Global science, innovation, and technology (SI&T) connectivity is critical for New Zealand. MBIE’s International Science Partnerships programme supports better connectivity of scientific and technical knowledge between New Zealand and our global partners.
The Government is investing in the Research Vessel Tangaroa via Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Infrastructure. The Research Vessel Tangaroa is operated by NIWA.
Science and innovation announcements and news.
New Zealand and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, further strengthening relationships between the two regions.
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) is launching its second major initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research and commercialisation.
The Government has today confirmed that NIWA will be acquiring MetService as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The announcement follows the in-principle decision made last year on the acquisition.
$183.82 million investment will support ambitious research to boost New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.
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.
Cawthron receives $5 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Seafood safety and Shellfish aquaculture.
Scion receives $23.4 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Forest systems and Manufactured products from trees.
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