Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Programmes provides an active partnership between government and research organisations to deliver government science priorities.

In July 2021 Bragato Research Institute received $5 million (excl GST) for a Future Winegrowing Platform to support the transition to be a financially self-sustaining research institute over a 2 year period from July 2021 to June 2023.

In 2015 Bragato Research Institute received $12.5 million (excl GST) to establish and build a Blenheim-based research institute over a 5.5 year period from June 2017 to December 2022.

An opportunity is now available for New Zealand researchers to partner with NASA on Earth observation research.

Details of approved funding for past rounds of the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund proposals approved for funding

12 New Zealand research teams will conduct joint 6-month feasibility studies looking at Earth observation research with NASA partners.

The Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) supports strategic investment in research programmes and scientific infrastructure that have long-term beneficial impact on New Zealand’s health, economy, environment and society.

We are inviting proposals for investment into Māori-led research programmes that will make a meaningful difference to the capability and capacity of Māori to engage with the Research, Science, and Innovation system and generate new research activity.

The Endeavour Fund plays a unique role in the science system through an open, contestable process with a focus on both research excellence and a broad range of impacts.