Nebula is a data visualisation company that aims to transform how we understand the media landscape by visualising how topics are discussed in the news media. The venture was borne out of our Velocity programme as a collaboration between University of Auckland physicists.

Thousands of young New Zealanders have been taught basic financial literacy because of a charitable trust that began life at the Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

In 2019 an Innovation category was introduced at the University of Auckland Blues Awards . Ultimate Bowls Championship co-founder Rebecca Jelley was the recipient of the overall Innovation category award.

Each year members of the Velocity student entrepreneurship programme organising committee have the opportunity to travel abroad on an exploration and discovery trip to an international business hub. In 2019 the Velocity missionary team had the opportunity to go on a 10 day trip to South Korea and Singapore.

Janna Tay is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Arts and Laws at the University of Auckland. Though she has not yet graduated, Janna has already built an impressive array of experience. She is a published poet and playwrite who has performed in noted theatres and has also immersed herself in the more revolutionary corners of the worlds of law and business, inspired by her experiences with the Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Meeting someone online is commonplace. Tech platforms like Tinder and Bumble are now ubiquitous and without stigma. But where is the industry love for established relationships? Enter: Togetherly, a new startup by psychological researcher Holly Dixon, which turns relationship science into actionable advice.

Philanthropist and entrepreneur Tony Falkenstein believes in the power of business to positively impact on people’s lives. So much so, he is donating $600,000 to the University of Auckland Business School to fund up to 14 top students to travel to Silicon Valley.

The University of Auckland Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently hosted a delegation from Chile, here in New Zealand to research international best-practice in entrepreneurship eco-system building.