Massey University Student Enterprise - MUSE

29/08/2023

About the Massey Innovation Prize
The 🚀 Massey Innovation Prize 🚀 is awarded by Massey Ventures Ltd to Massey University staff and students with 💡 innovative ideas 💡 that show commercial potential. Massey Ventures works with the shortlisted entries to refine their idea and develop an 💼 Investment Pitch. The finalists are invited to present their idea to a panel of judges. The expert judging panel will assess the finalists and select the idea they think has the 🌟 greatest commercial potential. 🌟
The winner of the Massey Innovation Prize receives up to 💰 $50,000 seed investment. The prize is not a grant or free money. It is an 💼 investment toward achieving commercial outcomes 💼 which may include the sale or licensing of the idea, or the formation of a spin-out company. 🚀
Access to follow-on investment is potentially available through Massey Ventures via the PreSeed Accelerator fund of up to 💰 $250,000 provided the project makes satisfactory progress. 📈🚀
Massey Innovation Prize Process:
📅 Entries Open
Submit your innovative entries here https://www.masseyventures.co.nz/mip
⏳ September 3rd – Entries close at 11:59 PM
Submissions after this time may be ineligible.
📣 September 8th – Shortlisted entries are notified
🔧 September 18th to 26th – 1-on-1 Workshops
Massey Ventures works individually with the shortlisted teams to refine their idea and develop an Investment Pitch.
🏆 October 6th – Massey Innovation Prize Finals
Finalists present their idea at the Massey Innovation Prize finals to a panel of external judges.
💼 The judges will assess ideas based on their commercial potential and select a winner for the coveted seed investment prize. 🌱🎉
Eligibility
🎓👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 At the time of submission, at least one applicant must be employed at Massey University as academic or general staff or enrolled as a Massey University Student.
📈👥 There is no limit on the number of applicants per application.
✨🚀 Applicants can submit multiple applications, providing that each idea is materially different.
🚫💼🔍 Applications relating to a technology that has already received investment from Massey Ventures Limited are not eligible to enter the MIP unless there is a materially different application or aspect presented.

29/08/2023

🎉 Get ready for a brand new challenge, accompanied by an incredible prize that will leave you amazed! Starting from Monday, October 9th, to Sunday, October 15th, brace yourself to showcase your trading prowess and push your limits. 📈🚀 Stay in the loop by joining the Ultimate Exchange Challenge Facebook group 🌐👥 Be the first to receive updates, connect with fellow participants, and gear up for an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on this thrilling journey! 💰🏁 Join us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/841743424215053

⭐️Open to Massey staff and current students only⭐️

15/08/2023

About the Massey Innovation Prize
The 🚀 Massey Innovation Prize 🚀 is awarded by Massey Ventures Ltd to Massey University staff and students with 💡 innovative ideas 💡 that show commercial potential. Massey Ventures works with the shortlisted entries to refine their idea and develop an 💼 Investment Pitch. The finalists are invited to present their idea to a panel of judges. The expert judging panel will assess the finalists and select the idea they think has the 🌟 greatest commercial potential. 🌟

The winner of the Massey Innovation Prize receives up to 💰 $50,000 seed investment. The prize is not a grant or free money. It is an 💼 investment toward achieving commercial outcomes 💼 which may include the sale or licensing of the idea, or the formation of a spin-out company. 🚀

Access to follow-on investment is potentially available through Massey Ventures via the PreSeed Accelerator fund of up to 💰 $250,000 provided the project makes satisfactory progress. 📈🚀

Massey Innovation Prize Process:
📅 Entries Open
Submit your innovative entries here https://www.masseyventures.co.nz/mip

⏳ September 3rd – Entries close at 11:59 PM
Submissions after this time may be ineligible.

📣 September 8th – Shortlisted entries are notified

🔧 September 18th to 26th – 1-on-1 Workshops
Massey Ventures works individually with the shortlisted teams to refine their idea and develop an Investment Pitch.

🏆 October 6th – Massey Innovation Prize Finals
Finalists present their idea at the Massey Innovation Prize finals to a panel of external judges.

💼 The judges will assess ideas based on their commercial potential and select a winner for the coveted seed investment prize. 🌱🎉

Eligibility
🎓👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 At the time of submission, at least one applicant must be employed at Massey University as academic or general staff or enrolled as a Massey University Student.
📈👥 There is no limit on the number of applicants per application.
✨🚀 Applicants can submit multiple applications, providing that each idea is materially different.
🚫💼🔍 Applications relating to a technology that has already received investment from Massey Ventures Limited are not eligible to enter the MIP unless there is a materially different application or aspect presented.

