The Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet) welcomes the release of Callaghan Innovation's Statement of Intent (SOI), tabled in Parliament this week. KiwiNet commended Callaghan for its collaborative approach
which complements rather than replicates the activities already established in this
space.
Hon Ruth Richardson, Chairman of KiwiNet believes this announcement will be another
defining step in establishing New Zealand as a future global leader in high tech
innovation and its successful commercialisation.
"Callaghan is demonstrating a willingness to explore new initiatives and to work
in partnership with existing organisations to deliver a step change in innovation
activity."
One of the principal activities of Callaghan Innovation is to foster a culture of
innovation and build excitement about business growth. Richardson says this strongly
complements KiwiNet's own efforts to increase the scale and impact of commercialisation
in New Zealand research organisations.
"NZ will be the winner if we can work in tandem. While Callaghan's stated mission
is to inspire and lead a new wave of innovation in the business community, KiwiNet
continues to ramp up our support of research organisations to match that demand
with the supply of exciting new technologies built on world leading scientific expertise."
"Achieving the step change that the government seeks will require a combined national
effort, bringing together the innovation community and helping them to better execute
their ideas and make their mark in global markets."
