Startups stories - Page 25
$15,000 on offer for Kiwi entrepreneurs in #MyBizQuest competition
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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hotels
Up to $15,000 is up for grabs in #MyBizQuest, a programme aimed at helping NZ businesses get their ideas off the ground or up to the next level.
Dunedin GigStart reports 'record' number of startup applications for final funding round
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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Dunedin, once known as Gigatown, is now a thriving startup hub with a record number of applications for funding this year.
Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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lazyaz
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delivery service
LazyAz, a New Zealand start-up, aims to revolutionise retail with its on-demand delivery app, which goes beyond just delivering products.
New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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healthtech
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new zealand innovation awards
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stem
The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.
NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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tech data
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distributors
The results of the recently released annual TIN100 Report revealed what tech companies, start-ups and even geographies are performing the best.
Five reasons you should attend The Point 2016
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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fintech
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paymark
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payments nz
On 8 & 9 November, Auckland will host financial services & payments professionals, Kiwi fintech startups & international experts at The Point 2016.
Anteater: Yummy insects
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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food
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sotw
Christchurch startup Anteater aims to become a premium supplier of edible insect products, tapping into the growing market for alternative protein sources.
Rise of digital start ups could be the end for other industries
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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software development
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modernisation
Digital start-ups pose a threat to 83% of Asia Pacific and Japan businesses, according to research by Dell Technologies.
Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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the icehouse
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New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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callaghan innovation
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Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.
NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
It has been released to turn great ideas into fledgling businesses and help NZ grow its share of a burgeoning global $1 trillion (NZD) industry.
Stripe and their role in the digital economy
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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uc
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commerce systems
Stripe fortifies digital trade, streamlining payments for giants and startups alike, shaping the GDP of the internet.
Edmund Hillary Fellowship to help entrepreneurial migrants set their sights on NZ
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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immigration new zealand
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startups
The Edmund Hillary Fellowship is set to help attract entrepreneurial migrants to NZ through the Global Impact Visa, and Kiwis can get in on the fun.
How a Waikato Uni grad scored a job with Ernst & Young
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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management
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university of waikato
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startups
A Waikato University graduate is making waves in Europe as a management consultant Ernst & Young, a long way from the humble plains of New Zealand.
New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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healthtech
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clean technologies
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crowdfunding
AngelEquity, a new equity crowdfunding option, aims to bring wholesale investors to Kiwi startups, providing exposure and support.
Sipreme's bold steps to startup success in China Fundertech campaign
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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sipreme
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fundertech
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startups
In a spirited leap for success, Sipreme charms Chinese investors with tech-savvy food innovation at the Fundertech campaign.
New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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entrepreneur
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massey university
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nato
A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.
Kami: Beautiful, collaborative, cloud-based document annotation
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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edutech
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ecm
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martech
New Zealand-based browser extension Kami is revolutionizing document collaboration, with over 1.9m users and adding 12k users daily.
Robot battle game 'Grabity' takes out top spot in KiwiGameStarter programme
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game developers association
Kiwi game developers 'Team Ninja Thumbs' are soaring to new heights, after their game 'Grabity' scored the top spot in the KiwiGameStarter contest.