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.
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.
Take a look at two past projects for inspiration on the types of mahi you and your whānau can do.
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.
Find out more about science and innovation research data.
We monitor the progress and performance of Regional Research Institutes (RRIs) against a Performance Framework.
New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge aims to protect and manage New Zealand’s biodiversity, improve our biosecurity, and enhance our resilience to harmful organisms.
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