Our stories
A collection of innovation articles, guides and educational resources
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An electric revolution that started in Wellington: FTN Motion
We chat with co-founders of FTN Motion to reflect on their history, their time in a Creative HQ Incubator, where they are and what’s next.
Women in startup
10 NZ Female entrepreneurs to keep on your radar
Celebrating the empowering and inspiring women in startup who are paving a way for future founders.
Sharesies
โNo rules, no recipeโ โ the Wellington startup that made investing accessible to over half a million Kiwis
Sharesies all started with a problem and a conversation between friends and colleagues. Now, over half a million Kiwis use their investment platform every day.
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GovTech Accelerator 2022: calling all startups and NGOs
We are looking for Startups and NGOs who are tackling social or environmental problems and want to collaborate with the Government in order to do so.
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The evolution of Wellingtonโs place of innovation: Creative HQ enters its 20th year with a brand new look
Wellingtonโs home of innovation, Creative HQ, is celebrating entering its 20th year by reflecting on its evolution over the past two decades and unveiling a fresh new look and brand.
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Creative thinking set to be celebrated in the Capital at Mindset of Design Festival
Creative HQ pushes through COVID-19 to ensure Wellingtonโs annual design festival goes ahead
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GovTech Accelerator 2022: individual applications are now open
Applications are open for individuals to join the GovTech Accelerator 2022. GovTech provides an opportunity for individuals to join a team working on some of the biggest challenges facing the public sector.
ScienceandInnovation
We’re asking researchers to bake a cake without a recipe
Interview with Creative HQ’s CE, Catherine Jones. Innovation is a key ingredient to make our research fit for next century
Climate response
AI recycling solutions and Kiwi carbon capture technology: Startups come together to progress clever world-saving ideas at Creative HQ
Creative HQ announces teams participating in this year’s Climate Response Accelerator