R & D Focus

Over 250 people from over 170 businesses and R&D organisations are expected to attend the TechNZ - Innovation for Business Growth event tomorrow in Auckland. I will be one of them.

The programme includes:
• R&D snapshots session – representatives from Lanzatech, High Modulus and Endace about how they’ve used R&D to transform their businesses.
• Keynote speaker Neville Jordan, Chairman and Founder of Endeavour Capital, will talk about how he transitioned from entrepreneur to venture capitalist and now supports the next generation of science and technology companies.
• An interactive panel discussion about harnessing R&D talent and using innovation to grow your business featuring Phil O’Reilly from Business NZ, Claire McGowan from the Biopolymer Network, Andy Hamilton from The IceHouse and Craig Armstrong from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.
• Hon. Pete Hodgson, Minister of Research, Science and Technology, will officially launch the revamped TechNZ programme.

For Pingar, research & development is a critical part of our business plan and model. Phase 1 leads to Phase 2 leads to Phase 3. It is a constant ongoing commitment. TechNZ and The Foundation for Research, Science & Technology are important partners in this. Tomorrow's conference is welcomed.