We’re excited to share that Tupu is back for 2026 — and applications are now open. Now in its third consecutive year, the Tupu Accelerator is seeking ten ambitious Māori founded startups ready to grow their pakihi into global ventures. 

Whītiki tauā - A huge mihi to everyone who joined us at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki for the Tupu Accelerator Showcase i tērā wiki, he pō whakahirahira hoki. It was an inspiring night celebrating our 2025 Purapura cohort as they pitched their pakihi to a packed room of investors, supporters, and whānau.

Tapuwae Roa is proud to present the Tupu Accelerator Showcase 2025, taking place on Thursday 26 June at the Auckland Art Gallery.   This all-inclusive event marks the culmination of our eight-week kaupapa-Māori business accelerator, where our 2025 Purapura (founders) will pitch to a room of investors, mentors, partners, and industry leaders. The showcase is a celebration of Māori innovation, resilience, and the future of our [...]

Earlier this month, Tapuwae Roa we welcomed ten new pakihi to our second iteration of the Tupu Accelerator.  Delivered in partnership with Sprout Agritech and co-funded by Callaghan Innovation, the eight-week programme now enters its second year and continues its mission to provide intensive support to early-stage Māori founders.   Participants will now work with experienced coaches to refine their business models, strengthen operational capability, and [...]

We’re excited to announce that applications for the Tupu Accelerator 2025 cohort are officially open!   We are seeking ten ambitious Māori startups to join our intensive eight-week programme to transform your pakihi from a startup to an international venture.  Delivered by Tapuwae Roa in partnership with Sprout Agritech, and co-funded by Callaghan Innovation, Tupu supports Māori founders with the tools, mentorship, and resources to thrive [...]