Overview
The Icehouse helps New Zealand (“Kiwi”) businesses grow smarter and faster through programmes, coaching, workshops, and coworking community—operating since 2001. Official materials position Icehouse as a place where owners and leaders grow with the business, creating effects that last longer than a single course date.
Pathways include ownership programmes, leadership programmes, business coaching & advisory, short-form workshops, and customised training.
What they teach
Icehouse learning commonly covers:
- Owner capability for businesses ready to grow
- Leadership skills that support owners and teams
- Practical advisory from seasoned business experts
- Focused workshops and bespoke company training
The product guide helps participants choose the right depth—from short workshops to longer transformative programmes.
Who it's for
- New Zealand business owners working in the business
- New, established, and senior leaders
- Teams needing customised training
- Founders seeking coworking community plus development
Frequently asked
Accelerator or school?
Icehouse is a business growth organisation offering programmes, coaching, and community—not a single university degree.
NZ-only?
Primary framing is Kiwi businesses since 2001.
Cohort or 1:1?
Both—programmes and workshops plus coaching/advisory partnerships.
How do I start?
Use theicehouse.co.nz product guide to match a programme or coaching path.