IP Synergy

On my recent trip to Domino’s in St Heliers to pick up a family feast for our Saturday lunch at the beach, I saw three Ubco electric bikes being used for their pizza deliveries. This is such an awesome Kiwi innovation. I remember back about 6 years ago when I was an innovation judge at Fieldays and we awarded this start-up with the top award when it was just a prototype. So great to see it come to life in many ways.

Wow, it truly is an exciting time for the food industry. So awesome to see my two passions biotechnology & food innovation coming together. Synthetic biology and fermentation tech are the way of the future of food. Next on the list - honey.
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https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2020/10/02/Real-honey-without-bees-Berkeley-based-startup-MeliBio-gears-up-for-launch-in-late-2021

Real honey… without bees? Berkeley-based startup MeliBio gears up for launch in late 2021 First came real milk proteins without cows, then egg proteins without chickens, and collagen without animals … and now honey, minus the bees?

Great to see some familiar faces here representing NZ's thriving biotech / food ecosystem. Nice one Jason, Abby and Alejandra!!!
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https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300111111/politicians-get-taste-of-kiwi-food-innovation-in-manawat

Politicians get taste of Kiwi food innovation in Manawatū New Zealand’s food sector could play a key role in supporting New Zealand's Covid-19 recovery.

Great to see the NZ Government supporting innovation to tackle COVID-19 through its Accelerator Fund. Check out this site, it provides a good overview of what level of funding is available (minimum $50K), if your business will comply, and details of companies already receiving funds.

COVID-19 Innovation Acceleration Fund | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment The initial size of the Fund is $25 million (excluding GST). As a guide, a minimum proposal size is expected to be $50,000 (excluding GST).