Antarctic Science platform
The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.
The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.
New Zealand's 8 universities play a prominent role in the New Zealand research environment.
Information on previous Budget announcements for science and innovation-related funding.
MBIE’s Commericalisation Engagement Guidelines support researchers, institutions, and technology transfer offices to navigate commercialisation. They provide helpful, easy-to-use advice tailored for New Zealand’s distinct research and commercialisation environment.
To lift the performance of the science and innovation system, the Government is working to improve commercialisation outcomes from publicly funded research.
New Zealand has 2 targeted agencies to support economic growth through strong international connections in trade and investment.
The Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council provides advice on long-term priorities for government-funded science and innovation in New Zealand
Our funding and support programmes aim to build a high-performing science and innovation system that will transform New Zealand into a more diverse, technologically advanced, smart nation.
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology was announced as the fourth Public Research Organisation, and will be a cornerstone of the Government’s goal to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.
Diversity is vital for our science system to realise its full potential. A focus on diversity ensures we capture the very best ideas and talent to support the highest quality research.
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