Blue skies thinking the foundation of innovation

9 October 2025

The Challenge, Future of health and wellbeing, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Staff news, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The real story behind scientific 'breakthroughs' is strong fundamental research, hard slog and a little bit of serendipity.

Professor Simon Malpas with the innovative brain sensor.
Professor Simon Malpas with the innovative brain sensor.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Kitea Health's breakthrough in a US$2 billion market shows the unique role universities perform as engines of innovation by uniting blue-sky thinking, researchers from multiple disciplines, and industry. Blue skies thinking the foundation of innovation.

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