Work with Us
We make innovation practical and purposeful, enabling real-world impact.
Our mix of multidisciplinary deep-domain technology + business innovation experts, all formerly of Callaghan Innovation, is unique.
We walk the journey with you and help you develop your own innovation capabilities.
We offer services that are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network.
To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here.
Here's how we can work together:
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Innovation, R&D and Business Model Validation
Holistic analysis of your current innovation journey vs where you would like to be
1:1 Session
FREE 45-Minute Discovery & Validation Session
A 45-minute* one-to-one session. This is an expert review session of the current state of your business against its strategic goalsnand validation of innovation / R&D, new product development, commercialisation and business model.
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Delivered by former Callaghan Innovation domain experts as independent coaches
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Backed by decades of experience in deep-tech, commercialisation, business model innovation and capital raising across multiple industry sectors
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Proven methodologies that have helped businesses get comprehensive and impartial insights on their innovation-powered business growth.
Who is it for?
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All business sizes
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Businesses aiming to innovate or developing R&D-led products / services
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Industry sectors: Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC); Forestry, High-value manufacturing, CleanTech, and more
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Business leaders aiming Validation, and with confidence
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Prior capital raising skills not necessary.
What will you gain from this session:
✓ Gap analysis across innovation and business capability & funding readiness
✓ Clarity on grants availability & eligibility across the ecosystem
✓ Coaching on next steps
✓ Access to a high-trust innovation ecosystem (investors, advisors, agencies)
✓ De-risked R&D investment with market-fit and RoI strategy
✓ Systems, frameworks, expert support, and confidence to scale long-term growth.
Once confirmed, you’ll receive details for the call and any optional pre-call questions to help us tailor the session to your needs.
We do keep these sessions limited to ensure every business gets the focus it deserves.
* Assumes you have completed and shared a business model canvas prior to the 1:1 validation session.
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AI for Profitability
Boost Staff Productivity, Business Efficiency and Overall Profitability
1:1 Workshop
Highly practical beginner level workshop to enable teams to better leverage AI to work smarter, more efficiently, produce higher quality outputs and help your business to be productive and more profitable.
Who is it for:
Perfect businesses across all industry sectors looking to grow their internal AI capabilities
What you gain:
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Cut through the hype: Understand what AI really is, how it works, and where it can make the biggest impact for your business.
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Work smarter, not harder: Learn and try trusted AI tools like Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, and many more to save time and boost personal productivity.
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Get hands-on: Practice real-world applications through interactive exercises.
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See what’s possible: Explore real-life case studies of businesses using AI to succeed.
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Transform your operations: Discover how AI can make processes more efficient, improve customer service, enhance planning, and drive profitability.
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Stay ahead of the curve: Learn how AI is evolving and how it can benefit your business.
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Connect and grow: Share ideas, ask questions, and build connections with ongoing support from the innovation ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes
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Apply the right AI tools for the right tasks to significantly improve personal productivity and complete everyday tasks faster and with greater quality.
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Craft effective AI prompts to achieve the best outcomes.
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Identify opportunities for AI to make business functions more efficient.
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Create an actionable plan to integrate AI into their work and broader business operations.
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Connect with a network of support and resources for ongoing AI professional development journey
Please register your interest here.
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AI Innovation for Growth
Cut Through The AI Hype and Start Where It Really Matters
Group Workshop
Practical 3 hour AI workshop showing you exactly how to use AI to streamline your operations, boost your productivity, and grow your business – without the tech jargon.
Delivered by Innovation Activator and Engineering New Zealand, combining AI with business innovation. We will walk with you on your journey of innovation & growth.
Who is it for:
Perfect for SME Founders, Business Leaders and Managers across all industry sectors.
What you gain:
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Learning the essential knowledge to start using AI in your business and create your own AI Action Plan.
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Learning how to integrate AI with the systems you already have, like LEAN processes or Industry 4.0 manufacturing.
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Training on proven methods to innovate your business model for real growth.
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Connecting with the support and resources available for your AI journey.
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Learning from other business owners' real experiences and wins.
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Building valuable connections in the innovation community
Learning Outcomes
Get started with AI by understanding exactly how it fits into your business operations.
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Spot emerging AI opportunities by recognising market trends and growth areas specific to your business.
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Create a practical AI Action Plan that aligns with your business goals across all your key functions.
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Integrate AI with your existing processes and technologies, like LEAN or Industry 4.0.
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Design and implement proven business model innovation strategies that drive real growth for your business.
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Avoid common pitfalls by learning from real-world AI case studies and NZ success stories.
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Network with other business participants facing similar challenges.
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Build valuable connections for future collaboration on emerging opportunities.
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Access ongoing support in the ecosystem to kickstart or accelerate your 'AI + business growth journey
Events Calendar showing workshops in your region (coming soon)
Please register your interest here.
