Taranaki Applied Innovation Centre
The Taranaki Applied Innovation Centre is an innovation centre, analytical labs and incubator for start-ups and researchers in biotechnology and energy. Based in New Plymouth, it offers:
Analytical testing for biogas (biomethane potential), soil, water and digestate
Shared laboratory spaces for startups and scale-ups
Regional network development and procurement services, commercialising innovation through industry partnerships.
We have an industrial (3000m2) site with ample room for tenants and collaborators in bioenergy; pilot scale development; local field trials and supporting community energy initiatives.
Core skills and project activities
Building capability in BMP testing, digestate and soil testing, water testing and various analytics to support biogas industry growth and productivity. Growing capability in anaerobic digestion (AD), feedstock validation, co-digestion, pre-and-post AD treatment. ISO17025 and other relevant accreditations will be sought in 2027.
Leading edge products and capabilities
Our Mission: Establish Taranaki as a global centre for biotechnologies that reignite Taranaki’s energy, food and fibre sectors, and the protection of its Taiao natural environment.
By: Building a world-class biotechnology innovation precinct providing analytical, incubator and education services to attract new technologies, new industry and investment to Taranaki.
Website: https://taranakiinnovation.com/
Contact: Iain Hosie
By email: iain@taranakiinnovation.com
By phone: +64 (0)27 214 4769
Company activities:
An innovation centre, analytical labs and incubator for start-ups and researchers in biotechnology and energy. Based in New Plymouth.