The practice of science for technological innovation: Learnings and implications for Te Ara Paerangi

Abstract

An effective science system needs to provide expertise and knowledge to respond to societal issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2022 the government released the white paper Te Ara Paerangi: future pathways to outline a vision for a future science system. This research explores how mission-led science has operated through the National Science Challenges, using Science for Technological Innovation as a case study. In the context of Te Ara Paerangi, the research examines the elements of Science for Technological Innovation’s practice and offers implications for future mission-oriented science programmes that will be relevant to government policymakers, universities, Crown Research Institutes and science leaders.