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Innovation, R&D and Investment Strategy Deep-Dive
Plan your transformative innovation and secure investment to scale your business growth
1:1 Workshop
This intensive innovation workshop helps ambitious businesses grow faster and smarter in multiple markets through R&D plans that lead to profitable products and scalable market growth.
N.B: The 3 parts of the workshop can be delivered individually or together. Each part informs the development of the other parts in a synergistic way making the whole greater than the sum of the parts.
Training specifically focuses on:
• How disruptive technologies evolve and combine to create emerging market opportunities.
• Planning for R&D, capabilities and new products, commercialisation and business innovation tools.
• Scaling business growth in multiple markets.
Who is it for:
Perfect for ambitious businesses innovating to grow from regional success to global impact.
Learning Outcomes:
✓ Validate innovation challenges and emerging opportunities through tailored surveys and pre-work.
✓ Learn from real-world case studies to avoid common pitfalls, and apply proven, research-based tools.
1. Undertake R&D roadmapping, new product development & capability mapping by learning how to:
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Validate relevant breakthrough technologies and new growth opportunities.
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Develop R&D plans for high-value products and services.
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Do holistic gap analysis on capabilities and capacities to future-proof R&D and product development.
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Connect to unique expertise in NZ and globally.
2. Map commercialisation pathways, business model innovation & partnerships by learning how to:
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Align to current NZ and global market trends to validate key emerging market opportunities.
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Do market sizing, regulatory and competitor analyses to create competitive advantages in multiple markets.
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Connect with potential partners for collaboration and joint ventures.
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Build strategic business model innovation strategies to scale
3. Develop investment-readiness & capital raising capabilities by learning how to:
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Develop investment business cases and pitch decks that appeal to investors.
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Pitch in front of a panel.
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Connect to the investment networks, locally and globally, for more targeted market expansion support.
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Connect to expert support services.
Please register your interest here.
* Can be delivered as individually tailored workshops or as a whole series, with the outputs from each individual workshop informing the other workshops.
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AI Innovation Masterclass
Take Your AI Capability to the Next Level
1:1 Masterclass
Intensive, personalised MasterClass designed for ambitious Kiwi businesses who want to leverage AI not just to improve what they're doing, but to transform how they compete and grow in their market.
Transform your business into an AI-powered market leader by learning:
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Practical strategies to scale AI across your entire business operation.
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Proven tools and frameworks for AI-driven product development and business model innovation.
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Clear guidance on the support and resources available throughout your AI journey.
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Access to networks that will accelerate your strategic business growth.
Who it’s for:
Perfect for ambitious businesses leaders ready to be market-leading in their industry sectors.
Learning Outcomes:
As a business leader, you will learn how to:
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Validate your biggest business challenges and emerging opportunities through a targeted survey and pre-work before the Masterclass.
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Understand how AI is evolving and combining with other technologies, and identify specific growth opportunities to create real competitive advantage.
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Navigate ethical AI and governance frameworks to innovate responsibly.
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Learn about current NZ and global market trends specific to your sector.
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Learn from real-world case studies of leading innovators to overcome common implementation roadblocks.
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Build strategic commercialisation plans to grow from regional success to global impact.
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Future-proof your investment by knowing exactly which capabilities to focus on and grow over time.
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Apply research-backed tools and roadmaps for AI-led product development, commercialisation and business model innovation.
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Set up systems to measure your efficiency, productivity and profitability improvements.
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Connect with potential partners for collaboration and joint ventures.
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Access support for investment, R&D, and market expansion.
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Build connections with international partners.
Please register your interest here.
Custom GPT/LLM Solutions
Harness the power of AI on your terms
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Tailored 1:1 Solution
Expert support to enable innovative businesses learn how to design their own tailored Knowledge Base and GPT solution.
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Delivered deep-domain AI experts
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Backed by decades of experience in deep-tech AI and business model innovation
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Proven methodologies that have helped businesses to significantly improve productivity, customer engagement and strategic decision-making
Who is it for:
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Ambitious SME businesses
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Businesses looking to leverage AI to improve productivity and decision making
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Businesses with concerns about data privacy and security
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Businesses looking to minimise ongoing operational cost of AI
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Across sectors: Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC); Forestry, High-value manufacturing, CleanTech, and more
What you will gain and leave with:
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How to develop a customised Knowledge Base to capture all the trusted information
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How to develop an LLM / GPT interface to extract the right information to query the Knowledge Base
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Learning to run an LLM on a local server without the use of commercial models such as from OpenAI
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Knowing how to secure access to private datasets
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Learning how to tailor the model for specific applications, dataset and requirements.
Currently in high demand.
Please contact us for a Discovery session.