Do you dream of starting a business but need help finding the perfect idea? Join this fun, hands-on 60-minute workshop with Startup Aotearoa. Read more.

How can you make business decisions when the future is hard to predict? Join Dr Angeline Achariya and Caspar Schmidt as they share tips and examples of asking good questions, focusing where it counts, and finding opportunities for growth. Register Here.

Whether you're a dedicated marketing manager, or it's just one of the many hats you wear at work, you have a set of tools and platforms to get the job done. Over time, functions and features change, and you can probably get more done with the tech you already use. Join this expert panel as they share tips and tricks to get more out of your marketing tech. Register Here.

Ian McFarland, a seasoned engineering leader and current CTO at Kard, presents a fresh take on efficiency in software development by adapting Taiichi Ohno’s "7 Wastes" framework from lean manufacturing. Read more.

Combining timeless principles with the latest neuroscience behind flow, burnout, ADHD, and peak performance, Jamie's Flowjo Formula reinvents the Founder Journey into a fun, exhilarating, and deeply fulfilling adventure. The result? Scaling becomes faster, easier and a whole lot more fun! Read more.

You asked, so we're doing it again. Team up with your local startup community once this May 30 at Startup Dunedin!

If you're a founder, a sole trader, working on a new project (or an old one!), or just want to see what other Dunedin startups have been up to lately, now's your chance. Book yourself a hot-desk for free, and/or join us for a a purely social meetup from 4.00 pm onwards.

We know being in a small team or even working on something by yourself can be tough, so let us be your company social club. 

This will be a great peek behind the curtain and an opportunity for locals to get to know one another, share stories, and build their networks. Book yourself a desk now or let us know if you'd like to come along for a drink Friday afternoon.

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Many business owners stick with the same accountant for years, not realising how much they could be missing out on. But here’s the hard truth: the wrong accountant can cost you more than you think and even put your business at risk. Don’t wait for the problems to build up – take control of your business’s future today. RSVP

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, understanding how to secure the right capital can make or break your next move. 

That’s why Findex is bringing together some of Otago’s leading voices in finance, banking, and angel investing for a night of insights, start-up pitches, and real-world advice. Join us for FoundX , where you'll go through the funding options available for start-ups in 2025.  Read More.

Join Repsoft for a live session that explores how AI and automation are transforming finance workflows for the better—starting with data extraction. Read More.

Do you have a cool business idea but don’t know if it’s really good? Join our fun 60-minute workshop, and we’ll help you find out how to make it happen! This workshop is for anyone who wants to turn their idea into something real. You’ll get to ask questions and meet other folks with great ideas!

Sign up today, and let’s start this exciting journey together!
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The Mainland Angel Investors will host their third investment evening for 2025 on May 21st across locations in Invercargill, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wanaka and Dunedin!

Join in to hear from three startups as they pitch their unique value propositions, growth potential, and financial projections. You'll also get the chance to network with like-minded investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in supporting the next generation of successful startups. RSVP Here.

This Techweek, Distiller incubatees Emplify  are talking all things real human connection: why it's important for teams to have the ability to listen, understand, challenge with care, and stay open when things get hard. Read More.

A specially designed session for startups and founders who are scaling into the US market and want a deeper understanding of how the local media landscape works and what channels are needed to grow brand awareness.  Read More.

Dunedin may be one of New Zealand’s smaller cities, but its health tech sector is making waves on a global scale. From AI-powered safety tools to internationally distributed scientific equipment and award-winning digital care solutions, Ōtepoti is home to amazing startups who are reshaping how we approach health tech.

Join us in honour of Techweek 2025 for this panel discussion exploring why Dunedin continues to punch above its weight in health tech. Our panel features local leaders each with a unique perspective on innovation, growth, and what it takes to scale from this part of the world. 

Whether you’re a founder, investor, researcher or just health-tech-curious, this conversation will offer insights into what’s happening in our neck of the woods!

RSVP Here.

Brainwaves to Breakthroughs - Each session brings together industry experts and founders who’ve been through it all and have plenty of wisdom to share. Whether you’re already working on an idea or just curious about starting something, this series exists to help you learn from the best. Read More.

Join Otago University & Otago Polytechnic for a dynamic evening celebrating the cutting-edge research shaping the future of technology for ag and ag-adjacent applications - with experts and demonstrations from both the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic.

Come along, see breakthrough projects in action, meet the minds behind tomorrow’s solutions, and network with researchers, industry leaders, and the community. Read More.

