16 December 2024
It has been a landmark year for BioTechNZ and our members. Let's take a moment to reflect on the progress and achievements of 2024!
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30 September 2024
Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director The more I work in this role the more excited I am about the convergence of once-siloed technologies across multidisciplinary teams. Recently, we had the privilege of attending the Aerospace Summit in Christchurch, where we see the convergence of biology, chemistry, physics and data, all under … Continue reading "IVF delivers major genetic gains for seedstock industry"
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03 September 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers have access to technology the rest of the world currently has access to? Special thanks to Dr Revel Drummond, Plant and Food Research and Dr … Continue reading "IVF delivers major genetic gains for seedstock industry"
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02 September 2024
We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here to pop it in your calendar now. The NZ government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using … Continue reading "IVF delivers major genetic gains for seedstock industry"
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21 June 2024
It has been another busy month for biotech. More than 35 Kiwis travelled to the BIO International Convention in San Diego.
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06 March 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director This year feels like it’s going to be a fast game, but a good game for the biotech sector! I am incredibly positive about the reception from the new Government and its associated agencies regarding gene technologies regulations and their updating. However, I don’t think we will … Continue reading "IVF delivers major genetic gains for seedstock industry"
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FOR bovine reproduction expert Luiz Porto it’s all about producing better beef. The Brazilian trained vet said that’s achieved by taking the genetics of the best performing animals and by using In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), rapidly decreasing the interval generation t
August 16, 2017
Tech Futures Lab and The Mind Lab by Unitec have expanded the depth and breadth of their team with three key additions. Louise Webster, Craig Hilton and Lorraine Guerin will help to deliver new initiatives including ‘Driving Innovation’ (as an Approved Supplier of Callaghan Innovation) and an
August 16, 2017
The growth of our technology-based exporters can be accelerated by making changes to the way our science and innovation system operates. Richard Bentley in his book Innovate! Transforming New Zealand’s technology - based economy, launched yesterday, presents a review of the state of our technolo
August 16, 2017
Aemetis Inc. recently announced that after successfully completing the construction and commencement of an integrated demonstration unit, the company is now producing cellulosic ethanol from orchard waste, utilizing technologies from Aemetis, LanzaTech and InEnTec. The plant is a continuously o
August 9, 2017
He’ll tell you that he’s ‘just a scientist’, but in truth, the successful combination of Professor Richard Furneaux’s scientific nous and entrepreneurial spirit has not only generated tens of millions of dollars of economic activity for New Zealand over the past 25 years, it has also now w
August 7, 2017
Australia stamps its presence on the global stage at BIO 2017 Australia’s reputation as a leading hub for biotechnology was strengthened at BIO 2017, standing strong among ten of the largest delegations and drawing a huge crowd for its traditional networking event, the Australian wine tasting e
August 7, 2017
We have some amazing insights to share with you from some great kiwi innovators; Shama Lee from Sunfed Meats, Lisa Johnston from Volpara and Nigel Slaughter from Ligar. All three have been through mammoth R&D processes and have had to raise capital to keep on trucking. We hope that their pra
August 7, 2017
Sunfed meats are made from plant protein, they cook, feel and taste just like animal meat but are healthier, both for you and the planet. Read more
July 31, 2017
Biotechnology consultant Topaz Conway, here as part of the Vogue Codes series, writes about how women can make their mark in the entrepreneurial world. Tales of paths travelled always deliver enduring anticipation, where the expectation is for triumph to reign and the pioneers to reap the benefit
July 31, 2017