New science investment plan prioritises commercialisation w/ University of Auckland Physics Professor, Nicola Gaston: 5th August 2026
The government has recently announced a new science investment plan, which will prioritise commercialisation. The plan was put forward, as prime minister, Christopher Luxon, said to “brutally commercialise” New Zealand science research. The focus of research will be around four areas of priority, which will be Technology for Prosperity, Primary Industries and Bioeconomy, Environment Sustainability and Resilience and Healthy People and a Thriving Society. Through the new plan, investments into the, technology for prosperity, pillar will gradually increase as a way of investing in areas with…
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