Sponsors

Messages of Support:

The Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI) is a new government agency with an exciting and ambitious mandate to coordinate and harness the scientific and innovative capability of New Zealand.  MSI has a strong enabling and connecting role across the government, business and science sectors within New Zealand and a role in building New Zealand’s international profile as a smart country. By increasing collaborations and connections, MSI aims to create an environment where cutting-edge innovation can flourish and turn into commercial realities. MSI invests more than half a billion dollars each year to help New Zealand businesses grow and become globally competitive. Investments support a wide range of sectors and people, from start-ups to established exporters and entrepreneurs. We are fully committed to entrepreneurship and growing the wealth of our country through smart ideas and innovation. For more information on MSI Visit: www.msi.govt.nz

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand’s economic development and trade promotion agency. Through a network of 45 offices, NZTE connects New Zealand businesses with the world, sharing opportunities, knowledge, experience, and networks. We offer businesses strategic advice, access to networks and influencers, research and market intelligence, and targeted financial support,  to help them at different stages of their internationalisation journey – from starting and growing a business, through to exporting and operating internationally. We look for international opportunities that match New Zealand’s business capability and provide sustained economic benefit.  A particular focus is on value-added food and beverages and knowledge-intensive manufacturing and services, such as marine, aviation, and health IT.  We also help international investors identify New Zealand-based opportunities and gain access to government and private sector contacts.
www.nzte.govt.nz

Meridian Energy Limited
Meridian is New Zealand’s largest electricity generator and currently owns and operates seven hydro stations and three wind farms within New Zealand, one wind farm in Australia and a solar energy farm in California.  We also retail electricity nationwide with over 200,000 customers throughout New Zealand including households, farms and businesses, in addition to supplying New Zealand’s single largest electricity user, the Rio Tinto Alcan New Zealand Limited aluminium smelter at Bluff.  Meridian’s vision is to be “the global reference company in renewable energy” and we are committed to creating a better energy future. Key to achieving that is innovation, to enable renewable energy technologies and solutions that create value for Meridian and empower our customers to be innovative in their own right through energy efficiency.  Meridian’s portfolio of innovative ventures has included Damwatch, Whisper Tech, Arc Innovations, Right House, Energy for Industry and Powershop. With such a focus on innovation Meridian has a natural fit with Morgo.  Through Morgo Meridian sees an opportunity to encourage innovative thinking and champion the entrepreneurial spirit that Kiwis are renowned for.  It also enables us to stay in touch with the game changers who will enable us to realise our vision.

The British High Commission is delighted to be sponsoring MORGO. The British Prime Minster David Cameron is clear that “Britain is open for business”.  This means attracting the very best entrepreneurs and innovators to the UK.  In a rapidly changing global economy we are actively searching out new business collaborations between the UK and New Zealand.  For example combining our different strengths and networks to succeed together in Asia, or using London’s new “Tech City” as a global launch pad.

No 8 Ventures invests in young New Zealand technology companies across ICT, cleantech, biotech, and other specialised technologies. By accessing the companies with the best potential, engaging actively to build teams and focus strategies, and connecting the companies internationally, No 8 Ventures aims to build a portfolio of great, sustainable international businesses.