What we do
— What we do
We help Ōtepoti's ideas
become real-world startups.
Startup Dunedin is the front door to the city’s startup community. No matter what stage you’re at, we can help you find your next steps and connect you to the people who can help you take it to the next stage.
START
Have a kōrero
A free 15-minute chat to help you find your next steps; no matter what stage you’re at.
BUILD
Get practical help
Resources, tools, and answers to the stuff founders get stuck on; i.e. validating an idea, first customers, and funding.
CONNECT
Get connected
We can connect you to the wider Ōtepoti startup community, so you’re never alone.
— Our Impact
Backing local founders from day one
20+
years backing Ōtepoti ideas
200+
check ins per year
120+
community events per year
90+
student startups per year
— FAQ's
Questions, answered
Who can work with Startup Dunedin?
Anyone in Ōtepoti with the itch to build something — students, first-time founders, and growing teams. You don’t need a registered company, a co-founder, or even a fully-formed idea to get started.
How much does it cost?
Getting started is free.
Do I need a finished idea first?
No. Plenty of founders come to us with an idea or a problem they want to solve. We’ll guide you to the next steps.
I'm a student — where do I begin?
Start with Audacious, our student startup programme, or just book a kōrero and we’ll point you in the right direction based on where you’re at.