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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
Portable stroke device: saving time will save lives
Wellington company Wellumio is a finalist in this year's KiwiNet Awards which celebrate the union of scientific research with commercial opportunity. Wellumio has created a portable device that can detect strokes at the first point of care e.g. in an ambulance. With an estimated 9500 New Zealanders suffering a stroke every year and tens of millions worldwide, it has the potential to not only improve patient outcomes but to save billions in healthcare costs globally. The first human clinical trial of the device is currently being run at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Co-founder, Dr. Shieak Tzeng explains to Susie how it works and when they hope to get it to market.
Auckland researchers lead 3D-printed orthotics work
A new approach to orthotics and bone scaffolds could mean devices that fit your body, lifestyle, and healing needs – designed down to the smallest detail – is being led by Auckland of University senior lecturer in engineering science and biomedical engineering, Dr Maedeh Amirpour. Dr Amirpour is working to develop personalised supports using biocompatible 3D-printed frameworks combined with body-safe gels.
Med tech showcase hit with Māori and Pacific youth
Māori and Pacific students get hands-on with cutting-edge healthcare technology.
Kaupapa e Whai Ake Nei | Upcoming Events
Aotearoa AI Summit
The Aotearoa AI Summit 2025 is New Zealand’s essential AI event, uniting industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements and real-world applications of AI.
Hardware Meetup NZ MedTech
In collaboration with Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau, we are excited to announce that our next Hardware Meetup NZ event will be held on 1st October 2025 at GridAKL in the CBD, where we will showcase several companies leading the way in Innovation in MedTech. This event will feature a fireside chat with founders and builders, who are building interesting products from Aotearoa. Hear more about their products, their journey so far and their dreams for the future. Our events are designed to bring together a wide range of the community, from startup founders and execs, to subject-matter experts, investors, students and general startup enthusiasts not only in Auckland but from all around NZ. A live-stream will be available - you can register to be sent the link prior to the event start-time.
Introduction to ISO 13485 – Quality Management Series Webinar
Join the HealthTech Activator for the first webinar in the Quality Management Series – Introduction to ISO 13485 – taking place on 7 October 2025. Learn how to engage leaders, inspire teams and simplify compliance. This series is brought to you by the HealthTech Activator in partnership with the Johner Institute and is designed to support NZ-based HealthTech companies navigating ISO 13485 compliance.
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