Complete your application for the Sprint Global startup programme!

Apply now and we could help accelerate your business and global growth.

Ready for your startup to go global?

If you've got a viable product, a working business model and a can-do attitude, we can help you take that to the next level in our flexible, accelerator-style programme. Focused squarely on generating revenue through customer acquisition, it helps you so you can grow global, faster. If you are ready to secure your first customers, get investment ready, grow your startup, and showcase New Zealand-born innovation to the world, then it's time to apply!

 

What kind of businesses should apply?
Businesses from the following sectors are of particular interest:

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Augmented/Virtual Reality
    • Blockchain
    • FinTech
    • HealthTech
    • Justice/Diversity
    • Mobility
    • Privacy/Security
    • Retail
    • Robotics

What is the selection process?
We encourage you to apply as early as possible. We'll contact you to let you know if you meet the entry criteria. Eligible startups will be interviewed and reviewed by a selection panel. Successful applicants will be informed of the decision in late January 2020. 

Your application will be reviewed and considered against the following:

  • NZ Registered business
  • MVP, prototype or demo for customers
  • Global ambition and potential
  • Defined addressable market
  • Tech-based or tech-enabled
  • Innovation or unfair advantage
  • Preferred: B2B or B2B2C

The ecentre supports an inclusive environment where diversity and individual differences are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognised as valuable contributors to innovation. This is why we will actively seek and support applications from a diverse mix of people for the Sprint Global programme, as well as discuss with you (should that arise) if the programme is a good fit for you and your venture.

This programme is a full-time venture.
And the best thing is that you can still participate if you aren't based in the Auckland area. We strongly recommend that you commit your business full time during this period in order to best leverage the experience of this.

We need a bit more info about you and your business to complete your application:

Programme Highlights

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Flexibility to Suit Your Needs

Sprint Global begins with a 12-week jump start programme designed specifically to get your momentum going, and is followed by 6 months of ongoing support. Sprint Global can largely be completed remotely, providing a flexible solution to those based outside of Auckland.

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International Market Immersion

Participants of Sprint Global are also given the opportunity to take part in an in-market immersion trips to Hong Kong and San Francisco.

The Sprint Global programme is offered by ecentre with support from our partners: 

Foundation Partners

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Contributing Partners

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Community and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
We know how crucial it is for entrepreneurs to form good networks. In fact, we’ve spent the last 15 years connecting with like-minded people — including investors, mentors, partners, academics, researchers, and of course, our residents and alumni. What this means is that our team has the capacity to connect you with some of the best and brightest minds in New Zealand, giving you indispensable opportunities to pitch for funding.