Whether you’re looking to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, grow your impact, or be challenged to really consider how your business is making a difference, entering business awards, applying for grants, or participating in an accelerator programme can be a great way to move your initiative forward.

Awards

• The Pick: Tai Tokerau Northland's business ideas competition by Northland Inc.
• ‍Entrepreneur of the Year by EY
• ‍Sustainable Business Awards by Sustainable Business Network
• ‍GEN NZ Awards by Global Entrepreneurship Network
• ‍Impact Awards by Inspiring Stories
• ‍Zero Waste Awards by Ecomatters
• ‍Kūmara Awards by Placemaking Aotearoa

Grants and funding

• Internet NZ
• ‍Foundation North
• ‍‍Auckland Council
• Auckland Climate Grant by Live Lightly (Auckland Council)‍
• ‍‍The Ākina Foundation‍
• ‍Tindall Foundation‍
• ‍Community Matters
• ‍‍Impact Enterprise Fund
• ‍‍Ministry for the Environment

Accelerators

• SDG Accelerators by the United Nations Global Compact
• ‍Impact Accelerator by Creative HQ
• Climate Leaders' Programme by Mission Zero
• Impact Springboard by Edmund Hillary Fellowship
• Entrepreneurs Programme by Startup NZ
• ‍Back to purpose entrepreneurship programme by Impact Hub Waikato
• ‍Women4Climate mentorship programme by C40 Cities
• ‍Business but better by Brianne West
• Propel by GridAKL
• Electrify Aotearoa Accelerator

Advertising

• Good Impressions by Go Media
• ‍Positive Impact Project by oOH! Media

If you'd like help with preparing your marketing or advertising, get in touch! We'd love to discuss how we might be able to support you to grow your business and your impact.