In 2018 a mid-way review of the National Science Challenges concluded with the Science Board agreeing to fund all 11 National Science Challenges at the maximum funding amount. This amount was set by Cabinet in 2013 for 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2024, and brings the total investment to $680.8 million.

As part of the global effort to combat climate change, New Zealand is participating in the MethaneSAT space mission.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

This page contains annual public statements from contract holders about their collections and databases.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

VITAL, a groundbreaking Horizon Europe project with a Kiwi connection, has set its sights on revolutionising the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The project’s ultimate goal is to contribute to a worldwide shift towards personalised medicine, embodied in the concept of 'digital twins' – virtual models that are continuously updated with real-time patient data.

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.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Capability Fund seeks to support research organisations to identify and break down barriers to attracting, retaining and growing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Listen to New Zealand researchers share their personal career journey and thoughts on what progress has been made to promote diversity and what more can be done.