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Shining a spotlight on news, events, and happenings within the Ōtepoti Dunedin startup ecosystem.

Updates to the Startup Dunedin board

March 26, 2026

We have some exciting updates to share about changes to the Startup Dunedin Board. We are lucky to...

Our Prizewinning Student Pitches for 2025

October 9, 2025

Startup Dunedin's 2025 student pitch competition wrapped up this week, culminating in an evening celebrating the bright ideas...

A Quick Recap: Student Startups in 2025

October 5, 2025

With $5,000 in cash available for student ideas, tertiary students from 21 different areas of study and disciplines...

Board Spotlight Series: Mark Cartwright

October 5, 2025

Earlier this year, we were lucky enough to welcome a new face to the Startup Dunedin board -...

Board Spotlight Series: Angela Davis

September 11, 2025

We’re stoked to welcome Angela Davis on board and grateful to have her contributions to Startup Dunedin’s mission!...

Celebrating 20 Years of Student Startups in Ōtepoti

August 4, 2025

Earlier this month, Startup Dunedin gathered in the University of Otago Business School to celebrate a pretty special...

5 Key Learnings from Electrify

July 6, 2025

A stack of insights and highlights worth sharing from startups around the country...

Wade Pearson – Startup Dunedin’s Board Spotlight

March 19, 2025

The Chair of the Startup Dunedin board, Wade Pearson brings over 10 years of experience in both law...

Startup Dunedin’s Microgrant Funding

March 4, 2025

What is a microgrant, and who recieved one?...

Janine Kapa – Startup Dunedin’s Board Spotlight

February 3, 2025

Janine Kapa brings with her a passionate involvement in Māori education spanning 30 years, with leadership roles across...

Young Enterprise Regional Finals ‘24

October 23, 2024

This week, Startup Dunedin popped along to the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Regional Finals to cheer on the...

Audacious student showcase 2024

September 23, 2024

The energy in the room at last night’s Audacious showcase was buzzing, with our Ōtepoti startup ecosystem coming...