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Founded in 2017, Zenno Astronautics specializes in developing and manufacturing propulsion systems for small satellites. Its flagship product, Z01, utilizes superconducting technologies to meet demanding satellite positioning requirements, enabling efficient mission management and maximizing commercial returns.

Vortex Power Systems Limited is a New Zealand-based company, founded in 2017, that specializes in innovative energy technology aimed at enhancing power generation efficiencies. The company has developed a proprietary system for capturing and converting low-grade waste heat from existing thermal power stations into electricity. This technology operates by creating and controlling a vortex in the atmosphere, generating winds that drive a power generation turbine. By utilizing waste heat energy from cooling water streams in thermal processes, Vortex Power Systems provides a zero-carbon solution that supports the energy industry's transition towards cleaner energy production and addresses concerns related to global warming and carbon emissions.

Fabrum develops advanced technologies and processes for high-tolerance, niche components and systems used in construction and manufacturing. It focuses on zero-emission transition technologies and industrialized liquefaction solutions, including small- to medium-scale systems and composite cryogenic vessels that enable end-to-end liquid hydrogen solutions and the delivery of gases such as liquid nitrogen and oxygen. Its offerings serve heavy transport, mining, and aviation markets, supporting a lower-carbon economy through locally deployable, cost-effective gas production and storage capabilities.

Dennisson Technologies develops an artificial muscle platform that uses advanced smart material technology to provide compact, efficient motion systems. The platform delivers assistive or resistive forces to the wearer’s body while maintaining a fit, spandex‑like form factor. It enables lightweight, silent, and flexible actuation suitable for a range of applications, including wearable technology and soft robotics.

Founded in 2017, Zenno Astronautics specializes in developing and manufacturing propulsion systems for small satellites. Its flagship product, Z01, utilizes superconducting technologies to meet demanding satellite positioning requirements, enabling efficient mission management and maximizing commercial returns.

Tectonus Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in the manufacture of earthquake-resilient structural joints and connectors. Founded in 2016 and located in Auckland, Tectonus develops innovative seismic technologies designed to mitigate the impact of earthquakes on buildings. Its product line includes various connectors such as the RSFJ-Tbrace, RSFJ-Brace, RSFJ-Shearwall, and RSFJ-MRF, which are applicable in both new construction and retrofit projects. These self-centering seismic connections are engineered to absorb and resist earthquake forces without sustaining damage, thereby enhancing the safety and durability of structures. Tectonus' technology can be utilized across different types of lateral load-resisting systems and can be integrated with any structural material, making it a versatile solution for construction companies aiming to protect buildings from seismic events and minimize potential loss of life.

Foundry Lab is a digital metal casting company that specializes in innovative microwave casting technology, allowing for same-day turnaround of metal castings. The company has developed a software tool that automatically generates dense metal parts from computer-aided design files, ensuring that these parts maintain the same physical properties as traditionally cast metal. This technology provides a push-button, hands-free manufacturing process, enabling manufacturers to produce on-demand, high-quality metal components with significantly reduced costs, time, and environmental impact compared to conventional foundry methods.

Vortex Power Systems Limited is a New Zealand-based company, founded in 2017, that specializes in innovative energy technology aimed at enhancing power generation efficiencies. The company has developed a proprietary system for capturing and converting low-grade waste heat from existing thermal power stations into electricity. This technology operates by creating and controlling a vortex in the atmosphere, generating winds that drive a power generation turbine. By utilizing waste heat energy from cooling water streams in thermal processes, Vortex Power Systems provides a zero-carbon solution that supports the energy industry's transition towards cleaner energy production and addresses concerns related to global warming and carbon emissions.

Tectonus Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in the manufacture of earthquake-resilient structural joints and connectors. Founded in 2016 and located in Auckland, Tectonus develops innovative seismic technologies designed to mitigate the impact of earthquakes on buildings. Its product line includes various connectors such as the RSFJ-Tbrace, RSFJ-Brace, RSFJ-Shearwall, and RSFJ-MRF, which are applicable in both new construction and retrofit projects. These self-centering seismic connections are engineered to absorb and resist earthquake forces without sustaining damage, thereby enhancing the safety and durability of structures. Tectonus' technology can be utilized across different types of lateral load-resisting systems and can be integrated with any structural material, making it a versatile solution for construction companies aiming to protect buildings from seismic events and minimize potential loss of life.