We are inviting proposals for the Transition Research Fund 2027 Programmes mechanism. The focus is on supporting larger, ambitious, multi-year research programmes that bring together collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to address complex challenges and deliver impact for New Zealand.
In 2015, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data over a 6.5 year period from January 2017 to June 2023.
PlantTech Research Institute are contracted by MBIE for $8.425 million excluding GST to accelerate innovation and find solutions to horticultural challenges through Artificial Intelligence technology.
Hei whakapiki i te hua me te tūpono auahatanga o te haumi tūmatanui ki ngā mahi rangahau, mā tā mātou kaupapahere Rangahau Tuwhera e āhei i te tuihono koreutu mā te katoa ki ngā tānga rangahau i arotake aropātia i utua hoki e MBIE. To increase the impact and the innovation potential of our public investment in research, our Open Research policy enables free online access for everyone to MBIE funded peer-reviewed research publications.
We are inviting proposals for the Transition Research Fund 2027 Projects mechanism. The focus is on enabling bold, innovative research ideas through excellent research that are deemed likely to deliver meaningful benefits for New Zealand aligned with National Pillar Priorities.
In 2021 Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $7 million (excl GST) for the Starboard Platform over a 2 year period from July 2021 to June 2023.
New Zealand Institute for Minerals to Materials Research are contracted by MBIE for $11 million excluding GST over 5 years to undertake research that shifts activities from mining of minerals to manufacturing from minerals.
This page provides information about the institutions included in the Kitmap survey, defining research infrastucture and limitations of the survey data.
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
MBIE has announced the 4 successful proposals for the 2025 Catalyst: Strategic investment under the New Zealand – Singapore Biotech In Future Foods Research Programme.
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