We work closely with a number of agencies to promote science and innovation in New Zealand. There are also other organisations, such as industry bodies and private companies, that are funding or carrying out research in New Zealand.
Information on Budget announcements for science and innovation-related funding.
Young imaginations from across New Zealand are being celebrated with the announcement of the Patch to the Future winners, a competition for students in Years 1–8 to design a mission patch for the New Zealand Space Agency’s 10th anniversary.
Science in Society enhances and enables better engagement of New Zealanders with Science and Technology.
Biographies for the Research Funding New Zealand Board.
Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about the new Science Investment Plan, the Transition Research Fund, work underway to develop Pillar Investment Plans, and what these changes mean in practice.
The Kiwi Space Activator is a pilot programme which enables the testing and validation of New Zealand technologies in orbit or on high-altitude platforms.
MBIE is providing top-up funding to support these New Zealand research organisations participating in Horizon Europe Pillar 2 projects.
In 2024, the Government established 2 awards to recognise the talented people working in New Zealand's space and advanced aviation sectors and inspire young people.
Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund.
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