Applications for our 2025 Tūrangi cohort will open in May.

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If you have an innovative idea to take your business to the next level or a start-up that you want to work through the validation process, then Amp It Up is a great starting point for your business; offering an accelerator program that teaches the fundamentals of business among a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs! 

Hosted in partnership with leading business growth agency CO.STARTERS we are facilitating a 10 week workshop based programme designed to equip you to turn your idea into action. You will learn how to validate your business idea, understand your customers, and learn all the business basics, giving you the tools and knowledge to succeed; while learning in a supportive peer-to-peer environment.​

 

Workshop dates and topics are as follows:​

• Tuesday, 11 March: Knowing Yourself ​

• Tuesday, 18 March: Knowing Your Customer​

• Tuesday, 25 March: Finding the Right Solution​

• Tuesday, 1 April: Getting the Relationship Right​

• Tuesday, 8 April: ​Building Blocks

• Tuesday, 15 April: ​Structures & Systems

• Tuesday, 22 April: ​Discovering the Bottom Line

• Tuesday, 29 April: Financial Modelling

• Tuesday, 6 May: Planning for Growth

• Tuesday, 13 May: Celebration/Pitch Night

Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Venue: Wairoa House, 100 Kaimanawa Street, Taupō

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By participating in this programme, you will 'pitch' your business to a panel of judges at our celebration night.

 

The Amp it Up programme is fully funded by Amplify for those who offered a place on the programme. ​​This is an exciting and invaluable learning opportunity that is run each year in Taupō, starting in March, and Tūrangi, starting in July.​

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Placements on Amp it Up are limited and will be assessed through an application process before an offer of place on the programme is given.