Research That Understands Your Industry
Need research expertise, specialist facilities or commercial connections in your sector? Hiko Hub helps businesses connect with University of Waikato research strengths across agritech, engineering, marine science, health, software, business and construction.
Industries We Work With to Unlock Innovation
Choose the sector closest to your work and explore relevant research capability. If your industry is not listed, get in touch.
Agritech and Engineering
Primary sector businesses face pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and stay competitive. Access agricultural science, engineering and environmental research to help move your work forward.
Marine Science
Explore University of Waikato marine science capability in Tauranga, including marine ecology, aquaculture, coastal systems and marine biotechnology, close to the Bay of Plenty ocean economy.
Medical and Health
Connect with health research, clinical networks and biomedical expertise through Hiko Hub, including capability linked to the University’s growing medical and health research community.
Software and Computer Engineering
Access AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, software engineering and data science research, including the University of Waikato expertise behind WEKA and other globally used tools.
Business and Management
Work with Waikato Management School on business performance, economic impact, financial benchmarking, strategy and management research with practical commercial application.
Construction
Connect with construction and engineering research focused on resilient infrastructure, sustainable materials, structural systems and the challenges New Zealand construction businesses face today.
