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The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to eight young Southeast Asian tech entrepreneurs and business leaders the opportunity to visit New Zealand to connect with their Kiwi counterparts and attend the NZ High-Tech Awards Gala dinner, one of the largest gatherings of tech businesses in New Zealand.

The week-long programme will give participants a better understanding of New Zealand’s emerging tech sector, a chance to interact with fellow entrepreneurs working in the tech industry, and insights into how to connect their own businesses internationally.

Applications close 5pm Monday 23 February 2026 (NZT).

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