Accelerator stories - Page 4
Lightning Lab Electric set to innovate energy sector
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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lightning lab
The Lightning Lab Electric accelerator is set to revolutionize New Zealand's energy sector, bringing together top innovators to redefine power usage.
Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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binder
Binder helps brides and grooms-to-be plan their weddings with all the service of a human wedding planner and the convenience of a smartphone.
Te Papa’s innovation hub challenges entrepreneurs to develop innovative sports experiences
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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entrepreneur
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te papa museum
Mahuki is focusing the development of innovative tools to help cultural institutions tell their stories of sporting identity.
Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend
Wed, 17th May 2017
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entrepreneur
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bso
The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.
Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Wed, 17th May 2017
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accelerator
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.
The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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branding
The Icehouse unveils a revamped brand identity focusing on personalised business partnerships, aligning with their forward vision for 2026.
Kiwibank fintech accelerator teams progressing well in lead up to Demo Day
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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fintech
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lightning lab
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kiwibank
Two months into Kiwibank’s Fintech Accelerator, we catch up with programme manager Rosie Wall on how teams are doing in the final stretch.
Vodafone opens applications for accelerator programme to Kiwi innovators
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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accelerator
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solar power
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vodafone
Applications to Vodafone xone open today, a six-month programme featuring $25,000 seed funding, access to technology and mentoring.
The Icehouse names the six tech startups in this year's Flux Accelerator programme
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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entrepreneur
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the icehouse
The Icehouse has picked the six lucky tech startups that will be participating in its Flux Accelerator programme this year.
Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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fintech
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kiwibank
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accelerator
Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.
New business incubator set to help Kiwi companies grow marketing efforts
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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digital marketing
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accelerator
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inbound marketing
T'is the season for accelerator programmes, with the launch of a new incubator designed to help SMBs and Kiwi companies grow their marketing efforts.
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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accelerator
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the icehouse
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startups
New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.
Intel kicks restructure into hyper-drive
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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personal computing devices
Intel refocuses its core business in a major restructuring bid, aiming to lead the charge in a smart, connected future.
Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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edutech
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microsoft
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studentit
The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.
IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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learning
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entrepreneur
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accelerator
Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
Cognitive computing proves to be huge disruptive force
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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cloud services
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accelerator
Cognitive computing will drive digital transformation, with spending expected to reach $31.3bn in 2019, according to IDC.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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microsoft
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lightning lab
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accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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icehouse
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telstra
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accelerator
The Icehouse and muru-D, the Australian start-up accelerator, have entered a partnership for the benefit of start-ups on both sides of the Tasman.
Microsoft's Week of Code campaign launches in NZ
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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accelerator
Microsoft and the High Tech Youth Network’s ‘Week of Code’ campaign has officially kicked off in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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lightning lab
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creative hq
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accelerator
Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.