MBIE's 2018 Partnerships Investment Round will see four new sector-led research partnerships receive funding of up to $14.4 million over the next seven years. The scheme has a focus on longer term, innovative research with potential for transformative impact.
Hīkina Whakatutuki is Te Reo Māori for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, hīkina meaning uplift and whakatutuki meaning to move forward, to make successful. Our purpose – to grow Aotearoa New Zealand for all – gives expression to our Te Reo Māori name and envisages an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous country for present and future generations.
The Resilience to Nature’s Challenges National Science Challenge is enhancing New Zealand’s ability to anticipate, adapt and thrive in the face of ever-changing natural hazards.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is important to the country’s sense of identity and has great cultural and recreational significance. It is essential to the economy and our way of life.
The Our Land and Water National Science Challenge aims to enhance the production and productivity of New Zealand’s primary sector, while maintaining and improving the quality of the country’s land and water for future generations.
Allowing businesses to operate effectively while protecting consumers from harm.
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.
We deliver a diverse mix of initiatives to help people, sectors and regions thrive and adapt to changing national and global environments.
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.
We strive to be a place where people want to work and where they are safe, listened to and valued. We want our people to feel like they belong and make MBIE a place where they grow personally and professionally through meaningful work.
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