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.
Showcase
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2010 New Zealand International Business Awards - 5 Mar 10
Ambitious New Zealand businesses determined to succeed globally are encouraged to enter the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards. Read more. -
Targeting Type-1 diabetes with $4.04 million investment - 15 Feb 10
The Government is investing over $4 million in ground-breaking Type 1 diabetes research, Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp announced today (12 February). Read more. -
Celebrating World-Class New Zealanders - 11 Feb 10
Waikato University academic Professor Ian Witten has been named one of seven of the country’s leading innovators and entrepreneurs in the annual World Class New Zealand awards. Read more.
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Enhancing entrepreneurial thinking - 28 Jan 10
Ten entrepreneurs from high-growth New Zealand technology companies will attend a week-long Entrepreneurial Thinking course at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) this month. Read more.