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Congratulations
Easy Solar!
Winners of SWWLG - November 2025
EasySolar took out the top spot with a pitch that hit every mark — customer clarity, validation, credibility, and that “yep, we’re building this” founder confidence.
Their tool, “Should I Get Solar?”, cuts through the jargon and confusion of home solar installs - making a notoriously complex decision simple, clear, and genuinely helpful for Kiwi households.
Startup Weekend Wellington
SWWLG - November 2025
From 14–16 November 2025, Startup Weekend Wellington took over the ground floor of Victoria University’s Rutherford House, turning it into a charged playground of ideas, grit, and momentum.
In just 54 hours, participants stepped out of their comfort zones, formed teams, validated their ideas, built MVPs, and pitched brand-new solutions to a packed room.
25 Ideas. 8 Teams. 8 New Ventures Born in 54 Hours.
Every team brought sharp insights, big creativity, and that signature Startup Weekend Wellington grit.
☀️ Winner: EasySolar
EasySolar took out the top spot with a pitch that hit every mark — customer clarity, validation and credibility.
🕶️ Runner-Up: RunnAR
RunnAR brought a perfect mix of sport, tech, and founder heart. AR-enabled sunglasses introduce a heads-up display that serves only the data runners want in the moment — a clean, distraction-free evolution of running tech with huge potential.
OneDash
A smart tool helping businesses identify and eliminate unused subscriptions — cutting waste, reducing costs, and bringing clarity to messy operational spend.
PayBites
Clickable, bite-sized financial education embedded directly onto payslips. A fresh take on improving financial literacy by meeting people exactly where they already look.
OneForm
Instant, voice-recorded survey feedback for the hospitality and tourism industries. A fast, frictionless way for businesses to capture meaningful customer insights.
Kororā
Connecting student talent pipelines into Aotearoa’s growing aerospace sector. A bridge between emerging talent and one of Wellington’s most exciting industries.
Seed Mentor
A community-driven pathway giving students access to finance, mentors, and VC connections. Designed to help the next generation of founders take their first real steps.
EveryBite
High-protein, nutrient-focused snack boxes for the ageing population — helping caregivers and families support better health through simple, everyday nutrition.
You can read more about SWWLG's final pitches from Startmeup.nz here
💛 To the village who made SWWLG possible — thank you.
What's coming up...
SWWLG November 25:
Reunion Mixer
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5 pm - Wednesday 3 December
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Southern Cross Bar
Participants, mentors, crew, judges, sponsors, and partners — back together for an evening of stories, ideas, and the kind of connections that only happen when SWWLG folks meet again.
No need to RSVP - we'll see you there!
Startup Wellington is where anyone with an idea can learn how to validate, build, launch, and grow a startup.
Born from the energy and aspirations of Startup Weekend Wellington, we’ve carried that momentum forward into a hub where fresh ideas flourish, founders support founders, and real breakthroughs happen.
We provide the structure and support, you bring the passion and ambition. Together, we spark events filled with creativity, connection, and drive to take you from idea to impact — so you never have to go it alone.