10/08/2023

🚀🔥 Don't miss out! Grand Ideas submission ends this Sunday!
⏳📅 Get your creative juices flowing and share your brilliance with us before it's too late! 🌟🎉

💡👏 "Lots of people have ideas. It’s doing something with them that is the challenge. Massey University and the people at the ecentre have always been encouraging and gone that extra mile to try and help me succeed. The ecentre has provided that platform where I’ve had the best ability to meet new people, think about different ideas and ways of looking at things, and been more pragmatic about how to get there…so I’ve loved it!" - Scotty Diamond, S1, 2023, Winner Grand Ideas People’s Choice and Te Tohu Whakapakari Whai Rawa Hāpori 🌱🤝🏆

07/08/2023

🏆🚀🔥 Grand Ideas Pitch Competition!
Do you have an innovative idea?

We want to hear it! Enter to win up to $5,000 to help bring your idea to life.

Submit your idea now 👉🏻https://www.ecentre.org.nz/grand

📅13 August 2023: Deadline for entries

Grand Ideas - $5k challenge.Have you got a great idea that could change the world? You could win seed funding to help make it a reality. Apply here: https://...

30/07/2023

Tea Rasclas Grand Ideas 2023 Winner (semester one)
“I would tell anyone thinking about entering Grand Ideas to just go for it, no matter what stage you’re at with your idea… Connecting with others through Grand Ideas took away my worries about presenting and actually made it a lot of fun.”

To enter and learn more about the Grand Ideas Pitch Competition, visit our website now. The deadline for submissions is August 13, 2023. ⏳ https://www.ecentre.org.nz/grand

16/07/2023

🚀📣Do you have an innovative idea that could change the world? We want to hear it! Enter now for a chance to win up to 💰$5,000 to bring your idea to life! 💡💸

🌐 The Grand Ideas pitch competition is open to all Massey University students, distance students, recent graduates, and faculty/staff who have a fantastic concept for a commercial or social enterprise. No business plan is required, so you can focus on the core of your idea and its potential impact. 🌍

By participating, you'll receive expert mentoring and coaching to refine your idea and enhance your pitching skills. Our experienced mentors will guide you on the path to success, providing valuable insights and support throughout the process. 🤝📚

Here's how to enter:

1️⃣ Submit 📝: Visit our website and submit your idea online. Let your creativity flow and explain your concept in the most compelling way possible. We can't wait to hear what you've come up with!

2️⃣ Qualify ✅: After the submission deadline on August 13, 2023, our panel of judges will carefully review all the entries. They will select the top 🔟 ideas that will proceed to the Finals.

3️⃣ Pitch 🎙️: The finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas live to the judges. Each finalist will have 3 minutes to impress the judges with their idea, showcasing its potential for success. 🏆

Mark these key dates in your calendar: 📅

🗓️ July 17, 2023: Entries open 🚀
⏰ August 13, 2023: Deadline for entries
📣 August 17, 2023: Finalists announced
🏆 TBC: Live pitch finals

During the live pitch finals, the judges will evaluate the presentations and select the top three ideas to receive seed funding. These funds will serve as a launchpad for the winners to kickstart their ventures and turn their dreams into reality. 💰💡

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Your idea could make a difference and change lives. Innovation knows no boundaries, and we encourage everyone, regardless of background or experience, to participate. 🌈

To enter and learn more about the Grand Ideas Pitch Competition, visit our website now. The deadline for submissions is August 13, 2023. ⏳ https://www.ecentre.org.nz/grand

Let your imagination soar and show us what you've got! We can't wait to see your brilliant ideas come to life. Good luck! 🍀

18/06/2023

📣🌟 We're thrilled to share the latest updates about Fit Rewards and founder, Scotty Diamond (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngā Puhi). 🏋️‍♂️💰

Scotty recently won two prestigious awards: the People's Choice Award at the ecentre Grand Ideas competition and the Te Tohu Whakapakari Whai Rawa Hāpori, an award for Māori student entrepreneurs at Massey University. 🥇🏅

Fit Rewards is all about promoting wellbeing and addressing inequality by encouraging exercise through financial incentives. 💪💰 Scotty's passion for empowering communities and creating positive transformations is at the core of his mission. 🌍🤝

Currently part of the Creative HQ incubator in Wellington, which has been instrumental in accelerating the app's development process. The support and inspiration he's received have been invaluable! 🚀🐣

Check out their website www.fitrewards.io to learn more about Fit Rewards and their vision for a healthier, happier world💪🌟

Welcome to Fit Rewards! Get ready to turn your fitness routine into a rewarding experience like never before!

