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A tech hub based at Victoria University in Wellington is proving to be a success in its first year - contributing $11.9 million to the economy and supporting 127 fulltime jobs in that time.
Opened in June last year, the start up-hub was developed in conjunction with Wellington City Council and WellingtonNZ - the region's economic development agency'.
An Infometrics economic impact assessment was based on nine businesses operating out of the Taiawa hub in March this year, where they have access to a workspace without long term leases, access to university research and investor and peer networks.
The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University - Te Herenga Waka, Professor Nic Smith, has described the hub was a positive influence across the university.
