Grants for scientific research and associated activities since 2014.

The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) platform for Space Engineering to strengthen New Zealand’s applied research capability.

Our international engagement programme includes visits to, and discussions with other national space agencies, potential investors and entrepreneurs and other government regulators.

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has convened a group of experts to provide advice on strengthening the science, innovation and technology system, including the challenges and aspirations of the sector, and opportunities for growth.

New He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund will streamline investment in science and technology partnerships with the Māori economy to unlock commercial potential.

To better support and incentivise innovation for future economic growth, Callaghan Innovation will be disestablished, and its most important functions will be redistributed to other parts of the science, innovation and technology system.

To better support and incentivise innovation for future economic growth, Callaghan Innovation will be disestablished, and its most important functions will be redistributed to other parts of the science, innovation and technology system.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been invited to nominate a limited number of participants for Singapore’s Global Youth Scientists Summit (GYSS) on 4-10 January 2026. The conference will be in-person in Singapore.