Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council
The Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council provides advice on long-term priorities for government-funded science and innovation in New Zealand
The Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council provides advice on long-term priorities for government-funded science and innovation in New Zealand
Our funding and support programmes aim to build a high-performing science and innovation system that will transform New Zealand into a more diverse, technologically advanced, smart nation.
View current and upcoming funding and investment opportunities.
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology was announced as the fourth Public Research Organisation, and will be a cornerstone of the Government’s goal to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.
Diversity is vital for our science system to realise its full potential. A focus on diversity ensures we capture the very best ideas and talent to support the highest quality research.
We understand that Māori success is New Zealand’s success and that unlocking the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources will benefit New Zealand.
New Zealand’s gene technology rules are being updated to match scientific and technological advancements.
Our people are the greatest asset in meeting the challenges of the future. MBIE aims to deliver better support and more opportunities for the science, innovation and technology workforce.
Our Science Board is the statutory body responsible for making independent investment decisions for the Endeavour Fund and National Science Challenges.
We work closely with a number of agencies to promote science and innovation in New Zealand. There are also other organisations, such as industry bodies and private companies, that are funding or carrying out research in New Zealand.
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