Zephyr Technology Ltd is an Auckland electronic design company. Their flagship Bio-Harness chest strap, the result of the development of textile based technology, was profiled on National Radio's Morning Report. The interview can be listened to below.
Zephyr Technology was one of the companies who was successful in its application for funding from Textiles NZ's Transform Initiative in 2006 implemented for Textiles NZ by Locus Research. Locus Research develoloped the process that enable companies to create a robust project assessment and R&D structure.There were six companies who received funding. The Ministry of Economic Development provided the research investment to fund the projects. The Foundation for Research Science and Technology (FRST) has administered the funds and and the allocation of funds. The T&DL at AUT was also involved with Zephyr Technology Ltd during the development of the project.
