Get business ready with PowerUp.

PowerUp Business Ready, delivered in partnership with SODA Inc., takes you through an 8-week series of workshops, where you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to validate your innovative idea or take your startup to the next level.

If you’ve got the next big idea bubbling away, are a startup or an early-stage business, PowerUp Business Ready is for you. You’ll get access to an interactive course framework and resources, hear from expert guest speakers, and learn pitching fundamentals while making connections.  

PowerUp Business Ready is FREE! It will only cost you your time and commitment. 

Key dates:

Applications open 4 December 2023 and close 11 February 2024. Applications will be reviewed by a panel and successful participants will be notified no later than 20 February 2024.

Workshop sessions:

Tuesday 5^th March - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 12^th March - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 19^th March - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 26^th March - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 2^nd April - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 9^th April - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 16^th April - 6.00-8.30pm
Tuesday 30^th April - 6.00-8.30pm

The Devon Hotel - 390 Devon Street East, Strandon, New Plymouth.

Spaces are limited.

Terms and conditions apply.