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At Soda, we’re excited by businesses with potential to grow and businesses that will contribute to lifting and diversifying Waikato's economy. Check out some of the businesses we've worked with recently.

February 24, 2025

Q&A with Polina Changuleva

Polina has helped over 600 businesses secure the partnerships of their dreams.

November 12, 2024

Callaghan Grants Help Blutui Fast-track Projects

Blutui received Callaghan Innovation grants to employ University of Waikato students and help accelerate projects.

October 6, 2024

Support Enables Startup to Accelerate R&D

Cybersecurity startup Capture the Bug has created a new model to help businesses identify 'bugs'.

September 9, 2024

RBP Training Provides Road Map for Commercial Dive Business

Deep Dive Division worked with Deloitte to create a 10-year strategy to help achieve their growth plans.

August 27, 2024

Startup Aims to Empower Entrepreneurs

Empower Me received free one-to-one coaching through Startup Aotearoa and is ready to support entrepreneurs.

August 13, 2024

Lego Workshop Builds Better Teams

The Flight Structures team took part in a Lego Serious Play workshop to improve communication within the business.

July 23, 2024

Soda’s Business Support Services Crucial in Economic Downturn

Soda distributed $669,221 of Regional Business Partner funding to 323 Waikato businesses in 2023.

July 7, 2024

Farm Future Proofed Following Governance Training

Eight Mile Farms received Regional Business Partner funding to complete Governance Development programme.

June 23, 2024

Free Startup Coaching Helps Deal Buddy on Next Phase of Growth

Hamilton startup Deal Buddy accesses free coaching through Startup Aotearoa and has big plans to help Kiwis.

June 11, 2024

Sailing to Success with RBP Training

Taupō tourism business Venture Beyond has increased its revenue 34 per cent following training with Destinate NZ.

May 14, 2024

Marketing Training Helps Self Storage Business Grow

Stash-It Self Storage Hamilton owners are ready to expand their business with their improved marketing capability.

April 3, 2024

Sustainability Focus for Dunstan Nutrition

Sustainability Business Plan will see Dunstan Nutrition save hundreds of tonnes of plastic waste from landfill.

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