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Singtel Innov8 & NUS to launch Singapore cybersecurity startup hub
Singtel

Singtel Innov8 & NUS to launch Singapore cybersecurity startup hub

The hub, called Innovation Cyber Security Ecosystem at Block 71 (ICE71), aims to deepen Singapore's cybersecurity industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Microsoft

Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney

Microsoft's eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
Entrepreneur

SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture

Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Startup ecosystem stories

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director
Startup ecosystem

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director

Dovetail, an Australian venture studio, appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director to drive startups' partnerships.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as chief of staff
Customer Experience

Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as chief of staff

Jude Blankfield, Slyp's head of marketing, has been appointed chief of staff to create decision-making efficiency and support business strategy.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director
Startup ecosystem

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director

Dovetail Ventures appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director, to drive partnerships with tech startups in Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tilers and could expand to other tradies as it scales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
Flexible workspace leader launches franchise programme
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible workspace leader launches franchise programme

New Zealand operators can now tap a fast-growing office market as two thirds of large corporates plan flexible space use.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m
Queensland Government

Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m

Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Startup Dunedin gets funding boost from Dunedin City Council
Startup ecosystem

Startup Dunedin gets funding boost from Dunedin City Council

Donedin's startup ecosystem is getting a $150,000 boost over the next two years, thanks to the Dunedin City Council's Economic Development Committee.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
Incubator

Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses

Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke's Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke's Bay.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration
ZeroPoint Ventures

Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration

ZeroPoint Ventures hopes the playbook, over time and with further input, will be broadly adopted by the corporate and startup venture community.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study
Datacom

Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study

A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments
Angel Investments

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers
Fintech

MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers

The building features a wellness room, energy (fitness) room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar, internal training room.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG
Mergers and Acquisitions

Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG

European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018