2012-02-29 13:43:22 // Paul Adams
// The Idealog Blog
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New Zealand is at a public research crossroad: push it into the real world or continue to write off vast amounts.
2012-01-31 14:26:38 // Siobhan Leathley
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The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet) has launched a database of national research projects, inventions and patents, with an eye to connecting businesses, entrepreneurs and investors worldwide.
2011-10-03 09:39:48 // Idealog
Industrial Research Limited (IRL) and the University of Auckland’s commercialisation company UniServices are planning to team up to boost business innovation in the high-value manufacturing sector.
2011-08-18 09:33:38 // Esther Goh
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Tech entrepreneurs are the target of a $2.8 million talent development programme on track to launch in the new year in partnership with the private sector, designed to bring various players in the innovation space closer together.
2011-08-16 10:10:46 // Esther Goh
A second $50 million round of research and development grants has been announced by the government, benefiting a total of 19 tech companies in fields from manufacturing to biotechnology, electronics and software development.
2009-12-16 11:06:00 // Andy Kenworthy
// Idealog #25: guide
The point at which people really get excited about an idea is when they can reach out and touch it, kick its tyres and take it for a spin. This is also a very exciting point for the innovator. Once you have created your prototype, there is every chance you may discover new markets and applications for you innovation as people get hold of it and interact with it in unexpected ways. If things go really well, this may also be your first opportunity to show something concrete to potential partners, investors and customers, to whet their appetites and pry open their wallets.
