ManawaTechis an industry-led non-profit organisation working towards a thriving local technology hub Our Vision is to Drive Manawatū to be one of the top hubs in New Zealand for tech innovation, entrepreneurship, and career growth. DriveLead and actively deliver programmes of work that move our region forward. Top hubsBe recognised as a go-to NZ tech centre. Tech innovationGrow and create technology-driven products, services, and opportunities within our local businesses. EntrepreneurshipSupport founders and new ventures to start, run, and thrive. Career growthBack people at every stage: students, juniors, seniors, and business owners.How we do thisSupport Tech BusinessesWork with councils, CEDA and others to encourage local government and local companies to buy localMaintain a public-facing list of member companiesPromote local jobs to help keep talented people herePromote and help coordinate the tech ecosystem in the regionCommunicate local and national opportunities (email newsletter, LinkedIn)Promote local tech business to the local community: buy local!Increase Reputation and RecognitionRegular articles promoting local tech success stories/innovationsInvitations to be part of big national events (Tech Week, Innovation Expo, etc)Encourage the big brand names to spend time here because we have stories worth hearing, businesses worth supporting, people worth trainingContribute to the national ecosystemGet in local media telling stories of what companies here can doPromote the region as a good place to have a tech careerGrow PeopleAttract talent to the region.Retain talent in the region with networking, mentoring, and training opportunitiesProvide a career path hereExchange programs, pools of interns, freelancers, and contractors to take the overloadSupport digital technology education in schoolsCoordinate with Massey & Ucol for student projects, summer work, internships and scholarshipsCoordinate with other nationally run initiativesCreate mentoring opportunities