Accelerating Aotearoa’s research discoveries to market.
We connect people, funding and know-how to take Kiwi research to the world.
KiwiNet is the combined power of 14 universities and research organisations, working together to turn scientific breakthroughs into commercial success.
We transform research discoveries into thriving new businesses, innovative products and solutions that grow New Zealand’s economy and tackle global challenges.
We champion research commercialisation from idea to investment.
Backing early-stage innovation
PreSeed Accelerator Funding provides vital early support to help research move beyond the lab.
Empowering commercialisation teams
We support and connect technology transfer professionals through funding, development opportunities and a collaborative national network.
Growing entrepreneurial researchers
We help researchers develop the skills and confidence needed to commercialise their discoveries.
Backing bold science for a better tomorrow.
Statistics represent known economic returns from PreSeed projects since 2003.
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Real companies; real impact
Some of the science-led companies supported through KiwiNet programmes.
New IP policy announced - ecosystem investment now critical
KiwiNet welcomes the Government’s new IP Management Policy; urges investment in the ecosystem to turn publicly funded research into real-world impact.
2025 KiwiNet Awards winners: Science-led innovation shaping New Zealand’s future
Winners of the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards were honoured at a gala event in Auckland tonight for their success in transforming scientific discoveries and new technologies into innovative solutions with global impact, driving New Zealand’s future.
Gaining VC insights through secondment
Stepping into the venture capital world gave Krishna Patel fresh insights and a sharper commercial focus, which she’s now applying in her role as a commercialisation analyst at Scion, a group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
Our Brilliant Partners & Shareholders
Our valued Corporate Partners
