WHO'S INVOLVED
The Emerging Innovator Programme involves a partnership between yourself, Wellington UniVentures, and KiwiNet.
You
You will focus on exploring commercial potential for an innovation that you're passionate about. This means:
- making time to attend workshops where you'll learn new skills.
- 'getting out of the building' to speak to potential customers and stakeholders.
- building prototypes to allow testing.
Wellington UniVentures
We will assess your candidacy and support you throughout the application process and Programme. This support includes:
- Market and Intellectual Property review of your innovation by our Analyst Team.
- Coaching for the application and pitch.
- Assistance with market validation (strategy, methods, contacts, etc.).
- Intellectual property protection*.
- Investor and partner engagement*.
- Marketing advice and communication support*.
- Further commercialisation funding*.
*only available to VUW staff or those who have assigned IP ownership/equity to Wellington UniVentures.
KiwiNet
KiwiNet administer the programme and provide:
- Funding - NZD$10,000.
- Guidance through an independent commercial mentor.
- Upskilling through workshops (e.g. GetFunded).
- Opportunities to engage with other Emerging Innovators in your cohort.
- Alumni events after graduation.