value propositions.
Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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entrepreneur
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creative hq
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accelerator
The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ’s newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.
New Kiwis Challenge celebrates migrant entrepreneurs
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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entrepreneurship
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zino ventures
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startups
The New Kiwis Challenge concluded last week, celebrating migrant entrepreneurship with top startups like WuKong Education aiming for global impact.
Queensland footy mates raise $5m to grow social network app for travellers
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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travel apps
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entrepreneurship
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travello
Two footy mates from northern Queensland have now closed a capital raise of AU$5 million – all for their social network for travellers.
Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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airbnb
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entrepreneurship
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tourism
Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.
Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
Tā Koha will support Māori business and social ventures that wish to use ‘crowd power’ or whanau supporters to fund the kaupapa they care about most.
Homegrown success stories to speak at Canterbury Tech Summit
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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canterbury tech
September 12 marks this year’s upcoming Canterbury Tech Summit, and organisers those lucky enough to attend will not be disappointed.
Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Want to find out what it would be like to be the next tech tycoon? A new interactive game series might just teach you the skills to walk that path.
iDEAStarter celebrates New Zealand's young entrepreneurs
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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ateed
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entrepreneurship
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retailers
From ski innovation to horticulture, an emphasis on making people’s lives easier has netted two teams of entrepreneurs $10,000 each.
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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auckland university
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3d printing
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nz government
Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University’s Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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entrepreneurship
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soda inc
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startups
Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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software development
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ipo
The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.
AUT launches online course to support Kiwi entrepreneurship
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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edutech
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aut
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online courses
The Practical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Paper (ENTR770) welcomed its first official intake of students on March 14.
IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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kiwi landing pad
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entrepreneurship
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us expansion
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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smb
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation’s Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.
Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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creative hq
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legal
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entrepreneurship
Chapman Tripp talks about the three major legal topics most vital to startups: founder agreements, intellectual property, and contracts.
Learn how to learn, find global opportunities - Xero CEO
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero CEO Rod Drury inspires Hawke's Bay youths with tales of tech hub potential and the power of continuous learning.
Find your superpower - pro entrepreneurship tips from MYOB
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB asks Masters of Entrepreneurship lecturers - what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt about entrepreneurship?.