Our Tenants
WE ARE A DIVERSE, COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY
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.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, so let us know if you’re looking to join this uniquely growing business community.
Brush
Connected Product Design for Innovators
CerebralFix
New Zealand Game, VR and App Developers
Concentrate
Want more sales leads, more qualified, more often?
Corvecto
Powerful Virtual Reality training solutions for complex & hazardous scenarios
Digital Confectioners
High quality service based games for PC and console
Drive
Cloud based sales, copywriting, scheduling and finance solution for radio advertising
Eagle Protect
Eagle Protect is a leading global supplier of disposable gloves and clothing
Effectus
New Zealand Business and IT Consultants
Fraame
Flexibility and professionalism are the cornerstone of our services
GymMaster
GymMaster member management software
Lentune
Developing smarter business and accounting automation software.
Meta Digital
Bespoke Web Design and Development
OnSide
OnSide is a Canterbury-based agritech startup attempting to build the worlds most advanced biosecurity system.
Signal ICT Graduate School
Grows and develops tech professionals for NZ
Skilitics
Corporate training platforms, tools and innovation
SMTP2GO
SMTP2GO is a cloud-based solution that ensures your emails get delivered
Treshna
Expert software programmers and consultants
Latest Tenant Articles
SALT District brings home the silverware
From Left to Right: David Snyder (Town Team Movement), Ethan Kent (Project for Public Spaces, PlacemakingX), Mike Percasky (SALT Collective Charitable Trust), Charles Landry (Creative Cities Index). The team behind the beating heart of Christchurch’s most innovative and edgy District has been recognised at a major international awards. Ōtākaro and SALT District were last…
Lift off in Christchurch: city’s plan to be New Zealand’s aerospace testbed by 2025
Christchurch aims to be at the centre of New Zealand’s burgeoning aerospace sector by 2025, according to the city’s aerospace strategic plan. Read the sector plan here. Read the summary here. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to develop the plan which sets out goals and actions for…
NZ Hi-Tech Awards Launch Event
Interesting in finding out more about the awards and how you can be involved? This event will kick off with a “fireside” chat with two Flying Kiwis and one of our young achievers. This will be followed by a quick run-through on the 2020 Awards, with tips and tricks on writing that killer entry. WHEN 4 December 2019 WHERE…
Vodafone xone Startup Accelerator 2019 – Applications now open!!
Kia Ora!! I hope things are going well for you and your teams as we get closer towards the end of 2019 – It’s been a big year for us at Vodafone xone, and I wanted to share some details about our new xone accelerator programme of which we have just opened applications! J The least important…
The Quantum Industrial Revolution – Christchurch
WHEN: 23 Oct 2019 5:30 PM WHERE: Te Ōhaka – Centre for Growth & Innovation Madras HOW LONG: 1.5 hours Whilst quantum computing, and quantum cryptography gain headlines in the popular press, there is a quiet revolution underway in the industry. What are 50 of the world’s largest companies planning in the light of this next big…
Startup Breakfast Club: Building a Successful Team
WHEN: 31 Oct 2019 7:15 AM WHERE:Te Ōhaka, Kahukura Building (Ara) HOW LONG:1 hour 45 minutes Ministry of Awesome’s Startup Breakfast Club – powered by MYOB and sponsored by DHL – is your monthly morning caffeine hit where you’ll find valuable social networks, gain business insight, and find the critical support you need to power your…
C-Prize 2019 – Information Evening – Empowering New Zealand’s next generation of environmental innovators
22nd October 5.30 -7.30 pm, at Te Ōhaka – Centre for Growth & Innovation This year’s C-Prize competition is challenging entrants to develop innovative tech-based solutions with the power to change environmental outcomes. At this information evening at Te Ōhaka, you’ll hear from leading New Zealand environmental innovators, learn more about the challenge, hear how to…
COME AND SEE THE FINALISTS PITCH THEIR SOLUTIONS!
CHALLENGE PITCH FEST AND AWARDS EVENT ON OCTOBER 18 ChristchurchNZ and Airbus are pleased to announce the eight finalists in the New Zealand Aerospace Challenge 2019. The finalists are: Christ’s College Drones Technologies NZ Ltd Kea Aerospace Landpro Lincoln University NIWA Samplair Seequent New Zealand Aerospace Challenge 2019 Pitchfest About this Event Finalist Pitchfest-Book Here…
‘The Ministry of Awesome’ reflects the exciting new era of Christchurch startups
Written by Steven Moe Guest writer for The Spinoff There’s an innovation renaissance brewing in post-earthquake Christchurch as multicultural entrepreneurship replaces the old boys’ network. This required a new name, writes Steven Moe. An unusual name that evokes images from Harry Potter is fine by the Ministry of Awesome, because it immediately sets it apart. Founded in…
EISENHOWER FELLOWSHIP Indonesia – New Zealand – Australia Regional Conference Wellington, 26 October 2019 “PARTNERS IN HUMANITY: Managing Harmony & Diversity”
EPIC is proud to be supporting the Eisenhower Fellowship (EF) Regional conference in Wellington this year. Eisenhower Fellows from Indonesia are initiating a collaborative conference with New Zealand and Australia Fellows to commemorate the Eisenhower Day of Fellowship highlighting the critical issues of social harmony and diversity. The objective of this collaboration is to strengthen…
Google’s Maps adds augmented reality – for walking directions that might actually work
Google’s Maps app has got a new augmented reality or “Live View” feature, which should help solve a persistent annoyance: knowing which way to head when you’re following directions. You know the drill: a blue dot appears on the map on your smartphone’s screen – but it’s often hard to tell which way you’re supposed…
NZ video gaming billion-dollar export industry by 2024: report
NZ Herald New Zealand’s interactive media and games sector could create a billion-dollar export industry by 2024, a new report outlining the sector reveals. Interactive Aotearoa, a report produced by the New Zealand Game Developers Association with support from NZTech, WeCreate and government agencies, identified interactive games as the greatest potential creator of new jobs…
Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo 2019
The Smart Christchurch team is hosting the third annual Innovation Expo at the newly restored Christchurch Town Hall. We are inviting exhibitors to showcase their innovative solutions to the Christchurch public, civic leaders, and other key people invited to attend. The outcomes for the Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo include: Demonstrate new approaches to solving persistent…
Australian VCs in Chch
Want to meet and hear from Australian venture capitalists who have backed incredible Kiwi and Australian startups, as they demystify their investment and speak on how they identify, invest and work with startups? Join us for a special panel event – Australian VCs in New Zealand, on 3rd September in Christchurch. Spaces are limited, register for your ticket today:…
Lightning Lab Tourism Demo Day
For the last three months ten early-stage businesses have been honing their concept, building their business proposition and are ready to showcase their sustainable tourism venture to the world. Come and see their concepts! When: Tuesday 20 August, 5.30pm to 8pm Venue: Christchurch Town Hall, James Hay Theatre, 86 Kilmore Street RSVP here Read more about Lightning Lab Tourism and the participating ventures here.