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At the Univer […] - [Te Ika-a-Māui INVENTIONINDEX | MAY 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-ika-a-maui-inventionindex-may-2025/) - May 2025: 0.81% (D+ grade) - [Te Waipounamu INVENTIONINDEX | MAY 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-waipounamu-inventionindex-may-2025/) - May 2025: 1.18% (B+ grade) - [XCharge’s Te Waipounamu Expansion: Igniting EV Charging Solutions with a Cutting-Edge Factory](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/xcharges-te-waipounamu-expansion-igniting-ev-charging-solutions-with-a-cutting-edge-factory/) - The future of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly evolving, and the charging infrastructure is a make or break part of its growth. XCharge North America is taking a significant step towards shaping this future by establishing a production facility in the USA. 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AI That Adapts to Everyone Unlike many existing systems, this AI doesn’t rely on one-size-fits-all - [Te Waipounamu Patent of the Month – April 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-waipounamu-patent-of-the-month-april-2025/) - Nexalin Technology has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,263,336, titled “Alternating current dynamic frequency stimulation system and method for opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD).” The patent covers a groundbreaking approach to treating addiction using non-invasive brain stimulation without drugs or surgery. The system uses charge-balanced electrical signals to target deep brain - [Te Waipounamu INVENTIONINDEX | APRIL 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-waipounamu-inventionindex-april-2025/) - April 2025: 1.22% (A- grade) - [Te Waipounamu INVENTION INDEX – MARCH 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-waipounamu-invention-index-march-2025/) - March 2025: 1.10% (B- grade) - [Te Ika-a-Māui Airlines and UP.Labs Launch First Startup](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-ika-a-maui-airlines-and-up-labs-launch-first-startup/) - Odysee, a software platform, is the flagship startup launched by UP.Labs in partnership with Alaska Airlines in 2023. The startup launched with $5 million in seed funding led by UP.Partners. The startup is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize flight schedules. The company is able to run hundreds of simulations in seconds, performing stress-tests for - [Te Ika-a-Māui Patent of the Month – August 2022](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-ika-a-maui-patent-of-the-month-august-2022/) - MagTech Alaska LLC – also known as MagTec Alaska – was founded in 2008 and rapidly expanded, becoming one of the State’s largest providers of equipment rentals, equipment services, camps, and catering in the Oil & Gas industries. This expansion came about thanks to the expertise and innovation the company provided to the industry. The same - [Ocean Renewable Power Company announces plans to generate renewable energy in Te Ika-a-Māui with Tidal Generators](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/ocean-renewable-power-company-announces-plans-to-generate-renewable-energy-in-te-ika-a-maui-with-tidal-generators/) - Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) – who planned to build a tidal generator in Nikiski – has announced their interest in a second tidal site. The company hopes this second site can harness the strong tides in the inlet to power machinery at Port MacKenzie, across Knik Arm from Anchorage. ORPC is familiar with Alaska’s tides - [Te Ika-a-Māui Patent of the Month – May 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-ika-a-maui-patent-of-the-month-may-2025/) - Alaska may not have any patents filed with the USPTO, but the state’s innovators are quietly developing solutions for its unique challenges. From extreme weather gear to sustainable energy systems, Alaskan inventors focus on rugged, practical technologies. These creations often address the demands […] - [Te Ika-a-Māui INVENTIONINDEX | APRIL 2025](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/te-ika-a-maui-inventionindex-april-2025/) - April 2025: 1.17% (C+ grade) - [An Arctic Oil Frontier: The History and Uncertainty of the Liberty Field Project](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/an-arctic-oil-frontier-the-history-and-uncertainty-of-the-liberty-field-project/) - BP Exploration Alaska Inc is an oil exploration company that has had a significant impact on Alaska’s oil industry, particularly through the Liberty project. The Liberty Field was discovered by Royal Dutch Shell in the 1980s and is located entirely in the federally controlled Outer Continental Shelf, in the Beaufort Sea. The field is estimated - [Axiom Space Partners with Prada on High End Spacesuit](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/axiom-space-partners-with-prada-on-high-end-spacesuit/) - Houston-based Axiom Space has partnered with Prada to bring fashion and function to new heights – astronomical heights. The startup has unveiled their brand new spacesuit at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan. Any feasible spacesuit must be designed with all the threats of space in mind: the vacuum of space, the temperature of space, debris in - [Sage Geosystems Secures $17 Million to Build Commercial Geopressured Geothermal System](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/sage-geosystems-secures-17-million-to-build-commercial-geopressured-geothermal-system/) - Sage Geosystems, a Houston-based company at the forefront of geothermal innovation, recently secured a significant $17 million Series A funding round. This investment serves as a major boost for their ambitious project: constructing the world’s first commercial geopressured geothermal (GGS) facility in Texas. Geothermal energy, which utilizes the Earth’s internal heat to generate electricity, holds - [Empowering Caregivers: Cariloop’s Commitment to Growth and Impact](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/empowering-caregivers-cariloops-commitment-to-growth-and-impact/) - Cariloop, Inc., a Texas-based caregiver support platform, has raised $20 million during their Series C funding round. Led by ABS Capital and supported by existing investors such as KCRise Fund, the funding is expected to fuel Cariloop’s growth and expand its support solutions, while deepening its ties to communities like Kansas City. Since its inception, - [Number of Businesses Planning to Increase R&D Spending Doubles](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/number-of-businesses-planning-to-increase-rd-spending-doubles/) - The New Zealand