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Stay up to date with what’s on at Creative HQ and the wider innovation ecosystem

Here are the ways to stay connected. Explore upcoming events, programmes and opportunities in Wellington and across Aotearoa.

Aurora Climate Lab launch night

20 October

Meet the founders in cohort 6 of Aurora Climate Lab – Aotearoa’s leading Climate Tech Accelerator. This is your chance to connect with these founders and see how New Zealand is becoming a world leader in climate innovation.

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Show Me the Money

22 October

A full day of practical capital, growth and connections for founders. The day is designed to help founders better understand their options when it comes to raising and accessing capital, and to connect them with people who have practical experience navigating the funding journey.

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PowerUp Game Jam for Women

24-28 October

POWER UP! Game Jam is back for 2026! This is a free, international, fully online, non-competitive game jam designed to empower women in games.

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Creative Tech Summit

3 December

Where creativity and technology meet. From screen and gaming to emerging creative tools, the summit brings together the people building what’s next in Wellington’s creative tech success stories.

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Fireside chat with Banny Banerjee

28 October

Join systems innovation leader Banny Banerjee for a fireside chat about designing change for a complex world. Banny will share how leaders can find the leverage points that shift whole systems on big, tangled problems like climate change, followed by an open Q&A.

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Applications currently open

We’re seeking ambitious founders ready to take the next step in their startup journey. If you don’t see the right fit for you, fill out our Expressions of Interest form so we have your details for future programmes.