28 July 2021
BioTechNZ and AgriTechNZ are leading an event in Palmerston North on August 4 to discuss cell-based agriculture which can create products from cell cultures as opposed to whole plants or animals.
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14 June 2021
The Ministry of Health’s move toward a smoke free Aotearoa by 2025, genetic engineering and genetic technologies for low nicotine cigarettes could play a major part in ensuring the success a leading biotech expert says.
Read More New Zealand produces enough food to feed 40 million people worldwide – almost 10 times its own population, but the way Aotearoa produces is changing, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. The world cannot feed its children’s children with the food systems currently in use, she
July 28, 2021
There is a lot happening in the biotech space, not least what is highlighted below. Watch the global trends for gene technologies unfold around the world Around the globe the growth in genetically modified (GM) crops is beginning to accelerate. Almost 200 million hectares of GM cr
July 21, 2021
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking tech companies from Australia and New Zealand who are considering the UK for international expansion. The selected group will join the official hybrid mission to London Tech Week in September 2021. LTW is Europe’s la
June 23, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! It was a big month last month, with the completion of Techweek2021 - a nationwide series of events showcasing and celebrating New Zealand innovation, run by NZTech. The same week closed with the largest NZ Hi-Tech Awards event ever, with 1300
June 15, 2021
The Ministry of Health’s move toward a smoke free Aotearoa by 2025, genetic engineering and genetic technologies for low nicotine cigarettes could play a major part in ensuring the success a leading biotech expert says. Government set a goal in 2011 for less than five percent of New Zeal
June 14, 2021
"With over $100 million invested so far in New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry, 2021 is our year to shine,” says Dr Zahra Champion, Executive Director of BioTechNZ and MedCan Summit 2021 organiser. Academics, researchers, government officials, doctors, businesspeople, investors, entr
June 8, 2021
Tāmaki Makaurau - New Zealand med-tech companies are using research in biotechnology to help developments in medicine, protective equipment and sensors, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. Auckland’s Scentian Bio has spent the last decade working out how to harness insec
May 19, 2021
A lot is happening in the biotechnology sector at the moment and it is really exciting to see our members success - keep up the good work! Now is certainly the time to show that biotech is a key part of the New Zealand economy. How can you do that? Join BioTechNZ to help shape the New Zeala
May 14, 2021
Government has a critical role in funding biotechnology research for the benefit of all Kiwis, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. Governments worldwide should invest in gene editing research to ensure there is equitable access for farmers to new technologies and avoid only havi
May 3, 2021