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Competition to jump start young entrepeneur's business ideas

Young Auckland entrepreneurs have the chance to get their business idea off the ground by entering IDEAStarter – a competition encouraging young people to “dream, create and do”.

This is the second year IDEAStarter has been held.

Help will be available along the way, with free IDEA Generator mentoring sessions to help entrants develop their idea to its full potential and complete their entry.

Competition judges will award prize packs for the best entries, including iPads and sessions with an expert business mentor to help them develop their entrepreneurial skills.

Patrick McVeigh of ATEED says IDEAStarter is a great opportunity for young Aucklanders to help get their business ideas off the ground.

“It’s a great way for creative, enthusiastic young people from across Auckland to get support to develop their ideas. They’ll be able to get support and learn from experts, and potentially turn their ideas – no matter how small or big – into a business of their own,” he says.

Entries are now open for IDEAStarter.

All Aucklanders aged 15-24 who have an idea for a new product or service can enter individually or as part of a team via www.ideastarter.co.nz.

For full details on IDEAStarter, or to submit an idea or register for free IDEA Generator mentoring sessions, visit www.ideastarter.co.nz. Entries close 2 May.