Xerra Earth Observation Institute
The Xerra Earth Observation Institute (formerly known as the Centre for Space Science Technology) is contracted by MBIE for $21.7 million excluding GST to establish, build and support a research institute with a focus on earth observation data.
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MBIE funding details
Successful in their application for Regional Research Institute (RRI) funding in the 2015 call for applications, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data.
In 2021 Xerra Earth Observation Institute received an additional $7 million (excl GST) for the Starboard Platform over a 2 year period from July 2021 to June 2023.
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Establish a Centre for Space Science Technology
In 2015, Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $14.7 million (excl GST) to drive innovation and growth in New Zealand by enabling access to, and exploiting, earth observation data over a 6.5 year period from January 2017 to June 2023.
Starboard platform
In 2021 Xerra Earth Observation Institute received $7 million (excl GST) for the Starboard Platform over a 2 year period from July 2021 to June 2023.