Scion's science platforms
Scion receives $23.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Forest systems and Manufactured products from trees.
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Advancing our understanding of flooding in New Zealand
Researchers from NIWA are developing the first, nationally consistent flood inundation hazard and risk assessment for New Zealand. It’s vital research that’s revealing how changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and the way land is used could – and likely will – affect flood risk across the country.
Science and innovation success stories
How our investment is helping to produce science and innovation success in New Zealand.
Catalyst: Strategic – the New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres
Established in 2016, the New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres are a mechanism to align existing cooperation and build new connections between New Zealand and Chinese researchers. In 2020, their mandate was expanded to include the coordination and support of joint research projects with China.
Plant and Food Research's science platforms
Plant and Food Research receives $42.7 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Plant-based food and seafood production and Premium plant-based and seafood products.
NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association's science platform
The NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association (LASRA) receives $0.9 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 1 science platform – Export quality hides.
AgResearch's science platforms
AgResearch receives $44.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods.
Cawthron Institute's science platforms
Cawthron receives $5 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Seafood safety and Shellfish aquaculture.
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research science platforms
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) receives $42.7 million per year for 3 science platforms - Marine environment, Freshwater environment, and Climate and weather hazards.
Institute of Environmental Science and Research's science platforms
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) receives $12.2 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Human and environmental health and Forensic science.