Open and upcoming science and innovation funding opportunities
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The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system. These changes will clarify priorities, lift economic outcomes and harness advanced technology for a more prosperous future.
A new Intellectual Property (IP) management policy will give more rights to researchers to commercialise their own inventions.
The who got funded spreadsheet lists the grants for scientific research and associated activities funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment since 2015.
Our innovative partnerships programme is dedicated to helping research and development intensive businesses connect, collaborate and invest in New Zealand.
Our Cleantech portfolio is designed to support the exploration of new and emerging technology that enables industries to transition to a low to no emissions operation.
Our Airspace Integration Trials programme is dedicated to supporting the safe testing, development and market validation of advanced uncrewed aircraft in New Zealand.
The Government is investing in an infrastructure platform for 2 nationally significant longitudinal studies, the Christchurch Health and Development Study, and the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Study.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research receives $17.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms - Land-based ecosystems and Enhancing land use.
GNS Science receives $29.6 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 3 science platforms – Geological resources, Geological processes and hazards, and Nuclear and isotope science.
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