The Challenge opens the door for growth oriented SMEs to access funding, build connections with influential business leaders, receive mentoring, raise their profile within the New Zealand business community, and engage with the Business School’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Specifically the benefits for the successful applicants will include:

• access to a fixed sum of money for 3 years for growth and development
• the option to negotiate whether cash interest is payable or not
• the opportunity to meet and present to the Investment Committee and receive expert feedback on their business mentoring from a highly experienced and successful business person
• profile and publicity at all stages of the Challenge
• widespread recognition as being a company with significant potential
• the opportunity to gain benefits from engaging in the Business School’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem