Regional Research Institutes Performance Framework
We monitor the progress and performance of Regional Research Institutes (RRIs) against a Performance Framework.
We monitor the progress and performance of Regional Research Institutes (RRIs) against a Performance Framework.
The Endeavour Fund plays a unique role in the science system through investing in excellent science with the potential to positively impact New Zealand’s economy, environment and society. The 2026 investment round will be through contract extension rather than open contest.
The Partnerships Scheme supports high-quality research aimed at increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of New Zealand’s economy.
The Commercialisation Partner Network (CPN) builds the capability to turn science findings into commercially viable products.
AgResearch receives $44.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods.
Funding commercialisation projects from publicly funded research.
The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) infrastructure platform for two nationally significant longitudinal studies, the Christchurch Health and Development Study, and the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Study.
We use a range of funding and support programmes to invest the majority of our science and innovation funds. Each programme is supported with comprehensive documentation covering application and assessment details.
The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.
An important aspect of the Kitmap project was not only to understand what infrastructure we have, but also how it is accessed and used. This includes who uses the infrastructure, how they get access to it, and how it is maintained. Information about access to infrastructures is also a key input for the future Kitmap online tool.
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