KiwiNet in the News

A 36-hour commercialisation sprint session has opened up a world of possibilities for academic Brendan Darby.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.