We connect commercialisation professionals with funding, development opportunities and a collaborative community.
Working at the intersection of science, markets and impact, commercialisation professionals play a critical role in turning research into real-world outcomes.
KiwiNet champions this specialist workforce to grow commercialisation expertise across Aotearoa.
Building skills & experience
We strengthen commercialisation capability through targeted training and hands-on initiatives, including:
- Workshops and training programmes focused on real-world commercialisation challenges.
- A range of funding opportunities to support commercialisation efforts.
- Secondments and internships that provide practical experience and build career clarity.
- Sponsoring participation in initiatives such as the OnBoard programme, developing the next generation of board directors.
A national network
KiwiNet was founded on the belief that we are stronger together. Our national network connects tech transfer professionals across universities and public research organisations.
- Creating opportunities for peer learning, collaboration and shared practice across institutions.
- Supporting conferences, events and sector initiatives that bring the profession together for learning and connection.
- The KiwiNet Investment and Pipeline Committees — enabling people and projects to benefit from collective expertise of the network.
Growing careers
KiwiNet is committed to supporting the commercialisation profession and the people in it.
- Explore the Commercialisation Professional Framework to understand career pathways, development and growth opportunities across the sector.
- Try this online Commercialisation Professional Assessment Tool to assess your skills and identify development opportunities.
RTTP: International accreditation for commercialisation professionals
KiwiNet is an affiliate of the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP), aligning Aotearoa’s commercialisation community with the international standard for knowledge transfer practice.
Through this affiliation, New Zealand professionals can pursue the Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) accreditation — a globally recognised mark of capability in research commercialisation.
KiwiNet supports professionals to work toward this qualification and has secured accreditation for local training, making it easier to build towards this professional standard.
We’re here to help
Get in touch to learn more about opportunities and support available through KiwiNet.