New Zealand is continuing to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with a $10 million pledge announced. CEPI is aimed at ending global pandemics, and has a 5-year plan that aims to strengthen the global system for pandemic response and preparedness.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has launched formal Exploratory Talks between Aotearoa New Zealand and the European Union on joining Horizon Europe.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) and the University of Otago are joint co-hosts of the Infectious Diseases Research Platform announced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Ministry of Primary Industries, Antarctic New Zealand, and the Department of Conservation are pleased to announce new, refreshed, and modern priorities, for New Zealand’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean research under the main theme of global change.
New Zealand's 8 universities play a prominent role in the New Zealand research environment.
The Healthier Lives National Science Challenge is undertaking innovative research aimed at significantly reducing the death and disease burden of some of New Zealand’s leading health problems.
The Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge work is focused on enhancing the use of New Zealand marine resources within environmental and biological constraints.
This section provides information, resources and guidance on our functions which support science and technology.
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.
MBIE has announced the two successful proposals for the 2019/20 Catalyst: Strategic investment under the New Zealand–China Strategic Research Alliance (SRA).
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