Events + Training
Ministry of Awesome hosts countless training and networking events to support your pathway to entrepreneurial success. This is where Christchurch's entrepreneurial, startup, and innovation ecosystem gather.
Whether you're an early stage entrepreneur, a startup founder, or a veteran entrepreneur - you'll find inspiration, education, and connection.
Important Note: Due to the COVID situation, all of our events will be online until further notice.
Coffee & Jam
Coffee & Jam is Christchurch's longest-running (now monthly) lunch break for the entrepreneurial, startup, and innovation ecosystem.
It’s a great place to see ordinary people doing extraordinary things, be inspired, network, and share in an innovative space.
At Coffee & Jam, you will meet new people in the Christchurch entrepreneurial ecosystem and you’ll hear from local, national, and global speakers.
There's free coffee, bread, and jam for everyone.
Sound like your cup of tea (or coffee)? Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 12:30-1:30!
This event wouldn't happen without the help of our friends at EPIC, BNZ, Unknown Chapter, Grizzly Baked Goods, Fix and Fogg, and Christchurch City Council.
Coffee & Jam Virtual: featuring Blue Cradle and Hillfarrance
When: 7 Jul 2020 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1 hour
Coffee & Jam: Founders mindset and wellbeing
When: 5 May 2020 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1 hour
Ara Activator Sessions
The Activator Sessions are made up of 20-minute mentoring sessions where student entrepreneurs and innovators from various disciplines, sectors, sizes, and stages talk through their business ideas and get focused feedback from our Startup Activation Coordinator and veteran panel of business experts. Here’s your opportunity to use their expertise and networks to ensure your best possible chance of success.
These sessions happen monthly, spaces are limited, and the programme is almost always sold out so make sure you get in quick.
We can't wait to help you make your dream a reality or help you get on that road to successful entrepreneurship whatever that looks like for you.
All sessions take place at Te О̄haka in the Kahurkura Building at Ara Campus off Moorhouse Street.
Tech Activator Session #42
When: 27 Jun 2019 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Kahukura Building (Ground Floor), Corner of Moorho
How Long: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Activator Session #40
When: 15 Apr 2019 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Kahukura Building, Level 1, Moorhouse Avenue, Chch
How Long: 6 hours
Tech Activator Session #39
When: 20 Feb 2019 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Kahukura Building (Ground Floor), Corner of Moorho
How Long: 3 hours
Startup Breakfast Club
Ministry of Awesome's STARTUP BREAKFAST CLUB powered by MYOB and DHL is made for all you budding entrepreneurs and startups in Christchurch. This is your monthly morning caffeine hit where you will find valuable social networks, gain business insight, and find the critical support you need to power your business forward.
Thanks to Unknown Chapter, there will be free flowing coffee for everyone and breakfast as usual.
Startup Breakfast Club Virtual: From Idea to Activation
When: 25 Jun 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1 hour
Emerging Stronger: Aotearoa's Innovation Edge
When: 27 May 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1.5 hours
Startup Breakfast Club: Leadership in hard times
When: 7 May 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1 hour
Ecosystem Events
Fireside Chats: Understanding Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme
When: 14 May 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1 hour
Fireside Chats by Te Ōhaka: Legal issues for startups and SMEs during a crisis
When: 23 Apr 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom
How Long: 1 hour
Entrepreneur Of The Year Launch
When: 4 Apr 2019 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
How Long: 2 hours
