Callaghan Innovation

Te Pokap? Auaha Callaghan Innovation is a government agency. We were born out of the simple but powerful idea that Aotearoa New Zealand’s intergenerational prosperity won’t come from traditional businesses or business models. It will be driven by smart, bold entrepreneurs creating world-class companies that are also dedicated to making the world better. We champion, guide, support and advise these companies, merging modern science with m?tauranga M?ori to foster a progressive, uniquely “Kiwi” approach to innovation that makes a positive impact on Aotearoa and the world. We fund, upskill and connect entrepreneurs and founders, and through our business know-how and scientific expertise, we help them solve the challenges they encounter on their journey to grow their innovative ideas into commercial success. Our ingoa M?ori describes us as the heart of innovation. We fulfil that role with services designed to place innovators at the centre of a system of support, knowledge and capability. Our Vision We’re here to help put good innovation at the heart of prosperity in Aotearoa. To achieve this, we’re committed to championing and facilitating the commercialisation of ideas that will positively impact Aotearoa and our world. We also aim to leverage the wealth of indigenous innovation and cultural intelligence we can access through m?tauranga M?ori and Te Ao M?ori. By doing these things, we believe we can play a crucial role in the transformation of Aotearoa New Zealand socially and economically - to make it a place where talent wants to live, in the words of Sir Paul Callaghan.