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.
Upcoming Events
Coffee and Jam #269
When: 25 Sep 2018 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
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2018-09-25 12:30:00 2018-09-25 13:30:00 Pacific/Auckland Coffee and Jam #269 Coffee & Jam is Christchurch's longest running weekly meet up for entrepreneurial-minded people. It’s a great place to see ordinary people doing extraordinary things, be inspired, network, and share in an innovative space. EPIC Innovation Campus Ministry of Awesome office@ministryofawesome.comCoffee & Jam
Coffee & Jam is Christchurch's longest running weekly 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 every Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 in the EPIC building!
This event wouldn't happen without the help of our friends at MYOB, EPIC, Sailor's Son, and the Rata Foundation.
Coffee and Jam #269
When: 25 Sep 2018 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
Add to Calendar
2018-09-25 12:30:00 2018-09-25 13:30:00 Pacific/Auckland Coffee and Jam #269 Coffee & Jam is Christchurch's longest running weekly meet up for entrepreneurial-minded people. It’s a great place to see ordinary people doing extraordinary things, be inspired, network, and share in an innovative space. EPIC Innovation Campus Ministry of Awesome office@ministryofawesome.com
Coffee and Jam #268 - SHOUTOUTS
When: 18 Sep 2018 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
Coffee and Jam #267 - SHOUTOUTS
When: 11 Sep 2018 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
Activator Sessions
The Activator Sessions are made up of 20-minute mentoring sessions where entrepreneurs of all sectors, sizes, and stages talk through their business 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 Awesome HQ right in the heart of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, at 192 St Asaph street.
Tech Activator Sessions #34
When: 9 Aug 2018 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 801
How Long: 20 minutes sessions
Tech Activator Sessions #33
When: 12 Jul 2018 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 801
How Long: 20 minute sessions
Breakfast Club
Ministry of Awesome's STARTUP BREAKFAST CLUB powered by MYOB is made for all you budding entrepreneurs and start-ups 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.
Startup Breakfast Club: Growth Hacking: Hints and Tips for growing within the NZ Market
When: 21 Sep 2018 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 1 hour 45 minutes
Startup Breakfast Club: A Guide To Financial Success
When: 30 Aug 2018 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street.
How Long: 1 hour 45 minutes
Startup Breakfast Club: Mental Health and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
When: 27 Jul 2018 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 1 hour 45 minutes
Launch Club
If you are an early stage, pre-launch entrepreneur, you’ll want to join us for our next instalment of The Launch Club.
We’ll lead you through the process of getting started, from idea development to finding partners, pitching, and taking action.
Launch Club: Workshop 6 - Pitching, Partnerships and Taking Action
When: 21 Jun 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 2 hours
Launch Club: Workshop 5 - Sales & Marketing
When: 14 Jun 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 2 hours
Launch Club: Workshop 4 - Business Model, Budgeting and Legal Toolkit 2018
When: 7 Jun 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: wesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 2 hours
Deep Dive Workshops
Our Deep Dive workshops are designed to dive deep into a particular area of starting a business. With the help of industry experts, it's more than just learning the basics, you'll leave with practical skills that you can apply immediately to your venture or startup. These are applied learning workshops so you will need to be prepared to get serious and get stuck in.
Deep Dive Validation Workshop
When: 11 Sep 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Ministry of Awesome, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 2 X 2 hours
Deep Dive Sales Workshop
When: 17 Jul 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, 801
How Long: 2 hours on the 17th & 24th July.
Deep Dive Pitch & Presentation Workshop
When: 27 Jun 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Awesome HQ, 192 St Asaph Street
How Long: 2 hours on 27 June & 3 July
Event Partnerships
At Ministry of Awesome our mission is to ensure our city has a powerful, dynamic, and activated entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. We co-create events and training sessions alongside local government, educational institutions, and other innovative organisations. Some of our events are below and we encourage you to get in touch if you are interested in collaboration.
Future City Activator- RECAP
When: 16 Mar 2018 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 2 days
NZ Space Challenge Canterbury Ideation Workshop
When: 8 Mar 2018 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: GreenHouse, 146A Lichfield Street
How Long: 3 hours
Red Zone Design Jam
When: 30 Jun 2017 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Awesome Lounge, EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 2 days
Coming Soon
Check out the great training and events we're planning