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The Chair of the Startup Dunedin board, Wade Pearson brings over 10 years of experience in both law and startups - and you’d be surprised how often those two things cross over.
Startup Dunedin’s one-off microgrant fund has officially wrapped up, and one thing is for sure - there’s no shortage of great ideas and great founders in Ōtepoti.
A box of random items, a few hours of ideation and two days to make a business. A pretty impressive feat for the 2025 cohort for Bachelor of Applied Management at Otago Polytechnic!
We had the pleasure earlier this week of stopping in on the Applied Management students for a workshop as part of their Business in a Box challenge - keep reading to find out how it all went down!
Applications for the Remarkable 2025 Accelerator are now open! Since 2016, this programme has accelerated over 120 companies creating technology for disability, aging, and health If you're a Disability Tech startup founder, or you know someone building something remarkable in disability, health or ageing — now is the time to apply. Read More.
Join Otago University & Otago Polytechnic for a dynamic evening celebrating the cutting-edge research shaping the future of technology for ag and ag-adjacent applications - with experts and demonstrations from both the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic.
Come along, see breakthrough projects in action, meet the minds behind tomorrow’s solutions, and network with researchers, industry leaders, and the community. Read More.
Brainwaves to Breakthroughs - Each session brings together industry experts and founders who’ve been through it all and have plenty of wisdom to share. Whether you’re already working on an idea or just curious about starting something, this series exists to help you learn from the best. Read More.
Dunedin may be one of New Zealand’s smaller cities, but its health tech sector is making waves on a global scale. From AI-powered safety tools to internationally distributed scientific equipment and award-winning digital care solutions, Ōtepoti is home to amazing startups who are reshaping how we approach health tech.
Join us in honour of Techweek 2025 for this panel discussion exploring why Dunedin continues to punch above its weight in health tech. Our panel features local leaders each with a unique perspective on innovation, growth, and what it takes to scale from this part of the world.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, researcher or just health-tech-curious, this conversation will offer insights into what’s happening in our neck of the woods!
A specially designed session for startups and founders who are scaling into the US market and want a deeper understanding of how the local media landscape works and what channels are needed to grow brand awareness. Read More.
This Techweek, Distiller incubatees Emplify are talking all things real human connection: why it's important for teams to have the ability to listen, understand, challenge with care, and stay open when things get hard. Read More.
The Mainland Angel Investors will host their third investment evening for 2025 on May 21st across locations in Invercargill, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wanaka and Dunedin!
Join in to hear from three startups as they pitch their unique value propositions, growth potential, and financial projections. You'll also get the chance to network with like-minded investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in supporting the next generation of successful startups. RSVP Here.
Join Repsoft for a live session that explores how AI and automation are transforming finance workflows for the better—starting with data extraction. Read More.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, understanding how to secure the right capital can make or break your next move.
That’s why Findex is bringing together some of Otago’s leading voices in finance, banking, and angel investing for a night of insights, start-up pitches, and real-world advice. Join us for FoundX , where you'll go through the funding options available for start-ups in 2025. Read More.
Many business owners stick with the same accountant for years, not realising how much they could be missing out on. But here’s the hard truth: the wrong accountant can cost you more than you think and even put your business at risk. Don’t wait for the problems to build up – take control of your business’s future today. RSVP