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Are you a student at either Otago Polytechnic or the University of Otago? Do you have a current side hustle, business, or even a not-for-profit, or looking to grow your business skills? Join Audacious! Our free series of workshops is designed to help grow your side hustles!
This year, we will run two series of Audacious, which means two opportunities to win funding for your side hustle!
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Last night the Otago Business School hosted the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) regional finals for 2025.
Grit Works is an 11-week, in-person accelerator in Queenstown for riders, mechanics, and makers building physical mountain bike products. Go from idea to trail-tested prototype — without giving up equity.
A free online startup course for entrepreneurs aged 50+ who are ready to test and launch a business idea.
The countdown has officially begun. You have LESS than two weeks left to apply for our Fall 2026 accelerators.
A first-of-its-kind programme offering world-class education and support for entrepreneurial high school students. If you are curious, ambitious, and have the conviction to build something that matters, we want to hear from you.
Ministry of Awesome Presents: Electrify Aotearoa
Electrify Aotearoa is New Zealand’s leading high-impact conference for startup founders, investors, and supporters — built to supercharge the growth of women-led ventures and spark connections that last long after the event ends!
Ministry of Awesome Presents: Electrify Aotearoa
Electrify Aotearoa is New Zealand’s leading high-impact conference for startup founders, investors, and supporters — built to supercharge the growth of women-led ventures and spark connections that last long after the event ends!
A 3-part series offering practical advice for launching and building a startup.
The Generator, a project by MSD and Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa, helps new start up business owners with seed funding, guidance, and expert coaching for financial advice, setup, and business planning. The team supports community service card holders in financial hardship to explore the feasibility of a business idea, learn business skills and scale up their enterprise.
Applications are now open for their current funding round. If you’re interested, read more here.
