MBIE has announced the 4 successful proposals for the 2023 Catalyst: Strategic investment under the New Zealand–China Strategic Research Alliance.

The National Science Challenges were established in 2014 and finished in June 2024. The aim of these challenges was to tackle the biggest science-based issues and opportunities facing New Zealand. The Challenges brought together the country’s top scientists to work collaboratively across disciplines, institutions and borders to achieve their objectives.

The government is calling for applications for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Space Prizes.

The NZ Relay range of services is provided by the Crown for people with communications disabilities. MBIE funds NZ Relay to provide equal work and lifestyle opportunities for those with speech, hearing and vision disabilities. These services assist people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, speech-impaired and deafblind to communicate with others over the phone, with the help of a relay assistant.

NZSpaceTalk keeps you updated on developments in the sector - including new technologies, what NZ researchers and students are up to, and guest pieces from thought leaders and industry.

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), along with partner funding agencies from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines are participating in a call for proposals in the topic of ‘Alternative Energy’ through the e-ASIA Joint Research Programme.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is a founding signatory to the Algorithm charter for Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to applying its principles in our use of algorithms. 

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Capability Fund seeks to support research organisations to identify and break down barriers to attracting, retaining and growing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Keep up to date with news and events from across the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

We are seeking feedback on telecommunications regulatory issues that may impact businesses and consumers.