2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards
Shed 10, Auckland
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
The KiwiNet Awards is the largest national celebration of the research commercialisation sector. Now in its 13th year, the Awards honour the people and projects taking science from idea to world-changing innovation, inspiring others along the way, and making a difference to our future.
Entries for 2025 are now open!
Why enter?
As a finalist in the KiwiNet Awards you will receive one-of-a-kind national exposure and connections.
- Gain visibility and networking opportunities with industry experts, our esteemed judging panel, deep-tech investors, and business.
- Showcase the value of commercialisation and your achievements to key government and policy decision makers.
- Receive dedicated national media coverage.
- Feature in promotional video content that highlights your unique value proposition.
- Be recognised at the Awards evening, with hundreds of influential guests from the deep-tech sector.
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