The New Zealand Health Innovation Hub accelerates smart ideas to market for the health system and better health outcomes. The Hub brings together health and industry innovators, streamlining progression from concept to prototype to clinical validation and commercial success. Services include; Advisory groups, Product Evaluation and Co-development. The Hub was founded in 2012, and is a subsidiary of Crown Entities working in partnership with the four biggest District Health Boards in New Zealand and funding support from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,