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Global Impact Visas stories

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

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.
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Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world's problems

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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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.
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Edmund Hillary Fellowship opens applications for second cohort

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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NZ's Edmund Hillary Fellowship invites global innovators to its 2nd cohort, nurturing impact ventures with unique Global Impact Visas.
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24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.
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Kiwi startup co-founder selected in first cohort for entrepreneur visa

Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Offcut's Dan Price among first to snag a 'world-leading' entrepreneur visa, joining the elite Edmund Hillary Fellowship.
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Applications conclude for first round of entrepreneurial work visa pilot

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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The Global Impact Visa is a three-year open work visa allowing entrepreneurs to work and live in New Zealand, limited to 400 applicants.