Business development & commercialisation
For external clients our business development team is available as your first point of engagement with Landcare Research and can help you define your requirements. We will discuss your need with appropriate scientists to determine how Landcare Research, or our numerous contacts, might best contribute to your needs.
Business development services that our team are able to provide:
- Assistance with contractual negotiations for consultancy and applied research
- Project monitoring, progress reporting and handling of issues
Commercialisation services include advising on intellectual property protection, funding sources for research and development, commercial partners, and market opportunity assessment. We regularly work with business and industry partners to develop and bring to market innovative environmental products and services particularly in the following themes:
- Pest control formulations and devices
- Soil and water measurement devices
- Terrestrial and aquatic rehabilitation technology
- Environmental management systems and sustainable business accreditation
- Software development

Graeme Anderson
Business Development Facilitator
Location: Hamilton
Tel: +64 7 859 3798
Mob: 027 452 3023

Christine Harper
Business Development Manager
Location: Wellington
Tel: +64 4 382 6644
Mob: 027 547 5757

Libby Harrison
General Manager Development
Location: Wellington
Tel: +64 4 382 6642
Mob: 0274664639


Robin MacIntosh
Business Development Manager
Location: Lincoln
Tel: +64 3 321 9727
Mob: 027 208 0398

Marino Tahi
Maori Partnership Manager
Location: Palmerston North
Tel: +64 6 353 4969
Mob: 027 618 3380
