Startup ecosystem stories - Page 2
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Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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startup ecosystem
European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.
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Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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callaghan innovation
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mbie
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startup ecosystem
Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.
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Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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nz government
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startup ecosystem
Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.
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Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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fintechs
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accelerator
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creative hq
New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.
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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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gaming
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
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Christchurch EPIC innovation hub’s lease extended by seven years
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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incubator
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startup ecosystem
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epic innovation
The companies within EPIC have grown to build a combined turnover estimated to be in excess of $50 million per annum.
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What you missed at BizDojo Ponsonby’s pre-launch
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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bizdojo
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co-working
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startup ecosystem
BizDojo unveils Ponsonby's creative co-working hub, hinting at a global 100-site plan amid a 300% growth spurt.
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Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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accelerator
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.
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Erin Wansbrough appointed as new chief executive for SODA Inc
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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healthtech
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startup ecosystem
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soda inc
Wansbrough has a passion for entrepreneurship and brings a depth of business experience and knowledge of commercialisation.
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Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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kiwi landing pad
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entrepreneurship
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us expansion
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
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Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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incubator
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victorian government
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startup ecosystem
Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.
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ZeroPoint Ventures and Datacom announce brainstorming startup-corporate retreat
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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datacom
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
Datacom and ZeroPoint Ventures launch applications for a corporate startup retreat aimed at fostering venture-led innovation and bridging ecosystems.
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Startups - Go big, go home, or go sustainable?
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
NZ startups at a crossroads: Experts urge for support, sustainability, and unique Kiwi innovation models at ZeroPoint Ventures launch.
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Wellington to host Startup Weekend
Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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startup weekend
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startup ecosystem
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startups
Wellington is to host a marathon start up event in November this year, following a similar Auckland event coming next month.