PowerUp fuels the Taranaki entrepreneurial ecosystem by growing ideas, connecting people, and supporting innovation. Our ‘Grow, Connect, Tell’ approach helps enterprises and entrepreneurs to build capability, access opportunities, share their stories, and expand their possibilities.
Discover our range of PowerUp initiatives to support startups, entrepreneurs, and early-stage businesses.
Read about some of our innovative entrepreneurs
Our partners
DOSO
Doso (formerly Startup Taranaki) is a team of motivated volunteers passionate about growing a strong, innovative, and inclusive startup scene in the Taranaki region. Through events and programs, they inspire people to be brave in their actions and create companies that have a positive impact.
Young Enterprise Scheme
Young Enterprise scheme is an experiential programme where year 12 & 13 students get to experience the start-up world first-hand, by setting up and running a real business. Each YES company creates its own product or service and brings this to market.
He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki
He Toronga Pakihi Ki Taranaki provide support, guidance, training, and connection through networking to keep you up to date on all that is happening across the Māori Business community in Taranaki. We work with He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki by tailoring our enterprise support suite to the kete of services available for Māori business owners.
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