108 entries from 40 sectors...14 qualifiers...five finalists...three winners!

Three of New Zealand’s most promising companies have won a share of $1 million. The companies – Allpress Espresso, Outpost Central and Senztek – have outshone their competitors and will now receive financial support for domestic and international business growth from the fund, set up with a gift from ex-pat international financier Charles Bidwill.

The Challenge’s aim is to enhance New Zealand’s economic growth and productivity by turning ideas into profitable products and services...ones that can be marketed efficiently and that will generate opportunities and prosperity for New Zealanders. Find out why our three winning companies have achieved success in 2009, and make sure your company is ready to enter next year’s Entrepreneurs’ Challenge.

Congratulations to the winners, and all who entered this year’s inaugural competition!