Biotechnology Research Roadmap - Science and Innovation

The Roadmap also outlines eleven key directions (summarised on the next page) and associated
actions for biotechnology research. These include directions which:
a ffi rm some existing directions and trends considered to be on track, such as the high
level balance of research investment supporting New Zealand’s bio-based industries
and emerging opportunities from biomedical research;
signal a number of areas where changes should be made, such as strengthening
research and industry linkages and tailoring co-investment models for fragmented
industry sectors; and
indicate areas where New Zealand will need new capabilities, for example, to address
future environmental sustainability challenges or to capitalise on areas of future
opportunity, such as in the marine and food and beverage sectors.
MoRST will keep the directions and actions under review and track indicators of progress.
MoRST will also advise the Government on the need to refresh directions by 2011.
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