Entrepreneur stories

UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
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A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.

Velocity announces this year's winners of the $100k Challenge
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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Construction waste, plant disease detection and gender challenges tackled at New Zealand's Velocity $100k Challenge. WasteXpert wins top prize.

HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.

VivaTech23: Breaking records and inspiring innovation in tech
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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The recently concluded VivaTech 2023 stands out as a remarkable testament to the transformative power of this annual gathering.

AGI announces first global edition of Netpreneur Masterclass
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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Alibaba Global Initiatives launches global edition of Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass to support business leaders in the digital era.

NZ entrepreneurs to receive head start with startup education scholarships
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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Participants will be connected with local startup hubs and accelerator programmes for follow-on assistance and investment.

Australia punching above its weight when it comes to entrepreneurship
Wed, 17th May 2023
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Australian entrepreneurs are punching well above their weight, ranking third in the world when considering their direct impact on GDP.

Cylera shortlisted for Healthtech Business of the Year
Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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Cylera, a healthcare IoT device cybersecurity specialist, has been shortlisted for Healthtech Business of the Year at the Go:Tech Awards.

IWD 2023: The hidden cost of being a Female Tech Entrepreneur
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The entrepreneurs that I met before starting my own journey saw the world differently, and I wanted to see the world from their lens.

Castlepoint's CEO named RegTech female entrepreneur of the year
Tue, 1st Nov 2022
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Judged by an expert cross-industry panel, the awards celebrate the association’s members who have achieved the most significant impact over the last year.

Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Rubber Monkey is seeking to raise up to NZ$2.5 million of new capital through online investment platform, Snowball Effect.

Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs
Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.

Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.

COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.

NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.

MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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MYOB unveils a hub to boost Kiwi women entrepreneurs, embracing passion as a business driver.

NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women’s entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.

Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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Christchurch leads with eco-innovation at key summits on sustainability and social enterprise.

Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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At this time of year there are plenty of foggy patches around the country – but what if it was possible to turn that fog into drinkable water?.

Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.

Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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New Zealand ‘unicorns’ behind some of New Zealand’s most successful innovation businesses like Rocket Lab, Xero, and LanzaTech have helped to create more than $34 billion in value to the country.

NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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The web app streamlines flight and hotel bookings by keeping an organisation’s passenger details on the one platform.