Callaghan Innovation

Kiwi Cleantech: From Aotearoa to the world! 🌍 Last year, 14 Kiwi startups joined the Callaghan Innovation-led Cleantech Trek to the US and Europe, chasing a global market soon worth $3 trillion. From elevator pitches with investors to meetings with multinationals, and receiving international awards for their innovations, our Kiwi cleantech teams packed a lot in!  A huge shout out to  AZURA Ocean Technology, Hot Lime Labs, NILO, Geo40 Limited, UsedFULLY® , Mint Innovation, Cetogenix, Mushroom Material, Basis, Prospero, Solarferm, TasmanIon, Zincovery, and Waste To Energy Technologies Limited for putting in the hard mahi!  Special thanks to ASB Bank for sponsoring the Europe leg and to our New Zealand Cleantech Mission partners—NZTE, Ara Ake, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Motion Capital, Bridgewest Ventures NZ and Climate Salad —for their support. Watch the highlights below! 🎥

Meet Ārohia Trailblazer EMROD! ⚡ Imagine sending electricity through the air without wires—that’s exactly what Emrod is doing by researching, developing, and transforming how energy is delivered. Using microwave energy, the company’s technology safely transmits power over long distances, connecting remote areas once thought impossible to reach. With a bold vision to position New Zealand as a global leader in wireless energy transmission, Emrod is paving the way for a future where no one is forced to be off the grid. We’re proud to support their journey as they reimagine the movement of energy! Find out why our panel named Emrod a trailblazer: https://lnkd.in/gj_DKZBT

Kick off the new year taking a deep dive into your business’s IP. Intellectual property (IP) isn't just a legal matter - it's a strategic tool for long-term success. A well-crafted IP strategy doesn’t just protect your innovations - it positions your business to grow, adapt, and succeed in competitive markets. From patents to trade secrets, licensing to brand value, IP touches every aspect of a business's unique value proposition.   Through our Beyond IP programme we connect businesses with expert advisers to help them navigate this critical aspect of their growth. It’s about more than protecting ideas, it’s about leveraging them to achieve commercial goals. https://lnkd.in/gw-jxwUS

Over the year, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting 33 events to connect and upskill Aotearoa New Zealand’s innovators. 💡 Thank you to the almost 3,000 people who came into our whare to learn, discuss, present, share, and mingle. Not forgetting all the clever people we rubbed shoulders with at the events we sponsored, and the innovators who wowed us with their ideas and passion for making the world a better place with Kiwi ingenuity. Love your mahi, and we look forward to seeing you all next year after you’ve had a well-deserved break! ☀️

Meet Ārohia Trailblazer, Toku Eyes! 👀 Toku Eyes is tackling Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with MyKidneyAI, an AI-powered tool that detects CKD through retinal images from routine eye exams. This is a non-invasive, affordable approach enabling an earlier diagnosis, improving outcomes for patients worldwide. The company is keen for as many people as possible to benefit from MyKidneyAI. So it is by refining its digital experience, and creating accessible customer education materials, while keeping a focus on product development. It’s also planning to mentor underrepresented talent and run workshops on inclusivity and regulatory pathways.  As they say, the eyes are the window to future health—and we’re proud to support Toku Eyes’ journey as it redefines healthcare and creates new opportunities for innovation in New Zealand!  Find out why our panel named Toku Eyes a Trailblazer here: https://lnkd.in/g9bmgNg3

Meet Ārohia Trailblazer, Astrix Astronautics! 🚀 Bigger doesn’t always mean better, just ask Astrix. Copia, the company’s innovative solar array system, reduces the costs of powering spacecrafts and small satellites dramatically. The system is an inflatable solar array that is 20x more compact, 4x lighter, and 75% faster to produce than existing systems. Copia deploys solar panels in orbit using inflatable tubes, reducing the costs of powering a spacecraft.👀 As New Zealand’s only satellite power system manufacturer, Astrix is developing pre-production facilities, building demonstration units, and securing IP to take their innovation global. ✨ We’re excited to support them and see how they create new opportunities for the space industry! Find out why our panel named Astrix a Trailblazer here: https://lnkd.in/gs8uiP3j

