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
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
Coffee and Jam #286
When: 26 Feb 2019 12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
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2019-02-26 12:30:00 2019-02-26 01:30:00 Pacific/Auckland Coffee and Jam #286 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
Startup Breakfast Club: Fundamentals of Funding
When: 28 Feb 2019 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
How Long: 1h 45min
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2019-02-28 07:00:00 2019-02-28 08:45:00 Pacific/Auckland Startup Breakfast Club: Fundamentals of Funding At this month’s Breakfast Club, we’ll take you through the ins and outs of where to begin, what types of funding are right for each stage of a startup, what the process is, and what funders need to see in order to say YES. Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury 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 #286
When: 26 Feb 2019 12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
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2019-02-26 12:30:00 2019-02-26 01:30:00 Pacific/Auckland Coffee and Jam #286 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 #285 SHOUTOUTS
When: 19 Feb 2019 12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Where: EPIC Innovation Campus
How Long: 1 hour
Coffee and Jam #284 SHOUTOUTS
When: 12 Feb 2019 12:30 PM - 1:30 AM
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 Session #39
When: 20 Feb 2019 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Kahukura Building (Ground Floor), Corner of Moorho
How Long: 3 hours
Activator Sessions #36
When: 18 Oct 2018 10:00 AM
Where: Kahukura Building, Moorhouse Avenue.
How Long: All Day
Startup 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: Fundamentals of Funding
When: 28 Feb 2019 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
How Long: 1h 45min
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2019-02-28 07:00:00 2019-02-28 08:45:00 Pacific/Auckland Startup Breakfast Club: Fundamentals of Funding At this month’s Breakfast Club, we’ll take you through the ins and outs of where to begin, what types of funding are right for each stage of a startup, what the process is, and what funders need to see in order to say YES. Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ministry of Awesome office@ministryofawesome.com
Startup Breakfast Club: Financial Health
When: 31 Jan 2019 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
How Long: 1 hour 45 minutes
Startup Breakfast Club: Networking 101
When: 25 Oct 2018 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
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.
Success metrics, legal foundations and next steps Workshop
When: 29 Nov 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
How Long: 2 hours
Sales Workshop
When: 22 Nov 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury, mo
How Long: 2 hours
Marketing Workshop
When: 15 Nov 2018 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
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.
Innovation Ecosystem Breakfast
When: 2 Nov 2018 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury.
How Long: 2 hours
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
Coming Soon
Check out the great training and events we're planning