Where Advanced Technology Institute is based

Currently part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the institute will be based in Auckland.

It will have a network of smaller research centres around New Zealand.

Public research organisations — MBIE

Who Advanced Technology Institute works with

• Universities
• Industries
• Other public research institutions

Focus areas

• Invest in science and technology that supports industries with the potential to shape New Zealand’s future.
• Develop skills and grow expertise in new and promising technologies.
• Help boost New Zealand’s economy by innovating and commercialising new technologies into real-world businesses and products.

First major investment

• New Advanced Technology Science Platform announced — MBIE
• Boosting high-tech exports with advanced technology — Beehive.govt.nz