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Kai's Education, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in innovative educational technology. The company designs engaging learning experiences for children, integrating coding, STEM, and robotics. Its flagship product, Kai's Clan, teaches coding to children aged 7 to 15 using advanced technologies like AR, VR, AI, and IoT, along with popular platforms like Tinkercad and Minecraft. KaiBot, a hands-on learning robot, uses screen-free coding cards to teach coding fundamentals. The Kainundrum Lite app facilitates progression from tactile to advanced text-based coding. Kai's Education has received awards such as the Smart AI Toy Award and the Common Sense Top Pick for Learning Award, reflecting its commitment to equipping young minds with skills for the future.

Bontia Bio specializes in developing eco-friendly parasiticides for agricultural and animal health sectors. The company produces bioactive products, including flea and tick treatments for pets, derived from naturally occurring fungal compounds and manufactured through precision fermentation. This approach enables Bontia Bio to offer safer, non-toxic, and sustainable solutions for both crop protection and animal health.

Operator of a zinc recycling company intended to turn metal waste into reusable and valuable materials. The company recycles waste acid from zinc and extracts the valuable materials it contains, enabling clients to tackle the problem of zinc and acid released into landfills and wastewater every year through the steel galvanizing process.

Avasa is a medical device company that develops implantable technologies for reconstructive surgery. Its proprietary device standardizes vascular eversion to connect arteries and veins in reconstructive microsurgery, enabling surgeons to improve vessel anastomosis and potentially reduce transplant failures and readmissions.

Advemto develops and manufactures ultrafast spectroscopy systems, including ultrafast photoluminescence and transient absorption instruments, to reveal ultrafast dynamics in materials. The company distributes these systems to research institutes and supports both academic research and commercial and industrial applications in chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, optical, and electronics development and manufacturing. Its instruments enable researchers and industry users to obtain information on the dynamics of a wide range of materials and processes, regardless of facility expertise.

InsituGen is a New Zealand-based company that develops cell-free bioassays to detect hormone activity. The technology replicates the natural signaling pathways of estrogen and androgen receptors, enabling detection of activity from any known or unknown compound that interferes with these receptors. InsituGen's assays are designed to be simple to use, cost-effective, adaptable, fast, and sensitive, supporting screening across anti-doping, sports and wellness supplement testing, and companion animal wellness. By not targeting specific compounds, the platform provides broad detection of androgenic and estrogenic bioactivity, aiding clients in identifying hormone-active substances and potential designer drugs in biological samples and products.

ZeroJet is a company focused on developing electric jet propulsion systems specifically for the marine industry. By providing powerful, compact, and lightweight propulsion solutions, ZeroJet aims to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy for boatbuilders. Their technology is particularly suited for tenders and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), enabling manufacturers to replace traditional combustion engines with electric systems. This innovation supports the broader goal of reducing the environmental impact of small watercraft, promoting a more sustainable future for the boating industry.

Inhibit Coatings is a startup specializing in high-performance antimicrobial paints and coatings for industries prioritizing hygiene, such as food safety and healthcare. Its proprietary technology uses silver nanoparticles evenly dispersed throughout the coating, bound to the resin backbone, providing robust, low-leaching, long-lasting protection against over 650 microorganisms.

MACSO aims to give AI the capacity to mimic human senses in order to prevent catastrophes from occurring. Their initial application employs AI and acoustic sensors to identify respiratory sickness in animals on commercial livestock farms early. MACSO is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 2021.

MACSO aims to give AI the capacity to mimic human senses in order to prevent catastrophes from occurring. Their initial application employs AI and acoustic sensors to identify respiratory sickness in animals on commercial livestock farms early. MACSO is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 2021.

Opo Bio develops cell lines for the cultivated meat industry and researchers.They are building a multi-species and multi-cell type product bank for research and commercial usage. They are creating infrastructure that will enable the industry to progress and more effectively scale.

Montoux offers cloud-based actuarial automation and decision science technology for life and health insurers. Its platform automates routine actuarial tasks in pricing, enabling actuaries to shift from day-to-day model maintenance to strategic analysis and growth-led insights. It provides detailed and segmented analysis of key pricing metrics for product and pricing teams, supports scenario testing and sensitivity analysis, and uses actuarial science, data science, and AI-based optimization to improve pricing performance and decision quality. By freeing up resources, the platform helps insurers drive value in new business and in-force portfolios, while offering scalable, data-driven pricing workflows. The company is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and was established in 2012.

PowerON Ltd., established in 2019 with headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, and a facility in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the production of innovative electromechanical and semiconductor devices using proprietary dielectric elastomer switch technology. The company offers customizable, soft, and flexible switches, actuators, logic devices, sensors, and signal processors, catering to industries such as soft robotics, human-machine interfaces, and automation. PowerON's products are notable for their competitive advantages in size, weight, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.