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New Zealand Born MedTech companies
University spin-out companies
Global export sales make up 94% of New Zealand's MedTech sector.
Sector revenue
MedTech companies comprise 81.5% of New Zealand’s health technology sector revenue
invested in New Zealand MedTech between 2021-2023
Technology Investment Network Report 2023
New Zealand HealthTech Insights Report 2024
Rongo Hou | News
Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan launch AI therapy chatbot amid ethics debate by clinicians
A therapy chatbot funded by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is being launched today, as clinicians grapple with the ethics of using artificial intelligence advice in mental healthcare.
Blue skies thinking the foundation of innovation
Kitea Health’s 'breakthrough' in a US$2 billion market shows the unique role universities perform as engines of innovation by uniting blue-sky thinking, researchers from many disciplines, and industry.
AI healthcare firm Heidi Health raises $110m on the heels of huge New Zealand deployment; A lifeline for small businesses wrongly banned by Meta – Tech Insider
Heidi Health, which bills itself as Australasia’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence healthcare firm, has raised US$65 million ($110m) in a Series B venture capital round that values it at US$465m. The start-up makes an artificial intelligence (AI) scribe that automatically takes notes for a GP, using a microphone on a webcam
Kaupapa e Whai Ake Nei | Upcoming Events
Auckland Startup Week
Here on the edge of the Pacific, the world’s next revolutionary idea is being born. Come together with founders, innovators, investors and corporate partners for a week-long festival of events designed to inspire, challenge and connect.
Te Ao Mārama workshop for EMCRs
Researchers wishing to refresh or expand their knowledge are warmly invited to attend Iwi United Engaged's Te Ao Mārama Workshop — a two-day intensive wānanga designed to support meaningful and effective engagement with Māori communities. Day 1 will be held online and Day 2 will be held in Auckland.
WellyForge#5, 29th Oct 2025 (Halloween Edition)
Join us to help progress Wellington by bringing together science, tech & investors from across the city into an informal, fun and informative meet-up. The goal of the event is that you learn something new, meet someone new, have fun and we all start forging new paths ahead for Wellington.
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