Perks & Resources
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Xero
STARTUP PERK
Try Xero with 90% off for six months when you sign up here through The Factory.
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Miro
STARTUP PERK
Collaborative whiteboarding tools, with access to $1,000 Miro credits for founders working with The Factory.
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Notion
STARTUP PERK
Access 6 months free of Notion Business with Notion AI included.
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Hubspot
STARTUP PERK
Access up to 90% off HubSpot in your first year, with ongoing discounted pricing available through The Factory.
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Free counselling
STARTUP PERK
Access three free confidential counselling sessions available to founders across Aotearoa.
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Webflow
STARTUP PERK
Accelerate your startup's growth with Webflow. Get 100% off the CMS site plan for 1 year.
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AWS Activate
STARTUP PERK
Cloud credits and technical support to help startups build, test, and scale their infrastructure.
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Microsoft
STARTUP PERK
Access to Azure credits, tools, and go-to-market support for early-stage startups.
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Google Cloud
STARTUP PERK
Cloud credits and technical resources to support product development and scaling.
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Carta - Launch Plan
STARTUP PERK
Equity management tools to help founders set up cap tables and manage ownership from day one.
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LeanStack
RESOURCES
Structured tools for idea validation, customer discovery, and business modelling, access provided by The Factory.
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ManawaTech
RESOURCE
Access to technical talent and technical co-founder pathways through the Manawatū innovation ecosystem.
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Government funding & R&D support
RESOURCE
Guidance and pathways into grants, incentives, and R&D programmes, with hands-on support for Manawatū-based founders through our local ecosystem.
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What Founders Want
RESOURCE
A curated collection of practical resources, tools, and insights to help founders navigate common startup challenges and make better decisions.
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Startup Aotearoa
RESOURCE
Government-funded startup support offering up to 10 free one-to-one coaching sessions for eligible founders across Aotearoa.
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Kindrik Partners
RESOURCE
Free, founder-friendly legal templates covering common early-stage needs, helping startups get set up correctly without unnecessary complexity or cost.
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AANZ
RESOURCE
Guides, templates, and educational resources to help founders understand angel investment, capital raising, and investor readiness.
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Earle Creativity Trust
RESOURCE
Science and technology grants every two years for the Manawatū and Rangitīkei region to support innovative research, development, and commercialisation projects.
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Y Combinator Startup School
RESOURCE
Free, self-paced learning from one of the world’s leading startup accelerators.
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MIG Angels
RESOURCE
Access to early-stage angel investment opportunities and investor connections through The Factory’s angel network.
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Momentum
RESOURCE
Structured feedback and guidance for university students, with the opportunity to present ideas or startups to a specialist committee with broad expertise.
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F6S
RESOURCE
A global platform for startup programmes, funding opportunities, and perks.
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Idea Developments
SERVICE PARTNER
Physical product design and commercialisation support, helping founders move ideas from early concept through to market-ready solutions.
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BSD
SERVICE PARTNER
Brand strategy and visual identity support, helping startups clearly communicate who they are, what they do, and why it matters.
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Firecrest Systems
SERVICE PARTNER
A trusted development partner supporting startups to design, build, and scale reliable digital products and platforms.
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Business Mentors
RESOURCE
Experienced business mentors providing practical, one-to-one guidance to help founders build capability and grow their businesses.