New Zealand's National MedTech Innovation Hub
Where research becomes real-world impact.
Medtech-iQ Aotearoa is New Zealand’s national MedTech innovation hub. It provides a coordinated platform that brings together research, clinical expertise, industry and investment to accelerate the development of medical technologies from early discovery through to global markets.
Explore the pathways below to find the support that’s right for you.
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
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Making personalised healthcare work for everyday New Zealanders
Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau and BioTechNZ brought researchers, founders and health leaders together at Auckland Startup Week to explore how emerging technologies could shape the future of everyday health.
Design for Manufacture helps medtech innovators turn ideas into scalable products
A practical look at why Design for Manufacture is critical in medtech, and how early consideration of manufacturing, regulatory and commercial requirements can help innovators reduce risk and successfully scale medical devices
Quality and regulatory planning are critical in getting to market
Yaara Yarmut, Chief Regulatory Officer at Alimetry, explains how early planning can reduce redesign, avoid wasted investment and help ensure MedTech products meet user, market and regulatory needs
Kaupapa e Whai Ake Nei | Upcoming Events
Te Tītoki Mataora MedTech Seminar Series #5
Dr Ju Zhang (Founder and CEO of Formus Labs) and Dr Justin Fong (University of Melbourne) will deliver keynote talks, followed by a hybrid discussion.
TERMIS-AP2026 conference
We are delighted to welcome you to the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society – Asia Pacific Chapter Conference (TERMIS-AP2026) which will take place from 27th to 30th October 2026 held in the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
MedTech Commercialisation Bootcamp for EMCRs (2-Day Workshop)
Two-day Auckland workshop helps EMCR researchers/clinicians turn healthtech ideas into commercial projects.
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