Entrepreneurs at The Atom

Learn about the entrepreneurs based at The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space.

A picture of a drink can. — AKENE Limited

AKENE is the spirit of Ancient Africa, our story is one of passion, perseverance, and relentless dedication to crafting beverages that inspire and invigorate.

A female student sitting and looking at the laptop with her tutor (Aidan Homewood) — Archway Education

Archway Education is a social enterprise offering affordable, enjoyable and transformative tutoring for high school students in Aotearoa.

Young female with black hair and top smiling for photo — Encore Lit

Encore is a platform that provides entertainers with financial literacy to make a living from their performing arts careers.

Young female student standing in a bright store with pot plants around her — Grow Easy

Founded by Abbie Wood during her intermediate years, Grow Easy is a boutique indoor plant and gifts business, focused on easy care plants.

Young female with New Zealand scenery in the background — Healing Architects

Healing Architects empowers innovators to cultivate healthy mindsets, habits and workflows through understanding holistic health.

women standing sideways facing the camera — Moraka Menstrual Cups

Moraka Menstrual Cups is a New Zealand charitable social enterprise. Started by CEO and founder Shuari Naidoo.

three woven bags with card game inside — Ora Cards

Ora Cards, a Young Enterprise venture, creates games with Kiwiana themes, encouraging Te Reo Māori language for all ages.

A girl and two guys standing in a workshop space — Remojo Tech

Remojo Tech is a social enterprise, which exists to create a sustainable solution to the problem of e-waste and digital inequity in Aotearoa.

black and white silhoutte of a man cleaning with a leaf shooter with title text — Students Against Grime

Students Against Grime is dedicated to enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of driveways, pathways, and other surfaces in local businesses and households.

Five young women sitting on a couch working, with a dog — Testli

Testli is an up-and-coming venture, born out of Young Enterprise Trust, developing a test strip which detects for the presence of Rohypnol, a date-rape drug.

Five young people in the photo posing with t-shirt which are animated. — Together Collective

Together Collective exists to celebrate young artists in Aotearoa in taking their work to the next level through limited edition clothing designs.

Wellington City Market

Wellington City Market is a recurring market aimed at those seeking one-of-a-kind vintage items and supports local talent.