UniServices is proud to support NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 and congratulates all finalists, with a special shout-out to our Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland spinouts Kara Technologies, EnPot, Kitea Health and Toku Eyes.

The NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 is Aotearoa New Zealand’s preeminent platform celebrating our most successful high-tech companies and outstanding individuals. UniServices' support of this esteemed program reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This year’s winners will be announced at the annual NZ Hi-Tech Awards Gala Dinner which is taking place on Friday 24 May at Auckland's Spark Arena, with an anticipated 1,200+ attendees. The event will mark a milestone in recognising achievements across the tech spectrum.

UniServices CEO Andy Shenk says supporting initiatives of this calibre underscores our commitment to innovation and enhances our brand visibility on a national stage.

“It provides a unique opportunity to support the mahi of all the entrants, as well as helps to show UniServices’ role as active contributors to the innovation ecosystem and champions the growth of New Zealand's tech landscape.”

Our supported finalists

Finalists have been announced and the impressive line-up includes four startups that UniServices have worked with. 

Kara Technologies 
Finalist for Best Hi-Tech Solution for the Public Good

Kara Technologies is using digital avatar technology to provide sign language translations for the Deaf and hearing-impaired communities in a range of scenarios including emergency messaging.

EnPot
Finalist for Most Innovative Deep Tech Solution

EnPot (Energia Potior) is transforming how smelters use energy to produce aluminium, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company’s technology operates like a virtual battery capable of providing storage and backup power to electricity grids. 

Kitea Health
Finalist for Most Innovative Deep Tech Solution and Most Innovative Hi-Tech Hardware Product

Kitea Health is revolutionising healthcare for people living with chronic conditions with the world's most accurate implantable sensor for heart failure and hydrocephalus.

Toku Eyes
Finalist for Most Innovative Hi-Tech Software Solution

Toku Eyes has developed cutting-edge AI-powered software that can detect cardiovascular disease or Type 2 diabetes through retinal scans. This innovation allows for earlier, easier, and more cost-effective health risk assessments. By increasing accessibility to screening, Toku Eyes can change the lives of numerous people who will be able to receive diagnoses of preventable diseases before it is too late.

About NZ Hi-Tech Awards

UniSerivces is proud to support the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards. These Awards celebrate New Zealand’s most successful high-tech companies and highest-achieving individuals.

Congratulations to all the talented finalists.