Will Barker, Chair of KiwiNet Board and CEO of @mintbio, delivering the opening remarks: "This is the perfect opportunity for us to talk, connect, and listen with others." #2023KiwiNetAwards

Dr. Sean Feast of Precision Chroma has just been announced as the 2023 @sproutagritech Breakthrough Innovator! His work in 3D printed chromatography is set to transform the separations industry. #2023KiwiNetAwards University of Canterbury Bridgewest Ventures

The honourable Ayesha Verrall, Minister of Research, Science & Innovation takes the stage. "I want to acknowledge the incredible work of all the finalists. You truly embody what it means to create impact.” #2023KiwiNetAwards

Professor Rod Badcock receives the 2023 Bank Of New Zealand Researcher Entrepreneur Award. The judges were drawn to his laser focus on empowering others to succeed 💥 “This is for all of you.” Wellington UniVentures Robinson Research Institute Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Kevin Sheehy has just received the 2023 Simpson Grierson Commercialisation Professional Award. His contributions to the commercialisation sector are hugely impactful ✨ MacDiarmid Institute #2023KiwiNetAwards

Our very own Commercialisation Manager Kevin Sheehy takes out the Commercialisation Professional category at tonight’s KiwiNet awards 🙌👏💯⚗️

Next up, it's Graham Scown (Graham Scown), the Programme Director at ReturnOnScience, taking the stage to deliver his address. The word’s out, next year’s event is officially black tie 🤵‍♂️✨

Monique Lau from the University of Canterbury is our 2023 Momentum Student Entrepreneur! Her vision for reimagining menstrual care is changing the game 🫶🏻✨ #2023KiwiNetAwards Momentum Programme University of Canterbury

The 2023 PwC New Zealand Breakthrough Project Award goes to Bspkl! Judges comments: "Bspkl is a very impressive project with big ambitions, and a clear vision." Maria Jose Alvarez accepting on behalf of the team. GNS Science Te Pū Ao WNT Ventures #2023KiwiNetAwards

XFrame, the reusable framing solution, takes home the 2023 MAS - Medical Assurance Society Commercialisation Impact Award! Their rapid scaling and environmental impact are truly impressive. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Wellington UniVentures #2023KiwiNetAwards

Duncan Mackintosh from Brandon Capital Partners is our 2023 KiwiNet Commercialisation Icon! He has worked tirelessly to support and shape the research commercialisation ecosystem over the past 20 years. #2023KiwiNetAwards

As we wrap up the #2023KiwiNetAwards, we extend our gratitude to our sponsors for making this celebration of innovation possible. @sproutagritech Bank Of New Zealand PwC New Zealand Simpson Grierson MAS - Medical Assurance Society Callaghan Innovation

That's a wrap! Congratulations to all the winners and finalists who are shaping Aotearoa New Zealand's future. #2023KiwiNetAwards

From kindergarten to KiwiNet, if we want the highly trained diverse scientifically literate workforce we need to support the growth of our #deeptech sector, we need to support students to stay engaged with #Science all the way through their schooling macdiarmid.ac.nz/news-and-event…

Check out this The Spinoff article covering the challenges faced by scientists turning innovations into businesses 💡🌱 Ft Kevin Sheehy who took home the Commercialisation Professional Award! MacDiarmid Institute thespinoff.co.nz/science/27-09-… #innovation #science

The wait is over! Introducing the #2024KiwiNetAwards finalists 🎉 Learn about the finalists: bit.ly/4g0GsH1 Get your Awards tickets: bit.ly/47d9csc

Making headlines!📰 #2024KiwiNetAwards finalists ANDFOODS & Arup Nag in Stuff and on the front page of today's Manawatū Standard. Big week as they kick off commercial trials for their innovative dairy-free whipping cream. More Awards buzz coming soon!👀 bit.ly/4cRpEPM

Spotlight on #2024KiwiNetAwards finalist Toku Eyes! 👁️✨ Their cutting-edge AI tech, using eye exams to detect chronic health issues early, was recently featured on RNZ Listen to the full interview here: bit.ly/3zpFzav #Innovation #TechForGood #Commercialisation