Start-up Studio
Be part of a place where you can make things happen.
About the Programme:
Get ship done – entrepreneurship, that is!
Start-up Studio is the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s on-campus co-working space and community for early-stage founders.
It’s where ideas take shape, connections spark, and ventures come to life. If you’re ready to develop your start-up alongside a supportive community, this is the place to be.
Open to students and staff from all faculties at the University of Auckland. If you’ve got a vision and the drive to make it happen, we’re here for you.
Your Opportunity:
- Free co-working space: Work in CIE’s vibrant Kura Matahuna – Unleash Space innovation hub.
- Join a community: Connect with other early-stage founders who’ll cheer you on and inspire your journey.
All Start-up Studio members sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement when joining, so this is your safe space to talk about your entrepreneurial ideas. - Get support: CIE staff are here to offer advice, guidance, and a friendly nudge when you need it.
Take part in monthly get-togethers for networking and professional development. - Cross-campus collaboration: Meet and collaborate with students and staff from different disciplines and faculties.
- Resources and mentors: Access educational tools, mentors, valuable networks, and CIE’s makerspaces.
- Perks: Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dedicated locker space, and a place to call your entrepreneurial home.
Learning Outcomes:
- Hands-On Experience: Learn the ins and outs of developing a start-up by doing the real thing.
How to apply
If you’re currently actively working on a start-up, complete the intake form, including a 50-word summary of your venture idea, and the team will reach out to set up a conversation.
Bring your ideas, your energy, and let’s make ship happen!
Start-up studio members
ARI
Action Research Institute – Empowering social activism and activists. We support organisations and individuals in professional development and action research.
Blixfy
Blixfy’s core mission is to simplify the home service market and make it accessible for everyone. Nowadays, when people need a service delivered at home, be it tutoring, cleaning, manicure, or a haircut, they usually ask friends for referrals and look on Facebook groups. Blixfy aims to minimise friction with a single platform that allows you to search, review, book, and pay for services with a couple of clicks.
DDRS
Disaster Drone Reconnaissance Systems – helping emergency response teams save lives and assess hazard impact.
Eazy As
Uber but for everything – an online platform that people can create and accept tasks to get a service done or make money!
Frenly
Frenly is an online marketplace platform that focuses on building partnerships with tertiary education and connects their talented students with local businesses throughout New Zealand. This platform specialises in facilitating short-term, project-based employment opportunities.
Faraday
Faraday’s core mission is to help commercially high-risk individuals enhance their digital privacy. Faraday works with high-risk individuals to take inventory of their online presence and understand the breadth of their information exposure. To do this, we undertake audits of client’s online presence, privacy risk assessments, provide contextual recommendations, and work with clients on implementation of those recommendations to mitigate their commercial risk and keep them safe.
HYADES
A company focused on creating advanced communication hardware for small and medium satellite manufacturers. By offering 24/7 connectivity through mega-constellations, they help reduce costs and improve efficiency for satellite operations in Earth observation, defense, and scientific missions, enhancing global satellite communication capabilities.
ISpy Nits
Kairos
Kairos bridges the gap between low decile high schools and tertiary education through online resources, mentoring and workshops.
Lucy
The team at Lucy is exploring the problems faced by newsletter creators with content creation, distribution channels, and managing advertising partnerships.
Lighthouse healthtech
Software for mental health practitioners in NZ primary care
MunchPal
MunchPal: helping people find food that meets their dietary needs.
Primal Printing
Currently a Student Print shop, supplying course materials at a cheaper cost, looking to expand into student based products related to academics.
PrintGig
PrintGig thrives on exploring cutting-edge technologies that elevate and transform the current manufacturing landscapes. This innovation not only leads the Southern Hemisphere in advanced additive manufacturing but also supports crucial satellite research and development.
ROSS
The ROSS helps factories stop wasting valuable resources due to inefficient equipment troubleshoots by giving their onsite engineers the ability to tap into the collective experience of all manufacturing engineers worldwide who have already experienced a similar issue.
Smartbell
State-of-the-art wearable device, designed for high-performance gym enthusiasts, automatically tracks vital workout metrics and provides real-time feedback to guide users through their exercises.
About the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides a world of opportunity to participants so that they can stand out and create value through innovative careers and start-up creation.
CIE is New Zealand’s leading University entrepreneurship centre, winning 12 international awards since 2020.
EMAIL
CIE@AUCKLAND.AC.NZ
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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
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