make it matter.

Elevator
Pitch

COIN South is a collaborative innovation network for Southland startups and businesses to grow and thrive. We have an incredible network of mentors, industry experts, alumni and coaches, and a can-do attitude. We’re focused on coaching individuals and businesses using startup methodology and innovation tools to ensure we support successful, profitable, and sustainable businesses, and connect startups and businesses with the right people, skills, and tools at the right time.

Ours is a bottom-up approach: nail your bottom line from the bottom of the world, and everything from there is up.

Our Team.

Cathy Peters

Senior Innovation Lead

Our Board.

COIN South is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members. Inaugural Board members are

Neil McAra
COIN South Chairman
Findex

Melissa Dykes
Fi Innovations

Claire Spencer
Elite Edge Consulting

Aimee Kaio
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Prue Halstead
Invest South

Shane Evans
SBS

Strategic Partners.

COIN South could not exist without the support and financial assistance of our Strategic Partners. These partners have a vested interest in developing a regional innovation ecosystem and culture which uncovers, nurtures, funds and grows innovative, agile and successful businesses to accelerate Southland’s productivity growth.

Our inaugural Strategic Partners committed to COIN South are

Corporate
Members.

Corporate Members have an interest in supporting the growth of local businesses. They play an active role in economic development of the region, provide a strong foundation for the ecosystem offering experience and skills that individuals entrepreneurs often find difficult to access.