The PowerUp Accelerator is a 10-week intensive business acceleration programme designed to fast-track the growth of high-potential, early-stage startups in Taranaki. With tailored mentorship, and a network of experts who can accelerate your journey, this programme provides the perfect launchpad for success.
The 2026 edition of the PowerUp Accelerator concluded on 13 May.
PowerUp Masterclasses cover a range of topics relevant to today’s dynamic business landscape, and offer an interactive opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop their skillset and gain practical advice from industry experts that can be applied to their enterprises.
Previous Masterclasses have covered topics such as Women in Business, Artificial Intelligence, Lean principles, leadership, and business productivity. Read NZ Entrepreneur Magazine’s feature on how PowerUp Masterclasses help budding business-people to supercharge their capabilities.
The next PowerUp Masterclass is Why your Marketing isn't working on Thursday 28 May 2026 (9.30am - 11.30am) at the Devon Hotel . SOLD OUT
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Small-grant funding to support Taranaki enterprises with their next steps and act as a catalyst to amplify growth.
ScaleUp is a contestable fund that will issue grants of up to $5,000 to support activity aimed at accelerating progress, removing barriers to growth or solving an issue.
Applications for the 2026 intake have now closed.
PowerUp Business Ready is an eight-week series of interactive workshops, designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and guidance needed to transform their innovative ideas and early-stage businesses into thriving ventures.
If you’ve got the next big idea bubbling away, are a startup or an early-stage business, PowerUp Business Ready is for you.
Applications for the 2025 intake have closed.