The University of Auckland Business School is proud to be a founding partner of Velocity and to provide on-going support through the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the delivery of the Velocity programme. This support is provided in recognition of Velocity’s role in assisting The University of Auckland in its transformation to become a key driver of economic growth of the region and indeed the nation; thereby driving the conversion of New Zealand into a high-value, knowledge-based economy. On this occasion, the Business School would like to salute Velocity for the great contribution it has made to so many students and staff as well as the University and the business community at large.

Return On Science is a national research commercialisation programme focused on bringing new research to market from universities, research institutions, and private companies. Return On Science provides a suite of collaborative commercialisation services, investment tools, and world-class expertise.

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) is an Auckland Council controlled organisation which facilitates business and industry sector development, innovation, investment attraction activities, tourism and major events. It is also responsible for marketing Auckland as a destination. ATEED supports and enhances Auckland’s worldwide reputation as a desirable place to visit, live, work, invest and do business.