IMPACTFUL INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT
WHAT IS THE IMPACTFUL INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT?
a platform to showcase INNOVATIVE ideas
This is your chance to pitch your vision to a room full of the people who can help make it real, from international investors and local funders, to deep-tech experts and fellow founders.
Whether you’re developing a groundbreaking product or still shaping your idea, the Spotlight is open to early-stage start-ups and individuals alike.
Enter for the chance to win all-access tickets and take the stage at Impactful Innovation 2025.
ENTER NOW TO SHINE A LIGHT ON YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEA
What can I win?
The Prize
The judging panel will select 8 winners, who will each win:
One all-access ticket to the Impactful Innovation 2025 Conference.*
A dedicated 5-minute slot to pitch your idea to a room of investors, potential partners, customers, and industry experts.
Promotion and exposure through the conference and its marketing channels.
*Flights and associated travel costs excluded
WHAT DO I Need to enter?
THE REQUIREMENTS
Create a 60-second video featuring an elevator pitch that communicates your unique value proposition and the potential global impact of your idea.
Submit a brief description (max. 250 words) of your start up that we may use to introduce you on our marketing channels.
Submissions must be in English, and please do not include any confidential information within the submission.
ENTER NOW TO SHINE A LIGHT ON YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEA
Key Dates
Submissions Open: Jun 20th
Winners Selected: September 20th
Impactful Innovation ‘25: October 20th
Eligibility Requirements
This competition is open to to early-stage deep tech ideas that could become global ventures, or fully realised ventures looking to take the next step in their journeys.
You must be (mostly) based in NZ.
The idea or venture must involve technological or scientific advancement.
Had revenue of less than NZ$2 million in the last year (pre-revenue is OK also).
Judging Criteria
A panel of experts will review the submission based on the following criteria:
Innovation: The uniqueness and novelty of the idea
Market: The scalability and potential market demand
Impact: The potential positive global impact
Presentation: The clarity and quality of the video pitch
Terms and Conditions
By submitting an entry, you consent to BVNZ publishing the entry on public and social media channels.
Costs associated with conference attendance (e.g. transportation and accommodation) are not included in the prize.