John Luke
[FYI request #22746 email]
7 June 2023
Dear John Luke,
OIA 22-23-60: Innovators to explore global potential through aquaculture launchpad
Thank you for your email of 9 May 2023 to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), making
a request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). You requested the following
information:
I noted, https://www.nzte.govt.nz/blog/innovators-to-explore-global-potential-through-
aquaculture-launchpad
"through a launchpad programme delivered by Hatch Innovation Services in partnership with
NZTE." May I kindly request the full copy of partnership agreement between NZTE and Hatch
Innovation Services.
"The final cohort was chosen after an open call for applications which closed on 22 April, with
applicants assessed
jointly by Hatch and NZTE." May I ask how did you assess the application
and who is on NZTE's assessment panel. Please provide the name of assessor from NZTE's
side and their bio please.
Answers to your questions are as follows.
1. May I kindly request the full copy of the partnership agreement between NZTE and Hatch
Innovation Services
Please find the Hatch Innovation Services Contract attached as Appendix One.
Please note, the full copy of the Hatch Innovation Services Contract has been withheld
under the following sections, s(9)(2)(b)(i ) would likely prejudice the commercial position of
the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information, s(9)(2)(a) to protect the
privacy of natural persons.
2. May I ask how did you assess the application
Applications were individually assessed by the panel using the scoring matrix attached in
Appendix Two. The scores were an input into the decision and the panel met to review the
results. Every company was assessed in relation to fit for this specific programme.
3.
Please provide the name of assessor from NZTE’s side and their bio please.
The following were on the assessment panel from the NZTE side.
• Sarah Hindle- Strategic Lead, Agritech ITP
• Simon Hearsey- Trade Commissioner, Berlin
• Megan Huddleston- International Partnerships Manager, Agritech ITP
NZTE are unable to provide these bios as this information is not held therefore are refusing this
part of the request under s(18)(g) of the Official Information Act.
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Yours sincerely
Brendan Mahar
Acting Director – Board & Ministerial