Social entrepreneur Larissa Michelsen adds a role in corporate sustainability to her purpose-driven portfolio
The founder of social enterprise Pacific Med Tech has always been driven by a determination to do good. She now manages her social enterprise as well as a day job addressing climate change risk for New South Wales's social infrastructure, including the Sydney Opera House.
How the University of Auckland is driving Cleantech innovation
Universities are critical to advancing low-carbon innovations, through research and bringing innovative solutions to life through fostering cleantech start-ups. Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, is a key contributor to New Zealand's cleantech ecosystem.
Strengthening the trade and entrepreneurial links between New Zealand and the United States
As New Zealand’s business leaders prepare to gather at the United States Business Summit in November, there’s much to celebrate—and anticipate—about the relationship between our two nations.
Innovators shine at Distinguished Graduate Awards
The University of Auckland recently held a celebration for this year’s recipients of Distinguished Graduates Awards. Among the recipients were thirty Innovation Pathway participants, who collectively completed over 840 hours of experiential learning through the Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).
Universities as catalysts for New Zealand’s start-up and innovation ecosystem
Universities are the bedrock of innovation and entrepreneurship, shaping the future by transforming knowledge into impactful technologies and start-ups that drive global progress. The world’s leading innovation hubs often have a university at their core, serving as breeding grounds for cutting-edge technology, entrepreneurial talent, and high-impact start-ups.
Little Labs offers big gains for rural primary school kids
Little Labs founder Laura Torpey is singlehandedly making science – and school – come alive for children living in rural New Zealand.
Staff profile: Liudmyla Beraud – CIE Programme Adviser
What I enjoy most about this role is the variety of interactions I get to have with people. Whether it's having great conversations about start-up ideas during our drop-ins or communicating with participants in the $100k Challenge, the personal connections make the work fulfilling.
Blues Awards celebrate University of Auckland business and social innovation
A parade of students from different disciplines crossed the stage at the 2024 University of Auckland Blues Awards to have their extraordinary achievements in a wide range of fields recognised.
Business is heating up for agri-tech venture Hot Lime Labs
Chemical engineer Vlatko Materic’s innovative carbon dioxide capture system is proving a gamechanger for greenhouse growers – and that’s just the start of the tech’s potential.
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