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ecentre business incubator showcases NZ's upcoming startups
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ecentre business incubator showcases NZ's upcoming startups

Sprint Global, the business incubator hosted by Massey University, selected 11 startups to take on the challenge of 'going global'.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Callaghan Innovation seeks incubators to fuel NZ's deep-tech growth
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Callaghan Innovation seeks incubators to fuel NZ's deep-tech growth

Successful incubators will help to develop technical and scientific research in New Zealand, and ensure technology translates to successful commercial outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
New recruit to lead business acceleration at Callaghan
Callaghan Innovation

New recruit to lead business acceleration at Callaghan

Michael Murphy joins Callaghan Innovation as group manager for business acceleration, bringing extensive corporate innovation and angel investment expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Soda Inc nominated for Westpac Waikato Business Award
Wintec

Soda Inc nominated for Westpac Waikato Business Award

Wintec business incubator Soda Inc. has entered this year's 2018 Westpac Waikato Business Awards for its work helping local startups grow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
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Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses

Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke's Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke's Bay.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme
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Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme

Stimulating collaboration are five challenges, each thrown down by industry leaders working
towards the region's future prosperity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain
Blockchain

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain

Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Global Stories

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Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
eCommerce

Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders

Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the eCommerce sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
EY startup incubator programme expands across ANZ, ASEAN
Supply Chain

EY startup incubator programme expands across ANZ, ASEAN

EY expands startup incubator into Cambodia, Guam, Thailand and Vietnam, allowing tech start-ups to accelerate growth through EY's Tax service line.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Wellcome Genome Campus sets up advisory group for technology and life sciences site
Data Science

Wellcome Genome Campus sets up advisory group for technology and life sciences site

The advisory body is meant to steer an expanded Cambridge site aiming to house 9,000 people and about 250 life sciences companies by 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Adrenalen Edge launches SportEdge for venue screens
Digital Signage

Adrenalen Edge launches SportEdge for venue screens

The new system aims to cut manual screen scheduling and help venues link live sport with promotions across multiple sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each
Risk & Compliance

Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each

Startups may get more runway in Sydney as Repeat Builders commits AUD $3 million to each venture before recruiting founders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Wearables

Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award

Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Wilbe opens flexible life sciences lab hub in White City
Robotics

Wilbe opens flexible life sciences lab hub in White City

Wilbe launches flexible life sciences lab hub in White City to tackle early-stage startup space crunch and back scientist founders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
EASI launches 2026 social impact awards for UK founders
Clean technologies

EASI launches 2026 social impact awards for UK founders

EASI opens applications for its 2026 awards, offering a GBP £10,000 grant and year-long support to UK founders driving social impact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why Canada is betting on oceans to close its innovation gap
Clean technologies

Why Canada is betting on oceans to close its innovation gap

Canada's Ocean Supercluster announces over CAD $40M in new projects to scale ocean tech, boost AI and drive growth across three coasts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Cicada's deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact
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Cicada's deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025