Driving better global health outcomes
Drawing on deep scientific and commercial expertise, Aotearoa New Zealand’s healthtech companies are delivering innovative, people-centred solutions to meet global health needs. New Zealand is no stranger to healthtech innovation – from co-discovering the molecular structure of DNA to inventing the disposable syringe.
Today, our healthtech industry continues to lead the way, combining fresh thinking and solid research to bring trusted healthtech solutions to the world. Respiratory equipment developed in New Zealand helps over 20 million people in 120 countries breathe easier every year. Our healthtech companies are detecting gastro and intestinal disorders through non-invasive patches, using AI to deliver personalised mental health support, and assessing heart health using retinal scans. Healthtech is New Zealand’s largest and fastest-growing tech subsector, employing close to 10,500 people globally.
