Doing It Better
Ōtautahi Christchurch has built a strong global reputation for its cutting-edge technology and manufacturing expertise, offering top-tier ideas and talent to support the growth of businesses across various industries.
From outsourcing and supporting, to improving communications, logistics, and creating advanced components, the knowledge, products, and services you need to thrive are all right here.
Super-charged Services
Boasting a dynamic tech ecosystem offering excellent support for start-ups and investors, Christchurch is also home to multinationals such as Trimble and Verizon Connect, and some of New Zealand’s most pioneering and innovative homegrown global businesses – Datacom, Tait Communications (critical communications solutions) and Seequent (data visualisation software).
High-tech companies choose to live here – whether it’s the headquarters for iconic Kiwi brands such as Hamilton Jet, Skope, Dynamic Controls and Skellerup, the operations of multi-national manufacturing companies, or businesses like MYOB, CCL, and Datacom wanting a smart expansion point.
With a tech sector contributing $2.4 billion worth of GDP and over 15,000 jobs, Christchurch is the place to grow knowledge and transform the way organisations serve.
Success Stories
Visible Geology
Two of Christchurch’s homegrown tech leaders, Seequent and CerebralFix, have joined forces to tackle one of the most pressing issues in the global geology sector – a talent shortage that threatens the industry’s ability to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges.
Tech Businesses Booming In Christchurch
Ōtautahi Christchurch is finding its reputation as tranquil garden city surpassed by one as a future-oriented place where tech careers thrive alongside an enviable lifestyle and natural environment.
Transforming The Digital Space Of Ōtautahi Christchurch
As Executive Chair of Te Ao Matihiko, Elle Archer is committed to integrating Te Ao Māori into the digital sphere and enhancing Māori participation. She says Ōtautahi Christchurch is setting a strong example, with several local tech companies and organisations leading the way.
Partly
A Christchurch startup solving a massive data gap for the global auto parts industry is already growing rapidly.
Innovation Ecosystem Support
Canterbury Tech is the voice and connector of local technology companies. As Canterbury’s leading professional association dedicated to advancing innovation, commercialisation and exports, Canterbury Tech has a broad-based member community of New Zealand’s most innovative companies and successful entrepreneurs.
EPIC Innovation is a shared work and event space comprised of a unique blend of entrepreneurs, collaborators and innovators. Whether you’re seeking a quiet spot to delve into your workload or hungry for engagement with the local tech community, Epic has the space to suit your needs.
