Breadcrumbs List.
All programmes, events and workshops
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Careers in the Innovation Ecosystem
Careers in the Innovation Ecosystem is a four-part series designed to open your eyes to exciting, unexpected career paths you didn’t even know existed.
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Doctoral Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme
A free, year-long opportunity for doctoral candidates from any discipline. Unlock your entrepreneurial potential and expand how you think about your career.
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Ignite Innovation
Got a great idea but not sure how to bring it to life? Look no further – Ignite Innovation is here to guide you from concept to creation.
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Innovation Wānanga
Join our monthly Innovation Wānanga, a space to foster whakawhanaungatanga, networking and manaakitanga with a range of inspiring guest speakers.
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Kurutao Entrepreneurial Leaders Expedition
Kurutao takes Māori tauira (students) on a four-day haerenga in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, visiting leading Māori-led ventures and innovation hubs.
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One-Day Start-up Workshop
Curious about entrepreneurship? Could you turn an idea into something real? This workshop is the perfect way to explore the exciting world of start-ups!
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Pasifika Talanoa
Be inspired by the journeys of Pacific innovators and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in the world through embracing and creating opportunities.
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Product Development Programme
This two-week, hands-on innovation sprint will support you to turn early-stage product ideas into real, working prototypes.
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Research to Innovation Hatchery
The Research to Innovation Hatchery is a free, twelve-week programme to help you turn research into real-world impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Solve It
Dive into Solve It, the fast-paced innovation sprint where your ideas meet real-world challenges posed by leading Kiwi organisations.
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Start-up Careers Showcase
Explore Aotearoa's dynamic start-up ecosystem. Connect with Kiwi start-ups, industry leaders and innovative companies to explore career opportunities.
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Start-up Fireside Chats
Join a community of aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs for relaxed, insightful conversations with experienced innovators.
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Start-up Interns
Join the fast-paced world of start-ups and get paid while you learn, supporting an early-stage venture being developed through the CIE Venture Lab incubator.
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Start-up Studio
Start-up Studio is the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s on-campus co-working space and community for early-stage founders.
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Start-up Support
CIE’s Start-up Support sessions are for you wherever you are on your journey, from innovative ideas to growing your start-up.
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Summer Lab
Solve a world problem this summer at this award-winning, hands-on programme and tackle challenges inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Tech Talk
Hear real stories from tech entrepreneurs and innovators who are turning cutting-edge technologies into impactful solutions.
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Technology training sessions
Completing a quick online orientation and in-person training session allows you to use equipment whenever our maker space is open.
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Vanguard Entrepreneurial Leaders Expedition
Every September, a select group of entrepreneurial students from the University of Auckland embarks on a seven-day tour of Silicon Valley.
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Velocity $100k Challenge
Do you see an opportunity or a problem to solve? The $100k Challenge is our flagship competition. Turn your first-class ideas into world-class businesses.
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Velocity Ideas Challenge
Got an idea to solve a social issue, tackle an environmental problem, or seize a market opportunity? Join the challenge for a for the chance to win $1,000!
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Venture Lab
Venture Lab is a four-to-five-month incubator programme offered by CIE (Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) to take your start-up to the next level.
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Whiua ki te Ao
Be inspired by the journeys of Māori innovators and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in the world through embracing and creating opportunities.
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Women in Entrepreneurship
Inspirational stories of women innovators and entrepreneurs making a real difference in the world by embracing opportunities and creating their own paths.
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Join the Velocity Committee
Develop transferable skills, build connections, gain leadership skills and make a real impact with Velocity, one of the University’s most celebrated initiatives.