Upcoming Events.

From masterclasses to meet ups, founder drinks and pitch nights, COIN South hosts and supports collaborative events across the innovation ecosystem. We’ll also add in events from business legends in the region where we think they’ll benefit our founders. To keep up to date you can also join our Facebook Group online.

 
Clutha District: Activator Sessions.
Nov
26

Clutha District: Activator Sessions.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
Dec
3

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
Nov
19

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Clutha District: Activator Sessions
Oct
29

Clutha District: Activator Sessions

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session in Clutha for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
July
2

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
June
25

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
June
18

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
June
11

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
June
4

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
May
28

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Experience Next-Gen Tech at SIT.
May
24

Experience Next-Gen Tech at SIT.

SIT has some pretty epic tech and we are opening the doors so you can have a peek. You'll get a tour of the LED Virtual Production Wall up close. This tech is used for diverse applications, from film and television production to virtual reality, live events, and architectural visualisation. The SIT team will be there to guide you through the capabilities and answer all your questions. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the latest innovations, this is a tour you will want to get in on and see the exciting possibilities that next-gen tech can bring to the South.

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Popcorn Pitch
May
23

Popcorn Pitch

Got a kernel of an idea you’d like to share?

Hear quick-fire pitches from individuals with startup ideas, and for those up for the challenge, get given two words and a few seconds to devise a business pitch that uses these two words to spark an idea.

Whether you’re coming for the laughs, to pitch your ideas, or simply to cheer on others, we'd love to see you there!

Never been to a Popcorn Pitch before? Here is what you need to know.

A quickfire round of pitches.

In Southland, many people keep their ideas close to their chest, worried someone might snatch their stroke of genius. But the truth is, an idea holds no value until it's brought to life.

The first part of Popcorn Pitch offers a platform for anyone with a startup idea or for those wanting to introduce an innovative idea into an existing business. It’s a chance to pitch to a room full of potential supporters and leave with one significant ‘Ask’.

Your ‘Ask’ could range from a simple page like on social media to securing a first investor in your product. Perhaps you’re in search of a teammate, a specific contact, or a skill you need to acquire. Whatever it is, you get one ‘Ask’.

Up to the challenge of pitching on the spot?

The second part of Popcorn Pitch is where the fun really begins – it's the ridiculous part, open to all. Take a spin on the chocolate wheel, receive two words, and then conjure up a business idea on the spot. Present your pitch to the audience for a chance to win some exciting prizes.

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The Innovator’s Compass | 20 Principles of Innovation
May
23

The Innovator’s Compass | 20 Principles of Innovation

Thinking for Innovation.

Brian Bell of COIN South has distilled insights from his extensive innovation journey into what he calls The Innovator's Compass: 20 core principles—10 for businesses and 10 for individual innovators.

Join us for an engaging session where Brian will share information, stories, and real-life applications of the Innovator's Compass.

  • Reimagine the familiar and achieve the extraordinary

  • Apply this thinking to your personal and professional life

  • Understand the philosophy of Albert Szent-Györgyi

"It's not so much to see what no one has seen, but to think what nobody has thought about that which everybody sees." - Nobel Prize laureate Albert Szent-Györgyi.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
May
21

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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DESIGNING FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
May
15

DESIGNING FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

The future is on the horizon, and it's all about making smarter choices that are good for our planet. Imagine a world where we give old items a new life, where we think about the big picture of how everything connects, where we take inspiration from nature to solve problems, and where we create products with their entire lifecycle in mind. Possibilities await for those who are eager to embrace them.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
May
14

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
May
14

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.
May
7

Activator Session | Talk through a business idea.

Got an idea? Join an Activator Session for next steps.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice.

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