We invite you to become a partner and play a pivotal role in bringing Auckland Startup Week to life. Your support will help us create an unforgettable experience for participants and help ensure affordable ticket pricing and high-quality events.
By partnering with Auckland Startup Week 2026, you will:

UniServices is a not-for-profit company owned by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. It supports researchers to turn ideas into impact through spinouts, investment and industry partnerships. Its work helps launch high-growth companies and develop real-world solutions for business, across health, education, engineering, environmental sustainability and more to improve lives, strengthen industry, and drive innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for a home for your business, or a one-off event space, you'll find everything you need at Precinct Flex. Choose from five buildings with character-rich coworking and office spaces in sought-after Auckland and Wellington locations, with terms that won’t box you in. It’s all taken care of at Precinct Flex.

At DCC, we combine 145+ years of IP expertise with the agility of a nimble, customer-focused team based right here in New Zealand. We’re trusted across Asia-Pacific to deliver smart, tailored IP advice that moves at startup speed. Our specialists understand the needs of tech, creative, and high-growth ventures, and we shape our approach to fit your journey. Through our partnership with Qantm Valuations and DCC Ventures, we offer seamless support from idea to commercialisation— transforming your IP from a legal safeguard into a strategic growth engine.

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is one of New Zealand’s most dynamic and innovative universities, home to more than 26,000 students from over 100 countries. Known for its strong industry connections, world-class research and focus on real-world impact, AUT ensures that its students graduate as globally minded, highly employable professionals ready to make a difference.

Te Paeroa o te Kawau - Beca’s headquarters in the heart of Wynyard Quarter - is home to 1,400 Auckland-based employees, and stands as a testament to sustainable design and cultural partnership. Named by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei - meaning ‘The shoreline of the kawau’ - the name honours the area’s heritage and ecological significance, reflecting Beca’s commitment to shaping resilient communities through innovative advisory, design, and engineering services. The building exemplifies environmental leadership, targeting a 6 Green Star rating and 5-star NABERS NZ rating.

Mission Ready is New Zealand’s tech career accelerator. We back people from all walks of life to step into the industry with confidence. In 20–32 weeks, you’ll take on real projects, gain industry mentors, and prove your skills where it matters most. We’re about action, innovation, and creating real opportunities for people ready to make a change.

Satellite is an Auckland-based innovation and experience technology company, helping organisations create smarter, more engaging ways to connect with audiences. Working with startups, corporates, event organisers and global brands, we design and deliver digital platforms, event technology and interactive experiences that blend creativity with technology.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is the Government’s lead business-facing agency, playing a central role in shaping and supporting a strong New Zealand economy. It provides advice, regulation, and services that help businesses start, grow, innovate, and build capability. Through its work, it aims to create better outcomes for all New Zealanders, with a strong focus on enabling sustainable business growth. Its responsibilities have a direct impact on people, businesses, and the wider environment in which they operate, ensuring the economy remains productive, inclusive, and resilient.

Delivered by Auckland Council, GridAKL supports a dynamic community of more than 900 people across 140 businesses, from early-stage startups to high-growth tech companies. GridAKL is at the heart of Auckland’s innovation ecosystem. It is more than a place to work, it’s a platform for connection, inspiration and growth, and a cornerstone of Auckland’s future-focused economy.

Auckland Council's Economic Development Office drives innovative, inclusive and resilient economic growth across Tāmaki Makaurau, contributing to a prosperous region where all Aucklanders can thrive.