Funding information and opportunities
Our funding and support programmes aim to build a high-performing science and innovation system that will transform New Zealand into a more diverse, technologically advanced, smart nation.
Our funding and support programmes aim to build a high-performing science and innovation system that will transform New Zealand into a more diverse, technologically advanced, smart nation.
Terms of reference for the Science System Advisory Group, published 7 February 2024.
The Government is investing in an AI Platform to strengthen New Zealand's research capability and commercialisation in AI to build an enduring competitive advantage.
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology was announced as the fourth Public Research Organisation, and will be a cornerstone of the Government’s goal to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.
Informed by advice from the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council, the Plan directs sustained investment toward opportunities with the greatest potential to drive economic growth and long-term prosperity and identifies research areas where New Zealand can lead, building on existing strengths that provide a competitive edge.
Offshore renewable energy is energy generated from a renewable source, such as wind, sunlight, waves or tidal currents, using developments located in, on, or under the sea.
Diversity is vital for our science system to realise its full potential. A focus on diversity ensures we capture the very best ideas and talent to support the highest quality research.
The who got funded spreadsheet lists the grants for scientific research and associated activities funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment since 2015.
We understand that Māori success is New Zealand’s success and that unlocking the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources will benefit New Zealand.
This page provides details of current vacancies for boards that we monitor on behalf of responsible ministers.
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