NovoLabs™ : Advanced UV technology bringing cleaner water to the world

1 September 2025

NovoLabs™ is transforming the way the world approaches water disinfection with next-generation UV technology developed from research at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

The startup’s groundbreaking Supercritical UV™ technology offers chemical-free, energy- efficient disinfection that makes cleaner waterways more affordable and sustainable. Its world-first design uses ultra-thin, high-speed “supercritical” liquid flow to allow powerful UV light to penetrate even low-clarity water, overcoming limitations of traditional UV systems.

NovoLabs’ systems are already operating at scale in commercial settings and are applicable across a wide range of wastewater and industrial liquids. With recent investment and growing international traction, the company is positioned to make an impact on the global stage.

Impact at a glance:

  • First commercial trials completed in Australia, with growing global interest
  • Patent protection in 30 countries
  • $8B global UV disinfection market
  • 3.5B+ litres of water commercially treated
  • Series A funding in 2024 from the Climate VC Fund
  • 3x Hi-Tech Awards winner
  • KCA Australasian Research Commercialisation Awards “Best Spinout” 2024
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