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New Zealand and the European Commission have concluded formal negotiations on New Zealand’s Association to Pillar Two of Horizon Europe, the European Union’s largest ever research and innovation programme. Negotiations were positive, with the hope that New Zealand will become an Associate Member in early 2023.

The Minister of Research, Science and Innovation has released the White Paper for Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways, which sets the vision and direction for the reform of the research, science and innovation system.

Two survey reports published today provide insights into Aotearoa New Zealand’s research, science, and innovation workforce.

In 2021, during our Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) host year, we successfully proposed the topic of “Structural Reform and a Green Recovery from Economic Shocks” for the flagship APEC Economic Policy Report (AEPR). The report has been endorsed by member economies and published during APEC Leaders Week, November 2022.

As part of creating a future-focused research system the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is introducing an open access to research policy for all new MBIE-funded research.

Provider of airspace intelligence and management for uncrewed air traffic, Airshare, is the latest industry partner to join New Zealand’s Airspace Integration Trials Programme (AITP).

Those who work in the research, science and innovation sector will have more visibility of the research infrastructure available to support their work, with the publication of the Kitmap report.

Key shifts are needed in the research, science and innovation system to lift the wellbeing of our Pacific communities, says the Key Insights from the Pacific research consultation for Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways report published today.

Monday 31 October is the final day to have your say on the New Zealand Space Policy Review and development of the Aotearoa New Zealand Aerospace Strategy.

Businesses performing eligible research and development will soon be able to access more frequent and faster payments of the Research and Development Tax Incentive, with the introduction of in-year payments in early 2023.