Our world-class science advances innovation in bioeconomy industries.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated students to join our Summer Internship Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to experience what a career in the science sector could look like — gaining hands-on experience, developing your skills,

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The Biodiscovery Platform is an investment by the New Zealand Government to accelerate the development of new products from Aotearoa New Zealand's unique biological resources.

Bioeconomy Science Institute: innovating bioenergy and biomaterials from renewable resources - sustainable materials and energy for New Zealand.

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In 2026, the newly-formed Bioeconomy Science Institute inherits a legacy stretching back to the establishment of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in 1926. Science has helped Aotearoa New Zealand build a strong bioeconomy

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We offer a variety of laboratory, environmental, and other professional services.

Bioeconomy Science Institute develops sustainable seafood and aquaculture technologies to grow more seafood while protecting marine ecosystems.