Innovations

Innovation through Creativity

Fomana Innovations goal is to assist New Zealand companies secure a sustainable point of difference by linking in RS&T+C. Services include:

• Innovation Assessment
  FCL Innovations will undertake RS&T audit and develop a targeted RS&T program.
• RS&T Partners.
  FCL Innovations can scope options for partnering with RS&T institutions and assist with negotiations and defining realistic project objectives as well as agreeing rights to intellectual property.
• RS&T Funding.
  FCL Innovations can assist with funding applications in the public and private sector.
• RS&T Project Management.
  FCL can assist with managing RS&T deliverables and relationships with key stakeholders to ensure your investment in R&D is maximised. Depending on the size of the company FCL Innovations can work with a company to develop a proposal for attracting investors.

FOMANA has developed a number of exciting research propositions; two of which are in the research funding pipeline. One is a dairy food innovation looking at heart healthy soft-fats and another program involves the utilisation of indigenous ingredients and flavours. More... (KOHA Magazine "Flavours of New Zealand" Story)

FOMANA’s cornerstone R&D program is an export initiative called Tekau Plus. The aim is to position 10 high value Maori companies in niche domestic and international markets. A total of 23 Maori and non-Maori food and beverage producers are currently working with FOMANA to conduct market research studies and carbon neutral design solutions.