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A collection of innovation articles, guides and educational resources
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.
The evolution of Wellington’s place of innovation: Creative HQ enters its 20th year with a brand new look
Wellington’s 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.
Creative thinking set to be celebrated in the Capital at Mindset of Design Festival
Creative HQ pushes through COVID-19 to ensure Wellington’s annual design festival goes ahead
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.
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
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
Top books for new entrepreneurs
Your latest guide to the best innovation reads. From books for new entrepreneurs, to books to grow your innovation mindset and books to find your leadership voice.
Why walk when you can sprint?
Design sprints. Agile. Scrum. You’ve heard the buzz words, you get the gist. It’s the language of tech startups and fast-moving, small organisations. It’s a great theory but it can’t work in big organisations, right?
Co-working spaces
Are you looking for a co-working space? You’ve come to the right space. We’ve rounded up the best co-working space in Aotearoa. Start your search.