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New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches major AI investment

18 September 2025

The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) is launching its second major initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research and commercialisation.

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Endeavour Fund backs 19 Research Programmes to deliver benefits for New Zealand

04 September 2025

$183.82 million investment will support ambitious research to boost New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.

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Four research projects partnering with China funded

14 August 2025

Four innovative research projects have been awarded funding through the 10th round of the New Zealand-China Strategic Research Alliance. Each project will receive $300,000 over the next 3 years, focusing on environmental science and food science, areas of shared strategic importance to both countries.

Science and innovation Science funding

Biotech and AI Collaboration Launched with Singapore

24 July 2025

$24 million investment to support 7 projects focused on future food and healthy ageing through cutting-edge science and collaboration.

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Endeavour Fund 2025: Announcing Smart Ideas research projects

23 June 2025

New funding supports 46 early-stage research initiatives with strong potential for national impact and economic growth.

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New Zealand and NASA Launch Earth Observation Partnership

23 June 2025

Innovative collaboration to enhance resilience and sustainability.

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Government Launches He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund

29 May 2025

New He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund will streamline investment in science and technology partnerships with the Māori economy to unlock commercial potential.

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New Advanced Technology Science Platform announced

05 May 2025

$71 million will be invested over 7 years in an advanced technology science platform to accelerate innovation and grow the New Zealand economy.

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Successful Vision Mātauranga research projects announced

10 April 2025

The Government has selected 16 research projects for funding through the latest round of the MBIE-administered Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

Science funding

Update on science reforms: CRI mergers and Callaghan Innovation

12 March 2025

Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) and MBIE have been working together to explore changes ahead of the legislation that will establish the settings for new Public Research Organisations (PROs).

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