UK-based clean tech company Hyflux has struck a partnership agreement with New Zealand\u2019s Wellington UniVentures as it develops next generation aviation electronic propulsion systems.<\/p>\n
News of the tie-up was announced this week as the aerospace and defence sector is due to converge on Le Bourget Airport in France for the biennial Paris Air Show.<\/p>\n
Wellington UniVentures is the commercialisation arm of Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, which excels in research and teaching.<\/p>\n
Hyflux, which is based in Swansea, Wales, with partner on high-efficiency superconducting motor technology and cryogenic cooling systems, both of which are key to enabling ultra-lightweight, high- performance electric propulsion for aircraft.<\/p>\n
The firm said the exclusive agreement \u201cstrengthens its position in zero-emission aviation and maritime transport and deepens global access to critical intellectual property (IP) developed by the University\u2019s Paihau\u2014 Robinson Research Institute.<\/p>\n
Paul Perera, chief executive and co-founder of Hyflux, said: \u201cFormalising this agreement transforms our collaboration into a powerful platform for delivery.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith secured access to superconducting motor and cryogenic cooling IP owned by Wellington UniVentures, Hyflux is now positioned to lead the next generation of zero-emission propulsion for both aviation and maritime applications.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hyfluix added that the partnership builds on a shared mission \u201cto accelerate the decarbonisation of transport using advanced technologies\u201d.<\/p>\n
The firm\u2019s primary focus is aviation and developing scalable propulsion systems that meet the demanding power density and certification requirements for electric aircraft.<\/p>\n
Pierre Malou, chief executive of Wellington UniVentures, said: \u201cHyflux\u2019s ambition and clarity of vision make them an ideal partner.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to see these technologies not only reach the runway but also take to the oceans\u2014creating commercial impact from deep scientific expertise.\u201d<\/p>\n
The agreement includes commercial terms for joint R&D, milestone-based investment, and a defined path toward full licensing.<\/p>\n
Ongoing R&D collaboration with Robinson Research Institute will focus on scaling cryogenic cooling solutions, a key enabler of the company\u2019s superconducting motor designs.<\/p>\n
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