New Zealand and Australia to accelerate space science and technology
Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), on behalf of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT), is running a discovery process to understand New Zealand’s activity and capability in quantum technology.
It all began with a Masters university assignment to commercialise technology designed to age bananas. Pretty soon, the ‘Wine Grenade’ team was over-subscribed for its innovative wine-ageing product which is now influencing wine production around the world.
Come to this month's drop-in session online where you can ask your National Contact Points, MBIE, EURAXESS, University and CRI Research support staff and more all of your questions.
The Government has appointed the inaugural Research Funding New Zealand Board, set up to streamline research funding and enable greater impact for New Zealand.
The New Zealand Space Agency is the lead government agency for space policy, regulation and sector development.
Whether you're launching a rocket or satellite, operating a launch facility, flying a high-altitude vehicle, or operating a ground station you may need an authorisation. This page outlines the types of authorisations, who needs them, and how to apply.
Government invests up to $4.5 million in a NZ–US partnership to develop AI-powered digital twins for health and bioeconomy innovation.
The government has launched a $1.8 million pilot programme to help Kiwi space innovators develop technologies that could one day form part of a future national space mission.
Space is no longer just about exploration, it’s a thriving global industry that drives innovation, creates jobs, and fuels economic growth.
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