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Business Research and Management Expertise Unlocking Commercial Innovation

In the top 1% of business schools globally, Waikato Management School holds Triple Crown accreditation — one of only 124 worldwide. Hiko Hub connects businesses directly to that expertise and research capability.

Research That Means Business

Waikato Management School is recognised by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA — only 124 business schools worldwide hold all three. That independently audited quality is reflected in research that connects directly to the challenges facing New Zealand businesses today.

The NZ Institute for Business Research (NZIBR) is WMS’s dedicated industry-facing research unit — working with businesses, industry groups, and government on economic impact analysis, financial benchmarking, business performance research, and strategic consulting.

Businesses that engage now gain access to that network, expertise, and research capability — on their terms.

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Industries We Work With

Agritech & Engineering

Agricultural science, engineering and environmental research to stay ahead on emissions and efficiency.

Marine Science

Marine ecology, aquaculture and biotechnology research, based right in Tauranga.

Medical & Health

Clinical networks and biomedical expertise alongside Waikato District Health Board.

Software & Computer Engineering

World-leading AI, cybersecurity and software research, home of WEKA.

Business & Management

Triple Crown-accredited research, consulting and industry partnerships.

Construction

Resilient infrastructure research through WaiRISC and industry partners.

The Hiko difference

Solve Business and Management Challenges

WMS and NZIBR work with businesses, government agencies, and organisations across New Zealand to tackle complex commercial problems. Whether you need economic impact analysis, strategic research, market insights, or expert consulting, the capability is here.

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Innovation and business strategy

Agribusiness and supply chains

Financial analysis and business performance

Economic impact analysis

Sustainability and responsible business

Accounting, finance, and economic

The Opportunity in Business Research Right Now

New Zealand businesses face increasing pressure from global competition, supply chain complexity, and the need to demonstrate sustainability credentials to international markets. University research can help — but most businesses don’t know how to access it.

NZIBR’s Management Research Centre provides financial benchmarking and business performance surveys to major NZ industry groups. Its academics are regularly engaged by government agencies for economic analysis and policy research. This is applied research with a direct commercial application.

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How We Can Help You Compete

Four ways to work with Waikato Management School and NZIBR.

Connect with the Ecosystem

Hiko Hub is where the Waikato innovation community comes together. Sector events, investor evenings, and industry roundtables — open to members and guests. You don't need to be based on campus to be part of it.
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Research Partnerships

Connect with WMS and NZIBR expertise through clear pathways: contract research, economic analysis, expert consulting, IP licensing, and strategic R&D partnerships.
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Research Facilities

Access WMS research environments, meeting and collaboration space, and the broader University of Waikato campus infrastructure — with academic and technical support available.
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Co-location

Base your team on campus at Hiko Hub Hamilton — with Waikato Management School on your doorstep. Access expertise, attend events, and build relationships with researchers and fellow innovators.
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Start the Conversation

Tell us what you’re working on. We’ll identify the right researchers, expertise, and pathways inside Waikato Management School.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about working with Waikato Management School and NZIBR.

WMS and NZIBR work with businesses of all sizes — from early-stage companies looking for strategic research support through to large organisations needing economic impact analysis or independent financial benchmarking. Industry groups and government agencies are also regular partners.

The New Zealand Institute for Business Research is the industry-facing research unit of Waikato Management School. It specialises in applied business research — economic impact analysis, supply chain research, financial benchmarking, and strategic consulting — for NZ businesses, industry organisations, and government.

No. Co-location is one option, but most research partnerships are arranged independently of where your business is based. Hiko Hub is the connection point — we’ll match you with the right researchers and agree a working arrangement that suits both parties.