In a quiet industrial backroad at the foot of the Wainuiomata hills, Victoria University’s Robinson Institute is busily developing technology to power the world's first hybrid-electric jet planes.

Our Airspace Integration Trials programme is dedicated to supporting the safe testing, development and market validation of advanced uncrewed aircraft in New Zealand.

UC Aerospace, one of the largest academic clubs at the University of Canterbury is aiming to make Canterbury a hub for aerospace talent by building career pathways for students. The club runs multiple outreach programmes at both primary and high-school levels to grow student interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and rocketry.

The Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge aims to tackle New Zealand’s big high-tech challenges to grow the economy.

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

The High-value Nutrition National Science Challenge will enable the transformation of New Zealand’s food and beverage industry to become an exporter of high-value foods with scientifically proven health benefits.

A team of researchers led by the University of Canterbury’s Electric Power Engineering Centre (UC EPECentre) has struck gold again, receiving our Gold Status for the second year running.

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We monitor the progress and performance of Regional Research Institutes (RRIs) against a Performance Framework.