About SfTI
He hiringa hangarau, he oranga tangata
Innovation in technology for the benefit of people
The Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge (SfTI) is a 10-year (2014-2024) science investment with a mission to enhance the capacity of Aotearoa-New Zealand to use physical sciences and engineering for economic growth and prosperity.
Featured projects
Catapulting brand Aotearoa-NZ to the world stage with mātauranga Māori and tech
Dr Nancy Garrity alongside mātauranga Māori practitioners kuia Leilani Rickard and her mokopuna Anastasia are developing a polymer composite material with tī kōuka using traditional tikanga-led fibre collection and extraction techniques. This material is set to compete with synthetic fibres and catapult brand Aotearoa-NZ to the world stage.
Professional development events for SfTI researchers
Regional Researchers Workshops
This year we would like to invite SfTI researchers to host their own regional Researchers Workshop.
Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho: Wai 262 and the National Science Challenges
Watch two webinars hosted by Rauika Māngai about Aotearoa’s science system and the all-of-government work to resolve long-outstanding issues related to the Wai 262 Waitangi Tribunal claim.