Startup ecosystem stories

Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.

Donedin’s startup ecosystem is getting a $150,000 boost over the next two years, thanks to the Dunedin City Council’s Economic Development Committee.

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.

ZeroPoint Ventures hopes the playbook, over time and with further input, will be broadly adopted by the corporate and startup venture community.

A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

The hub, called Innovation Cyber Security Ecosystem at Block 71 (ICE71), aims to deepen Singapore’s cybersecurity industry.

The building features a wellness room, energy (fitness) room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar, internal training room.

Last July, the NSW Government committed $35 million to create a leading startup and innovation hub.

Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.

International company IWG is the owner of workspace companies including Regus, Spaces, No18 and Basepoint.

Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.

Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.

Kiwi startups can learn much from what’s happening in Fintech markets in China, India and Vietnam.

Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.

The companies within EPIC have grown to build a combined turnover estimated to be in excess of $50 million per annum.

BizDojo opened up the site of their latest space in Ponsonby today and invited the community to take a peek.

New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.

Wansbrough has a passion for entrepreneurship and brings a depth of business experience and knowledge of commercialisation.

The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.

Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.

The goal of the retreat is to bring startups and corporates together to co-create a new partnership model.

Thought leaders share their insights at the launch of New Zealand’s first virtual accelerator.

Wellington is to host a marathon start up event in November this year, following a similar Auckland event coming next month.