The science and innovation systems are critical to boosting the number of knowledge-intensive, internationally-connected firms. We are working to lift business expenditure on research and development, improve the benefits to the wider economy from business development assistance, and harness the potential of the digital economy.
We are seeking submissions on proposed regulations under the Outer Space and High-altitudes Activities Bill.
We use ORCID iDs as unique identifiers for research funding to accurately link research publications, data and other research activities to researchers.
We are undertaking public consultation to determine the future of the New Zealand Telecommunications Relay Service, seeking views on what services and equipment are required to meet the needs of users.
Have your say on the design process for the R&D tax incentive proposal.
During June we consulted on the exposure draft of the Telecommunications (Fibre Regulatory Settings) Regulations 2019, made under section 226 of the Telecommunications Act 2001 (the Act).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Australian Research Council (ARC), Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) have now completed the review of the ANZSRC.
The Regional Research Institute (RRI) initiative established new, independently governed, private or private not-for-profit regional research institutes.
All essential documents can be found in the table below.
The Government is developing New Zealand's Research, Science and Innovation (RSI) Strategy to set out our vision for RSI in New Zealand and its role in delivering a productive, sustainable, and inclusive future. The Strategy will guide the direction of government investment in RSI and help us take action to ensure our RSI system is optimised for success.
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