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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!
Struggling to understand cash flow, costs, and capital for your startup? Get clarity in just one hour.
Understanding your startup’s financials is crucial for growth, securing investment, and avoiding costly mistakes. Join u and special guest Paul Keegan, Business Manager at Westpac, as he breaks down the essentials every founder needs to know.
Secure your spot and take control of your startup’s finances! Read More & Register.
Team up with your local startup community at Startup Dunedin! If you're a founder, a sole trader, working on a new project (or an old one!), or just want to see what other Dunedin startups have been up to lately, now's your chance.
We know Dunedin is up to all kinds of awesome things - often behind closed doors. This will be a great peek behind the curtain and an opportunity for locals to get to know one another, share stories, and build their networks. Book yourself a desk now - they're limited! Read More & Register.
Otago Community Trust's 2025 Rangatahi-Led Fund has officially launched! Guided by four rangatahi rōpū across the Otago Region, you can apply for up to $5000 backing your vision.
Rangatahi leaders from each region are driving this fund, setting the purpose and criteria that matter most to young people. Working alongside the Otago Community Trust, they'll help bring youth-led initiatives to life through grants administered by eligible organisations. Read More.
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.
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!
Electrify Aotearoa is back as the must-attend event for entrepreneurs, founders, supporters and investors to fuel the growth of women-led high-growth ventures in New Zealand. Join the awesome team from Ministry of Awesome for two transformative days of strategic networking, breakthrough learning, and unmatchable inspiration. Read More.