Celebrating the people and innovations making a mark on our world

2025 KiwiNet Awards

The KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards are a one-of-a-kind celebration for the research, science and innovation sector. This annual event honours those who bridge the gap between research and business, transforming scientific discoveries into real-world solutions that create lasting benefit for New Zealand.

Join us at the 2025 Awards celebration evening, and be inspired by the outstanding individuals, teams and organisations commercialising publicly funded research in Aotearoa.

What you can expect from the 2025 KiwiNet Awards Programme:

• Nationwide media coverage and online promotion of finalists and winners
• Awards celebration evening featuring time to connect, delicious food and entertainment (ticketed event)
• Finalist virtual pitching day
• Sponsorship opportunities for the Awards evening
• Networking opportunities and recognition with key influencers across the deep-tech space