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Callaghan Innovation
New Zealand’s innovation agency
We activate innovation and help businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand.
We partner with ambitious businesses of all sizes, providing a range of innovation and research and development (R&D) services to suit each stage of growth.
Our people – including more than 200 of New Zealand's leading scientists and engineers – empower innovators by connecting people, opportunities and networks, and providing tailored technical solutions, skills and capability development programmes, and grants co-funding.
We also enhance the operation of New Zealand's innovation ecosystem, working closely with government partners, Crown Research Institutes, and other organisations that help increase business investment in R&D and innovation.
We operate across New Zealand from five urban offices and a regional partner network in a further 12 locations.
Callaghan Innovation - Latest News [Page 4]
Kiwi drone start-up takes out innovation award in Las Vegas
Friday, 22 April 2016, 3:09 pm | Callaghan Innovation
A group of guys from east Auckland has won big in Las Vegas, but not at the blackjack table. More >>
App to change the way employees engage with Māori economy
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 4:10 pm | Callaghan Innovation
A new bi-lingual mobile app developed by Callaghan Innovation and Auckland technology company Kiwa Digital is set to change the way employees learn te reo Māori and interact with the Māori economy. More >>
Excellent response from Māori innovators to new award
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 2:37 pm | Callaghan Innovation
The new Māori innovation category at the 2016 Hi-Tech Awards has attracted a high number of entries, with 22 Māori organisations putting themselves forward. More >>
Healthtech Week brings medtech sector together to grow
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 10:35 am | Callaghan Innovation
The best of medical technology companies New Zealand and the world have to offer gather in Auckland this week to share the latest developments, research and trends in the sector. More >>
SnapIT’s smart camera snapped up on high seas
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 10:04 am | Callaghan Innovation
SnapIT’s smart camera snapped up on high seas A strategic approach to innovation is paying off for two Nelson brothers who, with the help of Callaghan Innovation, have transformed a high-tech business born in a garage into a global exporter of ... More >>
C-Prize Entries Flying In
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 5:01 pm | Callaghan Innovation
After eight weeks the Callaghan Innovation UAV C-Prize is off to a flying start with over 30 innovative entries received so far. More >>
200 R&D Experience Grants places now open
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 12:39 pm | Callaghan Innovation
Innovative businesses are now invited to apply for funding to hire students for work experience as part of Callaghan Innovation’s R&D Student Grants scheme. More >>
Core Builder Composites growth grant funding clarification
Friday, 24 April 2015, 9:34 am | Callaghan Innovation
It’s been reported that Core Builder Composites have received a grant from Callaghan Innovation for $17.25m. There is some misunderstanding around this figure that needs clarifying. More >>
Callaghan Innovation statement on Trends Publishing
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 1:08 pm | Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation has terminated a Research and Development Growth Grant awarded to Trends Publishing International Ltd (Trends). The grant was suspended on 17 December 2014, after concerns were raised over some of Trends’ R&D funding claims. The ... More >>
C-Prize to unleash future flying technology
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 11:58 am | Callaghan Innovation
An innovation competition launched today by Callaghan Innovation aims to boost New Zealand’s position as world-leader in the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and help keep the country's innovative screen industry at the cutting-edge. ... More >>
Callaghan Innovation on Trends Publishing International Ltd
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 11:08 am | Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation has suspended a research and development (R&D) Growth Grant awarded to Trends Publishing International Ltd (Trends) following an audit of its funding claims. More >>
Callaghan Innovation boosts start-up support
Friday, 5 December 2014, 10:00 am | Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation’s toolkit for high tech start-up support, says Callaghan Innovation CEO Mary Quin. More >>
Hydrogen energy forum provides focus for innovative NZ tech
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 11:24 am | Callaghan Innovation
Technology developed by Kiwi scientists and business partners proves it is possible to store renewable hydrogen gas as a fuel to power remote communities, an international energy summit hosted by Callaghan Innovation and the Ministry of Business Innovation ... More >>
Callaghan Innovation and Movio unite on Big Data project
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 11:43 am | Callaghan Innovation
Auckland-based technology firm Movio says working with the Big Data specialists at Callaghan Innovation has enabled it to boost the value of its innovative global cinema marketing software by millions of dollars a year. More >>
Investment to Help Deepen Innovation Reporting
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 4:26 pm | Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation Investment to Help Deepen Innovation Reporting Callaghan Innovation, the government’s high tech HQ for Kiwi business, is to help deepen New Zealand media coverage of the commercialisation of innovation through an arms-length partnership ... More >>
Callaghan Innovation invites applicants to expand incubator
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 4:41 pm | Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation is inviting applications from businesses wishing to become part of an expanded network of business incubators throughout New Zealand. More >>
High-tech 3D printer delivers innovative export products
Friday, 7 March 2014, 10:23 am | Callaghan Innovation
New Zealand businesses stand to benefit from a top-class 3D printing facility that can create objects from titanium and other metals, enabling the development of a range of new export products. More >>
Callaghan Innovation appoints top business leader
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 10:16 am | Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation appoints top business leader to accelerate Māori innovation Callaghan Innovation, the government’s new high-tech HQ for kiwi business, has appointed Hemi Rolleston as its General Manager, Māori Economy. As GM, Māori Economy, ... More >>
New Zealand Medical Tech At Heart Of Australian Stroke Hub
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 3:04 pm | Callaghan Innovation
A collaborative project between Callaghan Innovation and Lower Hutt company Im-Able has led to a ground-breaking trial at Royal Melbourne Hospital of specialised technology that can speed up the recovery of stroke victims. More >>
Soft gel means hard cash as Douglas diversifies
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 10:45 am | Callaghan Innovation
Fast growing Kiwi pharmaceuticals exporter Douglas Pharmaceuticals is set to expand its global reach and revenues further, after government R&D funding helped it develop an innovative new product range that boosts its competitive advantage on ... More >>
