KiwiNet CEO, James Hutchinson’s, interview by Dominic George about the launch of the Food Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge
02 December 2020
James Hutchinson was interviewed on the Magic radio station for the Rural Today segment.
02 December 2020
James Hutchinson was interviewed on the Magic radio station for the Rural Today segment.
30 November 2020
The need for transformative innovation in the food, fibre and agritech sector is at the core of the latest Supernode Challenge which is now open to applications. The Food, Fibre and Agritech Supernode Challenge, presented by ChristchurchNZ, KiwiNet, AgResearch and the Canterbury Mayoral Forum, seeks to accelerate ideas for disruptive solutions to some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges.
15 September 2019
Antibiotics are becoming increasingly less effective, so what treatments can we look to when the drugs stop working? With help from plant extracts, award-winning company HerbScience is seeking to breathe new life into how we treat bacterial infections.
14 August 2019
This project received PreSeed funding from KiwiNet to kick start its commercialisation journey.
Project partners running a two-year study into the viability of a Northland tōtara timber industry have unveiled a website (www.totaraindustry.co.nz) to explain the project and its social, economic and environmental objectives.
15 May 2018
Researchers from Victoria University of Wellington’s Ferrier Research Institute, Callaghan Innovation, the University of Canterbury, and Massey University have developed cutting-edge gene engineering technology to help scientists more efficiently manipulate DNA in order to produce new products, including a new veterinary drug.
26 April 2018
A Massey researcher has received $25K from KiwiNet to develop feedback sensors to make e-bikes safer. Could this be the next big thing for e-bikes?
17 October 2017
An innovative system protecting plants against pests and adverse weather, and a pioneering technique for assessing damage, such as that caused by earthquakes to steel rebars on built structures, are just two of five winners in this year’s University of Canterbury (UC) Tech Jumpstart competition.
06 September 2017
Dr Kirsten van Kessel, a clinical psychologist based at Auckland University of Technology, has helped create a new app for people who suffer fatigue symptoms of multiple sclerosis. MS Energise received PreSeed funding from KiwiNet to accelerate its commercialisation.
18 January 2016
A 36-hour commercialisation sprint session has opened up a world of possibilities for academic Brendan Darby.
18 December 2015
A Plant & Food biologist developing an “electronic nose” from all-powerful insect smell receptors has been given a $20,000 award from KiwiNet and Callaghan Innovation. Nikki Mandow visited him in the lab to talk about his research.
15 July 2015
KiwiNet has received a substantial vote of confidence with a further 3 year funding contract from The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment under The Commercialisation Partner Network (CPN).
30 June 2014
A unique Kiwi consortium is helping researchers leverage their scientific discoveries into successful commercial ventures. One of the most exciting recent developments in commercial fishing technology anywhere in the world was unveiled late last year, right here in New Zealand.
11 June 2014
Scientists and business people are increasingly teaming up to produce some of New Zealand's most innovative export products. To celebrate their success the Kiwi Innovation Network will tonight hold its second annual awards.
30 May 2014
How some of our engineering and manufacturing-based businesses are tapping the power of New Zealand's research base to give them that all important edge.
03 April 2014
A tremendous amount of work goes on behind the scenes in universities and crown research institutes transforming clever research into innovative products and services. We want to honour these game-changing achievements
03 April 2014
Finalists have been selected for the second annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards designed to celebrate success within New Zealand’s universities and Crown Research Institutes.