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Startup Dunedin gets funding boost from Dunedin City Council
Startup ecosystem

Startup Dunedin gets funding boost from Dunedin City Council

Donedin's startup ecosystem is getting a $150,000 boost over the next two years, thanks to the Dunedin City Council's Economic Development Committee.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Startup ecosystem stories

Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur

Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs

A global survey reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software firms, and farms as the top ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting diverse opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Agricultural Technology

Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy

New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.

By Rupert Carlyon • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Avarni appoints David Payne & Daniel Jarosch in key roles
Hyperscale

Avarni appoints David Payne & Daniel Jarosch in key roles

Avarni, a leading decarbonisation firm, appoints David Payne as its Chief Commercial Officer and Daniel Jarosch as board Chairman, marking a new phase of global growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Startup ecosystem stories

Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035
Data Analytics

Australia positioned for $18.8bn AI economy by 2035

A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
UK tech sector faces challenges with potential CGT rise
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech sector faces challenges with potential CGT rise

Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget could hinder UK's tech innovation, warns expert Adam Chick, driving entrepreneurs to sell prematurely.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
LinkedIn reveals Australia's top startups for 2024
Supply Chain

LinkedIn reveals Australia's top startups for 2024

LinkedIn has unveiled Australia's top startups for 2024, showcasing promising companies across diverse sectors, including medicinal cannabis and food biotech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Indosat hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta
Blockchain

Indosat hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta, spotlighting AI's role in revolutionising the nation's financial sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Australian startup Build Buddy to compete at Startup World Cup
Payment Technologies

Australian startup Build Buddy to compete at Startup World Cup

Australian startup Build Buddy will represent the country at the Startup World Cup finals in San Francisco, vying for a USD $1 million investment prize.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
AI investment surges among European startups despite challenges
Data Analytics

AI investment surges among European startups despite challenges

Report reveals 68% of European tech startups are leveraging AI, with investments in emerging technologies like ML and 5G shaping the future landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Jobs

Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director
Startup ecosystem

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director

Dovetail, an Australian venture studio, appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director to drive startups' partnerships.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as chief of staff
Customer Experience

Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as chief of staff

Jude Blankfield, Slyp's head of marketing, has been appointed chief of staff to create decision-making efficiency and support business strategy.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as Chief of staff
Partner Programmes

Slyp appoints Jude Blankfield as Chief of staff

Jude Blankfield, head of marketing, has been appointed as the first chief of staff at Slyp to support business strategy and ensure aligned leadership decisions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director
Startup ecosystem

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director

Dovetail Ventures appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director, to drive partnerships with tech startups in Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m
Queensland Government

Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m

Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019