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New Zealand’s 100 inspired entrepreneurs

In 2011, Sir Paul Callaghan, who founded the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, said in a pitch for the science-led prosperity of Aotearoa that "one hundred inspired entrepreneurs could turn this place around”. In 2024, the MacDiarmid Institute will have alumni working across the motu and across industries in roles that require research training and a deep tech skill set. Founders of startups, CEOs and CSOs, research scientists and innovation experts provide concrete examples of the value that Callaghan was talking about.

Modified: 12/08/2024, 11:48 am

Created: 12/08/2024, 9:51 am
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KiwiNet winners - Annual Report 2022

The MacDiarmid Institute’s research is now called ‘Deep Tech’ by the various investors who beat a path to our door.

Modified: 25/07/2023, 2:34 pm

Created: 20/04/2023, 7:46 pm
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MacDiarmid Institute winners at the 2020 Kiwinet Awards

Congratulations to Eldon Tate and Jim Johnston for their big wins at the Kiwinet Research Commercialisation Awards.

Modified: 4/12/2020, 10:11 am

Created: 20/10/2020, 9:46 am
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Dr Eldon Tate's silver bullet against bacteria

Dr Eldon Tate went on RNZ's Saturday Morning to talk about how Inhibit Coatings is developing anti-microbial coatings for surfaces.

Modified: 29/09/2020, 10:30 am

Created: 29/09/2020, 10:21 am
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MacDiarmid Institute finalists for the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards

Three MacDiarmid Institute researchers are among 12 finalists selected for the annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.

Modified: 23/09/2020, 1:44 pm

Created: 23/09/2020, 12:44 pm
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From secondary school to startup CEO in ten years

Dr Eldon Tate reflects on his path from studying science in high school to founding the startup company Inhibit Coatings.

Modified: 29/09/2020, 10:26 am

Created: 15/09/2020, 1:01 pm
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Business Scholarship recipients - Annual Report 2018

I really had to get out of my comfort zone; you need to know what makes an idea unique.

Modified: 22/04/2024, 8:46 am

Created: 8/04/2019, 12:04 am
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