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We help our clients gain competitive advantage in the marketplace through innovative technology. Whether your needs are for a long term research on a strategic initiative, a short term contract R&D project, or access to novel IP, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Research partnerships – IRL, industry, and government collaboration
We bring together industrial, research, and government organisations to work on the most challenging problems facing New Zealand and the international community. Read more >>
Contract services - research, engineering, manufacturing, testing
IRL can work directly with your company on joint research projects, provide pilot scale extraction and manufacturing solutions for nutraceuticals, cosmaceuticals, and pharmaceuticals, and offer engineering, testing and calibration services. Read more >>
Technology transfer – intellectual property, licensing, and investment
IRL is committed to transferring research to industry through technology licences to existing companies or by participating in the creation of new companies and industries. Read more >>
Industry engagement team
The industry engagement team represents all technologies available within IRL and welcomes enquiries from all organisations interested in business development opportunities and joint commercialisation. Read more >>
Impact case studies
The science and engineering undertaken at IRL has significant economic and social benefits for New Zealand. Read more >>
IRL scientists scoop PM’s Science Prize
$1 million R&D competition winner announced