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.
Three collaborative projects to strengthen trans-Tasman space science, build capability, and unlock new commercial opportunities.
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 Endeavour Fund plays a unique role in the science system through investing in excellent science with the potential to positively impact New Zealand’s economy, environment and society. The 2026 investment round will be through contract extension rather than open contest.
Government invests up to $4.5 million in a NZ–US partnership to develop AI-powered digital twins for health and bioeconomy innovation.
The R&D Tax Incentive helps businesses innovate and contribute to a stronger, more productive economy that benefits all New Zealanders.
This review will look at the most efficient and effective arrangements for the provision of national weather research, observation, modelling, forecasting, warning, severe weather impacts, data access, and communication services in New Zealand.
26 Nationally Significant Collections and Databases are directly funded by MBIE for $22 million (excluding GST) to June 2027.
Four innovative research projects have been awarded funding through the 10th round of the New Zealand-China Strategic Research Alliance. Each project will receive $300,000 over the next 3 years, focusing on environmental science and food science, areas of shared strategic importance to both countries.
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