2. Dr ASHRAF CHOUDHARY (Labour) Link to this
to the Minister of Research, Science and Technology
What is the Government doing to support greater uptake of research among New Zealand firms?
Hon STEVE MAHAREY (Minister of Research, Science and Technology) Link to this
The Labour-led Government recognises that the stronger the links we can get between business and science, the better we will be in terms of transforming to a high-value, high-wage economy. So next week the Government and Business New Zealand will host a major summit in Auckland aimed at building new partnerships between investors and researchers, boosting research-led innovation by Kiwi businesses, and ensuring the research community can respond to business needs. The Capitalising on Research summit will bring together New Zealand’s top business people—144 of them—and 60 science leaders, along with international leaders in this area. The forum at the present time is oversubscribed and has a waiting list. The summit is just one part of the Government’s ongoing work to ensure Kiwi firms can make the best possible use of science pioneered in this country.
Dr Ashraf Choudhary Link to this
What else is the Government doing to ensure that the results of research are being applied to accelerate the growth of Kiwi firms?
Hon STEVE MAHAREY Link to this
The Labour-led Government invests more than $300 million a year in programmes to develop new industries, connect firms to global expertise, match private sector investments in research and development, improve linkages between business, Crown research institutes, and universities, and ensure that science is a commercial reality for New Zealand business.