Programmes
At the core of AUT BETA are the programmes and competitions that will nurture and develop your entrepreneurial spirit.
X Challenge, CO.STARTERS, Te Kōrau and Project Connect offer you valuable opportunities to collaborate, connect, create and succeed.
X Challenge startup idea competitions
X Challenge runs two competitions each year at AUT. With a programme of support to help you develop your entry, it doesn't matter what stage your idea is at. Plus, there's $30,000 cash and other prizes up for grabs.
CO.STARTERS at AUT: business development programme
CO.STARTERS at AUT is our foundation entrepreneurship programme, equipping you with tools you need to take the next step in building a sustainable business.
CO.STARTERS Hospo Edition
During CO.STARTERS Hospo Edition you develop and fine-tune your ideas as well as critically examine every part of your hospitality idea.
Te Kōrau business development programme
Te Kōrau builds on the traditional CO.STARTERS business development programme by weaving in Māori worldviews and narratives to give rakahinonga the tools to get your business idea underway.
Project Connect events
Project Connect events give you the chance to hear from the people heading up the strategic and creative implementation of digital technologies and business innovation around the globe.
Academic course options at AUT
These AUT courses each have a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
