We proudly present the Innovation Franklin Innovation Mobile Lab, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology!
Collaboration and partnership enhances the implementation of innovative ideas and solutions.
Innovation Franklin, in partnership with Auckland University of Technology (AUT) has launched the Innovation Franklin Mobile Innovation Lab, a purpose-built, transportable innovation hub designed to bring future-focused learning directly into schools across the Franklin region.
The Mobile Innovation Lab represents a significant step forward for local access to innovation, technology, and future career pathways. Housed within a 40‑foot, side‑opening modified container, the lab will travel between schools, community spaces, and events, offering hands‑on exposure to emerging technologies and real‑world applications across science, technology, engineering, and creativity.
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The vision for Innovation Franklin
Our vision is to create an all-in-one innovation campus. Both physical and online
Innovation Centre and Cafe
- Onsite, open to all school students, the public, inspiring the next generation and educating parents.
- A hub for innovative ideas that are unique to New Zealand, but can be shared to the world and the establishment of an Innovation Fund.
- Supporting and re-establishing the Franklin Science Fair, encouraging our young people to dream.
Learning Centre
- Part-time university, polytechnic and PTE courses. A future learning environment
- Tertiary and high school students gaining work experience with high-growth businesses
- Onsite career advisory service, supporting the work of local schools
- Educating company directors around innovation, with global tech companies supporting onsite courses.
Innovation Business Centre and Business Units
- 20-30 innovative, high-growth companies associated with the local DNA
- Growth funding for businesses that are onsite
- Support for businesses, helping them to grow and creating the jobs of the future in New Zealand
- Funding support for businesses through Venture Capital, PE, and support from a leading bank.
Expected Outcomes
Nga hua e tumanakohia ana
This is a model which could be implemented in all main centres around New Zealand, developing a sustainable, innovative economy and making us the number one most innovative economy in the world.
Acting as an intermediary to bring future funding, partners and supporters to the region
For Franklin
Positioning Franklin as a centre of innovation for New Zealand
Attracting new business and creating jobs of the future in Franklin and New Zealand
Inspiring the next generation of our young people and taking parents on the journey
Full support for growth businesses, from innovation to commercialisation and export
Bringing the community together
For New Zealand
Increasing New Zealand’s GDP
Developing the country’s technology sector
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