Mentorship stories - Page 12
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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accelerator
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
Microsoft opens doors for SIs to join Mixed Reality Partner program in HoloLens push
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Microsoft has launched a Mixed Reality Partner Program for systems integrators and digital agencies as it ups its HoloLens push.
Startups across APAC welcomed for Melbourne accelerator programme
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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500 startups
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Melbourne beckons APAC startups for its 500 Melbourne accelerator, offering mentorship and funding in a thriving innovation ecosystem.
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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women in technology
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nztech
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manukau institute of technology
Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.
Hello Alice: An AI-based virtual advisor for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 11th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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ai
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entrepreneur
The current start-up ecosystem continues to cycle resources among a very small percentage of well-connected entrepreneurs, making it difficult for les.
HPE invests $140m to help boost start-ups within new APJ headquarters
Wed, 10th May 2017
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startups
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At the opening of its new Asia Pacific and Japan headquarters in Singapore, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled their InnovateNext program.
Industry experts to share insights at free code conference
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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coding
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computer science
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industry experts
Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.
Salesforce launches $60k comp for Aussie startups
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce calls for startups to enter its first ever PitchComp at Salesforce World Tour Sydney event on March 21st, 2017.
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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encryption
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biometrics
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microsoft
Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.
Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.
Spark launches nationwide Spark Lab tour
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
Spark Lab events will be held across New Zealand, with events in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.
The six biggest ICT trends at COMPUTEX 2016
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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robots
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ict
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abb robotics
COMPUTEX trade show showcased 6 big trends: Industry 4.0, market expansion to Asia, startup innovation, Internet of Things, virtual reality & gaming.
$1 million in grants for Sign Language projects
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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government
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sign language
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online tools
The New Zealand government grants over USD $1 million from the NZSL Fund to support projects enhancing the use and proficiency of New Zealand Sign Language.
Managers! Why are you telling employees you don’t want them to collaborate?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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analyst report
Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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startups
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
Readify tackles the IT skills shortage in Australia
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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it industry
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studentit
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readify
Readify pioneers graduate programme against Oz IT shortage, merging industry and academia to foster tech talent.
Lower Hutt home to NZ's first ever manufacturing startup hub
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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it in manufacturing
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callaghan innovation
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lightning lab
Lightning Lab Manufacturing is the fifth Lightning Lab to run since its inception in 2013, and the first in New Zealand to centre around hardware.
Sydney-based fintech hub opens its doors
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Stone - Chalk, a fintech hub in Sydney, has opened its doors, welcoming 41 companies and aiming to boost Australia's fintech sector.
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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edutech
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intel
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startups
Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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lightning lab
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microsoft ventures
In 2015 Microsoft Ventures is again partnering with Lightning Lab to provide start-ups with tools needed to bring ventures to market.