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Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori
Blockchain

Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori

The DIGMYIDEA Ideation Weekend was a two-and-a-half-day event designed to bring both aspiring Māori digital entrepreneurs and mentors together.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
New business development manager to drive Aus events in NZ
ATEED

New business development manager to drive Aus events in NZ

Auckland appoints a new business development manager, Katrina O'Donnell, to further boost Australian business events, valued at NZD $33 million since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board
Internet of Things

Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board

Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
ATEED launches competition to turn young entrepreneurial ideas into reality
Entrepreneur

ATEED launches competition to turn young entrepreneurial ideas into reality

Winners in two different age categories between 15 and 24 years old will receive $10,000 in business start-up support.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Business events set to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential to World Masters athletes
Network Infrastructure

Business events set to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential to World Masters athletes

ATEED to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential during World Masters Games, taking advantage of influx of visitors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Microsoft NZ makes mixed reality play with AV/VR Garage partnership
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft NZ makes mixed reality play with AV/VR Garage partnership

Microsoft New Zealand has partnered with AR/VR Garage to increase investment in mixed reality technology innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Opportunity awaits for young Auckland entrepreneurs
Auckland Council

Opportunity awaits for young Auckland entrepreneurs

Auckland's young entrepreneurs can now bring their business dreams to life with support from the Tertiary Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2016.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action
Data Analytics

IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action

The IDEAStarter competition is back, encouraging young Auckland entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge winners reach for the stars
ATEED

DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge winners reach for the stars

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge has concluded for 2018, with two winning teams taking away $10,000 worth of business startup and support packages.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
ATEED launches new tools to measure economic performance
ATEED

ATEED launches new tools to measure economic performance

The Growth Monitor highlights key information about Auckland's people, businesses, economy and sectors of competitiveness.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017
Souls Machines' lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day
ATEED

Souls Machines' lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day

GridAKL's footprint has expanded with two new buildings, Mason Brothers and the new purpose-built 12 Madden St which are now officially open.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage
ATEED

LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Auckland's innovation precinct grows with two new buildings announced
ATEED

Auckland's innovation precinct grows with two new buildings announced

Phil Goff says the expansion of GridAKL plays an important role in driving growth of the region's technology sector, with 9000 jobs added in 5 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs
Trade Me

Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs

Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Auckland a hotspot for start-ups as 'tech sector is booming'
ATEED

Auckland a hotspot for start-ups as 'tech sector is booming'

Auckland's tech sector is booming with 26% growth and is attracting new companies to innovation precincts across the city, according to a report by JLL.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub

New Zealand's ability to produce more AR and VR content has become much stronger, after the launch of a dedicated facility in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Massey University

Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub

Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland
Entrepreneur

New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland

Techweek AKL 2016 has started in Auckland, featuring over 50 sessions on design, innovation and technology until 22 May.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016