31/05/2023

📢👕 Exciting News! Join the VetThread Movement! 🐾🌈

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Tea Rasclas, a veterinary student and entrepreneur, has won the Grand Ideas competition with her innovative brand, VetThread. Embrace unique, affordable, and inclusive scrubwear that makes you feel confident and empowered! 💪💚

🌈 VetThread's hand-designed collections feature vibrant, gender-neutral patterns, injecting joy into your shifts. And that's not all! We're committed to sustainability through our Scrubcycling program, reducing waste and making a positive impact on our community and the environment. 🌍🔄

With the Grand Ideas prize, Tea plans to bring her vision to life. Stay tuned for updates on prototypes, fabric testing, and a Kickstarter campaign. Join us in celebrating diversity and the love for veterinary medicine. Together, let's revolutionize workwear! 🚀

Tea Rasclas, a 21-year-old veterinary student and entrepreneur at Massey University, is set to make waves in the veterinary and medical fields following her first place win in Grand Ideas 2023 with her innovative brand, VetThread.

21/05/2023

🏆 Pitch your idea and win $500 to make it a reality! Open to all Massey University students students, and faculty/staff. No business plan required. 🚀

🎥 Submit a 60-second video pitch and written submission before 28 May 2023. Show us why your idea is innovative and unique. 💡

https://www.ecentre.org.nz/pitch-me

🌟 Judges will select up to 5 winning pitches for $500 seed funding each. Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life! 💰

🗓️ Key Dates:
Entries open: 1 May 2023
Entries closed: 28 May 2023
Winners announced: 1 June 2023

🔒 Your ideas are safe with us. Pitch.ME respects confidentiality.

Join the competition and unleash your creativity! 🎓✨

19/05/2023

🥁🥁🥁 Drum roll please! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Grand Ideas competition for Semester One, 2023! 🏆

🥇 1st Place: Tea Rasclas with VetThread - Creative Surgical Scrubs, $5000 Prize 💼👩‍⚕️
🥈 2nd Place: Rafael Kreutmayer with KiwiKitt - Improved Camouflage Paint Formulation, $2500 Prize 🎨🌿
🥉 3rd Place: Linda Nezbedova with Shroom Munchies - Sustainable and Innovative Snack, $1500 Prize 🍄🌱
🏆 People's Choice Award: Scotty Diamond with Fit Rewards - Exercise Rewards Application, $500 Prize 🏋️‍♂️📱

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their incredible ideas and entrepreneurial spirit! Your hard work and determination have made this competition a resounding success! 👏

To the winners and participants: remember, this is just the beginning of your journey. The ecentre team will provide expert mentoring and coaching to help you bring your ideas to life. Embrace this opportunity and keep pursuing your dreams! 💡✨

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed panel of judges: Alan Hucks, Melvin Apulu, Lynell Tuffery Huria, and Dr. Olivia Ogilvie. Thank you for generously volunteering your time and expertise.

Once again, congratulations to all the winners and participants of the Grand Ideas competition. Your innovation, creativity, and determination inspire us all. We eagerly await the impact you will make on the world with your ventures. Keep dreaming big and making a difference! 🌍💪

And for those with more ideas, don't miss the chance to enter the ecentre Pitch.ME competition! Submit a 60-second video pitch and stand a chance to win $500 towards your business venture or social enterprise. Learn more at https://www.ecentre.org.nz/pitch-me. Good luck! 🚀🎥

30/04/2023

📣🚨 Attention all Massey University students and faculty/staff! Have you got an idea that could be the next big thing? 💡💰 Pitch it to win seed funding to help make it a reality with Pitch.ME's 60-Second Video Pitch Challenge!

🎬📝 To enter, simply submit a 60-second video pitch and written submission describing your idea before the closing date. All ideas are welcome and no business plan is required. You can enter as an individual or in teams, but all contestants must be current Massey University students or faculty members.

🏆🌟 The best pitches, as selected by the judges, will win seed funding to help turn their idea into reality. So don't wait, enter now for your chance to win and bring your innovative and unique idea to life! https://www.ecentre.org.nz/pitch-me-entry-form

Get ready to pitch your idea and win big!