Spark CEO, Jolie Hodson.
Pioneering 5G tech from New Zealand was recently unveiled in Auckland which experts say could revolutionise a range of industries. Four businesses, which won a share of Spark s 5G Starter Fund last year, have spent six months developing prototypes and demonstrated a range of innovative technologies set to redefine eyecare, robotics, and gaming at Spark s Auckland head office. The competition awarded four innovative businesses a share of $625,000 plus mentoring and tech support in October last year. It was launched by Spark to help businesses harness the true potential of 5G to move our country forward - whether that be solutions that help take New Zealand towards a more sustainable future or new ideas that revolutionise the way we work and play.
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 12:37 pm
Six months after being named as winners of the Spark 5G
Starter Fund, four innovative Kiwi businesses are launching
their game-changing technology prototypes, offering a first
look at the positive outcomes 5G can bring to communities
across New Zealand.
Robotics company
Rocos, VR gaming creator Beyond and health
businesses Objective Acuity
and oDocs Eye Care were
the successful recipients of a share of $625,000 of funding
and technology support from Spark in October
2020.
Since then, each business has been tirelessly
developing, testing and refining its 5G solution tapping
into expert 5G technical support and business mentoring by
Spark and its partners.