From launching a new accelerator to hosting capital strategy conversations and a national space-tech challenge, our community continues to step forward with ambition and impact.
For upcoming events see out event page.
MOA Founder Catalyst x GridAKL
In February, we officially launched our partnership with Founder Catalyst, co-delivering a new nine-month accelerator programme from GridAKL.
120 founders, supporters and ecosystem partners joined us for the launch event. The pilot will support up to 20 startups through key growth hurdles including capital raising, early hires, and refining sales and marketing strategy. It’s a significant step in strengthening Auckland’s founder pipeline.
ActInSpace New Zealand 2026 at GridAKL
This Hackathon brought together 34 innovators from across Aotearoa for an intensive 24-hour space-tech challenge.
Hon. KC Judith Collins, New Zealand Minister for Space, addressed finalists at the Awards Ceremony.
Spectral Defence was named national winner and will represent New Zealand at the international finals in Bordeaux, France. This event showcased Auckland’s growing leadership in space-enabled innovation and entrepreneurship.
Bootstrappers Breakfast
Our first Bootstrappers’ Breakfast of 2026 was a full house.
Olivia Donaldson and Josh Starkey from BNZ unpacked how banks assess tech and CreativeTech businesses. Founders explored debt vs equity, financial fundamentals, and how to position themselves for funding conversations early.
The appetite for practical capital strategy conversations is strong and growing.
