The UK is welcoming a cohort of startups from New Zealand to attend London Tech Week 2022.

Following the signing of a trade agreement, the UK Government has created a tailored programme for New Zealand technology companies in partnership with Kea New Zealand and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

The result of a stringent application process, 14 New Zealand-based technology startups have been selected to participate in the week of tech demonstrations, events and discussions.

The group was selected under one of the following technology subsectors: future technology; big data and cyber security; educational technology; digital health; and financial technology.

The chosen companies will join events, consultations, and exclusive meetings to fast track their expansion into the UK, the British government said.

Louise Cantillon, British consul general and deputy trade commissioner Asia Pacific, said: “After signing the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement earlier this year, it is fantastic to see an innovative and progressive cohort of New Zealand tech scaleups join our London Tech Week mission.

“I am very excited to see what successes come from this week for our delegates,” she added.

Blaik Wilson, chief executive of healthcare platform Cemplicity, commented: "We’re honoured to be attending London Tech Week for the second time. As a company driving improvement in patient experiences and outcomes, we knew much of the thought leadership and new thinking in this area originated out of the NHS.

“However, while the thinking is well advanced, the practice was still heavily mired in manual processes, inhibiting the NHS’s ability scale. We have already seen our platform make big improvements for the various health operators in which we operate.”

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