Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
Our mission:
Actively growing value for New Zealand by investing for results from research and development.
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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Research and development fuels growth for bioinformatics firm - 18 Mar 08
Cutting edge research and development supported by creative marketing is getting Auckland company Biomatters’ software in at the ground level of a sector tipped for exponential growth in the next few years. Read more. -
Growth surge for food manufacturer - 31 Oct 07
Product development is putting one of New Zealand’s leading exporters into a new growth phase that will help it on its way to becoming a major international player.
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Design technology makes better beds - 7 Mar 07
Increasing obesity, stricter safety codes for caregivers and a drive to innovate are behind moves by a Taranaki business to establish a design hothouse to develop first-to-the-world products. Read more.