# Event Details - **Event Name**: PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Join Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki as five promising Taranaki startups take the stage at the PowerUp Accelerator Showcase.About this EventNau mai haere maiBe part of the audience, in person or online, as this year’s PowerUp Accelerator programme participants pitch their ventures live.Over the past ten weeks, five high-potential startups have taken part in the PowerUp Accelerator, a programme delivered by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki that supports emerging startups with tailored mentoring and support from experts to strengthen their idea, and prepare for the next level of growth.Five startups. Five pitches. One evening to see what’s emerging from the Taranaki innovation landscape.Join us to hear pitches from:Flytte: An online logistics marketplace platform simplifying the booking of moving and transport services across New Zealand.Rooted Harmony: Wellness drink blends powered by Ayurvedic adaptogens and botanicals supporting hormonal balance and wellbeing.Green Loop: Turning commercial food waste into nutrient-dense compost that restores soil health.Kermit Shade & Shelter: Robust modular shade and shelter systems for homes, schools and hospitality environments.TipJar: A digital payments platform enabling organisations and businesses to collect payments instantly.Come along to celebrate the strong entrepreneurial spirit of Taranaki. You'll have the chance to connect with the teams behind the ventures and experience their products and services firsthand in the Expo space.The evening will feature guest speaker Iain Hosie, a Taranaki-born deep-tech entrepreneur who founded and led Nanolayr (Revolution Fibres) to become a world leader in nanofibre production. Iain is leading the Taranaki Applied Innovation Centre (TAIC) in partnership with Venture Taranaki, which is bringing cutting-edge innovation back to Taranaki, creating a new bioeconomy, and investable opportunities for the region.He will share his start-up journey, his vision for TAIC, and the importance for Taranaki to invest in innovation.The evening will be hosted by David Downs, CEO of the New Zealand Story Group and a passionate advocate for innovations and entrepreneurship in Aotearoa.Light refreshments are available for those attending in person.Registration is essential.https://youtu.be/IUH8oRh2p6o - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-plymouth/powerup-accelerator-showcase-night-2026/100001985099144980 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 50, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Plymouth - **state**: TK - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: The Devon Hotel - New Plymouth - **lat**: -39.0536513 - **long**: 174.0891665 - **full address**: The Devon Hotel - New Plymouth, 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e1be099fbb8b23dfe7dac614f172e2680946a17f362a0e1c9663adee88abdd71-rimg-w1200-h600-dce2bac2-gmir.jpg?v=1774222983 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 being held? - **A:** PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Devon Hotel - New Plymouth, 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, New Zealand. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 range from NZD 20 to NZD 50 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - In PersonNZD 50AvailableGeneral Admission - OnlineNZD 20Available - **Q**: Who is organizing PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026? - **A:** PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 is organized by Venture Taranaki. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PowerUp Accelerator Showcase Night 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Plymouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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