Research organisations
We work closely with a number of agencies to promote science and innovation in New Zealand. There are also other organisations, such as industry bodies and private companies, that are funding or carrying out research in New Zealand.
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Public Research Organisations
Three new future-focused science organisations, formed by merging and refocusing New Zealand’s 7 Crown Research Institutes, will be in place from 1 July 2025. These organisations will concentrate on key areas of national importance to deliver a science system that is more connected, more commercially focused, and better aligned with the needs of New Zealand.
Callaghan Innovation
To better support and incentivise innovation for future economic growth, Callaghan Innovation will be disestablished, and its most important functions will be redistributed to other parts of the science, innovation and technology system.
New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre
The New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre promotes, coordinates and delivers food safety science and research for New Zealand.
Universities
New Zealand's 8 universities play a prominent role in the New Zealand research environment.
Independent Research Organisations
Independent research organisations have internal capability for carrying out research, science, technology or related activities with ownerships and governance independent of Government.