e-centre : enterprise, experience, excellence
The e-centre business incubator at Massey University's Albany campus nurtures and grows entrepreneurial startup technology companies.
The unique environment provides guidance and support during the early stage growth phase, before companies graduate into the North Shore business community. For all participants it is a tangible 'stake in the future'.
The specially designed e-centre provides:
A highly creative environment for entrepreneurs.
Fully operational facilities, available immediately.
A full time manager and central support services.
Specialist advice on shaping and growing your business.
Access to early stage seed funds and Venture capital.
Easy-in-easy-out lease arrangements.
Direct links to University facilities.
A University address, with local and international recognition.
Outstanding networking opportunities.
How it works:
The e-centre has capacity to house 10-12 enterprises (around 70 - 80 people).
A typical e-centre company is knowledge based, with the potential and desire to grow.
Enterprises will be able to stay in the e-centre during their critical growth phase.
They will be expected to 'graduate' and relocate to nearby sites.
A network programme will ensure that the close links with the University and other e-centre businesses will not be lost.
Enterprises will cover a range of opportunities including IT software/hardware, electronics, health sciences, biotechnology or natural resource management.
