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Startups stories - Page 20

Wintec

Bootcamp for startups tests entrepreneurial skills to the limit

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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soda inc
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innes48 startup competition
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startups
Do you have entrepreneurial tendencies or tendons, where it's a part of your body and you can't do anything else?.
Logan williams

Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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callaghan innovation
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accelerator
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mbie
Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.
Uri go 2 750

Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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callaghan innovation
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c-prize
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uri-go
The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what's possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.
Still testing

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.
Sharesies

Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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sharesies
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startups
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job moves
The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.
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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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edutech
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digital transformation
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smb
Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
Nusrsing home

Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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social enterprise
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mental health
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social issues
Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.
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Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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iot
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clean technologies
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pc hardware
A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.
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GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wireless charging
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meet taipei
The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.
Mbcs

Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
Iphonex charging dock pods

Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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apple
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powerbyproxi
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m&a
Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.
Amy

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AI math tutor democratising education

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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ai
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flux accelerator
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jaipuna
Amy was created out of a vision for children everywhere to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.
Connect

New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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servicefinder
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social network
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startups
The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.
Ai7

Organisations must embrace AI through strategic partnerships

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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ai
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tech23
Organisations seek to apply AI for shareholder value, partnering with startups at national innovation event Tech23.
Fallback

Custom packages aim to cater to every SMB's various bookkeeping needs

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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bookkeeping
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admin mouse
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startups
For small businesses, there isn't always enough work needed to warrant hiring a full-time employee for admin work.
Kangaroo

Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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haymarket hq
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asia expansion
Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.
Pp 3

Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
InstaREM's service differentiates itself in two ways: it's transparent about the cost, and doesn't take a cut of the money transferred as fees.
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Winners of the IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Awards announced

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai security
Alongside the six company categories, which are segmented into Innovation Leaders and Hot Start Ups, there was one special award.
Sharesies

Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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investment
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sharesies
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impact investment
New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.
Alibaba cloud

VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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alibaba
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create@alibaba cloud
Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.