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New commercialisation grant available to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researchers from January 2026
A new commercialisation grant is available to support research projects with the potential to deliver commercial outcomes.
Published 8 December 2025
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Bringing Kiwi biotech to the world of winemaking
A new licensing agreement to productise and distribute enzyme-based biosensors for winemaking will bring biotechnology invented in Wellington to winemakers…
Published 7 November 2025
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Wellington UniVentures celebrates partnership with Booster NZ
More than $7 million invested and 13 companies set up since 2018.
In 2018 Wellington UniVentures (WUV), the commercialisation arm of…
Published 13 August 2025
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Russ Pine
Mental health demands in Aotearoa New Zealand are rapidly increasing with one in five young Kiwis affected by depression by…
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A sustainable source of vanadium
The ultimate goal is to revolutionise the industry and produce the world’s most sustainable source of vanadium.
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Megan Girdwood
Megan Girdwood started out her career studying at the University of Canterbury, achieving a Bachelor of Engineering with honours in…
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