Callaghan Innovation

We provide a range of innovation and R&D services

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The gateway to New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem.

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution has begun. Are you ready?

Research and Development

Our R&D teams can help your business succeed through technology

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R&D Tax Incentive

Supporting New Zealand businesses to undertake more R&D

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We are New Zealand’s innovation agency.

We activate innovation and help businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand.

2800+

businesses engaged with us in 2018/19

200+

of New Zealand’s leading scientists and engineers on site

60%

of the total NZ business R&D expenditure in 2017 was by our customers

Our services

Access to experts

Connecting you with the right advisor, partner, mentor or technology provider.

Technology and product development

Take an idea from concept to commercial reality with our tailored R&D solutions.

Innovation skills

Giving you the knowledge, skills, and motivation to innovate and succeed.

R&D funding

A range of R&D funding to add scale, depth and return to your R&D investment.

Scale-Up NZ

Join our free online platform that connects innovative New Zealand businesses to the world.

Customer stories

Healing powers of honey

A ground-breaking trial has proved that HoneyLab's cold sore treatment made from honey works just as well as the pharmaceutical alternative.

The Kiwi start-up turning waste into wealth

Reducing industrial waste and leaving the world in better shape for future generations are big motivators for Avertana.

Prescribing a healthier future with DNA

Pinnacle Ventures has released a DNA test that can detect how a person responds to prescribed medications.

Hands across the water

The Kiwi inventor of a world-leading prosthetic hand is ramping up production at its Christchurch base.

Very cool runnings

Christchurch firm Fabrum Solutions has turned a Kiwi-invented cryocooler technology into a burgeoning export industry.

Cold roads ahead

Research proves it’s possible to make chip sealed roads without using dangerous hot bitumen.

Leaning in

Manufacturing success stories Tait and Gallagher are developing a programme to teach Kiwi firms how to go digital.

Amping it up

Embrium’s latest innovation is giving lines companies some of their power back.

Disruptive NZ veterinary software dominating global markets

ezyVet’s cloud-based solution is revolutionising veterinary practice management.

Latest news and events

Matariki X is back for 2019

Matariki X is back in 2019 to inspire and empower our Māori innovators. Don't miss the Māori Economy event of the year!

Textile Centre 1 Watt Street Parnell Auckland

Introducing Callaghan Innovation ki Tāmaki Makaurau

Callaghan Innovation’s Auckland-based staff to co-locate for the first time.

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