We Are All About
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
Seeds Podcast Reaches 200th Episode
Almost 3 years ago in September of 2017, Michelle Sharp, CEO of Kilmarnock Enterprises, was the first interviewee on a locally produced podcast that has since gained over 75,000 listeners. Last Monday, Seeds released its 200th episode. Seeds is hosted by Steven Moe from Parry Field Lawyers. At its heart, the series is about telling…
HealthTech Supernode Challenge
We’re less than 2 weeks away from the application closing date for the HealthTech Supernode Challenge! The Challenge is looking for New Zealand’s most innovative healthtech solutions, whether you’re at the idea stage or have a developed product. If you are still on the fence, NOW is the time to take that leap of…
Survivor City: How space flights could reinvigorate the Christchurch economy
Future strategist and business consultant Roger Dennis welcomes the supernodes. “There’s little point in trying to spin up something entirely new in a crisis, it’s much more logical to look for existing strengths and capabilities that you can support.” Read more here
Additional funding available for business advice and support
Information from ChristchurchNZ More Canterbury businesses will be able to access specialist support following the government’s announcement of an additional $40 million in advisory funding. Read the full article and find out more, including how to apply, here. The funding means small to medium businesses can access specialist advice and support across a number of…
Challenge aims to position Christchurch as NZ’s centre of health innovation
PRESS RELEASE EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, 29 JUNE 2020 Ōtautahi Christchurch aims to become the home of health tech innovation in New Zealand with the HealthTech Supernode Challenge, opening Monday 29 June. With a total prize pool across multiple categories valued at over $340,000, there are plenty of reasons to enter the HealthTech Supernode Challenge. This…
The Garden City battled back after a series of massive localised disasters. Now NZ faces a national one.
Extract from article published by Stuff on 13/06/2020. “One that comes to mind is a somewhat infamous meeting that the then minister Stephen Joyce gate-crashed back in 2012. Christchurch’s Central Development Unit had been given 100 days to prepare a “blueprint for action”. This saw a high-powered congregation of Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet,…
Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival – Garden Festival dates set for 2021
Grow Ō Tautahi, Christchurch’s very own Garden Festival, will return in 2021 – with dates locked-in for the free, three-day festival celebrating gardening, homegrown food, sustainability and education. Organisers confirmed today the Festival will be held 12-14 March 2021 in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. The 2020 event was cancelled just days before it was due…
Starlifter.Dev Show featuring Jamie from Meta Digital
“EPIC Innovation features in the latest episode of the Starlifter.Dev Show! Benet Hitchcock chats with Jamie Hamilton, Creative Director at Meta Digital about making CD-ROMs, what’s changed in the Christchurch web scene over the years and how 2020 is shaping up.” https://www.starlifter.dev/meeting-meta-featuring-jamie-hamilton/ Benet ‘Dr’ Hitchcock Starlifter.NZ Internet | Audio Email: benet@starlifter.nz Mobile | Signal :: +64…
Collaboration Partners
Bank Of New Zealand
We’ve been helping our customers make their goals a reality for over 150 years, and now we’re working with them to redesign banking for the future.
Duncan Cotterill
If an enterprising law firm is one you favour, let’s talk about how Duncan Cotterill’s full service offering across Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch can work for you.
Ministry of Awesome
Ministry of Awesome is the starting point for entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators in Christchurch. We deliver the support, guidance, capability training, and networks that entrepreneurs need to succeed.
Strengthen your connections with the Technology Industry to Attract
Talent and grow your business.