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Tech Innovation Lab
Creating spaces where innovators can test, build, and launch their ideas.
About the lab
Tū Ātea’s Tech Innovation Lab is a Māori-led innovation environment focused on building and testing real-world communications infrastructure and solutions.
Based in Auckland, the lab showcases and develops critical “hard tech” — including portable cell towers such as Tūī, Kāhu, Weka, and Miromiro — designed to deliver connectivity in remote, underserved, and high-demand environments.
The lab is a working innovation platform where ideas are developed, tested, and scaled into practical solutions.
What we do
Infrastructure Innovation
We design, build, and demonstrate deployable connectivity solutions that solve real-world challenges — from emergency response to rural coverage and major events.
Incubation & Capability Building
Through partnerships — including our incubator programme with Auckland Council — we support Māori-led invention, entrepreneurship, and scalable ventures.
Testing & Commercialisation Pathways
We provide access to technical expertise, testing environments, and pathways to take solutions from concept to market.
Connected Ecosystem
We work across a network of partners, industry leaders, and global connections to accelerate learning, collaboration, and opportunity.