Tupu Accelerator Showcase 2026

Tapuwae Roa is pleased to present the Tupu Accelerator Showcase 2026.

Join us for an evening celebrating Māori innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence as Aotearoa’s emerging Māori founders take the stage to pitch their startups and share their vision for the future.

Connect with Aotearoa’s growing community of founders, investors, industry leaders, and innovators, while witnessing the growth and progress achieved by our Purapura throughout the intensive eight-week Tupu Accelerator programme. From early-stage ideas to investment-ready ventures, the showcase offers a unique opportunity to experience the next wave of Māori business innovation.

Earlybird tickets are available for $150 + GST until 18 June, with standard tickets priced at $180 + GST until sold out.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the evening concluding at 10:30 pm. The event will begin with a dedicated pakihi exhibition and networking hour, where guests can meet directly with founders, explore their products and services, and connect with each pakihi ahead of their formal pitch. Formal proceedings will then follow, featuring live pitches from each pakihi, alongside an à la carte dinner service throughout the evening.

For more information, visit:  https://tupu.org.nz