In 2018 a mid-way review of the National Science Challenges concluded with the Science Board agreeing to fund all 11 National Science Challenges at the maximum funding amount. This amount was set by Cabinet in 2013 for 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2024, and brings the total investment to $680.8 million.

We received 137 applications for Research Programmes funding in the 2024 round of the Endeavour Fund and 19 were approved for funding. We also continue to fund 73 Research Programmes awarded in previous years.

This report outlines significant activities and achievements across 2022/23. It reflects the efforts of our many kaimahi/employees, who are proud of the services and results they deliver for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Government is investing up to $31m (excluding GST over 5 years in He tipu ka hua investment programme (formally He tipu ka hua investment fund). The funding is for Māori-led research programmes that generate new research outcomes and expand the capacity of Māori communities and researchers to harness the Science, Innovation, and Technology system (SI&T).

The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology is proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.

Through the 2024 funding round, Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund is supporting 16 projects aimed at the development of skilled people and organisations that plan to undertake, or are undertaking, research that supports the themes and outcomes of our Vision Mātauranga policy.