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Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator
Health Technologies

Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Microsoft

Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney

Microsoft's eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Unified Communications

Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort

Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Fintech

SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.

By James McGrath • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Fintech

Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets

New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Accelerator stories

CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme
Blockchain

CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme

Using Creative HQ's Lightning Lab, the Centrality Accelerator will support ventures to become business-ready and trained for success.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
ZeroPoint Ventures helps startups make a 0.Sprint to business progress
Accelerator

ZeroPoint Ventures helps startups make a 0.Sprint to business progress

​ZeroPoint Ventures has officially wrapped up its 0.Sprint mini-accelerator programme, which is designed to boost business progress in a single week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Rotorua's Firestation seeks 10 businesses for growth challenge
Accelerator

Rotorua's Firestation seeks 10 businesses for growth challenge

Firestation is located in Rotorua's central business district and will run its ACCELERATE business training programme next month.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Entries open for third cohort of Te Papa's culture-tech accelerator
Te Papa Museum

Entries open for third cohort of Te Papa's culture-tech accelerator

Now in its third year, Mahuki has a strong reputation for developing leading digital businesses for the culture and heritage sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Moment of truth for fintech accelerator participants
Fintech

Moment of truth for fintech accelerator participants

New Zealand's fintech sector is maturing rapidly, with the Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator highlighting global potential.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster
Accelerator

New one-week accelerator aims to derisk ventures faster

ZeroPoint Ventures launches 0.Sprint, a one-week 'mini-accelerator' programme to help startups fail faster and make quicker decisions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Accelerator

Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators

Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Ground-breaking Maori accelerator Kokiri begins in Hamilton
Supply Chain

Ground-breaking Maori accelerator Kokiri begins in Hamilton

Kōkiri recognises that Māori have strong links to place, which may have been a barrier to participation in mainstream accelerators.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
GovTech accelerator invites startups to disrupt the public sector
Lightning Lab

GovTech accelerator invites startups to disrupt the public sector

Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator will launch in mid-2018 with a cohort of up to 10 local and international teams.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work
Ministry of Social Development

Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work

Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri
Callaghan Innovation

Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri

Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Accelerator

Change accelerator participants making positive social impact

New Zealand has some statistics we can't be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants
Accelerator

Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants

New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017