Queenstown is not just a scenic escape, it's a thriving business hub. Whether you are launching a startup or new product, keen to grow your business or interested in relocating, get the proper support with our comprehensive suite of resources, from local expertise to strategic initiatives designed to help your business.
Grow your business in Queenstown
Queenstown's district boasts a pool of professional business advisors with specialised tourism, construction, and international trade expertise. Local networks and impartial guidance from government-funded organisations are readily available to support your business growth.
KUMA is the Southern Māori Business Network, supporting Māori business growth since 2005. KUMA’s kaupapa is to build connections between whānau to enhance their individual professional and business success through collective support.
Digital Boost is a free learning hub with short videos, live events, and advice for sole-traders and growing business.
Launch your startup in Queenstown
From validating business ideas to securing investment, launching your startup in Queenstown offers distinct advantages, primarily due to its supportive and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The region offers many innovation-driven resources and access to capital.
Startup Queenstown Lakes helps turn business ideas into reality. Their programs and coaches support you in developing business skills, validating your idea and becoming investment-ready.
Mainland Angel Investors facilitates the introduction of potential investors to local founders seeking investment.
Callaghan Innovation helps empower innovators and entrepreneurs. They can provide funding and scientific expertise, research, and development, and aim to facilitate collaboration between researchers, scientists, and industry.
Relocating your business to Queenstown
Explore essential resources below for a comprehensive understanding of Queenstown's local economy. You'll find detailed infometrics on the regional economic profile, future economic plans, necessary regulations and consents, council support, and valuable data and insights. This information will provide a thorough overview of how to facilitate your business relocation to Queenstown.
Economic overview: To get an overview of the local economy, Infometrics has a regional economic profile and lots of useful data and insights.
The Economic Futures team within Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) are involved in a range of projects within these plans, and can advocate within council for your business.
Regulations and consents: Depending on the type of operation, and where you plan to locate the business, you may need council approval. If in doubt check with QLDC.
Gain industry insights and connections
Explore key organisations below that provide valuable insights and networking opportunities within specific industries. These connections can help you navigate and succeed in your sector.
