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New Zealand Launches $1.35M Quantum Technology Discovery to Boost Innovation
3 weeks ago | 151 viewsScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched a $1.35 million discovery phase to explore a national quantum technologies platform aimed at boosting New Zealand’s economy through job creation and international partnerships. The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology will assess domestic quantum capabilities and commercial opportunities from December 2025 to June 2026, collaborating with researchers and businesses to accelerate innovation in computing, secure communications, and sensing. If successful, this initiative will lead to the development of a quantum technology research platform, complementing the institute’s existing investments in materials, magnet technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Tags: Shane Reti New Zealand quantum technologies quantum computing New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology Korea Paihau–Robinson Research Institute Artificial Intelligence innovation technology researchDriving Innovation: Advancing New Zealand's Science and Technology Sector Towards Prosperity
4 months ago | 806 viewsThe speaker extends thanks and acknowledgments to various individuals for their contributions to advancing New Zealand's photonics and quantum sectors. The government emphasizes its commitment to investing in emerging technologies like quantum, AI, and advanced materials to drive economic growth and create high-value jobs. Reforms include consolidating Crown Research Institutes, establishing new public research organizations, and setting up advisory councils to prioritize national science investments and boost commercialization efforts.
Tags: Margaret Katrina Dr Cathy Foley Professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck Robinson Research Institute New Zealand AI quantum synthetic biology Invest New ZealandNew Zealand Launches Institute for Advanced Technology to Boost High-Value Exports
5 months ago | 1669 viewsScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) to boost high-value exports through breakthrough technologies like AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology. The Government has committed an initial $231 million over four years to invest in science and technology, develop skills in new technologies, and commercialize innovations. The Institute, based in Auckland with satellite centers, aims to leverage existing strengths in agri-tech and expand into new technologies to drive economic growth and global impact.
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