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A promising future for scientific Endeavours

15 September 2023

A total of 68 projects have been selected for funding through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Endeavour Fund for their potential to transform Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.

Science and innovation Science funding

Government invests in tiny tech with global potential

13 September 2023

An ambitious and internationally-connected programme to leverage New Zealand’s niche expertise in quantum technology research will receive up to $12 million of government funding over the next 5 years.

Science and technology

New Zealand Space Agency seeks stellar students for opportunities at NASA

08 September 2023

High-flying graduate students are encouraged to reach for the stars and apply for the New Zealand Space Scholarship programme to support an internship at NASA’s Ames Research Center or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in 2024.

Science and innovation Space Agency Science and technology

Opportunity for New Zealand-NASA collaborative research

07 September 2023

An opportunity is now available for New Zealand researchers to partner with NASA on Earth observation research.

Space Agency Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Artificial intelligence to support astronaut selection

06 September 2023

An AI-assisted tool designed to support astronaut selection and clinical decision making will be developed under a partnership between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and US space company Axiom Space.

Science and innovation Science and technology

Panel appointed to recommend National Research Priorities

18 August 2023

Tā/Sir Jerry Mateparae will chair an Independent Strategic Panel set up to recommend new National Research Priorities to Cabinet this year.

Science and innovation

Review for the future of weather forecasting

26 July 2023

Government today announced a review into New Zealand’s national weather forecasting system, known as Project Hau Nuku.

Science and innovation

Advancing the aerospace sector in Aotearoa

20 July 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever Aerospace Strategy was launched today, to drive continued development of New Zealand’s diverse and innovative aerospace sector by 2030.

Science and technology

Aotearoa New Zealand joins world’s largest research programme

10 July 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand has now officially joined the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme as an associated country.

Science and innovation Science funding Science and technology

Government announces NZ On Air to deliver gaming rebate

15 June 2023

Today, the Government has announced Irirangi Te Motu, NZ On Air as the delivery partner to administer the game development rebate and is now seeking feedback on the design details of the rebate scheme.

Science and technology

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