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NBR Audacious Otago Business Plan Challenge

To support the core Audacious coaching and mentoring service a Business Idea and Business Plan competition was launched in 2006.  The competition is the NBR Otago Business Plan Challenge and is open to students studying at the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic. 
 
$unlimited Investment Challenge

Unlimited magazine in partnership with UK Trade & Investment are proud to host the $unlimited Investment Challenge, offering all New Zealand companies the chance to get in front of New Zealand’s top investors to pitch for investment. The complete challenge is an inspiring programme commencing with investment ready seminars, with qualifying companies being groomed to get the ultimate opportunity to pitch to investors.

Focus on Health

A New Zealand Innovation Challenge is being launched by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to commercialise New Zealand health solutions into the United States market. It is an outstanding opportunity for New Zealand based organisations, companies, post graduates, researchers, health professionals and entrepreneurs to become the next New Zealand success story. It offers participants the chance to get connected with influential business leaders and health professionals both in New Zealand and the United States, to receive mentoring and support to help realise commercialisation opportunities and the chance to win a share of over $500,000 of in-kind and cash prizes.