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Tech Innovation & Collaboration In The Heart Of The City-Salt District
Welcome To
Epic Innovation Christchurch
COVID-19 UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 virus and for the safety of our tenants, all meeting rooms continue to remain closed to public events and external meetings. Please check back in January 2021 for an update as we don’t envision running any events until this date.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Any enquiries please contact Campus Operations
operations@epicinnovation.co.nz
022 140 3510
EPIC is comprised of a unique blend of entrepreneurs, collaborators and innovators. Whether you’re seeking a quiet spot to delve into your workload or hungry for engagement with the local tech community, we’ve got the space to suit your needs.
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What We Do
Tenancy
EPIC’s collaborative ecosystem is comprised of organisations whom between themselves host a wide variety of industry experience and unique skill sets. From enterprise e-commerce technologies, training and video games, to next generation web development, innovative hardware solutions and virtual realities.
Meeting Rooms
EPIC has a selection of well kitted-out meeting rooms of different size and structures depending on how many participants are joining you. Rooms can include displays, whiteboards and video conferencing technology so please advise us as to your requirements!
Host An Event
EPIC is well suited to accommodate all manner of events from full scale presentations to focus groups, workshops and board meetings. Our events space is kitted out with a centrally connected media system, 4 large TV screens, HD Projector and two high end wireless microphone systems.
What People Say
Latest News
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Seeds Podcast Reaches 200th Episode
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HealthTech Supernode Challenge
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Additional funding available for business advice and support
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Challenge aims to position Christchurch as NZ’s centre of health innovation
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The Garden City battled back after a series of massive localised disasters. Now NZ faces a national one.
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Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival – Garden Festival dates set for 2021
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