KiwiNet is a unique and innovative brand that brings together 19 research organizations in New Zealand with one common goal: to transform scientific discoveries into new business ventures. Unlike anywhere else in the world, these public research organizations voluntarily collaborate and pool funding to get their most promising research discoveries ready for investors. Their shared objective is to maximize the economic benefits of science and technology-based innovation for New Zealand.

KiwiNet's members include prestigious institutions such as Plant & Food Research, Callaghan Innovation, AgResearch, and the University of Canterbury, among others. They champion people who commercialize research by providing them with the necessary tools, connections, investment, and support to create groundbreaking new products and services. By combining their capabilities, collaborating on projects, and leveraging their extensive networks, KiwiNet helps its members achieve better commercial outcomes for New Zealand.

Over the past 12 years, KiwiNet has demonstrated that through goodwill, trust, effort, and leadership, an alliance between public research organizations can achieve incredible things. Their values of being bold, professional, committed to openness, and believing in their people guide everything they do. KiwiNet's funding comes from its shareholders, corporate partners, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

They are proud to be part of MBIE's Commercialization Partner Network, which aims to turn scientific findings into commercially viable products. For more information about KiwiNet, visit their website and check out their annual reports. Join KiwiNet in championing the commercialization of research and creating amazing success stories for New Zealand