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The development of AI for real-time flood forecasting represents a transformative leap in disaster preparedness and response in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Callaghan Innovation and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research are digging into artificial intelligence to develop a tool to help scientists uncover a treasure trove of soil research insights.

Zincovery has pioneered a recycling solution that reduces emissions by up to 95% and processing costs by 45%. The end output is a 100% recycled, low carbon and high purity zinc product that’s currently not available despite customer demand. Plus, the process also generates a highly valuable, low-impact black iron oxide pigment as a co-product.

Humble Brag 002: In this second instalment of the Humble Brag series, we continue our CEO Stefan Korn's dialogue with trailblazing New Zealand innovators who have already had massive global impact but are continuing to innovate in new areas.

Bspkl’s high-performance catalyst coated membranes reduce the costs of producing green hydrogen, making it a viable green energy source.

Three Kiwi cleantech startups seeking to follow in the footsteps of Nasdaq-listed waste-to -value leader Lanzatech have been included in a list of those to watch in the Asia-Pacific.

In partnership with Poutama Trust, Callaghan Innovation is proud to once again sponsor the NZ Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau award – the Māori Company of the Year. Congratulations to finalists Blink Pay Global, Envico Technologies, and Kry10. All unique in their own way, and all making strides as Māori innovators to help make the world a better place.

Twelve Kiwi ventures are a step closer to securing partnerships and a slice of around NZ$80 billion invested every year in cleantech startups after returning from Cleantech Trek USA.

Graphite is a major component of lithium-ion batteries, which power the many devices and vehicles we use every day. However, as market demand for lithium-ion batteries skyrockets driven by the electrification economy, so too does the environmental cost. Ārohia Trailblazer Grant recipient’s CarbonScape are the first company in the world to pioneer technology for creating sustainable, carbon negative biographite for the battery sector, using renewable forestry waste such as woodchips.

Solid waste is an inevitable by-product of most industrial manufacturing processes and its disposal can be costly, both for businesses and for the environment. Avertana’s proprietary technology refines industrial waste streams from steelmaking into valuable mineral and chemical products with less cost and CO2 emissions, using innovative chemistry and novel process design. With the help of the Ārohia Trailblazer Innovation Grant, Avertana is working to create more sustainable, resilient supply chains by lowering the cost and environmental impact of essential raw materials used to make everyday products.

At a glance Oceanmax knew their marine foul-release coating product not only kept vessels clean but also improved performance on the water.

Callaghan Innovation is proud to once again sponsor the NZ Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year award.