Earlier this month, Tapuwae Roa we welcomed ten new pakihi to our second iteration of the Tupu Accelerator.
Delivered in partnership with Sprout Agritech and co-funded by Callaghan Innovation, the eight-week programme now enters its second year and continues its mission to provide intensive support to early-stage Māori founders.
Participants will now work with experienced coaches to refine their business models, strengthen operational capability, and prepare for investment, and present at a capstone showcase in June.
Keen on hearing from the next wave of rakahinonga Māori? We invite you to join us for an evening of celebrating Māori excellence and hear directly from Aotearoa’s emerging Māori entrepreneurs and innovators, and be part of shaping the future of Māori business in Aotearoa.
📅 Date: 26 June 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🗺️ Location: Auckland Art Gallery
Earlybird tickets only $110 + GST – secure yours today!
Ō mātou Purapura
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