Join a series of tech experts and successful Kiwi exporters to explore the pros and cons of different go-to-market strategies – from aiming to reach as many customers as possible, to being hyper-focused on a niche target audience.

Panellists:

• Jason Leong | CEO and Co-Founder, PocketSmith

• Lisa McDonald | CEO, Recollect

• Brad Hurndell | CEO and Founder, Immortal Camera Systems

• Alex Burke | CEO, Optimal Workshop

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Applications for the Remarkable 2025 Accelerator are now open! Since 2016, this programme has accelerated over 120 companies creating technology for disability, aging, and health If you're a Disability Tech startup founder, or you know someone building something remarkable in disability, health or ageing — now is the time to apply. Read More.

Marketing your game can be quite daunting at times. Heck, at times it’s overwhelming for an experienced marketing professional, like myself! However, there are a few exercises, theories, and tips of the trade that you can do and follow to make your marketing process a lot easier.

In this two part workshop, Code will break down essential marketing practices step by step. You’ll learn how to define your game’s Key Pillars, use Quantic Foundry to pinpoint your audience, and leverage Steam as a research tool to find out what your audience wants and cares about.

RSVP here.

Otago Community Trust's 2025 Rangatahi-Led Fund has officially launched! Guided by four rangatahi rōpū across the Otago Region, you can apply for up to $5000 backing your vision.

Rangatahi leaders from each region are driving this fund, setting the purpose and criteria that matter most to young people. Working alongside the Otago Community Trust, they'll help bring youth-led initiatives to life through grants administered by eligible organisations. Read More.

Team up with your local startup community at Startup Dunedin! If you're a founder, a sole trader, working on a new project (or an old one!), or just want to see what other Dunedin startups have been up to lately, now's your chance.

We know Dunedin is up to all kinds of awesome things - often behind closed doors. This will be a great peek behind the curtain and an opportunity for locals to get to know one another, share stories, and build their networks.  Book yourself a desk now - they're limited! Read More & Register.

Struggling to understand cash flow, costs, and capital for your startup? Get clarity in just one hour.

Understanding your startup’s financials is crucial for growth, securing investment, and avoiding costly mistakes. Join u and special guest Paul Keegan, Business Manager at Westpac, as he breaks down the essentials every founder needs to know.

Secure your spot and take control of your startup’s finances! Read More & Register.

If you're wondering how the Dunedin City Council's upcoming 9 year plan could affect you or your startup, come and have a yarn with your wider startup ecosystem over a coffee and some brekkie.

We can chat about the need-to-knows for the 9 year plan, how to submit feedback, and more.  Don't miss the chance to engage with your local startup community and learn more about what these decisions could mean for you!

Register Interest

MSD-funded The Generator has distributed over $3.7 million in seed funding and will be in Dunedin to help Community Services Card holders with startup ideas. They offer ongoing expert support and up to $4,000 in seed funding to trial and grow enterprises.

Meet them in person at Startup Dunedin next month to discuss how to apply for the ringfenced South Island seed funding for startups. Register your interest here.

MSD-funded The Generator has distributed over $3.7 million in seed funding and will be in Dunedin to help Community Services Card holders with startup ideas. They offer ongoing expert support and up to $4,000 in seed funding to trial and grow enterprises.

Meet them in person at Startup Dunedin next month to discuss how to apply for the ringfenced South Island seed funding for startups. Register your interest here.

Whether you're a new or experienced engineering leader, one of your primary roles is likely to craft and get buy-in to a technical roadmap. So how do you ensure it aligns with company goals, while still prioritizing technical debt? How does a technical roadmap differ in a startup vs a large organization?

Tech Leaders are excited to welcome Vindhya Joseph, Enterprise Architect at Foodstuffs, previously a Director of Engineering at Unibuddy and Senior Engineering Manager at JumpCloud, to help answer these questions. Read More.

HTK Startup and Te Hapori Matahiko are excited to be hosting Aroha Tekanawa (WIPCE 2025 Project Director / WIPCE International Council – Secretary/Treasurer), and Shanon O’Connor (Board member of EdTech NZ) at their Indigenous Tech in Education webinar.

They’ll be sharing insights on the importance of Indigenous education, how to get involved in the conference and how technology is being used to protect, preserve and develop Indigenous cultures. Read more here.

The Dunedin City Council have opened the Hapori Māori + Pāsifika Development Fund for enterprises, organisations, or individuals for capability and capacity building. This can include purchases of equipment as well as services such as upskilling, mentoring, financial, legal and marketing advice - if you're interested in learning more, scan the QR code above, or click the button below for the details.