Space Engineering platform
The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) platform for Space Engineering to strengthen New Zealand’s applied research capability.
The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) platform for Space Engineering to strengthen New Zealand’s applied research capability.
Our strategic intentions are supported by MBIE’s purpose and outcomes framework. They support the Government’s priorities and our purpose to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.
MBIE is investing in collaborative studies with Australian partner organisations that contribute toward the growth of New Zealand and Australian space industries and develop capability for the Trans-Tasman space sector.
The Government is focused on increasing growth to achieve economic success and has identified 5 main pillars.
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MBIE’s vision is to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.
Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research receives $17.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms - Land-based ecosystems and Enhancing land use.
We are the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Everything we do is about Growing Aotearoa New Zealand for all.
GNS Science receives $29.6 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 3 science platforms – Geological resources, Geological processes and hazards, and Nuclear and isotope science.
Foreword from Carolyn Tremain, Secretary for Business, Innovation and Employment and Chief Executive.
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