Spin-Out Companies

Graftoss is a medical device company that is developing a range of orthopaedic bone implant devices, which applications in bone grafting and replacement for humans and animals.

Aldera Limited is a New Zealand company dedicated to creating diversified solutions for the animal health industry. The company was established on the foundations of cutting edge science around naturally-derived phytochemicals and extracts. Aldera is pioneering the application of these molecules to veterinary health.

Obodies is developing a new paradigm of high affinity proteins for medical applications, which provide various advantages over currently available antibody proteins. The Obodies technology has potential applications in clinical and point-of-care diagnostics and medical therapeutics.

Novatein specialises in the development of bio-plastic technologies. Novatein’s breakthrough process for manufacturing biodegradable plastic from animal protein sources offers a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics.

Titanox was established to develop market-ready products and solutions based on novel methods for producing titanium powders.

Solenza is a solar energy company that is developing building-integrated solar roofing materials that provide both electrical and thermal energy. Solenza’s patented technology offers an aesthetically- pleasing alternative to bolt-on solar panels.

Zygem is a rapidly growing biotechnology company that has developed a range of innovative enzyme-based products and technologies. Zygem’s products facilitate the extraction and analysis of DNA and RNA for research, forensic and clinical diagnostics markets.

Endace was established in 2001 as a result of research from the University of Waikato. Endace designs, develops, sells and supports high-speed network monitoring and recording technologies, and is now a UK-listed global business selling products in over 30 countries.

11Ants Analytics build powerful software solutions that make data mining and predictive analysis simple and accessible to non-technical users. 11Ants Analytics currently have four unique products on the market, as well as offering a full range of consulting services.

CLIMsystems is a spinout from The International Global Change Institute at the University of Waikato. The company commercialises software tools that utilise the institute’s expertise in environmental change.

RuralLink was established as a joint venture between WaikatoLink and rural IT provide Rezare Systems. RuralLink provides wireless broadband services to remote rural areas through its no8wireless and lightwire brands.

Ectus was established to commercialise the University of Waikato’s e-learning and video conferencing platform. Ectus has now been bought by Norwegian multinational Tandberg, who are a global leader in visual communication.