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Partnership between Air New Zealand, NASA, and the New Zealand Space Agency lifts off

15 September 2022

In a world-first approach, a next-generation sensor installed in an Air New Zealand Q300 has taken its first flight, collecting scientific data as it is flown across the country.

Science and innovation Space Agency Science and technology

Research response to COVID-19 highlighted in new report

30 August 2022

The effective way our research, science and innovation sector responded to the COVID-19 pandemic has been showcased in a new report released today. The COVID-19 Research Response report outlines how innovative organisations have been supported over the past 2 years to produce world-leading research.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

$5.1 million for research into artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes

19 August 2022

3 international research projects led by Aotearoa New Zealand research teams have been awarded a total of $5.1 million to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) could provide improved access to healthcare.

Science and innovation Science funding

New eligibility criteria restricts science research funding that could contribute to Russia's war effort

22 July 2022

New eligibility criterion will prevent funding being granted to science research projects that could benefit a Russian state institution or an organisation outside government that may contribute to the war effort.

Science and innovation Science funding

High level of support for improvements to research, science and innovation system

30 June 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released a summary of submissions on Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways, a programme that opens a wide-ranging conversation on issues facing the research, science and innovation system.

Science and innovation Science funding

New grants to boost business innovation

26 May 2022

2 new grants to support businesses doing innovative activities are being developed – Ārohia / the Innovation Trailblazer Grant and the New to Research and Development (R&D) Grant.

Support for business Science and innovation Business Science and technology

Saving dolphins with advanced aviation and revolutionising tech compliance

12 May 2022

The Airspace Integration Trials programme continues to grow with 2 new partners signing up – MAUI63 and OneReg.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology

Step closer for Aotearoa researchers to access EU funding grants

22 April 2022

New Zealand based researchers are a step closer to accessing Horizon Europe grants to fund their programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Science funding

Funding approved for the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund

13 April 2022

16 new projects will receive funding worth $4 million over the next 2 years through the 10th investment round of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund (VMCF) 2022.

Science funding Science and innovation

Appointments to Science Board confirmed

04 April 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today confirmed new appointments to the Science Board.

Science and innovation

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