Agritech and Engineering Innovation, Backed by University Research

New Zealand’s primary sector faces real pressure — on emissions, efficiency, and staying competitive globally. The answers increasingly come from science.

The University of Waikato is ranked #1 in New Zealand for research impact. Its agritech and engineering research spans agricultural science, environmental monitoring, materials and engineering, food technology, and ustainability.

Hiko Hub connects businesses to that capability without the complexity of navigating a university from the outside.

Whether you’re developing new technology, validating a product, or looking for research expertise to tackle a specific problem, the University of Waikato has the people and infrastructure to help.

Research strengths relevant to agritech and engineering include:

• Agricultural and food science
• Environmental science, soil science, and water quality
• Engineering and materials
• Remote sensing and data systems
• Emissions reduction and sustainability

Engineering programmes are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Agriculture & Forestry is ranked 251–300 globally by QS.

New Zealand’s agritech sector generates $1.6 billion annually and is one of the country’s most active areas of innovation. Regulation, emissions targets, and global competition are all creating demand for better technology — faster.

Businesses that build research partnerships now will be better positioned to develop, validate, and commercialise solutions ahead of the curve. The University of Waikato is already working on the problems your industry is trying to solve.