2024 Velocity Ideas Challenge winners revealed

2024 Velocity Ideas Challenge winners revealed

The 25 winners of the Velocity Ideas Challenge have been announced, with each team taking home a share of $25,000. University of Auckland students and staff were invited to submit a 1,000-word idea for a start-up aimed at addressing pressing issues or opportunities,...
Angels sing praises for Kara Technologies

Angels sing praises for Kara Technologies

Kara Technologies has received the prestigious Puawaitanga Award from the Angel Association of New Zealand, an organisation that represents over 900 individual angels associated with New Zealand’s key angel networks and funds. The accolade recognises the success of...
Toku: a clear vision for preventive healthcare

Toku: a clear vision for preventive healthcare

Toku, founded by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland scientist Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi, is driven by a deeply personal mission. Ehsan’s father lost his vision to glaucoma, a disease that could have been treated, sparking Ehsan’s determination to...
New Zealand CleanTech on a global mission

New Zealand CleanTech on a global mission

Hydroxsys is a New Zealand CleanTech company tackling a huge global problem. Predictions estimate that global demand for freshwater will outstrip supply by 40% before the end of this decade, and primary industries such as agriculture and horticulture are identified as...