Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
Our mission:
Investing for results from research, science and technology to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities to all New Zealanders.
We invest close to $500 million a year in science and technology research on behalf of the New Zealand Government, seeking benefits to New Zealand’s economy, environment and society.
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$35.7 million kiwifruit programme announced - 11 Nov 09
Investment will fast-track plant breeding research and the development of new kiwifruit cultivars The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Minister of Research Science and Technology, has announced a $35.7 million dollar investment into a seven-year ZESPRI/Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties. Read more. -
R&D investment supports technology for the blind breakthrough - 14 Oct 09
Investment by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology has helped Christchurch company Povidi develop cutting edge technology that gives blind people access to public arenas for the first time. Read more. -
Investment in R&D key to growth - 9 Oct 09
Thanks to investing in research and development Auckland company FrameCAD is recruiting more production and sales staff, expanding its design team and preparing new products for launch early next year. Read more. -
MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year 28 Aug 2009 - 28 Sep 09
A Wellington PhD student whose research could result in a cheap and effective way of removing toxic pollutants from vehicle emissions has been named the 2009 MacDiarmid Young Scientist of the Year. Read more.