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Congratulations 🎉 to the team of talented engineering students at UCM - University of Canterbury Motorsport who last night launched their 2WD electric vehicle 🏎️🔋 which will compete at the Formula SAE in December - a global student design competition endorsed by the Society of Automotive Engineers where UCM is currently ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world. 🏆 #engineering 

Head of Screen CanterburyNZ Petrina D'Rozario will be speaking at the Economic Development NZ (EDNZ) Conference happening tomorrow and Thursday at the Dunedin Town Hall. This event is focussing on tech-led Economic Development: Enhancing Productivity for New Zealand’s Future. Petrina is on the panel talking "Lights, Camera & The Economy - the Screen Sectors Impact" where she’ll be discussing the significant economic impact of Screen CanterburyNZ’s Production Grant. The incentive helped bring many successful productions to life including Bookworm, We Were Dangerous and Dark City: The Cleaner – also creating more opportunities to showcase what Waitaha Canterbury has to offer. Ōtepoti Dunedin is just down the road – this is your last chance to join industry leaders and game-changing sessions to level up your skills and make valuable connections. Read more and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkSBxrrb #IndustryLeaders #EDNZConference2024 #EconomicDevelopmentTrends #Networking #MustAttend #canterburyonscreen #ōtautahichristchurch 

🚀 Exciting News! Christchurch joins the Space Cities Network 🌏 We're proud to announce Christchurch is one of four global cities collaborating to launch the Space Cities Network, revealed at the ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi. This international network unites space-focused cities—Christchurch, Houston, Lausanne, and Seoul—to drive innovation, research, and growth in aeronautics, space, and astronomy. As a global hub for the space sector, Christchurch will help foster international knowledge sharing, attracting world-class conferences and events, and fueling a thriving space economy. 🌌 Learn more about this exciting collaboration and the future of space exploration here https://lnkd.in/g_8bv_bH #ICCAWorld #aerospaceNZ #aerospacenewzealand #aerospaceforgood #KiwiSpace #businessevents Mark Rocket Sarah Kessans Emma Renowden Claire Hector-Taylor Rushil G. Aerospace New Zealand

UPCOMING: Mainland Angel Investors Pitch Night 🗣 Three startups will pitch their unique value propositions, growth potential, and financial projections. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in supporting the next generation of successful startups. Make the most of the 30-minute networking time from 4.30pm before the pitches kick off at 5pm. 📅 Thursday 24 October ⌚ 4.30pm – 7.00pm 📍 Lane Neave - 141 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central

🚀 Big news for Christchurch's innovation ecosystem: FABRUM. and Zincovery have been recognised as recipients of the Callaghan Innovation Ārohia Trailblazer Grant, announced by Science, Innovation and Technology Minister MP Judith Collins. With $17.5 million in co-funding available for innovative businesses, these grants aim to boost our clean tech sector. Fabrum will establish a hydrogen testing centre, while Zincovery is set to revolutionise zinc recycling, significantly cutting emissions and costs. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gacFZUpz #Innovation #CleanTech #Christchurch #Sustainability #ĀrohiaTrailblazer Photo by: Maddie Barrett

We are proud to host International Students in Ōtautahi - and what a win for the city when their study journey turns into a career pathway, working and living in Christchurch 🙌 Four University of Canterbury (UC) alumni from around the globe spoke at the 'From Campus to Career' sharing and networking event last week. Each has a different background and diverse stories to tell about how their studies turned into a career and balanced lifestyle in Ōtautahi Christchurch. They talked about making the most of your time at UC, getting involved in the community and adapting to the Kiwi way of life. International Students add incredible value to our city. Not only for economic benefits - students help locals learn about other cultures and ways of living and contribute to New Zealand’s cultural diversity. Diversity of thought is crucial in business too. People thinking differently means innovation and growth. Big ideas come from unique perspectives 💡 Thanks for hosting us UC!

Congratulations to two Canterbury-based innovators for winning awards at the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2024! 🏆 Momentum Student Entrepreneur Award: Emma Arvidson – Teiny / University of Canterbury 🏆 Bank of New Zealand Researcher Entrepreneur Award: Distinguished Professor Geoff Chase - University of Canterbury Read more about all the winners here: https://bit.ly/3YgYTjR #2024KiwiNetAwards

Meet George Khella, the visionary behind Narix FSD, a Christchurch startup on a mission to tackle wildfires with autonomous drone technology. 🌍🔥 George's journey has benefitted from the guidance of his mentor from Business Mentors New Zealand, Michael K Durie. With Michael's support, George honed his business strategy, developed marketing plans, and expanded his network—crucial steps in turning his vision into a viable product. 💡🤝 Interested in mentorship? Check out businessmentors.org.nz to find or become a mentor. Story here: https://lnkd.in/g2fe5xen

📞 Calling all professionals and organisations looking to advance their sustainability goals! Have you seen this upcoming event hosted by Business Canterbury? A great opportunity to hear from Rod Carr, Chairperson He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission on how businesses can form partnerships to achieve sustainability goals leading to reduced costs, access to new markets and a great way to drive innovation. ♻️📈

✈️ Flying high - congrats to our 'inspirational' winners 🎉 🌟 We were thrilled to participate in two Innovate Ōtautahi events recently - Our Inspire the Next Generation booth was a hub for connecting tech and aerospace professionals with organisations dedicated to sparking excitement and inspiration in young people about the incredible career paths available in rapidly growing sectors. 🚀👩💻 ✈️ We were delighted to host a complimentary flight giveaway with ElectricAir for those who signed up to start their own journey to inspire our future talent. ⭐⭐Big congratulations to Jessica Haddock and Alex Opie for winning this fantastic prize! ⭐⭐ 🙌 Want to get involved and help inspire the next generation? Head over to our information page to learn more: christchurchnz.com/inspire A special thanks to our partner ElectricAir – NZ’s first and only electric plane – for offering an unforgettable experience! ElectricAir Canterbury Tech Aerospace New Zealand Louisa Taylor Victoria Harman Karen Haigh