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University of Canterbury
Joined August 2020
Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to our shiny new standalone website with all the good oil on our people, mission and programmes. thinclab.nz
We are big fans of tailoring advisory to meet a startup's specific needs. Here's an excellent article from @JrRawnsley on how to choose a great advisor.
Yes, your startup needs an advisor. ✅ Particularly in the early days when the team is still small, bringing on other eyes, ears and brains is essential. But what should you be looking for? Here’s the ultimate guide you need to read. sifted.eu/articles/startup-a…
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There's been a lot of "buzz" around UC researchers reaping some big rewards in the recent Endeavour Fund round. Exciting to see where these projects lead in terms of translational science.
UC scientist Dr Heather Hendrickson and her team’s bacteria research could help protect kiwifruit and bees from dangerous pathogens 🥝🐝 Read more: bit.ly/45Af6RF @UCNZScience #Science #UCPeople
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Ballsy @mishguru pulled off the biggest, boldest pivot during any Lightning Lab incubator, then they secured angel investment and moved to New York to build a global business. What's the @UCNZ connection? thinclab.nz/on-a-mission-fro…
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We have ignition! An opportunity to share research, innovation, and community impact initiatives from around awesome Canterbury. events.humanitix.com/uc-igni… Thanks @UCNZ @Christchurch_NZ @ChristchurchCC for supporting this event.
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Congratulations to the Healthtech Challenge participants. Exciting to see the range of ventures on offer and look forward to working with some of you in the future. Thanks to @Christchurch_NZ for supporting the validator programmes alongside UCE @UCNZ. canterbury.ac.nz/business/ne…
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Rookie Liam Lawson’s creditable top ten placing at the 2023 #SingaporeGP was a triumph on the tricky street circuit. Lawson’s development pathway has a @UCNZ connection. thinclab.nz/rodin-rides-the-…
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To the moon! Absolutely thrilled for @SAKessans and the other successful researchers @UCNZ. Sarah has also been a frequent contributor to UCE programmes and the nascent aerospace community across Canterbury.
Huge congratulations to our UC researchers who have received a $28.9 million funding boost in the @MBIEgovtnz Endeavour Fund investment round today 👏👏 Read more: bit.ly/45OTfXJ UC Researchers: @SAKessans @DrHHNZ Professor Richard Green, Professor Pete Gostomski, Dr Sylwia Kolenderska, Professor Daniel Holland, and Professor Deborah Crittenden. #UCResearch #Aerospace #Horticulture
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Let your startup idea take flight! Applications for the Summer Startup Programme close in a few days. Don't miss out! Looking forward to seeing all the exciting ventures coming through. canterbury.ac.nz/business/uc…
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Dropped by the #Christchurch Innovation Expo yesterday to check out all the toys. Nice to catch up with the team from one of my @ThincLabUC clients @SwalTech.
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Full house at UCE this morning with prospective students and their parents enjoying all the @UCNZ Open Day activities. Esteemed student and researcher entrepreneur alumni looking on from our new hall of fame poster panel.
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Our mates next door @UCNZ Exec Ed always have some good speakers in the pipeline. Next up driving value through marketing and creativity. canterbury.ac.nz/business/ex…
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The Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo is the centrepiece of a week long celebration of technology and innovation next month. Delivered with support from our friends @Christchurch_NZ. christchurchnz.com/explore/w…
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Get thinking! The 2023 HealthTech Challenge is next up in the Validator series. If you have an idea for a brainy new venture in the health sector - check it out. Thanks to @Christchurch_NZ for supporting this ecosystem initiative. canterbury.ac.nz/business/uc…
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Are you a @UCNZ student, researcher or academic with a great business idea to unleash? It's time to think about signing up for the the Summer Startup Programme. canterbury.ac.nz/business/uc…
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Thanks @nzstevenmoe for the mention. More startups, more investment, more jobs, more students, more events. @Christchurch_NZ ecosystem support really starting to pay dividends. christchurchnz.com/news/the-…
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