Become a donor

If you are inspired by our mission to unleash the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland and are interested in donating, we would love to hear from you.

Connect with us by contacting Darsel Keane, Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at: d.keane@auckland.ac.nz.

Thanks to our generous donors who enable a world of opportunity:

• Tony Falkenstein CNZM, ONZM
• Hynds Foundation
• Sir Owen G Glenn KNZM, ONZM, HonLLD
• Beca
• Chau Hoi Shuen Foundation
• Hynds Foundation
• Li Ka-Shing (Canada) Foundation
• PwC

Prosperity and productivity are more than just economic measures – they represent the essence of human progress. For over two decades, the University of Auckland Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) has been at the forefront of cultivating entrepreneurship in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As we look ahead, we are prepared to make a transformative leap. Our vision is to enhance our impact by nurturing talent and scaling innovative ideas, ensuring that our nation remains competitive and globally relevant, and fostering prosperity within our community.

We invite you to be part of this exciting journey by joining the Innovators and Entrepreneurs’ Pledge. This pledge offers a meaningful way to give back, allowing you to commit now and contribute later. Your future support will help CIE scale its efforts to inspire, educate, and support the next generation of innovators.

This is an opportunity to join an exclusive network of like-minded individuals who, like you, support the development of innovators and entrepreneurs at the University of Auckland. The pledge is flexible and non-binding and allows you to proudly state your intention of making a gift to the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the time of a successful event.

By making this pledge, you will:

• Join a community of entrepreneurs who receive exclusive CIE updates and invitations to special events, including an annual alumni gathering.
• Have the option to be listed on the Innovators and Entrepreneurs’ Pledge website and gain visibility through CIE’s communication channels, showcasing your achievements and contributions.
  

Pledge to give back

We invite you to complete the form below and make the Innovators and Entrepreneurs’ Pledge. This flexible and non-binding pledge allows you to give back when you experience success.

If you’re able to give a gift now, we’d love for you to do so. Thanks for considering this opportunity to support our vision, now and as we look to the future.

We look forward to staying connected and supporting your journey.

The CIE Team