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Matariki X 2019

Matariki X 2019 is set to spark your creativity

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Scale-Up NZ

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The gateway to New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem.

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Industry 4.0 Floating Glass unloading. Photo ICAPlants CC

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution has begun. Are you ready?

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Research and development

Research and Development

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

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R&D Tax Incentive

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

Access to experts

Connecting you with the right advisor, partner, mentor or technology provider.
Technology and product development

Technology and product development

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

Innovation skills

Giving you the knowledge, skills, and motivation to innovate and succeed.
R&D grants

R&D funding

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

Scale-Up NZ

Scale-Up NZ

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

Customer stories

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Shaun Holt - HoneyLab

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.
Avertana team

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.
John Macaskill-Smith

Prescribing a healthier future with DNA

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

Hands across the water

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

Very cool runnings

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

Cold roads ahead

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

Leaning in

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

Amping it up

Embrium’s latest innovation is giving lines companies some of their power back.
Disruptive NZ veterinary software dominating global markets

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!
Fieldays 2019

Join us at Fieldays

Our 2019 Fieldays programme will highlight the latest agritech innovations and technology.

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