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.
Cawthron receives $5 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Seafood safety and Shellfish aquaculture.
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.
AgResearch receives $44.4 million per year for 2 science platforms – Agri-food production and Premium agri-foods.
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.
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.
This page describes the research, science and innovation system, its objectives and the role of regulation in the system. It lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
The He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund supports economic growth by investing in and growing Māori science, innovation and technology (SI&T) by strengthening the capability, capacity, skills and networks between the Māori economy and the SI&T system.
Join our upcoming webinar for a programme‑wide update on the Science, Innovation & Technology system reforms, including the role and establishment of Research Funding New Zealand.
Take a look at some of the research that contributed to New Zealand’s COVID-19 response.
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