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From research to real-world impact: Wellington UniVentures and Booster NZ showcase university innovation
Transforming discoveries beyond the laboratory is key to creating real-world impact. The partnership between Wellington UniVentures and Booster shows how…
Published 22 October 2026
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Dominic Moseley Wins KiwiNet Breakthrough Innovator Award
Dr Dominic Moseley, Senior Scientist at the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute, has been named the recipient of the 2026 KiwiNet Breakthrough Innovator Award.
Published 15 October 2026
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Finding the right path from the lab to large-scale production
University research can take many paths to impact and CullBeck shows why choosing the right commercialisation pathway matters.
Published 14 October 2026
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Powering Up a New Energy Startup for Global Impact
Researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington are making solar cheaper and more powerful with next-generation perovskite materials, backed…
Published 9 July 2026
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Targeting Drug Resistance in BRCA-Related Cancers
Many BRCA‑mutant cancers that respond to targeted therapies eventually become resistant to these drugs. Researchers at the Ferrier Research Institute…
Published 22 May 2026
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Mining Microbes for Natural Product Development
Researchers at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have developed a discovery platform for new crop protection products.
Published 14 May 2026
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Turning research into robust simulation software for semiconductor innovation
Through an exclusive licensing agreement, RHEED Simulation Software developed at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is now…
Published 10 December 2025
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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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New report highlights research impact at Victoria University
Wellington UniVentures has just released its Impact Report, highlighting commercialisation successes from across Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of…
Published 10 April 2025
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Dr Emily Mason: being the change
Dr Emily Mason may be early in her research commercialisation career, but she’s already gaining a reputation as a positive…
Published 11 March 2025
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