Get Started.

Innovative Fishing Equipment

There are only two mistakes:
not going all the way, and not starting.

Activation Session.

A chance to talk through your idea,
and get focused expert feedback.

Start it.

Learn everything you need about planning, marketing and selling.

Ready to
Scale up?

Nail it

You’re selling in the market, but ready to move the needle on the next steps

Innovation Fund

Make prototyping easy and accessible for founders and businesses who have not yet secured financial backing

Mainland Angel Investors

Pitch, raise capital and access broader investor networks

  • "Before starting I was unsure if I should spend this money when just beginning business - however I know now this course is invaluable so would be willing to pay more! The in-person mentoring sessions were definitely the most valuable."

    Kirsten McKenzie

  • "The COIN team rock. They are creative critical thinkers and doers. If you have an idea or an existing side hustle or business, this is the place to review what's working, what isn't working, get support to make changes and make cool shit happen in Invercargill or globally."

    Camelle Pink

  • "Ideas are really the easy part. But actually making the idea a reality is the challenge. When you’re a small business, it’s easy to feel like you’re on your own. Having the Start It group and the Coin team there all rooting for you is awesome."

    Kim Spencer-McDonald

Work a bit
more flexibly.

When you’ve outgrown your kitchen table and the cat’s lacking any water-cooler chat, get out of home and into an office. Southland Business Chamber and COIN South offer a shared work space for freelancers, office workers and startups in a friendly, open and flexible environment.

News & Stories.

Our Stories
Map My Mouth: Transforming Oral Health Care in Southland.
Map My Mouth: Transforming Oral Health Care in Southland.

Map My Mouth Ltd, founded by Georgina Welsh, is revolutionising oral health care by providing accessible and equitable dental screening and triaging services. With a focus on Māori, Pasifika and low-income adults, Map My Mouth aims to reduce waiting times and improve resource utilisation in dental clinics, starting in Southland. Join us in creating healthier communities and a brighter future for oral health in New Zealand.

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The Ferment Kitchen: Geraldine Pene's Journey of Flavour and Resilience.
The Ferment Kitchen: Geraldine Pene's Journey of Flavour and Resilience.

At The Ferment Kitchen, Geraldine Pene brings the ancient art of fermentation to life through engaging workshops and personalised fermenting chats. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned fermenter, Geraldine's approachable, no-fuss methods make it easy and enjoyable to create your own healthy, fermented foods at home. Follow The Ferment Kitchen to discover the simplicity and joy of fermentation and be part of a community that celebrates tradition, health, and creativity.

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Clutha District Partners with COIN South to Build Thriving Startup Ecosystem.
Clutha District Partners with COIN South to Build Thriving Startup Ecosystem.

The Clutha District is embarking on a mission to build a vibrant startup ecosystem. This initiative, driven by Clutha Development with support from COIN South, aims to provide budding entrepreneurs, business owners, and innovators with the resources, support, and connections they need to turn their ideas into successful ventures.

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Stories from fellow founders, case studies from local innovators, and resources to help drive your idea forward. We bring you the best that innovation has to offer in the south.