Global connectivity to drive innovation.

The Government is investing in a Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) infrastructure platform for two nationally significant longitudinal studies, the Christchurch Health and Development Study, and the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Study.

Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund invests in the development of skilled people and organisations that plan to undertake, or are undertaking, research that supports the themes and outcomes of our Vision Mātauranga policy.

E whakatakoto ana tēnei Mahere Haumi i te horopaki kaupapahere o Te Tahua Whakakaha a Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga, ngā whāinga o te Tahua, tae atu ki ngā kaupapa tuku pūtea. He āhua $2.0 miriona (hāunga te GST) e wātea ana i ia tau ki te tautoko i ngā marohitanga angitu hou i ia huringa haumi o Te Tahua Whakakaha a Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga.

This Investment Plan outlines the policy context for Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, the aims and objectives of the Fund, and the funding schemes. Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year is available to fund successful proposals in each Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund investment round.

72 science projects have been awarded a total of $236 million through the latest round of the Endeavour Fund.

The NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association (LASRA) receives $0.9 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 1 science platform – Export quality hides.

Plant and Food Research receives $42.7 million per year of Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) funding for 2 science platforms – Plant-based food and seafood production and Premium plant-based and seafood products.

Our largest contestable science fund, the Endeavour Fund, invests in research with the potential to positively transform New Zealand’s economy, environment, and society.

5 new research projects have been awarded funding as part of the New Zealand China Strategic Research Alliance.