Merry Christmas from EPIC Innovation!
What an amazing year it has been, with so many exciting events, collaborations and workshops happening around EPIC. This year we hosted 90 external events and workshops, with over 3,680…
Onside Celebrate Wine Industry Impact Award for AgTech and Digital
Congratulations to EPIC tenant Onside, who have won the 2023 Wine Industry Impact Award for AgTech and Digital! The Wine Industry Impact Awards, hosted by the Wine Industry Suppliers…
Launch: Large Language Models (LLM) Working Group’s Living White Paper
Join AI Forum NZ’s Large Language Models (LLM) Working Group to learn more about their white paper on LLM and Generative AI in New Zealand currently in development. The technology is moving…
Applications Open – Ministry of Awesome Electrify Accelerator
Calling all women and non-binary founders: Applications are now OPEN for the 2024 Electrify Accelerator! Brought to you by Ministry of Awesome, Electrify Accelerator is a transformative 12-week capability programme…
Are You Ready? Low A.I. Readiness Reveals Challenges for NZ Organisations
Cisco has disclosed its maiden AI Global Readiness Index. This unique study aims to understand the level of preparedness of organisations around the world in terms of deploying AI…
Canterbury Tech Lunchtime Tech Session: November
With Adrian Cockcroft, Previous Cloud Architect of Netflix, VP of Amazon, Tech Advisor and Partner, OrionX.net Join us for our final Lunchtime Tech Session for 2023 on November 21st with Adrian…
GymMaster Awarded Deloitte Fast 50 Awards
EPIC tenant GymMaster has been named the winner in two Deloitte Fast 50 2023 categories! The gym software system took out the top spots for Fastest Growing Technology Business and…
Canterbury Tech Monthly Event – November
November’s in-person event will be presented by two speakers, Sam Sehnert, CTO, and Tim Ackroyd, Sr. Web Develop of Custom D Ltd. They’ll be speaking on ‘The Art of Deployment…
Christchurch council reduces water consumption by 13% with SAP
The Christchurch City Council has successfully implemented SAP S/4HANA, driving a 13% reduction in household water consumption. It projects this figure to rise to approximately 20% in the coming year….
Energy Exchange: Charging Up Our Transport Future
You’re invited! Energy Exchange: Charging Up Our Transport Future Wed 8 November 2023, 5.15 – 7.30pm EPIC Lounge, 100 Manchester St Places limited. Register by Friday 3 November: Energy Exchange…
Recycle A Device at EPIC
We have teamed up with RAD (Recycle a Device), who work with businesses and individuals to get their used and unwanted laptops into the hands of those who need them….
Game Development Sector Rebate – Applications Open!
Registration is open for the Game Development Sector Rebate, announced in Budget 2023 earlier this year. The Government provided funding of $40 million per annum for delivering and administering a…
EPIC AI Lunchtime Presentation Series
Please join us in a lunchtime AI series from World Class experts. There will be three 40min sessions over the next two weeks, which will generate great perspectives (some differing…
Canterbury Tech Lunchtime Tech Session: October
Join Canterbury Tech for their October Lunchtime Tech Session on October 17th with Nina Oberg Humphries Nina will present ‘Mo Mai Moana- Engaging Pacific Communities in the Technology Sector, Investing…
Cyber Smart Week 2023
CERT NZ’s annual awareness campaign takes place 30 October – 5 November 2023. This year Cyber Smart Week will also mark the official launch of a brand new CERT NZ…
Canterbury Tech October Monthly Event
Join Canterbury Tech for their October monthly event with presenter Hannah Hardy-Jones, Founder of Contented AI and a special celebration – Canterbury Tech turns 21! Hannah will be presenting, ‘Everyday…
CerebralFix Summer 2023/24 Internships
There are some exciting opportunities available with our tenant CerebralFix over the coming summer months! CerebralFix are a leading game development studio dedicated to creating innovative, immersive gaming experiences for…
Seeds Impact Conference 2023
This online conference with 27 sessions will give the chance to catalyse more impact as we reimagine the role of business and for-purpose organisations. Drawing mainly on former Seeds Podcast…
Egg Academy September Holiday Programme
Looking for something to entertain the kids these school holidays? Check out these events from Egg Academy, for ages 10-15, happening 23 September – 8 October. SOCIAL GAMING 20 computers,…
Redefining Sustainability in the IT Landscape
Key considerations for future growth With the unprecedented growth and influence of the information technology (IT) sector, the importance of integrating sustainability practices cannot be overstated. A paradigm shift is…
Generative AI Roadshow – Christchurch
We find ourselves in a society where the line between what is created by humans, and what is created by machines, is increasingly blurred. Generative AI has been a turning…
Xero Opens Beautiful Business Fund to Small Businesses
Xero, the global small business platform, marked day one of Xerocon Sydney 2023 by opening applications for its inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund, designed to celebrate small businesses, empower success…
Concentrate Receives International HubSpot Excellence Award
Our pursuit of excellence is a journey marked by innovation, collaboration, and our commitment to ensuring our clients get the most out of their HubSpot investment. We love seeing…
The big winners at the 2023 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Image from NZ Hi-Tech Awards. This article was originally published in the NZ Herald on 23 June 2023 by Chris Keall. The big winners at this year’s NZ Hi-Tech Awards spanned…
Canterbury Tech Summit 2023
