Callaghan Innovation stories - Page 4
Wearable tech challenge finalists want to rewire stroke-affected brains, decrease fall risk
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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c-prize
The C-Prize Challenge invites Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create technology solutions in a designated area.
Auckland's FoodBowl driving innovation in food and beverage sector
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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foodbowl
Auckland's FoodBowl is revolutionising NZ's food sector, driving innovation, commercial success, and fostering premium value-added food exports.
Regional startups gain access to more incubator services
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Callaghan has awarded six providers, some in BoP, Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay, one and two-year contracts for founder incubator services.
Te Papa's Mahuki accelerator secures $250,000 in funding from Callaghan
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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te papa museum
New Zealand's government agency, Callaghan Innovation, has injected $250k into the country's first museum-based innovation accelerator.
Callaghan applauds Team NZ's third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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Callaghan Innovation lauds Emirates Team New Zealand's 2017 America's Cup win, attributing success to advanced R&D initiatives backed by its grants programme.
'Be intellectually promiscuous' - Callaghan urges innovators to push the boundaries on wearable tech
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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c-prize
Callaghan is running its biennial C-Prize Challenge, asking Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create the next generation of wearable tech.
World-leading tech experts to speak in NZ for innovation challenge
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Three international experts will travel to NZ to share their expertise in wearable technology with entrants in Callaghan Innovation competition.
Kiwi businesses finally begin to invest in innovation
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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r&d
Kiwi businesses are investing more in their R&D to create innovation and success, according to Callaghan Innovation.
New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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kiwa digital
New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.
NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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xero
It has been released to turn great ideas into fledgling businesses and help NZ grow its share of a burgeoning global $1 trillion (NZD) industry.
How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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Callaghan Innovation's 2015-2016 Annual Report is scheduled for Parliament, and it puts forward some of the most grand successes for Kiwi innovation.
New centre launched to create data tech platforms and retain young NZers
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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data science
They call it the 'brain drain', where talented young New Zealanders leave our shores to seek better prospects elsewhere - this could soon change.
Hutt Valley a step closer to becoming Technology Valley
Mon, 16th May 2016
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lightning lab
Hutt Valley is a step closer to becoming NZ's Technology Valley following the govt's $15m hi-tech funding boost, says National List MP Chris Bishop.
Govt hands out further $15m to commercialise Kiwi tech
Mon, 16th May 2016
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The New Zealand Government has allocated an extra $15m to schemes aimed at speeding up the commercialisation of new technologies.
Kiwi drone start-up takes out innovation award
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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nab show
Dotteral's creative solution to reducing UAV noise earned them a place at the Callaghan Innovation New Zealand pavilion at the NAB Show.
More Kiwi tech start ups to receive Govt grants
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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A further 11 Kiwi tech start ups will receive repayable grants worth $450,000 to help them commercialise their technology.
Māori innovation category for Hi-Tech Awards proving a hit
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Māori ingenuity shines at the Hi-Tech Awards with a new category attracting double the expected entries, celebrating tech innovation.
Promapp snaps up growth grant worth up to $5 million
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Promapp Solutions secures research & development grant to aid international expansion and increase development team.
Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Vodafone NZ launches accelerator programme to help Kiwi start-ups go global. 10 companies to be chosen for first round.