A world of opportunity
Stand out and create value through our free world-class programmes, events, workshops and makerspace training.
Start-ups
Start-up Fireside Chats
Join a community of start-up founders and receive support and advice from experienced entrepreneurs. Featuring startup founders as guest speakers at each session.
Sessions throughout semester
Start-up Support
Get advice on progressing your start-up from staff from the award-winning Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and experienced and practising innovators and entrepreneurs.
Applications open throughout semester
Start-up Studio
Start-up Studio is CIE’s on-campus co-working space and community for early-stage founders.
Applications open throughout semester
One-Day Start-up Workshop
Learn the basics of creating a start-up in just one day! Get introduced to tools, frameworks, and methods including validation and business planning basics.
📅 31 March 2025
Applications close 23 March
Velocity Ideas Challenge
Share your start-up idea for a share of a $20,000 prize pool!
Applications close 12 May
Ignite Innovation
Learn the tools, frameworks, and methods to make an idea a start-up.
14 July – 5 August (part-time)
Applications close Sunday 22 June
Velocity $100k Challenge
Enter your start-up plan to win a share of a $100,000 prize pool and kick-start your venture!
Applications close 12 noon on Monday 22 September
Innovation skills
Māori Innovation Wānanga
Join our monthly innovative wānanga, a space to foster whakawhanaungatanga, networking, and manaakitanga.
Sessions throughout semester
Technology Training Sessions
Sign up for a training session at one of CIE’s innovation hubs – Unleash Space or Te Ahi Hangarau.
Sessions throughout semester
Start-up Careers Showcase
Meet with Kiwi companies and learn about the NZ start-up scene.
📅 April 30, 10am – 2pm
Kurutao Entrepreneurial Leaders Expedition
Embark on a journey of discovery with like-minded innovators, connect with inspiring Māori entrepreneurs and explore a world of opportunity.
📅 June – July (part-time)
Applications close Sunday 4 May
Solve It
Solve real-life challenges posed by established Kiwi organisations.
📅 Monday 1 September – Friday 5 September
Applications close Sunday 17 August
Whiua ki te Ao
Be inspired by the journeys of Māori innovators and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in the world through embracing and creating opportunities.
📅 20 March, 6-8pm
Pasifika Talanoa
Hear from Pacific innovators and entrepreneurs and be inspired to explore a world of opportunity.
📅 25 March, 5-7pm
Women in Entrepreneurship
Be inspired at a community event celebrating local women innovators and entrepreneurs.
📅 18 September – 6pm
EMAIL
CIE@AUCKLAND.AC.NZ
POSTAL ADDRESS
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND BUSINESS SCHOOL
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