PowerUp Kickstart Finals Night

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We invite you to be part of our online audience* as our top five PowerUp Kickstart finalists pitch their enterprise idea to an expert judging panel, with one finalist winning the ultimate prize of $10,000 to take their idea to the next level. *In-person option is now SOLD OUT.

It's a night to celebrate the top five's journey throughout PowerUp Kickstart and the strong entrepreneurial spirit of the region.

Hosted by long time business advocate, comedian, Venture Taranaki Deputy Chairperson, and honorary Taranaki local David Downs, and with a special guest speaker, you are sure to be entertained and inspired.

The top five finalists range greatly in industry and application, and you'll hear business pitches covering agri-science, water safety, beverage, e-board, and plant monitoring technology.

You'll also have the opportunity to vote for your favourite idea during the event with the People's Choice Award generously sponsored by WITT - you can even vote from home, and the idea with the most votes will receive $2,000 to use towards their idea.

Light refreshments and canapes are available throughout the evening for those in attendance and registration is essential.

Online or In-Person

In-person tickets have now been exhausted, and this event is now only available for you to attend online using the zoom option. If you wish to be placed on the waitlist for an in-person ticket, please continue to select ‘in-person’ and you will be added to the waitlist if a ticket becomes available.

Health and safety

Only registered people can attend this event and the venue may require you to wear a mask.

If you have any cold or flu symptoms please stay at home.

Change of plans?

If you are no longer able to attend this event, please let us know and update your registration as spaces are limited for each event. Your spot can then be given to someone on the wait list.