Entrepreneurship

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About our Entrepreneurship Programme

Our Entrepreneurship Programme supports emerging New Zealand entrepreneurs to build connections and facilitate business relationships in Asia, and supports Asian entrepreneurs to build connections in New Zealand.

S.E Asian tourism entrepreneur inspired by NZ's connections to land and culture

Visiting as part of a delegation of Southeast Asian tourism entrepreneurs, Filipino delegate Joseph Reyes says there were two things that really stood out for him about the industry here.

Leadership / News

Young entrepreneurs craft winning export strategy

Leadership Network members took a group of young entrepreneurs under their wing to guide them to first place in this year's Entrepreneurs in Action (EIA) event, held in Wellington recently.

Entrepreneurship / News

Why eating crickets is the next protein revolution

From “yucky” to “yummy” – that’s what the Vietnamese start-up has successfully achieve with their food products, all made from crickets.

Entrepreneurship / Grant

NZ visit for Indian agribusiness entrepreneurs and business leaders

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to eight young Indian agribusiness entrepreneurs and business leaders the opportunity to visit New Zealand and attend one of this country's largest regional agricultural events, Central District Field Days.

Entrepreneurship / News

NZ visit a boyhood dream for S.E Asian agribusiness entrepreneur

Discovery, diversity, and collectivity emerged as key themes for Filipino agribusiness entrepreneur Ariestelo Asilo during his recent visit to New Zealand as part of the Foundation’s YBLI programme.

Entrepreneurship / Grant

Japan visit for pet-industry leaders

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering five fully funded spots for emerging leaders in New Zealand’s pet industry to join a business delegation to Japan in April 2025.

What we offer

Our Entrepreneurship Programme takes New Zealand entrepreneurs on sector-specific delegations to Asia and brings entrepreneurs from Asia to New Zealand.

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