Creative HQ
A business incubator based in Wellington, New Zealand. "Creative HQ has helped more than 70 firms and is at present in partnerships with 22 ventures. Of the 70 starters, 50 to 60 are still trading.".[1] Creative HQ is part of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise's incubator support programme.[2]
History
Established in 2003, the original proposition for the establishment of Creative HQ was based on sectors of competitive advantage for the Wellington region. Wellington's key and emerging strengths were seen to lie in creative and innovation-led businesses.[3]
Graduates
Graduated of Creative HQ include:
- DeNada [4]
- Optimal Usability [5]
- Showcase Workshop [6]
- SilverStripe [7]
- StarNow [8]
- Educa [9]
References
- ↑ "Wellington start-ups showing high sales". Dominion Post.
- ↑ "Incubator Support Programme".
- ↑ "Creative HQ About Us".
- ↑ "Across the great divide". Idealog (Magazine).
- ↑ "Exciting Appointments Position Optimal Usability for Growth". Scoop.
- ↑ "Alumni businesses". Creative HQ.
- ↑ "Wellington’s SilverStripe scores gold for Smart Capital". Scoop.
- ↑ "Star Turn". Idealog (magazine).
- ↑ "Growing Up!".