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Kiwi research a first for the International Space Station

22 March 2024

In a first for New Zealand, research hardware is on its way to the International Space Station.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency

Changes to the Research, Science and Innovation portfolio

19 March 2024

On 28 August 2023, the former Minister of Finance, Hon Grant Robertson, announced a number of savings that had been agreed by Cabinet across different portfolios. This included $115.28m from the Research, Science and Innovation (RSI) portfolio.

Science and innovation Science funding

Liftoff in global flight against climate change

05 March 2024

The MethaneSAT mission has successfully launched into space, marking a milestone in the development of New Zealand’s space sector.

Space Agency

Agreement to advance space science and technology

31 January 2024

The New Zealand Space Agency has signed a space science and technology partnership agreement with Australia’s leading space research organisation, the SmartSat Co-operative Research Centre.

Space Agency Science and technology

New Zealand researchers to collaborate with partners in Asia on alternative energy research

19 December 2023

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), along with partner funding agencies from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines are participating in a call for proposals in the topic of ‘Alternative Energy’ through the e-ASIA Joint Research Programme.

Science and innovation Science funding

MBIE strengthens ties with leading Chinese science agencies

18 December 2023

MBIE officials met with two major Chinese science agencies in Wellington recently, recognising a continued commitment to collaborative research and innovation between New Zealand and China.

Science and innovation

New initiatives to grow future research leaders for Aotearoa New Zealand

26 September 2023

MBIE has today announced details of enhanced research fellowships and a new applied doctorate scheme to grow more future leaders of research, science and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Science and technology

A promising future for scientific Endeavours

15 September 2023

A total of 68 projects have been selected for funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Endeavour Fund for their potential to transform Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.

Science and innovation Science funding

Government invests in tiny tech with global potential

13 September 2023

An ambitious and internationally-connected programme to leverage New Zealand’s niche expertise in quantum technology research will receive up to $12 million of government funding over the next 5 years.

Science and technology

New Zealand Space Agency seeks stellar students for opportunities at NASA

08 September 2023

High-flying graduate students are encouraged to reach for the stars and apply for the New Zealand Space Scholarship programme to support an internship at NASA’s Ames Research Center or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in 2024.

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