Accelerator stories - Page 2
Lightning Lab accelerator delves into tourism
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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creative hq
Startup accelerator Lightning Lab is launching a new programme to find innovative solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry.
Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ’s newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.
Qatar SportsTech accelerator opens doors for international startups
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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sportstech
The three-month-long SportsTech Accelerator program is looking for ten SportsTech startups that are interested in developing new technology solutions.
CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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creative hq
Using Creative HQ’s Lightning Lab, the Centrality Accelerator will support ventures to become business-ready and trained for success.
ZeroPoint Ventures helps startups make a 0.Sprint to business progress
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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solar power
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zeropoint ventures
ZeroPoint Ventures has officially wrapped up its 0.Sprint mini-accelerator programme, which is designed to boost business progress in a single week.
Vodafone xone rallies Class of 2018 for launch
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
Vodafone has announced its upcoming Vodafone xone class of 2018, as it gets set to take nine of New Zealand’s best tech-based startups global.
Rotorua's Firestation seeks 10 businesses for growth challenge
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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growth
Firestation is located in Rotorua’s central business district and will run its ACCELERATE business training programme next month.
Entries open for third cohort of Te Papa’s culture-tech accelerator
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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mahuki
Now in its third year, Mahuki has a strong reputation for developing leading digital businesses for the culture and heritage sector.
Moment of truth for fintech accelerator participants
Tue, 15th May 2018
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fintechs
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creative hq
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lightning lab
New Zealand's fintech sector is maturing rapidly, with the Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator highlighting global potential.
New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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zeropoint ventures
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ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.
Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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women in technology
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New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia’s women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.
Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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vodafone
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Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
Ground-breaking Maori accelerator Kokiri begins in Hamilton
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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te wananga o aotearoa
Kōkiri recognises that Māori have strong links to place, which may have been a barrier to participation in mainstream accelerators.
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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startup ecosystem
Microsoft’s eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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uc
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fintechs
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blockchain
Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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fintechs
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financial systems
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entrepreneur
SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
GovTech accelerator invites startups to disrupt the public sector
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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lightning lab
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accelerator
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nz government
Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator will launch in mid-2018 with a cohort of up to 10 local and international teams.
Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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ministry of social development
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skycity
Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.
Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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callaghan innovation
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mbie
Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.
Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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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.