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New IP management policy to boost research commercialisation

13 November 2025

A new Intellectual Property (IP) management policy will give more rights to researchers to commercialise their own inventions.

Intellectual property and copyright Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Government invests in Infectious Diseases Research Platform

06 November 2025

The Government is investing $75 million in a national Infectious Diseases Research Platform that strengthens New Zealand’s resilience through pandemic preparedness, disease research, and science leadership.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Government invests in bold research to improve lives and grow the economy

05 November 2025

The Government is supporting 107 bold research ideas with the potential to transform New Zealand’s economy, health and environment through the Marsden Fund.

Science funding Science and technology

Innovation, technology, and science central to Going for Growth

04 November 2025

The Government today released an update to Going for Growth, its plan to drive economic growth.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology

A simpler approach to funding science in New Zealand

14 October 2025

The Government has announced the next major milestone in reforming New Zealand’s science, innovation, and technology funding system. The changes will deliver a simpler, strategy-driven approach that aligns public investment with national research priorities.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Government launches Biodiscovery Platform to grow New Zealand’s bioeconomy

04 October 2025

A new Biodiscovery Platform is being set up to harness New Zealand’s unique biodiversity.

Science and innovation Economic Development Science and technology

New Zealand and Australia to accelerate space science and technology

28 September 2025

Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.

Science and innovation Science funding Space Agency Science and technology

Government backs NZ–US digital twin collaboration

18 September 2025

Government invests up to $4.5 million in a NZ–US partnership to develop AI-powered digital twins for health and bioeconomy innovation.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

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.

Science and innovation Science funding Digital economy Science and technology

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.

Science and innovation Science funding

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