Biotechnology

A major component of the ICT sector in Auckland is biotechnology industries. The Auckland region has proven strengths in the areas of sophisticated pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

The Auckland biotech industry has a well-established and vibrant biotech cluster - NZBIO, which involves core biotech companies and the support services needed throughout product development and commercialisation.

Industry success is related to Auckland's tertiary education and research strength. Organisations like Uniservices Ltd - the University of Auckland's commercialisation vehicle - are at the forefront of biotechnology spinouts in New Zealand, and Unitech, one of the region's Polytechnics, is a developer of technical hardware.

Quick Facts

• 42% of core biotechnology companies are located in Auckland.

Our partners

• New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - New Zealand’s economic development agency - operates active biotech market development programmes in North America, Europe, Japan, China, South America and Australia
• NZBIO, New Zealand’s biotech industry organisation

Research

Biotechnology Agritech and Natural Products Sector Engagement Strategy
(287.5 KB PDF )

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, 2005-06