We greatly value our relationships with parties that help bring our intellectual property to market.
KiwiNet is a nationwide network of public research organisations, working together to transform scientific discoveries into marketable products and services.
WNT Ventures is a Callaghan Innovation-funded technology incubator based in the Bay of Plenty.
Astrolab is a Callaghan Innovation-funded technology incubator based in Auckland. Astrolab have invested in start-up company, Flow Holdings Limited, based on UC's IP.
Powerhouse Ventures is a Callaghan Innovation-funded technology incubator listed on the ASX. Powerhouse have funded a number of companies based on UC's IP, including Koti Technologies, Veritide, Invert Robotics and Motim technologies.
Sparkbox is an early stage investor, investing into high growth technology companies in the Asia Pacific region. Sparkbox have funded two start-up companies based upon University of Canterbury Intellectual Property.
Return On Science is a national research commercialisation programme helping deliver new research to the marketplace from universities, research institutions, and private companies. UC often seeks guidance from ROS’s specialist investment committees in developing commercial pathways for its IP.
ChristchurchNZ is Christchurch's tourism, events and economic development agency. ChristchurchNZ is a member of MBIE’s Commercialisation Partner Network, and works to increase the innovation uptake of Canterbury businesses.