Creative HQ — The Incubator
AcceleratorWellington · Pre-Seed–Seed · 25 people tracked
Investment thesis
Creative HQ positions itself as New Zealand's leading startup hub, working across startup, government, corporate and international ecosystems to build high-growth businesses in Aotearoa and globally. Rather than performing innovation on behalf of others, it emphasizes capability-building through immersive learning programmes that empower founders, teams and public sector leaders to develop their own innovation skills. Over more than 20 years it reports supporting over 35,000 people. It acts as a connector for founders, funders, mentors, corporates, government, Crown Research Institutes and universities, focusing on turning bold ideas into real-world impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Creative HQ — The Incubator invest at?
- Creative HQ — The Incubator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Creative HQ — The Incubator focus on?
- Creative HQ — The Incubator focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Creative HQ — The Incubator located?
- Creative HQ — The Incubator is headquartered in Wellington, NZ.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channel"Government can't innovate" is a myth. Conversation with incoming Education NZ CEO, David Downs
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Watch Feijoa pitch at Creative HQ’s 2026 Fintech Lab.
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Watch Nashrr pitch at Creative HQ’s 2026 Fintech Lab
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Watch Hello Cashflow pitch at Creative HQ’s 2026 Fintech Lab
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Watch Tākoha pitch at Creative HQ’s 2026 Fintech Lab
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Watch Veritas HQ pitch at Creative HQ’s 2026 Fintech Lab
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