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Everything that’s making the headlines accross the ecosystem.
COIN South pushes go on Southland’s transformation
COIN South will play a key role in the region’s transformational growth, Prue Halstead Chief Starter of COIN South said last night at the official launch party of Southland’s innovation network.
PGF supports Southland’s startup ecosystem.
Emerging businesses in Southland are set to benefit from $550,000 of Provincial Growth Funding in business start-up network, COIN South. “This will help turn the region's strategy into action," Jones said.
Southland receives $1.7m Provincial Growth Funding
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced a further $1.7 million funding package for Southland from the Provincial Growth Fund including $550,000 to COIN South.
Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation
Startup Dunedin and Otago Polytechnic hosted Waste Jam, a 48-hour event designed to create new ways of minimising waste in Dunedin. Chief Activator of Coin, Louise Evans joined as a mentor for the weekend.
New network to help South get its share
Coin South, a membership-based investment and support network - has been established as the ''go-to'' in the region for startups. From the beginning of next month, Coin will operate from new offices in Don St.
Coin South launches to help start-up businesses
"Funding is a big issue for early businesses so it's about joining the dots, making it accessible and building up connections and support." Chief Starter of Coin, Prue Halstead says it’s a ‘game changer’ for Southland.
Business start-up agency established in Southland
Business start-ups and eagle-eyed investors rejoice: Southland is set to become your investment playground. “In New Zealand investment in start-ups has gone from $30 million in 2008 to more than $100 million in 2018.”