5th September 2023, Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch. Grow your network, connect, be inspired! A full day, in person event, being held at the new Te Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre,…
Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo
10-11 September 2023, Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch. This exciting two-day event has something for everyone, including over 100 interactive exhibitors showcasing leading-edge innovation initiatives and the Innovation Summit, which…
Onside Named in Matchstiq’s Top 100 NZ Tech Firms to Work For
This article was originally published on Stuff.co.nz on 27 July 2023. By Aimee Shaw. A new list of the best 100 New Zealand tech companies and start-ups to work at…
Tech Week Hub at EPIC Centre hosted by Canterbury Tech
Canterbury Tech hosts a week of awesome speakers and workshops on all things technology at the Tech Week Hub at EPIC centre on Manchester Street, Central Christchurch. Each day we…
Digital Confectioners receives Tencent investment
Games studio Digital Confectioners has received an investment from conglomerate Tencent. Founded in 2007 and based out of New Zealand, the company has developed titles such as Dread Hunger, Last…
Concentrate selected to join HubSpot’s prestigious elite partner program
Kiwi business selected to join HubSpot’s prestigious elite partner program, a leading CRM platform for scaling companies Christchurch-based Digital Sales and Marketing Agency, Concentrate, has been appointed a HubSpot Elite…
Canterbury’s first Regional Workforce Plan at EPIC
First Canterbury workforce plan aims for collective change The Canterbury Regional Skills Leadership Group (RSLG) launched Canterbury’s first Regional Workforce Plan in Christchurch at Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus…
AmCham awards
Entries are now open for the 2022 AmCham awards! They are looking for entries in the following categories: Best Emerging Exporter of the Year to the USA High Growth Exporter…
Christchurch’s own ‘Silicon Valley’ to stay on Manchester St
A boutique version of Silicon Valley on Manchester St has secured a 15-year extension to its land-lease agreement with Christchurch City Council. The EPIC Innovation Campus on Manchester St is…
Electrify Aotearoa
Calling all aspiring and early-stage startup founders to register! The Ministry of Awesome together with Blackbird Ventures is hosting an in-person women founders conference on 26 May 2022. NZ’s fastest-growing…
Onside named as a finalist in the 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
EPIC Innovation are thrilled to advise that one of our tenants Onside has been named as a finalist in the 2022 NZ Hi-Tech Awards for the Punakaiki Fund Hi-Tech Startup…
E Tipu 2022: The Boma Agri Summit
E Tipu 2022: The Boma Agri Summit is set to catalyse the future of Aotearoa’s primary industries. Set for 21-22 June in Ōtautahi Christchurch, E Tipu 2022 features two days…
UPCOMING EVENT – EPIC Director Wil McLellan coaches the Energy Academy through what it means to be a rebel where it counts
When: Thursday 27th January 2022, 4-4.30pm NZT Where: Zoom Hosted by Energy Academy Tune in to hear from EPIC Director Wil McLellan on his experience taking risks to bring big…
EPIC sponsors the 2021 Special Childrens Christmas Party
Epic is proud to sponsor the 2021 Special Children Christmas Party. The Christmas parties are for special children who live with life threatening illness, physical or intellectual impairment, domestic violence,…
Electrify Aotearoa
Spearheaded by Ministry of Awesome and Blackbird Ventures, this all-day conference is the rallying call for Aotearoa’s founders, aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to take part and celebrate our homegrown…
Kea Connect – How to guide
Welcome to Kea Connect. This guide will help you understand how the Kea Connect process works, and what this free service can do for your business. Is Kea Connect…
CerebralFix’s Virtual Forest
Technology leaders at the EPIC Innovation Campus in Christchurch enjoyed drinks and a catch up in a virtual forest on the 12th of October, courtesy of CerebralFix. The regular tenants…
French Embassy Call for “French Related Research Projects 2021” (F2RP 2021)
The F2RP 2021 call for applications is now open until 30 July 2021 to support the attendance or the development of a France-related scientific project or event by a New…
How Kawatiri Westport’s innovation hub is balancing the old world with the new
It’s a region known for its breathtaking natural beauty and vilified primary industries. So where does Buller’s acclaimed innovation hub fit into it all? Michael Andrew went to find out….
Introducing E Tipu 2021
Following the success of 2019’s Boma NZ Grow summit, Boma New Zealand presents E Tipu 2021, the food and fibre event of the year. Set to be Aotearoa’s ultimate agricultural…
Orion Energy Accelerator competition calls for big ideas
The Ministry of Awesome and Canterbury electricity lines company, Orion, today launched a national competition calling for new ideas to reduce New Zealand’s carbon emissions. The Orion Energy Accelerator offers…
What became of the transitional project movement in Christchurch’s rebuild?
The transitional movement – Gap Filler, Greening the Rubble and so forth – made Christchurch globally famous. Will Harvie looks back at how it emerged. It’s hard to believe now…
Canterbury Innovators Post-Quake
After the earthquakes, Christchurch businesses were forced to take risks and work together to overcome shared challenges. That collaboration helped drive and fuel innovation in the city — something epitomised…
New World and Ministry of Awesome have started the search for New Zealand’s food and beverage product superstars!
FoodStarter competition supersizes providing boost to supplier community in 2021 New World and Ministry of Awesome have started the search for New Zealand’s food and beverage product superstars, this year…