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Melbourne accelerator programme seeks APAC cybersecurity startups
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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Run by Dimension Data and Deakin University, CyRise offer participants mentoring, travel to USA and Israel, and pitch to investors.
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New cohort of Kiwi innovators announced for Vodafone xone accelerator
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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vodafone xone
The ten teams come from a diverse range of sectors including wine-making, pipfruit growing, and earthquake-resistant building solutions.
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Te Papa's Mahuki accelerator secures $250,000 in funding from Callaghan
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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te papa museum
New Zealand's government agency, Callaghan Innovation, has injected $250k into the country's first museum-based innovation accelerator.
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Startups across APAC welcomed for Melbourne accelerator programme
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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500 startups
Melbourne beckons APAC startups for its 500 Melbourne accelerator, offering mentorship and funding in a thriving innovation ecosystem.
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NSW Govt seeks 10 security & fintech startups for Israel accelerator program
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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government
The NSW Government is looking for 10 cybersecurity and fintech startups to find out more about Israel in an event at TechSydney tonight, June 19.
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Lightning Lab Electric set to innovate energy sector
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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The Lightning Lab Electric accelerator is set to revolutionize New Zealand's energy sector, bringing together top innovators to redefine power usage.
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Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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startup weekend
Binder helps brides and grooms-to-be plan their weddings with all the service of a human wedding planner and the convenience of a smartphone.
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Te Papa’s innovation hub challenges entrepreneurs to develop innovative sports experiences
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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vr
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te papa museum
Mahuki is focusing the development of innovative tools to help cultural institutions tell their stories of sporting identity.
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Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend
Wed, 17th May 2017
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startup weekend
The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.
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Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Wed, 17th May 2017
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.
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The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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The Icehouse unveils a revamped brand identity focusing on personalised business partnerships, aligning with their forward vision for 2026.
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Kiwibank fintech accelerator teams progressing well in lead up to Demo Day
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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Two months into Kiwibank’s Fintech Accelerator, we catch up with programme manager Rosie Wall on how teams are doing in the final stretch.
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Vodafone opens applications for accelerator programme to Kiwi innovators
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Applications to Vodafone xone open today, a six-month programme featuring $25,000 seed funding, access to technology and mentoring.
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The Icehouse names the six tech startups in this year's Flux Accelerator programme
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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entrepreneur
The Icehouse has picked the six lucky tech startups that will be participating in its Flux Accelerator programme this year.
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Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.
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New business incubator set to help Kiwi companies grow marketing efforts
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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digital marketing
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inbound marketing
T'is the season for accelerator programmes, with the launch of a new incubator designed to help SMBs and Kiwi companies grow their marketing efforts.
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$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.
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Intel kicks restructure into hyper-drive
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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pc hardware
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cloud services
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digital transformation
Intel refocuses its core business in a major restructuring bid, aiming to lead the charge in a smart, connected future.
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Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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studentit
The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.
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IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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learning
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entrepreneur
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Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
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Cognitive computing proves to be huge disruptive force
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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cloud services
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cognitive systems
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Cognitive computing will drive digital transformation, with spending expected to reach $31.3bn in 2019, according to IDC.
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Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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nz
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
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The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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telstra
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The Icehouse and muru-D, the Australian start-up accelerator, have entered a partnership for the benefit of start-ups on both sides of the Tasman.
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Microsoft's Week of Code campaign launches in NZ
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Microsoft and the High Tech Youth Network’s ‘Week of Code’ campaign has officially kicked off in the Asia-Pacific region.