Foundation for Research, Science and Technology

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.

Funding boost for Antarctic science - 8 Jul 10

The Government is backing vital science research in Antarctica with new investments worth $15.3 million. Read more.

Detoxing our water with Wetox - 17 Jun 10

New technology patented by Victoria University’s commercialisation arm, Viclink, aims to solve one of New Zealand’s biggest pollution problems. Read more.