$100k Challenge for Researchers

Schedule

Wed Jul 29 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC+12:00
Location

Unleash space | Auckland, AU

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Want to discover out how you could commercialise your university research through the Velocity $100k Challenge? Come along to find out more!
About this Event

This lunchtime event is for researchers and supervisors at University of Auckland who want to find out more about the Velocity $100k Challenge!

Learn how Velocity could help you create more impact with your research, whether it be commercial or social and hear from past researchers who participated in the $100k Challenge as they share their experiences starting a venture.

Pizza is provided - we look forward to seeing you there!

Guest speakers

  • Dr Jessica Chiang
  • Dr Eddie Chan
  • Dr Benjamin O'Brien
  • Hooman Misaghi
  • Ella Fasciana

About Velocity

Velocity is New Zealand’s leading university entrepreneurship development programme, free to all current students and staff at the University of Auckland. Velocity involves a year-long schedule of talks, workshops, events, and competitions with substantial prizes. You can pick and choose which parts of Velocity you want to take part in.

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Where is it happening?

Unleash space, 20 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand

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