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Auckland’s GridAKL is a council-backed startup campus in Wynyard Quarter, operated by the Auckland Council Economic Development Office. It serves technology-focused businesses and entrepreneurs, with listed support including funding and business advice, legal and governance guidance, market intelligence, and connections to businesses and investors.
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Auckland’s GridAKL is a council-backed startup campus in Wynyard Quarter, operated by the Auckland Council Economic Development Office. It serves technology-focused businesses and entrepreneurs, with listed support including funding and business advice, legal and governance guidance, market intelligence, and connections to businesses and investors.
On October 2, 2026, GridAKL listed a free, fortnightly coworking day for startup founders and makers, and exhibitor applications open for 25 spots at its October 12 Challenger Expo. Auckland Council had also scheduled Auckland Startup Week for October 12–16, 2026, at GridAKL and other city venues; the expo application deadline of September 3 had passed by October 2.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Auckland ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #115 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 31 to 40 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
89 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Auckland
Investors 67
Investor
InvestorTransformative investors in Kiwi technology companies.
InvestorBacking Kiwi Startups Since 2014
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Incubators 8
IncubatorTransforming ideas into Minimum Viable Products.
IncubatorChampioning deep technology founders in New Zealand.
IncubatorCreating the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 7
AcceleratorMinistry of Awesome is a startup accelerator and incubator located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, supporting high-growth startups and…
AcceleratorMission Ready is a tech career accelerator based in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in fast-tracking participants into tech roles through…
AcceleratorAccelerating AI business ventures in 90 days.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 7
Venture studioBuilding AI-first startups for business growth.
Venture studioBuilding the future of Agentic AI startups.
Venture studioGrowing technology-enabled businesses for global markets.
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Raising in Auckland
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Auckland
Rocket Lab describes a business spanning launch, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit services.
Source: About Rocket LabThe Startup Week expo application deadline was September 3, before the festival.
Source: Auckland Startup Week launches its 2026 programmeAuckland Council scheduled Startup Week for October 12 to 16 across GridAKL and other city venues.
Source: Auckland Startup Week launches its 2026 programmeAs of October 2, GridAKL listed exhibitor applications open for 25 spots at its October 12 expo.
Source: GridAKL events and communityGridAKL's calendar listed a free fortnightly coworking day for startup founders and makers.
Source: GridAKL events and communityGridAKL lists funding, business, legal, and market advice alongside connections to experienced founders, investors, and institutions.
Source: What is GridAKL
Questions about Auckland
How does Auckland rank as a startup ecosystem?
Auckland is #115 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Auckland?
67 investors based in Auckland have a profile here, including Reddy Group, Icehouse Ventures and Flying Kiwi Angels. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Auckland?
Yes. Auckland has 7 accelerators, 8 incubators and 7 venture studios on record, including Ministry of Awesome, MVP Studio and Ryft Ventures.
Geographic proximity
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