VALIDATION & PROTOTYPING

This stage is when you go out and ask a bunch people what they think about your product/service and test your minimum viable product with potential customers to see if it works.

Test with the public to validate your ideas

AUT Ara Tipu Start-up Programme

Generate ideas with drawing

Upskill and connect with a global network of young entrepreneurs

AUT Innovation Showcase

A showcase of what can happen at AUT

An exhibition of emerging research and technology from AUT

AUT Start-up Club

Generate ideas with like-minded people

Community and inspiration for AUT students

We judge on panels

Global innovation hub offering full spectrum services

Sessions with HTK at AUT

An accelerator for early-stage underserved start-ups and founders

Sessions with Momentum at AUT

Advice, connections and access to potential funding

A live panel judges you

An incubation programme run by Startup Aotearoa

Start-up Field Guide

Download booklet

Supporting AUT's Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Find out what other stages are worth thinking about

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