Social enterprise stories
Koat.ai and Plato AI join forces to revolutionise data intelligence
Last month
#
innovation
#
search
#
canada
Koat.ai partners with Plato AI to redefine data intelligence and foster unparalleled innovation in the sector.
Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
#
google
#
strategy
#
infoxchange
Google.org, in partnership with Infoxchange and the ADB, will provide digital resilience training to 40 NGOs in Asia and the Pacific.
Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
#
social enterprise
#
social issues
#
auth0
Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
#
women in technology
#
pivotal
#
social enterprise
Melinda Gates invests $50M to boost women in tech with GET Cities initiative.
Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
#
christchurch
#
entrepreneur
#
climate change
Christchurch leads with eco-innovation at key summits on sustainability and social enterprise.
Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
#
ai
#
google
#
social enterprise
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
NZ's The Cookie Project seeks to break down disability stigmas
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
#
qr code
#
eat my lunch
#
social enterprise
NZ's Cookie Project intro's QR-coded, disability-aware packaging.
Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
#
entrepreneur
#
waikato
#
social enterprise
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
'Tech for Good' community launches in NZ
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
#
social enterprise
#
innovation programme
#
clearpoint
The group will encourage more discussion about how technology can work hand-in-hand with social innovation.
NZ social procurement platform boosts social enterprise
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
#
new zealand post
#
social enterprise
#
ākina foundation
The online platform bridges the gap between social enterprises and potential buyers.
Te Haa o Manukau: Auckland's newest coworking space
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
#
ateed
#
social enterprise
#
co-working
South Auckland is now home to a new cooworking and makerspace for budding entrepreneurs.
Ākina Foundation adds Fulbright scholar to Board
Fri, 12th Oct 2018
#
social enterprise
#
ākina foundation
The Ākina Foundation is welcoming new Board of Trustees member Te Puoho (TP) Katene to its governance team, bringing the total number of board members to seven.
New Zealand to get a boost on global impact investment stage
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
#
social enterprise
#
ākina foundation
#
impact investment
The Aotearoa New Zealand National Advisory Boardis now a member of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, which could mean more opportunities for social enterprises and developing businesses.
Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum coming to Wellington
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
#
events
#
investment
#
social enterprise
The Ākina Foundation is gearing up for this year’s Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum, which is being held at Wellington Zoo in October.
SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
#
startup
#
sap
#
social enterprise
The SAP.iO Venture Studio empowers and guides startups that address social needs or environmental concerns.
How virtual reality is making people more human-centric
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
#
martech
#
vr
#
social enterprise
Most people are connected to one device or another throughout the day, and many have speculated that being more connected has made us more alone.
Ākina foundation launches new social enterprise development programme
Tue, 29th May 2018
#
social enterprise
#
akina
#
new zealand business
As part of this programme, Ākina is launching The Impact Initiative, a platform to engage with the sector.
Christchurch social enterprise convention nabs prize at global event awards
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
#
awards
#
social enterprise
#
akina
The Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 was held in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for three days in September.
Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
#
gaming
#
technology gifts
#
social enterprise
The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.
NZ’s first social impact investment fund goes live
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
#
social enterprise
#
akina
#
capital raising
Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.
Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
#
accelerator
#
skycity
#
ministry of social development
Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.
Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
#
data centre maintenance / management
NextGen Energy, a power retailer in Nelson, is now accepting Bitcoin for payment of electricity bills. The social enterprise company donates all net profits to local schools and charities.
Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
#
startup
#
social enterprise
#
social issues
Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.
Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
#
accelerator
#
social enterprise
#
new zealand business
New Zealand has some statistics we can’t be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.