The Government is investing $49 million in an Antarctic Science Platform to help us understand Antarctica’s impact on the global climate, and how this might change in a warming world.

The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) platform for Space Engineering to strengthen New Zealand’s applied research capability.

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.

This page contains annual public statements from contract holders about their collections and databases.

Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Capability Fund seeks to support research organisations to identify and break down barriers to attracting, retaining and growing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce.

PlantTech Research Institute are contracted by MBIE for $8.425 million excluding GST to accelerate innovation and find solutions to horticultural challenges through Artificial Intelligence technology.

The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.