are you a founder Ready to scale?

Innovative startups contribute significantly to employment growth in our regions and help drive productivity. They invent new products, develop novel business models, open markets, create more employment opportunities and build a stronger innovative community – all essential in accessing the global economy.

investment ready already?

Get straight in touch with our Network Manager Peter Ramsay, he’ll let you know what our pre-screening due diligence process looks like and what the opportunities are to get infront of investor members.

need help getting investment ready?

If you’re a founder with an idea ready to scale, but you need some help getting all your ducks in a row before you get intouch with investors - get in touch with your local startup scene. MAI is co-funded by the following three investment hubs, they’ll be able to help you get investment ready and link you with the right people in MAI to speak with.

Southland based? COIN South - Email

Dunedin based? Startup Dunedin - Email

Queenstown based? Startup Queenstown Lakes - Email