Asia New Zealand Foundation Entrepreneurship programme

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Discover the many ways we can help you experience Asia, from travel grants, residencies and internships, to Asia-focussed events here in New Zealand

Arts

Our arts programme helps New Zealand artists to experience Asia and brings Asian art to New Zealanders

Business  Opportunities

Find out about the Foundation's business programme and the opportunities we provide

Education

Discover the professional development opportunities we offer educators, our library of classroom resources and lesson plans, and funding support for Asia-focussed school events

Entrepreneurship

Our entrepreneurship programme supports emerging entrepreneurs in New Zealand to build connections and facilitate business relationships in Asia

Leadership Network

Find out about New Zealand’s largest group of young professionals with an interest in Asia, and the opportunities members have to experience Asia up close and personal

Media

We support New Zealand media wanting to pursue stories on the ground in Asia through a contestable grants programme. We also offer internships at selected media organisations across Asia

Research

Our research programme commissions studies that support informed public conversations about New Zealand’s relationship with Asia.

Track II diplomacy

We lead dialogues on strategic, regional and security issues with think tanks, universities and other partners throughout Asia

Sports

Our sports programme funds cultural experiences for sports people and groups travelling to Japan

News

Find out about the activities we've supported and hear from the people involved

Education resources

We provide a wide range of classroom resources so educators can equip students to thrive in their future with Asia

Research reports

Discover our library of research reports that look at the New Zealand-Asia relationship

Quiz

Test your Asia knowledge with this month's quiz

Asia Media Centre

The Asia Media Centre is our resource hub enabling New Zealand journalists to access expertise on Asia

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Supporting us

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Entrepreneurship

Our entrepreneurship programme supports emerging New Zealand entrepreneurs to build connections and facilitate business relationships in Asia.

Entrepreneurship / News

Entrepreneurs reconnect and build networks at Thailand summit

Gather 80 entrepreneurs in one place, present them with thought-provoking challenges, and one thing is certain: a wealth of innovative ideas will emerge.

Entrepreneurship / News

Changing tastes: understanding agritech trends in Asia

The Asia New Zealand Foundation partnered with Fieldays recently for a discussion looking at innovation and agritech trends in Asia. The talk was broadcast on Fieldays TV on location at Mystery Creek.

Entrepreneurship / News

Weaving connections between Aotearoa and Asia

“Separated by ocean, connected by maunga.” From New Zealand Aotearoa to the Philippines, two talented and inspiring wāhine are weaving indigenous connections through fashion.

Research / News

Māori success in Asia series: Making it in tech

Read about entrepreneur Kaye-Maree Dunn who has used her connections in Asia to help develop Āhau, an iwi-led digital identity platform enabled by blockchain technology.

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What we offer

Find out about the latest opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Entrepreneurship / Grant

Indonesia visit for health and beauty entrepreneurs

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to ten young New Zealand health and beauty entrepreneurs and business leaders the chance to visit Indonesia.