Kina Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship by continuing its support of the Innovation PNG Awards 2026, where it is a Major Sponsor of the Innovation PNG Award for Small Business.
Building on its support in 2025, Kina Bank’s support this year reflects its ongoing support toward small businesses in Papua New Guinea.
Kina Bank Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Ivan Vidovich said “Innovation is essential to building resilient and competitive businesses, particularly in the small business sector.”
He added that by continuing to support the Innovation PNG Awards, Kina Bank is proud to recognise entrepreneurs who are solving real problems, thinking creatively, and contributing to Papua New Guinea’s economic future.
The Innovation PNG Award for Small Business recognises outstanding innovation from businesses with fewer than 10 employees, celebrating enterprises that develop new products, services, technologies, or ways of working that create real impact. The category highlights the important role small businesses play in driving economic activity, creating jobs, and strengthening local communities.
The winners of the 2026 Innovation PNG Awards will be announced at the Innovation PNG Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, following the shortlist reveal at the TechBrek breakfast event in May.
Kina Bank CEO & Managing Director Ivan Vidovich in a panel discussion at the 2025 Innovation Conference