Foundation for Research, Science and Technology

Investing in the best to tackle the possum problem - 27 Aug 10

The Foundation has approved total investment of $3.06m per year in new research to control New Zealand’s possum population and to manage the incidence of TB among cattle. Read more.

Nanotechnology meets fish skin in New Zealand first - 4 Aug 10

A start-up Auckland firm is applying nanotechnology to a fisheries by-product to manufacture 100% biodegradable, antibacterial air filters—a New Zealand first in an expanding global market. Read more.

World-first robotic legs developed by New Zealand firm - 19 Jul 10

A robotic exoskeleton that enables the person wearing it to stand, walk and even climb stairs has been developed and launched in New Zealand with the support of TechNZ funding. Read more.

TechNZ Innovation Forum 2010 - 13 Jul 10

This 3-minute video features highlights from the inaugural TechNZ Innovation Forum, held in Auckland on 29 June. The video includes interviews with US angel investor Bill Payne, Yike Bike inventor Grant Ryan and Lanzatech founder Dr Sean Simpson among other entrepreneurs and R&D leaders.

The second video is the complete keynote address by Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures. Read here for more information about the TechNZ Innovation Forum. View videos.

Addressing pressing questions with $48m in research investments - 10 Jul 10

The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology has approved more than $48 million per annum for public good science and technology investments in its main 2010 investment round. Read more.