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The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space

The Atom is the University's innovation space.

The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao Innovation Space, (located on the Ground Floor of Rutherford House), is a place for students to start their entrepreneurial journey and get advice and support from entrepreneurs who have done it all before. The Atom hosts events that promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

If you're interested in how The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space came to be, check out How a sizzle became an atom.

If you're using The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao make sure to familiarise yourself with the rules of the space.

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Entrepreneurs at The Atom

Learn about the entrepreneurs based at The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space.

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Proton Alumni

Where are they now? Follow the journey of our graduates and their ventures here.

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Events and bookings

Find out about upcoming events and how to book The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space.