Find the right door.
Don’t rebuild it.
A curated path to trusted organisations, programmes, guides and events around New Zealand. External links open directly at the source.
Useful places around the ecosystem.
These links are a prototype starting set, selected from active official or specialist NZ startup-support sources.
Startup and founder support
Business.govt.nzThe official starting point for incubators, accelerators, coaching and regional support.
Open resource ↗CoachingFree startup coaching
Startup AotearoaFounder coaching, practical actions and connections for early-stage startups around New Zealand.
Open resource ↗Funding & resourcesFounder directories and guides
What Founders WantNZ-specific funding, accelerators, government support, perks, events and practical guides.
Open resource ↗Go globalExport support
New Zealand Trade and EnterpriseIndependent export advice, in-market insight, networks and growth support.
Open resource ↗EventsStartup Week
Auckland Startup WeekA city-wide gathering for founders, investors, enablers and corporate innovators.
Open resource ↗Events & communityTechnology community and events
NZTechIndustry groups, national technology events and connections across the tech ecosystem.
Open resource ↗Find people who can help you build.
Explore a starting set of incubators, founder programmes and startup communities. Each organisation links to its own website for current programmes and eligibility.
Creative HQ
Specialist accelerators, founder programmes, mentoring and capability building.
Visit organisation ↗02Christchurch · NZ-wideMinistry of Awesome
Founder Catalyst, early-stage programmes, mentorship, events and community.
Visit organisation ↗03WaikatoSoda Inc
Incubation, tailored founder support, industry connections and investment pathways.
Visit organisation ↗04Tāmaki Makaurau AucklandGridAKL
Startup community, coworking, events, advisers and ecosystem connections.
Visit organisation ↗05New ZealandFind programmes across Aotearoa
Browse the current government directory of incubators, accelerators and founder support.
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