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We keep you up to date with the latest developments, news and breakthroughs.
AUT Emerging Innovator Treats Chronic Pain with Virtual Reality
03 Dec 2024
Debbie’s research focuses on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a condition that leaves many New Zealanders in chronic pain with limited treatment options.
AUT-designed WOO-LACES now on sale
29 Nov 2024
Forget boring shoelaces - meet the Woo-lace. Created by AUT Bachelor of Design student Jacob Smith, the award-winning Woo-lace makes an ideal stocking filler.
Paying Tribute to Hon. Nikki Kaye
27 Nov 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Hon. Nikki Kaye, a valued member of the AUT Ventures Board.
Helping Students to Explore Entrepreneurship at AUT
08 Nov 2024
Today, AUT’s budding entrepreneurs and innovators can explore their first steps towards business success through several key initiatives like the Idea2Impact Programme and Vision to Venture event series.
KiwiNet Awards 2024 Winners
10 Oct 2024
We’re incredibly proud of Dr Jack Chen from Spherelose and Dr Abi Thampi from AUT Ventures, who were named finalists at last night’s KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.
KiwiNet Awards Finalists 2024
29 Aug 2024
We are thrilled to share that Abi Thampi and Dr. Jack Chen from AUT Ventures have been announced as finalists for the 2024 KiwiNet Awards!
A World First: AUT PhD Student’s Nanoparticle Discovery
26 Aug 2024
Pursuing a PhD at AUT can be a life-changing experience, fostering both academic and personal growth. With the unwavering support of innovative supervisors like Dr Jack Chen, our students can thrive in their academic endeavours.
Breaking Down Barriers to AUT Research and Expertise
16 Aug 2024
The AUT story is filled with examples of our people impacting the real world through the sharing of our knowledge, whether that be through research projects or consulting with industry.
Vision to Venture - Startup Club Collaboration
01 Aug 2024
This week, the AUT Ventures team supported the AUT Startup Club as they launched their Vision to Venture event series, designed to inspire AUT students to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit.
Venture Director Takes on Senior Lecturer Role
14 Jul 2024
Our very own Chris Hill is stepping outside his comfort zone and juggling his role as Venture Director with lecturing in innovation management.
AUT Experts Rise to the Challenge
10 Jul 2024
Every year, AUT Ventures undertakes more than 100 consulting projects for organisations worldwide, delivered by AUT staff with a commitment to applying research for practical, positive impact.
US Patent for Biosensors
25 Jun 2024
We’re celebrating a significant milestone for Professor Andrew Lowe and his team from AUT’s Institute of Biomedical Technologies.
Spherelose® Gets Catalysed
30 May 2024
The chem tech world is set to be disrupted even further as AUT spinout company Spherelose® has been selected to be part of Ministry of Awesome’s Founder Catalyst.
PreventS-MD Goes Global
23 May 2024
Algorithms and software created from AUT research could now be used by over 600 million users in 27 countries thanks to recent intellectual property licencing agreements with healthcare tech giants.
New Starters for Grappl™
21 May 2024
Please join us as we welcome Zamir Badua and James Hay, the newest additions to the GrapplTM development team.
The Evolution of RespirAq
17 May 2024
AUT alumna Dr Sandra Grau-Bartual's journey with RespirAq is one that's constantly evolving, drawing attention for its steady progress.
AUT Ventures’ Entrepreneur-in-Residence 2023
17 Apr 2024
Mujtaba created code visualisation and automated linking tools during his PhD in Software Engineering at AUT. He further developed Grappl™ as an EIR with AUT Ventures.