Monthly update from Memia Labs
This is the monthly update from Memia Labs; for more information about any of this, please contact them at labs@memia.com The Coming Quantum Computing Revolution My mind is still trying…
The ever debated open-plan office
As Apple looks to move into it’s new Apple Park in California, employees are upset over the move to rid the company of offices, and instead introduce open plan workspaces….
Putting the wind in our tech sector sails
It’s been a few weeks now since Emirates Team New Zealand won the America’s Cup. A lot was said at the time about the technology and innovation the team developed…
The changing face of artificial intelligence innovation
PwC’s Commercialising Innovation Report shows that artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are the most advanced of the emerging technologies in New Zealand – and some Kiwi companies are already…
Callaghan Innovation alumni first NZ business accepted into leading US tech accelerator
Dotterel, which was runner-up in Callaghan Innovation’s inaugural C-Prize Challenge for its work in suppressing the noise of drone propellers, is the first New Zealand based company to be signed…
Tech education needs to catch up
You’ll forgive us for sounding like a broken record, but discussions about technology in education have been cycling for years now with the same message being conveyed; it needs to…
Finalists of Callaghan Innovation’s C-Prize have been announced
10 finalists have been announced in Callaghan Innovation’s biennial C-Prize Challenge where innovators were tasked with creating the next generation of wearable technology. The winner receives a $100,000 prize package….
Co-working helping businesses grow
All across the country you can find success stories of co-working where otherwise struggling businesses are finding their feet and reaching new levels of success. EPIC itself is a great…
Showcasing EPIC talent
Fiona Ambler, of Digital Marketing Specialist for GymMaster, has recently placed second as part of the national MYOB IT Challenge. Her team, Team GYOB were awarded second place for their…
The Smart Highway to success
The Smart Highway to success: the right information to the right businesses at the right time The road to successfully starting out in business is about to become a smart…
Monthly update from Memia Labs
This is the monthly update from Memia Labs; for more information about any of this, please contact them at labs@memia.com First And Foremost, AI Lots going on as usual in…
Upcoming Canterbury Tech Summit
The Canterbury Tech Summit is happening on the 14th September this year and time is running out to claim your free early bird membership tickets. Canterbury Tech members are able…
ShareLet: the ‘Airbnb’ of storage
Leo Adriano recently launched his new venture, ShareLet, at the EPIC Innovation Campus with support of the Ministry of Awesome, a facilitation group funded by the city council and grants….
Emphasis on tech in schools concerns parents (but excites students!)
Kiwi students are looking forward to an education refresh that incorporates more technology use in classrooms. The ‘Digital Technologies’ literacy plan involves developing teachers’ skills to deliver new digitally focused…
Canterbury Tech Summit bringing in some big names
The 2017 Canterbury Tech Summit will feature some widely renowned speakers, headed by keynote speaker, Silicon Valley Tech Marketing powerhouse Andy Cunningham. The event will take place 14th September at…
CerebralFix leading the NZ gaming charge
Superstar tenants CerebralFix are being recognised around the world for their game development capabilities. In a recent article by FutureFive NZ, Cerebral Fix’s latest indie game Ninja Tobu is ranked…
EPIC a keen example of Christchurch’s post-disaster resilience
Speaking to GovInsider recently, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel discussed how Christchurch has not only bounced-back following the 2011 earthquakes, but instead has thrived and future-proofed itself. Resilience, she says, is…
Government looking to make tax simpler for businesses
The Government has released the eight discussion document in its Making Tax Simpler series of consultations that aim to improve the tax system for business and individuals, and is asking…
Insights of a ShadowTech Day mentor
ShadowTech Day was held last month where students spend a day with a mentor within the industry, promoting a career in IT as a viable option to more young women….
Monthly update from Memia Labs
This is the monthly update from Memia Labs; for more information about any of this, please contact them at labs@memia.com AI <=> Art Fascinatingly esoteric presentation at a recent AI Meetup…
NZTE launches new Export Essentials resources
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has launched a new service designed to help early-stage exporters learn the fundamentals of becoming a successful export business. NZTE’s new service, Export Essentials,…
GovTech is the new black
The Techweek ’17 event ‘GovTech is the New Black’ was hosted by R9 Accelerator on Friday 12 May at BizDojo Wellington. The GovTech themed event was presented in 7×7 format,…
Code club reached the Beehive
As part of Tech Week, thirty-five school kids showed off their computer coding skills for MPs in the beehive. Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne said Code Club Aotearoa, which organised…
Fantastic talent rising out of EPIC Westport
Recognised by NZEntrepreneur as a Start-up to watch is EPIC Westport tenant Wearbox. Wearbox, brainchild of Karen Bongard and Tim Bourne, is a men’s underwear subscription service. “In early 2015…
NZ Innovation Awards 2017 – Entries open
Entries for the NZ Innovation Awards are now open. The New Zealand Innovation Awards were created to give smart, innovative NZ individuals and businesses a platform to be recognised and…
Students design jackets for the homeless
As part of the Ministry of Awesome’s recent Lab 5 workshop, a group of Christ College students have created an idea for jackets made out of recycled materials. Held in…
New Zealand household’s data consumption on the rise
New Zealanders are using data at even higher rates than previous years. Both Orcon and Chorus have reported 50 and 60% increases in average data usage from 2016 to 2017….
Startup Weekend winners – Binder
Startup Weekend was held recently and the winning startup was digital wedding planner Binder. Binder is an app that helps brides and grooms-to-be plan their weddings with all the service…
Could Christchurch become New Zealand’s Silicon Valley?
Christchurch’s traditionally conservative reputation has had a shakeup since the 2011 earthquake. It’s drive to reinvent itself and try new things has shown a new side of the city to…
NZ needs to make manufacturing ‘sexy’
A group made up of a dozen New Zealand manufacturers has been over in Germany attending the Hannover Messe trade show, thanks to Callaghan Innovation. While New Zealand technology isn’t…