After a busy yet energising week celebrating Auckland’s first Startup Week, a citywide showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship, the AUT Ventures team is finally catching our collective breath. The week brought together hundreds of founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners across Tāmaki Makaurau, and we were proud to be right in the middle of it all, attending a variety of events throughout the week.

Another group of talented AUT students has successfully completed the Idea2Impact programme, showcasing an impressive range of ideas and how they could be brought to life to create real-world impact.

Nasal congestion is an everyday struggle for many New Zealanders, and with spring now here, hayfever only makes matters worse. But this year, an AUT spinout is giving our sinuses sighs of relief.  Meet Goodair® Nosebuds the small yet mighty device helping Kiwis breathe easier all year round.