CAPITAL MEETS CAPABILITY

Find signal before
the pitch event.

Follow verified NZ startups, see current needs and find practical pilots that corporate innovation teams can put in front of the right operating leaders.

A STRONGER COMMERCIAL WEDGE

Innovation scouting
with a human filter.

Founders list openly. Corporate teams can pay for curated, sector-specific scouting and warm access to pilots that fit a real operational problem.

01

Angels & funds

Track startup activity, stage, sector and current fundraising signals.

03

Ecosystem partners

See where founders need support and which connections create outcomes.

PILOTS OPEN NOW

Shareable pages, ready for the right operator.

Every page spells out customer effort, duration, benefit and what happens after the pilot.

PilotCloses in 14 days

KoruGrid

Help shape community solar in Aotearoa

Test a simpler way to model local energy sharing and receive a practical impact report for your community.

PilotCloses in 10 days

Looplet

Run an eight-week reuse programme in your stores

Test a low-hassle return and rewards programme with clear customer and waste-reduction reporting.

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