A Healthier Future
Christchurch is unique in its approach to health care and community as a city that cares about people. A new central city health precinct brings together research and development partners and Te Whatu Ora Waitaha (formally CDHB) to prototype health tech solutions in areas such as machine learning, virtual healthcare, wearables and bio-metrics, and lead on health system and data management solutions. It's about creating a happier, healthier future.
Health-Tech Superstars
ARANZ Medical Ltd is an innovator of medical solutions, specialising in 3D scanning that transforms clinical processes in wound care, orthotics and prosthetics. Based in Christchurch, their technology has applications to assist in both clinical research and practice.
A Christchurch-based game developer delivering virtual reality apps to help people recover from traumatic brain injuries. CerebralFix created the apps in collaboration with Callaghan Innovation, the University of Otago, and the Burwood Academy of Independent Living (BAIL), with inspiration from research conducted by the Laura Fergusson Trust.
Comrad optimises patient flow and efficiency by providing innovative, technology driven workflow solutions. Established more than thirty years ago, Comrad is now the leading provider in Australia and New Zealand for radiology information solutions.
Enztec is based in Christchurch and manufactures orthopaedic instruments for implant companies and orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. They have made innovations in sports medicine and ACL surgery, and export worldwide from their base in Canterbury.
Medsalv is determined to reduce waste in the healthcare industry by working with hospitals to reuse single-use medical devices. The initiative also aims to reduce cost for healthcare providers. Started by University of Canterbury graduate Oli Hunt, the Christchurch company has received numerous awards and grants.
Ossis specialises in custom implants catering to the individual needs of patients and surgeons worldwide. Ossis draws upon over 20 years of clinical orthopaedic experience and has been delivering custom implants for more than 10 years.
Sense Medical are the developer of Cortex, a clinician-designed iOS app and data platform, supporting care teams to seamlessly manage clinical tasks, investigations, and documentation, as well as capture valuable patient journey information. Cortex also captures invaluable data related to inefficiencies and waste in current care workflows, enabling organisations to identify opportunities to increase the quality of care provided to patients.
Case Study - oVRcome
Scared of needles? A Christchurch start-up has developed a virtual reality form of exposure therapy to address phobias and social anxiety. Footage shot in the region could help people around the world overcome their fears and anxiety.
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Myovolt
Considering whether or not to enter the Food, Fibre, and Agritech Challenge? ChristchurchNZ spoke to Dr Dianne Jones, founder of Myovolt.
Precision Diagnostics: The Canterbury Scientific Advantage
Canterbury Scientific is driven by a core principle – quality science, quality products. The Christchurch company is committed to enhancing diagnostics and improving patient care with cutting-edge tools. CEO Clive Seymour outlines their approach.
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Revolutionising Medical Imaging
How MARS Bioimaging is Leading the Charge from Christchurch.
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Endosoothe
Thoughtfully crafted products, resources, education, and a strong online community for women.
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Precision Chroma
Precision Chroma founder and CEO Sean Feast is looking to revolutionise the biotech industry with his 3D-printed chromatology columns.
Health Tech Student Case Study - Eve Ji
International student Eve Ji's decision to study in Christchurch resulted in her dream job at Pegasus Health.
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Innovation Ecosystem Support
Canterbury Health Innovation is a non-profit organisation helping Canterbury’s health community to succeed at home and worldwide. Regular meetups – sign up to their mailing list.
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha (formally CDHB)
A space where clinicians, engineers, architects, and user groups are rethinking how health services are provided, and testing ideas to see how they perform in real-life situations. Following extensive research and interviews with more than 100 patients and their families to find out what they wanted from a hospital environment, the Design Lab team visited facilities around the world, including aircraft manufacturers, to learn what they could about maximising space.
Christchurch’s Health Precinct - Te Papa Hauora is a collaborative partnership between Canterbury’s major tertiary and health institutions; the University of Canterbury, the University of Otago, Ara Institute of Canterbury and Te Whatu Ora Waitaha (formally CDHB), working together with representatives from Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Te Papa Hauora is a hub for health education, research and innovation. Manawa, located in the Christchurch Hospital campus, is a state-of-the-art facility home to Ara nursing, midwifery and medical imaging students and teaching staff, University of Canterbury researchers and post-graduate students as well as Canterbury District Health Board staff. Staff and students are provided with opportunities to collaborate and innovate with individuals from Canterbury’s health system.
The Digital Health Association
The Digital Health Association is a membership organisation representing New Zealand digital health industry sector. Explore The Digital Health Association's regular Christchurch events.
VIA Innovations
VIA Innovations, part of Te Whatu Ora Waitaha (formally CDHB), connect ideas to industry, innovators to investors, health to enterprise. The VIA team support people with good ideas for the health system, helping to get their innovations out to the people and communities that need them.
