A powerhouse of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

At the University of Auckland, innovation and entrepreneurship are woven into the fabric of everything we do. Recognised as the leading university in Oceania for sustainability by QS, we are redefining education and research to empower our students, staff and communities to shape a better world.

Our commitment is underpinned by the University’s strategic plan and delivered through transformative initiatives that develop entrepreneurial mindsets, drive world-class research, and foster impactful partnerships.

From the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to MedTech-iQ Aotearoa and New Zealand Product Accelerator, we enable start-up creation, commercialisation, and societal impact. Our ecosystem supports innovators at every stage, helping them translate research into scalable ventures—evidenced by our leadership in research commercialisation, which is top in Australasia.

Sustainability and inclusion are embedded throughout. We champion initiatives that enhance Māori and Pacific entrepreneurship and gender equity, ensuring that innovation at the University of Auckland reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our vibrant innovation hubs and maker spaces are magnets for experimentation, co-working, and collaboration. We have ignited hundreds of start-ups that have raised over $4.2 billion and operate around the world.

As a comprehensive, research-intensive university, we are proud to cultivate the skills and mindsets that enable graduates to become innovative leaders and global citizens, contributing to economic, social, and environmental prosperity for New Zealand and the world.