Connecting Startups, Investors & Universities | Auckland

2027-01-29 · 09:00:00 · Auckland

Auckland Convention Bureau

50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland, Auckland 1010

Connecting Startups, Investors & Universities is a three-day Auckland conference uniting early-stage ventures, academic researchers, and funders to pitch, exhibit, and network.

Join us in Auckland for HAPPY STARTUP™ — where startups, investors, and unis connect and create magic together! HAPPY STARTUP™ WHERE GREAT IDEAS MEET GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

Every successful company started with one idea.

The next one could be yours.

Whether you're building the next AI platform, launching a startup, searching for investment, discovering breakthrough technologies or looking for new partnerships, HAPPY STARTUP™ brings together the people shaping tomorrow's innovation economy.

STARTUPS • VENTURE CAPITAL • ANGEL INVESTORS • UNIVERSITIES • ACCELERATORS • TECHNOLOGY • INNOVATION COMPLIMENTARY VIP INVITATION

Qualified Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Corporate Venture Capital, Private Equity Firms, Universities, Government Innovation Agencies and Accredited Media are invited to apply for a COMPLIMENTARY VIP PASS.

Includes: Startup Pitch Competition, Investor Presentations, University Innovation Showcase, Innovation Pavilions, Business Matchmaking, One-to-One Networking, VIP Networking Lounge.

Application Required • Subject to Approval INNOVATION PAVILIONS

Startup & Scaleup Pavilion, Investment & Venture Capital Pavilion, University & Innovation Pavilion, AI, Robotics & Future Technology Pavilion, Business Growth & Talent Pavilion. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Startup Pitch Competition, Investment & Venture Capital Presentations, University Innovation Showcase, Corporate Innovation Pavilion, International Startup Exhibition, Expert Speaker Ses

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders seeking capital, research spinouts exploring commercialization, and scaleups looking for corporate partners will find direct relevance here. Teams across sectors including AI, fintech, healthtech, and biotech who want to compete in front of active investors will benefit most from attending.

What happens

Days are packed with a dedicated pitch competition, venture capital presentations, and expert speaker sessions across multiple dedicated pavilions. Attendees move between an international startup exhibition, university innovation showcases, and scheduled one-to-one matchmaking meetings.

Who's in the room

Angel investors, corporate venture funds, private equity partners, and family offices gather alongside university researchers and government innovation personnel. The floor brings together emerging founders, scaleup teams, and startup ecosystem representatives.

How to prepare

Refine a concise, data-driven slide deck if you are entering the pitch competition, focusing on traction, market size, and technology differentiators. Bring clear talking points on your current funding requirements and partnership targets to make the most of matchmaking conversations and pavilion networking.

Organizer: Passion & Talent Alliance

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At a glance

Tickets
576.35 – 2037.99 USD
Refunds
No refunds
Sectors
Agnostic, Ai ml, Healthtech, Biotech, Medtech, Fintech
Ticket options
  • STARTUP PITCH PACKAGE — 550 USD (Includes: 10-Minute Live Pitch, Event Pass, Company Listing, Business Matchmaking, One-to-One Networking.)
  • INVESTOR PROJECT PITCH — 995 USD (Includes: 20-Minute Presentation, 2 Event Passes, Company Listing, Business Matchmaking, Investor Networking.)
  • COMPANY GROWTH & INVESTMENT PITCH — 1,950 USD (Includes: 20-Minute Featured Presentation, 2 Event Passes, Premium Company Listing, Business Matchmaking, Investor Networking.)

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