Deadline: March 14, 2019.

The Asia New Zealand Foundation and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade offers six-to-eight young Southeast Asian technology entrepreneurs and business leaders the chance to visit New Zealand. The week-long programme will give participants an understanding of New Zealand’s tech sector and allow them to attend Techweek 19 in Auckland.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant must be:

• aged under 40
• able to demonstrate leadership in their field
• be competent English language speakers
• entrepreneurs or business leaders at CEO or senior management level involved in tech from one of the ten ASEAN nations.

Outstanding start-up entrepreneurs or emerging entrepreneurs will also be considered. No knowledge or experience of New Zealand is required.

Applicants must:

• be based in and have citizenship of one of the ten ASEAN member countries
• be interested in connecting with equivalents from other countries to explore international business opportunities
• be confident public speakers willing to engage in dialogue with entrepreneurs from other countries
• be willing to contribute to the relationship between New Zealand and ASEAN

FUNDING

The Asia New Zealand Foundation will fund the cost of successful applicants, including a return economy airfare, domestic transport, accommodation and insurance as well as most meals and miscellaneous expenses.

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

NZ visit for Southeast Asian tech entrepreneurs