Industry News
In April, Callaghan Innovation launches Scale-Up New Zealand, a free online platform with verified information on Aotearoa New Zealand’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
19 February 2019
BIOTechNZ News
Major NZ clean tech company head in NZ to promote biotech
The founder of one of New Zealand’s biggest biotech companies, Dr Sean Simpson, is back in New Zealand this week attending key board meetings for the next wave of Kiwi … Continue reading "Major NZ clean tech company head in NZ to promote biotech"
14 November 2018
Industry News
New Zealand company collaborates on FDA approval of a novel treatment for river blindness
Argenta Limited, a New Zealand animal health company, has worked with Medicines Development for Global Health (MDGH), a not-for-profit Australian biopharmaceutical company, to gain US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval … Continue reading "New Zealand company collaborates on FDA approval of a novel treatment for river blindness"
28 June 2018
Industry News
Alternative proteins research published
Beef and Lamb New Zealand commissioned the study to better understand the shifts in food, food production technology and consumer trends and distinguish the hype from reality. The report shows … Continue reading "Alternative proteins research published"
02 March 2018
Industry News
How A Bank Of All The World’s Genetic Codes Hopes To Save Nature
The Earth Bank of Codes wants to collect the genetic sequence of the natural world–and let countries make money from the scientific breakthroughs that would result, rather than selling their … Continue reading "How A Bank Of All The World’s Genetic Codes Hopes To Save Nature"
28 February 2018
Industry News
Cow stomach microbes could hold key for increased food and biofuel production
In the United Kingdom, researchers from The University of Edinburgh, The Roslin Institute and Scotland’s Rural College found that the types of microbes and enzymes in cow stomachs that help … Continue reading "Cow stomach microbes could hold key for increased food and biofuel production"
28 February 2018
Events
The 2017 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. Winners announced.
The Government of New Zealand introduced The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes in 2009 as a way of raising the profile and prestige of science among New Zealanders. There are five … Continue reading "The 2017 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes. Winners announced."
18 February 2018
Industry News
Australia’s growing support for women in Life Sciences
In Life Sciences, there is, regrettably, a glass ceiling. If you are involved in the Life Sciences in any country where the sector is strong, you’ll have noticed a push … Continue reading "Australia’s growing support for women in Life Sciences"
13 February 2018
Industry News
Going for the Gold! Mint Innovation’s microbes and technology recover gold
With the XXIII Olympic Winter Games starting and a record-breaking 102 gold medals up for grabs this year, it got us thinking about medals…and metals in general. With so many … Continue reading "Going for the Gold! Mint Innovation’s microbes and technology recover gold"
11 February 2018