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Global Stories

Accelerator stories

Digital Transformation

Intel kicks restructure into hyper-drive

Intel refocuses its core business in a major restructuring bid, aiming to lead the charge in a smart, connected future.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

Health Technologies

Cognitive computing proves to be huge disruptive force

Cognitive computing will drive digital transformation, with spending expected to reach $31.3bn in 2019, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Interior Design

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Accelerator stories

DataCentre infrastructure

Lightning Lab Electric set to innovate energy sector

The Lightning Lab Electric accelerator is set to revolutionize New Zealand's energy sector, bringing together top innovators to redefine power usage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Entrepreneur

Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Te Papa's innovation hub challenges entrepreneurs to develop innovative sports experiences

Mahuki is focusing the development of innovative tools to help cultural institutions tell their stories of sporting identity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Entrepreneur

Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend

The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

Accelerator

Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator

Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

Icehouse

The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal

The Icehouse unveils a revamped brand identity focusing on personalised business partnerships, aligning with their forward vision for 2026.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017

Fintech

Kiwibank fintech accelerator teams progressing well in lead up to Demo Day

Two months into Kiwibank's Fintech Accelerator, we catch up with programme manager Rosie Wall on how teams are doing in the final stretch.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017

Health Technologies

Vodafone opens applications for accelerator programme to Kiwi innovators

Applications to Vodafone xone open today, a six-month programme featuring $25,000 seed funding, access to technology and mentoring.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

Entrepreneur

The Icehouse names the six tech startups in this year's Flux Accelerator programme

The Icehouse has picked the six lucky tech startups that will be participating in its Flux Accelerator programme this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Fintech

Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?

Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017

Accelerator

New business incubator set to help Kiwi companies grow marketing efforts

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016

Accelerator

$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups

New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016

EduTech

Microsoft Student Accelerator event kicks off in Auckland

The 2016 Microsoft Student Accelerator event in Auckland will see Kiwi students pitch their inventions to a judging panel, including the US Ambassador.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016