The Foundation ofInnovation
Waka Research is the strategic holding company of the Waka Group, providing governance, IP management, and long-term vision for our global AI and robotics initiatives.
Strategic Leadership, Global Impact
Managing the bridge between innovation and market
Headquartered in New Zealand, Waka Research serves as the parent company and intellectual property holder for the Waka Group. We provide strategic oversight, capital allocation, and governance across our portfolio of technology ventures.
Our role is to ensure that groundbreaking research translates into protected, valuable intellectual property with clear commercial pathways. We manage the bridge between innovation and market, creating sustainable value for stakeholders.
Strategic Holding
New Zealand
Our Group Structure
Three entities, one unified vision for AI innovation
Waka Research
Holding Company
Strategic oversight, IP ownership, capital allocation, and intercompany governance.
Waka Digital
Commercial Entity
Revenue generation, product commercialization, client relationships, and market development.
Waka Lab
R&D Subsidiary
AI and robotics research, prototype development, university collaboration.
Intellectual Property Excellence
Protecting and commercializing innovation
All intellectual property developed within the Waka Group is centrally owned and managed by Waka Research. This structure provides clear ownership, flexible licensing arrangements, and robust protection of our technology assets.
Our IP portfolio spans artificial intelligence algorithms, robotics systems, and applied technology solutions—each positioned for strategic commercialization through our group entities or licensing partnerships.
Built on Strong Foundations
Rigorous governance for sustainable growth
Waka Research maintains rigorous governance standards across all group operations. From transfer pricing compliance to transparent financial reporting, we operate with integrity and accountability.
Our commitment to ethical technology development extends beyond compliance—it's embedded in how we approach AI research, data handling, and commercial deployment.
Compliance
Full regulatory adherence across all jurisdictions
Transparency
Clear reporting and stakeholder communication
Ethics
Responsible AI development principles
Invest in the Future of Technology
Partner with a group built for sustainable innovation.