Superb update about our customer Premium Seas New Zealand who took out the Excellence in Innovation award last night at the 2 degrees Auckland Business Awards. The citation recognises their achievements in the globally growing seaweed sector. We’re particularly stoked to see the kudos for the company’s impressive market validation, quality research and strategic approach to overcoming scale-up challenges — all things we’re proud to say our Business Innovation Advisors, R&D Solution Specialists and partner NZ Food Innovation Network had a hand in helping develop. But the hard mahi is all Lucas Evans and the Premium Seas team’s, so congrats and we’ll keep cheering you on as you keep smashing it!

Tonoa ināianei! Entries for the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards are open! 🎉 Are you a Māori innovator pushing the boundaries in tech? The Hi-Tech Māori Kamupene o te Tau / Māori Company of the Year Award is your chance to showcase your mahi, celebrate your achievements, and inspire future generations. 🌱 We’re proud to sponsor this award, in partnership with Poutama Trust, because we think it’s crucial to highlight the achievements of Māori in innovation and tech. Māori-founded pakihi contribute over $70bn annually to Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, and much of that comes from Māori tech innovators. We’re here to support you every step of the way—Mauria te pono and back yourself. Know someone who should enter? Tag them below and encourage them to apply! 🌟 🔗 Enter today: https://lnkd.in/gEjaBt2V Entries close 3 March 2025. Amber Taylor - ARA Journeys Sir Ian Taylor - Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi Morris Pita - Tai Pari Mōhio Ltd Bob Pinchin - NZ Hi-Tech Awards #HiTechAwards #MāoriInnovation #TonoInāianei #NgāUriWhakatipu

The future of construction is here, and it’s powered by AI! 🤖🏗️    Last week, we wrapped up the third and final sold-out ‘AI in Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)’ trial event in Christchurch, in partnership with Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau. Were you a part of it? 👀   Over 120 businesses and organisations attended the series, and it’s incredibly gratifying to see that so many in the AEC sector can see the potential of AI. With all events sold out, we’re excited to see how these innovators will leverage AI to make the sector an economic powerhouse for Aotearoa.     A huge thank-you to the AI innovators who openly shared their journeys, sparking ideas and innovation across the sector:  Sam Blackbourn – Allsite.ai, Jack Donaghy CEng MIEI MSc - Beca, Luke Williams - Holmes Group, Manoj Dolli - Alamance.AI, Jon Sinclair -Performance Building Technologies, Graeme Mackin – Fulton Hogan Missed out this time? Don’t worry—this is just the beginning! Watch this space in the new year for more events driving AI innovation in the AEC sector. 🚀 Nick Sterling, Ross Pearce, Kin Lung (KL) Chan, Siobhan Lilley, Neha Uniyal, Tania Williams, Richard Templer, Maria Mingallon #CallaghanInnovation #EngineeringNewZealand #ConstructionInnovation #AIinAEC #AIblueprintforNZ #AIForumNZ

Calling all Māori innovators! 👀 Are you leading a groundbreaking business? The 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards is your opportunity to showcase your mahi and leadership on a national stage. Callaghan Innovation proudly sponsors the Hi-Tech Māori Kamupene o te Tau / Māori Company of the Year Award, and we’re here to make the entry process simple and set you up for success. Join us for a free online kōrero on 3 December, from 10–10:45 am, to get the tools and insights you need to make your entry stand out.  In just 45 mins, you’ll:  ✨ Pick up tips for crafting a winning entry  ✨ Learn from the experiences of previous Hi-Tech Awards winners   ✨ Gain insights into the awards process  from inspiring leaders like Sir Ian Taylor (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi), Morris Pita (Tai Pari Mōhio Ltd), and Amber Taylor (ARA Journeys).  Sign up today! You can register for the online kōrero here - https://lnkd.in/g4iwXyx5