The move follows a report by the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council identifying four priority areas for future public investment.
The $800,000 raise comes as the free app that topped the NZ Apple Store rankings switches to freemium subscription model.
The tests could lead to a flight in a test platform planned for later this year.
The world’s largest asset manager’s chief investment strategist for Apac & Middle East says artificial intelligence will have the same impact as steam engines or electricity.
Innovation Minister Shane Reti says American AI companies want New Zealand to focus on biotech, geotech and agritech.
Edtech startup has acquired Book Creator and will soon launch Kami Companion, as Jordan Thoms takes a career break.
US headquartered digital payments provider process US$1.4 trillion in payments last year, and also appointed a New Zealand country manager.
Gray will continue to lead through a transition period although his successor has not been named.
The industry could use 2.2% of all NZ’s electricity by 2030, if growth opportunities are exploited, says NZTech.
The Kiwi-Dutch company is also mulling a new funding round.