Research Funding New Zealand
Research Funding New Zealand is a new independent board, being established to consolidate funding decision makers across the science, innovation and technology system.
Research Funding New Zealand is a new independent board, being established to consolidate funding decision makers across the science, innovation and technology system.
3 new future-focused science organisations, formed by merging and refocusing New Zealand’s 7 Crown Research Institutes, have been in place since 1 July 2025. These organisations will concentrate on key areas of national importance to deliver a science system that is more connected, more commercially focused, and better aligned with the needs of New Zealand.
The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system to set a clear direction, lift economic growth and position New Zealand for the future.
The Government will move to ensure the right settings and incentives are in place for intellectual property (IP) to generate greater commercial and economic benefits from our science, innovation and tertiary education sectors.
Biographies for the Science System Advisory Group members.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment convened a group of experts to provide advice on strengthening the science, innovation and technology system, including the challenges and aspirations of the sector, and opportunities for growth. This group has now finished its work.
Cabinet paper setting out design and high-level operations of the SI&T funding system.
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Technical frequently asked questions with answers on the policy proposals for new employment leave legislation agreed by Cabinet in August 2025.
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Cabinet noted the overview of SI&T reforms that will underpin New Zealand
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