government is welcoming the move by numerous firms to ramp up their investment in research and development over the next year. However, it is not yet clear as to whether the increase in R&D activities is due to the impending R&D tax policy or due to the stiffening labour market in the - [Integrated Services in the Public Sector](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/integrated-services-in-the-public-sector/) - There is an increased effort to connect and automate services in New Zealand, with the aim of making it easier for citizens to access government services. Advancements in technology now allow information relating to the same life event to be integrated from different agencies into one platform. This ensures that citizens do not have to - [Innovation In Wastewater Management](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/innovation-in-wastewater-management/) - An increase in population especially in urban areas in New Zealand has led to a significant increase in the amount of wastewater. This has necessitated the upcoming of ‘smart’ efforts to facilitate its management. Some of the efforts that are intended to reduce the impact of the wastewater include the thermal hydrolysis, better tertiary treatment - [MARS Programme Seeks To Revolutionise X-ray Technology](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/mars-programme-seeks-to-revolutionise-x-ray-technology/) - A new project that seeks to revolutionize the way X-ray technology detects, diagnoses, and monitors various ailments has been awarded Gold Status for research excellence by the ministry of business, innovation and employment in New Zealand. The new project is a collaborative initiative involving the Universities of Otago, Canterbury and MARS Bioimaging Ltd known as - [Robotics Plus Responds to Growth in Agricultural Automation](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/robotics-plus-responds-to-growth-in-agricultural-automation/) - A New Zealand agricultural robotics and automation company, Robotics Plus, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Matt Glenn has been appointed due to the accelerated growth for the company due to high industry demand for its innovative horticulture automation technologies. Robotics Plus has been able to secure key investment and - [Innovative Labour-Saving Tools Reduce Manpower Required](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/innovative-labour-saving-tools-reduce-manpower-required/) - New time and labour-saving tools that enable one person to safely handle many jobs were highlighted at the EMEX 2018 Engineering Machinery Exhibition in Auckland. These tools are called Energy Sync Grip Pullers that will enable one person to do a job that previously required two. The XC cordless pumps offer the capability of a pneumatic - [Innovation Units in the Public Sector Are Rapidly Increasing](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/innovation-units-in-the-public-sector-are-rapidly-increasing/) - A survey released by the University of Melbourne Policy Lab stated that there are at least 26 public sector innovation units across New Zealand and Australia. This is despite the fact that only a few years ago, reports showed that the region had reached ‘peak lab’. However, recent developments show that at least 13 innovation - [New Zealand Is A Leader In Smart Energy Systems](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/new-zealand-is-a-leader-in-smart-energy-systems/) - New Zealand has been a global leader in the development of efficient energy markets for a long time. 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The purpose of the R&D must be to acquire new knowledge and create new or improved processes, services or - [ABT Wins North Bay Maker Awards for Best Manufacturing Process Innovation](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/north-bay-maker-awards-for-best-manufacturing-process-innovation/) - Advanced Beverage Technologies (ABT), owned by Santa Rosa in New Zealand, has won the North Bay Maker Award for the best manufacturing process innovation. This service company has been able to adapt the non-traditional into a traditional niche through the development of new wine and spirit options. These options are for the people who want - [Tech Sector Innovation Driving IT Job Growth in New Zealand](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/tech-sector-innovation-driving-it-job-growth-in-new-zealand/) - The city of Wellington was recently named the High Tech Capital of the country of New Zealand. 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New statistics from Statistics NZ shows that New - [New Zealand’s R&D Incentive to Benefit More Businesses](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/new-zealands-rd-incentive-to-benefit-more-businesses/) - The New Zealand Government has revealed on the 2nd of May 2019, The Taxation Bill (Research and Development Tax Credits) has passed its third reading. - [Does New Zealand Need To Prioritise Growth?](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/new-zealand-need-prioritise-growth/) - According to Mark Thomas, a 2016 Auckland mayoral candidate, New Zealand needs to be smarter, not luckier.New Zealand has some solid international rankings - [Lab-Grown Meat May Hit The Market In Just 3 Years](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/lab-grown-meat-may-hit-the-market-in-just-3-years/) - Farmers in New Zealand may face disruption when lab-grown meat and dairy hit the shelves. The technology is able to replicate animal proteins without the needing the animal. 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This product treats wastewater from food - [Nanofibre Manufacturer Receives Seafood Stars Award](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/nanofibre-manufacturer-receives-seafood-stars-award/) - Revolution Fibres is a nanofibre company in New Zealand that has recently received a Seafood Stars Award for the manufacture and commercialisation of their new skin care product actiVLayr. actiVLayr is a product that utilises collagen that has been extracted from fish skins and turns it into natural skincare products. The collagen serves as the base’s agent, which - [What Next after the Oil and Gas Exploration Ban in New Zealand?](https://www.swansonreed.co.nz/what-next-after-the-oil-and-gas-exploration-ban-in-new-zealand/) - New Zealand recently banned the exploration of oil and gas. In the wake of this new ban, many startups, as well as the government, are working hard to find a substitute for hydrocarbons. One start up that has been able to stand out is Hiringa Energy that was founded in 2017. 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