Previous budgets
Information on previous Budget announcements for science and innovation-related funding.
Information on previous Budget announcements for science and innovation-related funding.
Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about the newly released Pillar Investment Plans and what they mean for New Zealand's science, innovation and technology system.
New Zealand has 2 targeted agencies to support economic growth through strong international connections in trade and investment.
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
New Zealand and the United Kingdom are deepening cooperation in space research and innovation through a new collaboration connecting researchers, businesses and government organisations in both countries.
New plans will direct science, innovation and technology investment toward growing New Zealand's economy, strengthening public-good research and delivering long-term benefits for New Zealanders, says Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment General Manager Science Gina Williamson.
The Pillar Investment Plans translate the pillar priority areas of focus and investment detailed in the Science Investment Plan 2026–2036 into actionable, 5-year outcomes. It describes the expected outcomes for each pillar and provides a clear framework for how pillar funding will be allocated to deliver government priorities.
The who got funded spreadsheet lists the grants for scientific research and associated activities funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment since 2015.
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.
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.
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