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Do you have a business idea that is waiting to take off?

Grow Wellington is looking for the next generation of business superstars in the Wellington region; we want to find them and help them develop into vibrant world-class enterprises.

“Activate” is an intensive four-month programme that has been designed by Grow Wellington’s business incubator, Creative HQ, to help entrepreneurs get focused and turn their business ideas into reality.

Limited to eight participants and comprising of 16 modules, Activate provides an inspiring and challenging forum to test ideas, strengthen the practical foundations for business success, and develop personal networks and skills to kick start the journey.

Participants will receive specialist advice from experts in fields relevant to their business and one-on-one coaching from a dedicated mentor.

The programme will get entrepreneurs to shift from working “in” their business to working “on” their business. At the end of the four months, top participants have the opportunity to be invited to join Creative HQ’s stellar two-year incubation programme.

Next Activate Programme Dates:

Wellington : 11 February

Wellington (evening course) : 8 March

Lower Hutt: 6 April

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Click here to view our prospectus and find out more.

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