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Announcing xone 2017

On July 6, we officially unveiled the 10 companies that will be participating in Vodafone xone’s 2017 accelerator programme.

We launched the programme in 2016 with an ambition to find the best mobile and digital technologies in New Zealand, and support them to scale globally through Vodafone’s international network. In creating the Vodafone xone accelerator programme our goal was to contribute to the development of innovation in New Zealand and to bring the expertise that Vodafone has globally in driving technological innovation. Collectively and individually, the 2016 xonees succeeded in helping us to visualise these goals and what they could mean.

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Stats: Our applications for the 2017 programme

The 2017 xone accelerator programme officially kicked off on 19th of April. With over 150+ applications submitted by the deadline, this gave us the opportunity to reflect on some of the key applicant demographics, providing insight into the current startup ecosystem in NZ.

Nationwide Spread

To increase reach, provide information and scout talent during the application period, we hosted roadshows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. The graphs below illustrate the distribution of xone applicants across New Zealand, and the economic output of the tech-sector for each region in comparison with the distribution of New Zealand’s population.

Figure 1.Tech sector exports by region (source); Figure 2. 2017 Vodafone xone applicant distribution by region

Our applicants from regions other than Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington were comparatively low, which can partly be attributed to the roadshows only presenting in three cities across New Zealand, limiting physical reach and localising awareness. This is something we will be keeping in mind when planning our 2018 Roadshows.

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Techweek’17 – The Future of IoT

Techweek is a 9-day event feature-packed full of with inspiring technology, speakers, innovation, and design thinking across the length of New Zealand.

Vodafone xone is proud to be part of Techweek’17, hosting a number of events in its Christchurch InnoV8 Event Space as well as presenting a talk on The Future of IoT.

Internet of Things (or more commonly, IoT) is a tech sector that has been around since the 90’s and describes the interconnected world of devices such as machines, sensors, cars, and power plants that enable smart and real-time decision making and data collecting.

In this showcase event, we’ll share the work we are doing in this evolving IoT space. Hear first-hand from our customers (DataCol Group) and Head of IoT, Scott Pollard on how we’re working together to deliver innovative IoT products into market.

We will also take this opportunity to share a bit about Vodafone xone – our accelerator and innovation lab, and what it means to disrupt a business from within.

The Techweek website

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xone Roadshows

The Vodafone xone team will be hitting Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch in mid April on a Roadshow tour of New Zealand’s major cities. In a casual, panel discussion-style setting, hear first-hand about the experiences from the 2016 xone cohort who have been through the 6-month programme.

We’ll also be joined by some of our highly-regarded mentors and Vodafone spokespeople who will be able to answer any questions that you may have around applying and best positioning your startup application for the 2017 xone programme.

Pizza and drinks provided, registrations essential.

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