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Medtech-iQ Aotearoa is a national innovation hub that brings the MedTech sector together to spark creativity, drive economic growth and generate positive outcomes for our people, our communities and New Zealand as a whole.
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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
Wellington is Kick-Starting - WellyForge and Digital Health Underway
Exciting news out of Wellington, where serial med-tech entrepreneur Dr Ralph Highnam has started a Science, Tech & Innovation weekly newsletter covering all news and events in Wellington - wellyforge.nz
Improving the way we manage chronic respiratory diseases
Ella Guy was researching algorithms for modelling respiratory function for control of mechanical ventilation when doctors told her they had limited lung function data available from patients in between hospital visits.
Using virtual reality to help with rare limb pain disorder
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare but highly problematic condition that leaves sufferers in chronic pain with limited treatment options. AUT psychologist Dr Debbie Bean is part of a research group looking at how virtual reality (VR) can be used to help manage chronic pain. The group includes clinical researchers, working clinicians, pain specialists, Māori and Pasifika advisors, VR experts and programmers, and a designer.
Kaupapa e Whai Ake Nei | Upcoming Events
WellyForge#5, 29th Oct 2025 (Halloween Edition)
Join us to help progress Wellington by bringing together science, tech & investors from across the city into an informal, fun and informative meet-up. The goal of the event is that you learn something new, meet someone new, have fun and we all start forging new paths ahead for Wellington.
Science Communication That Lands
A short presentation by LabMates and some actionable tips to get you started. Come with questions, these events can be networking too!
Collaboration & translation workshop for EMCRs
Calling all early- and mid-career researchers and clinicians interested in the development of health technologies – this is not your ordinary workshop!
Join us!
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