Young Founders Incubator

A lightly supplemented alcohol alternative beverage product designed to mimic some of the relaxing and creativity + sociability enhancing effects of alcohol without the negatives. Combined with natural New Zealand extracts and flavours for provenance appeal,  and premium taste. A beverage that isn’t just “an alternative” but a desirable experience of its own that is premium and sophisticated so that no one needs to feel left out for choosing not to drink.

At FINE, we provide sustainable chemicals and materials for industrial use, made from natural New Zealand’s natural fibres and by-products to reduce carbon emissions. Our approach to materials management helps optimise usage, lower waste and save money.

Beyond Education is an online platform designed to level the playing field, expand students horizons, & accelerate their future, no matter their financial situation, cultural background, or ethnic group, by exposing students to a personalised list of extra-curricular opportunities that align with their passions, interests, goals & preferences. Beyond Education offers Students (especially those in low decile schools) a way to enrich their knowledge outside of the traditional education system.

MIDWÆY is a platform that helps creatives build sustainable careers in the arts. It connects artists with resources such as opportunities, communities, education, and web tools. The platform is being developed to address the challenges faced by artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising costs, inconsistent income, and a lack of education in marketing, law, and business.

We aim to be the most accessible platform for creatives to connect with opportunities, including industry event experience/s(exhibitions, runways, concerts etc.), an artist marketplace, individual artist profiles & portfolios, an education centre, and easy creator tools such as marketing, accounting & rostering functionality.

Providing herbs and healthcare supplements sourced from overseas and having brand exclusivity. Customers couldn’t find these premium quality products that are trusted for purity, hence we provided it and made it accessible throughout NZ. https://ayurvedastore.co.nz

Kaha E Au is a sustainable protein powder business that incorporates rongoa. We will be based in Whangārei and will trade all over New Zealand. We  believe the right nutritional choices steeped in kaitiakitanga and tikanga, (guardianship and responsibility) should be available to everybody. Enabling you and the land to say ”Kaha E Au”, I am mighty.

Splashify is an online platform that connects pool owners with people who are looking for a refreshing and affordable way to enjoy the luxuries of a private pool and hot tub. Our solution solves a number of problems faced by pool owners and potential pool users. Splashify is committed to safety and quality, ensuring that all the pools listed on our platform meet certain standards. This gives our customers peace of mind while using our service, knowing that they can enjoy a safe and refreshing swim without any worries.

Enabling you to share and find food/restaurants specific to your tastes.

People eat with their eyes. We intend to create a platform for people to share their experiences at a restaurant visually and instead of having to find food you like, food will essentially be recommended to you based on your taste.

Furthermore, it’s been shown that more people trust user generated content over content from companies. We’ve also found that people are more likely to try food outlets that their friends have recommended or they have seen their friends eat at. We will build our product around these insights by making it more of a social platform, as opposed to reviews from complete strangers.

Online marketplace for buying and selling vintage, streetwear and designer clothing in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are looking to scale  (turned the MVP into a business that is ready to grow). We have launched the marketplace and it has  150+ users, 350+ listings.

Sun & Set is a company that offers a unique and innovative product, dry shampoo with UV protection, that can be applied to the scalp and is reef safe. We offer our products in three different shades and package them in non-aerosol packaging that is fully recyclable. 

Our product is aimed at the New Zealand and Australian market, where skin cancer rates are the highest in the world, and 20% of all skin cancer-related deaths are due to scalp melanoma.

You can reach us @sunandsetcreations on Linkedin, Tik Tok & Instagram and at www.sunandsetcreations.com

Melitta Skin is on a mission to shake up the sun care industry. Despite the plethora of sun care products on the market, everyday consumers still struggle to find a sunscreen that meets their needs. Traditional sunscreens often fall short on sun protection, sustainability, and consumer education, leaving many people exposed to harmful UV rays and unaware of the importance of validated SPF product use. 

Introducing Glow Guard SPF 50, a first-to-market sunscreen that offers double the sun protection of current sunscreens on the market, enabling Glow Guard to be excellently positioned to make a revolutionary impact in the sun care industry. Glow Guard has undergone extensive clinical trials to be inclusive of all skin types and deliver validated sun protection results without adverse reactions. 

Melitta Skin’s core values are centred around sustainability, transparency, and efficacy. Melitta Skin recognizes its responsibility to provide clinically validated products with sustainable production practices.

If you are aged 17-25 and based in Aotearoa, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for individuals with a coachable mindset and ready to take their idea to the next level. Apply now.

The programme starts on Tue 11th April and finishes end of June.

The programme will run full time in April, weekdays from 10am to 4pm. For participants enrolled in university in 2023, this will coincide with the uni break.

After that, sessions will run once a week for one hour, ending in a final showcase at the end of June. Outside the weekly session you are encouraged to keep working on your startup and apply your weekly learnings.

Throughout the period, we will also organise some fun, optional events that you may wish to attend.

This programme is free for all participants. However if you are based outside of Wellington, travel to Wellington and accommodation is not covered.

This is a hybrid programme. The first two weeks will be held at Creative HQ’s office in Wellington (7 Dixon Street, Te Aro), and online for participants based outside of Wellington.

The weekly one hour sessions that follow will be held online or in person  – based on what works for your schedule and location.