2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards
Shed 10, Auckland
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
The KiwiNet Awards is Aotearoa’s premier celebration of research commercialisation. Now in its 13th year, the Awards honour the people and projects transforming scientific discoveries into new technologies, businesses and real-world solutions.
Emerging from outstanding research in New Zealand’s universities, Crown Research Institutes and other research organisations, these innovations are powering high-value jobs, growing our economy, tackling global challenges, and doing good in our communities.
Finalists in the news
Last year our Awards Finalists and Winners appeared in media stories across NZ.
‘Crap to cash’: Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
nzherald.co.nz
Growth and acclaim in stride for UV water treatment innovation
stuff.co.nz
Medtech startup Toku Eyes aims to raise up to US$20m
nbr.co.nz