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Digital companies spun out from the University include , which offers hyper-realistic, emotionally responsive digital humans; , which uses AI to automate echocardiogram analysis; and , which offers 3D planning for joint replacement surgeries.

The , , and are among the research groups working on digital technologies. The and are advancing artificial intelligence, while the focuses strongly on industry collaboration. Facilities such as the , the and the offer students and staff the equipment they need.

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Formus Labs: Better joint replacement planning

Soul Machines: Humanising artificial intelligence

Kara Technologies: Increasing accessibility for the Deaf

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UniServices helps researchers in areas such as securing funding, connecting people, developing capacity and applying research commercially or for public good.

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At UniServices, we鈥檝e invested in more than 65 companies and licensed over 480 patent families. We could help you bring your research to market too.

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Digital technologies enabling equity and scale in healthcare

16 August 2022

Through advancing research and investing in start-ups, UniServices is helping develop digital health services that can be accessed from anywhere, anytime.

Kara Technologies: Signing up for accessibility

11 May 2022

Kara Technologies working to realise its vision of making sign language avatars available anywhere a Deaf person might want to access services or entertainment.

Digital Tech Contacts

Luke Spencer

Business Development Manager 鈥� Digital Technology and Space

luke.spencer@auckland.ac.nz

Luke has been with UniServices since 2022, creating partnerships for University researchers with industry and government. Previously, Luke worked as the CTO of a growing electronic and software consultancy, turning innovative ideas into commercial products. Contact about: Research or consulting in digital tech, electronics, automation, space, and engineering-related technologies.

Stephen Flint

Investment Director 鈥� Digital Technologies and Engineering

s.flint@auckland.ac.nz

Stephen has been with UniServices since 2009 and is a fund manager for the University of 免费色情视频 Inventors' Fund. Previously, he worked in various investment management and finance roles, and has an MSc in oceanography and geology. Contact about: Commercialising or investing in advanced materials, digital tech and engineering-related technologies.

Kent Lee

Senior Investment Manager 鈥� Med Tech

kent.lee@auckland.ac.nz

Kent joined UniServices in 2010 and focuses on investment in medical technologies. He has been a contracts manager and a business manager for health and medicine. He holds a degree in medical biochemistry and a master鈥檚 degree in entrepreneurship. Contact about: Investing in medical technologies.

Stephen Lo

Investment Manager 鈥� Digital Technology and Engineering

s.lo@auckland.ac.nz

Stephen has worked at UniServices since 2021. His areas of focus are on the commercialisation of advanced chemical materials, physics and optics and digital technologies. He has a PhD in Chemistry and is currently completing his Master of Bioscience Enterprise. Contact about: Commercialising or investing in digital technology or engineering.

Benjamin Pearson

Senior Investment Manager 鈥� Engineering, Cleantech, Space Tech

benjamin.pearson@auckland.ac.nz

Ben joined UniServices in 2017 and is currently a senior Investment manager for the University of 免费色情视频 Inventors Fund. Contact about: Investment in engineering-related technologies including in cleantech, robotics and space.

Yaser Shakib

Investment Manager 鈥� Digital Technology

yaser.shakib@auckland.ac.nz
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Yaser graduated as a civil engineer and worked in the land development space for seven years before his interest in technology saw him shifting careers into the Web3 Venture Capital world. He now works as the Investment Manager looking after the digital technology portfolio. Contact about: Commercialising or investing in Blockchain, AI, Machine Learning as well as environmental, structural and civil engineering.

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