Seize the opportunity and submit your application to Founder Catalyst today! . Applications for the next cohort close on the 29th of November. Apply now,

Huge congratulations to Script Sense for being selected as a finalist for the Start-Up of the Year Award at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2024! 🚀. Keep up the great work!

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Ministry of Awesome and PledgeMe have teamed up to celebrate a series of women-led crowdfunding campaigns. You're invited to be a part of this game-changing event on Thursday, October 19th. Spots are limited, so secure your spot now:

Empower Women Entrepreneurs: Join Our Fund Female Founders Event on Oct 19th!. Meet Gina Urlich, Founder of Norish, a company that's giving children the healthy start they deserve with innovative, nutrition-driven baby food.

See you next week for the Seeds Impact conference on October 5th. The theme will focus on reimagining business as a force for good! Grab your ticket for this event at

Hear from our startup founders as they take the time to share the most significant lessons that have emerged from their journey so far. If you're ready to take the next step on your own entrepreneurial journey, check out for more information.

If you’re an early-stage company ready to validate your market, gain traction, secure funding, and achieve your unique global ambitions, join Founder Catalyst, New Zealand’s most prolific startup programme. Applications close tomorrow, on the 31st of August EOD.

If you’re an early-stage founder ready to scale your startup, fuel your personal growth, tap into a global mentor network, and secure funding - it’s time to apply for New Zealand’s most prolific startup programme. Applications for the next cohort close on 31 August.

Please join us in welcoming Simon Anderson to the Ministry of Awesome team today. We are absolutely delighted to be working alongside Simon who has spent the last 7 years of his career at ChristchurchNZ transforming the Ōtautahi economy to a national innovation powerhouse.

If you couldn't make it to #ElectrifyAotearoa 2023, hear @businessdesk_nz Ben Moore recount his firsthand experience. He delves into the significance & distinctiveness of this sold-out conference, shedding light on its vital role within the startup sector.

A big shoutout to OutdoorHQ, one of our dynamic high-growth start-ups, for adding an unforgettable twist to our day. They literally brought the 'awe' by introducing an adorable orphan lamb to our workspace! 🐑🏢

What a day #ElectrifyAotearoa was! We had an absolute blast hosting 500 passionate people from the NZ start-up community. Relive the experience through our highlight reel on our website,

Meet the amazing humans from our 2023 Founder Catalyst Winter Cohort!. Head to to apply for New Zealand’s most prolific startup programme. Applications close 31st of August EOD. Thank you to our partners, @Christchurch_NZ @callaghannz & @AraCanterbury

Check out the wrap-up from the Electrify Aotearoa conference and relive the magic of the day through our image gallery and catch the incredible keynotes that sparked inspiration and action!

Check out this article featuring one of our #ElectrifyAotearoa speakers, Jessica Manins, on how her studio, @beyondxworlds bounced back from the pandemic. Read about it here:

To the wonderful @MicheleACourt, your warmth, infectious humour, & genuine love of connecting with other humans is inspiring. You made #ElectrifyAotearoa an amazing experience for our attendees, speakers & event team. We couldn't be prouder of how you inspire woman founders!

Thank you to the awesome team @Swaytech who managed & produced #ElectrifyAotearoa. Your guidance, event management & production quality were exceptional. Thank you to the amazing Bob Pinchin, Angela Murphy & Loren Taylor for your magic. We loved working the best in the business!

The conversations that take place today will spark future innovation and empower more Kiwi entrepreneurs to have a go! 🎤💪 We're incredibly lucky to have these inspiring speakers share their transformative journeys at #ElectrifyAotearoa.

🤝 Connecting people, creating opportunities! 🚀 Thanks to @NZTEnews, valuable connections are flourishing at #ElectrifyAotearoa. ☕🤝 🌈💪

LIVE at #ElectrifyAotearoa: We have just experienced the brilliance of Janine Grainger and Laura Bell as they fuel our minds with entrepreneurial insights and wisdom. 💡🚀 Stay tuned for more…💡🗣️