新西兰先进技术研究院（New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology，NZIAT）日前在奥克兰正式成立。奥克兰事务部长 Simon Watts、科学、创新与技术部长 Penny Simmonds，以及奥克兰市长 Wayne Brown 表示，该研究院的成立标志着新西兰科学、创新和科技体系改革迈出了重要一步。

NZIAT 是新西兰成立的第四个公共研究机构（Public Research Organisation），旨在加快人工智能（AI）、量子技术、先进材料等前沿技术的研发与商业化，提升新西兰生产力，并增强新西兰在国际市场上的竞争力。

奥克兰事务部长 Simon Watts 表示，将研究院设于 GridAKL，充分体现中央政府对奥克兰优势以及新区域合作模式的支持。

他说：“这一创新中心的建设，体现了奥克兰作为新西兰未来投资以及研发中心的地位。”

“通过奥克兰发展协议（Auckland Deal），我们正在支持一系列帮助奥克兰充分发挥潜力、巩固其作为新西兰经济引擎的项目。NZIAT的成立就是一个很好的例子。”

Simon Watts表示，将国家级科研和研发基础设施与奥克兰现有的商业人才和创新生态系统结合起来，将为创新、投资和高价值就业创造良好条件，并进一步增强整个新西兰经济的韧性。

科学、创新与技术部长 Penny Simmonds 表示，NZIAT是对新西兰未来生产力、繁荣和经济韧性的长期投资。

她说：“通过运用先进技术，研究院将进一步加强研究人员、企业和投资者之间的联系，帮助新西兰把世界一流的科研成果转化为现实世界中的应用和经济价值。”

奥克兰市长 Wayne Brown表示，研究院的成立是对奥克兰的一次重要“信心投票”。

他说：“科技和创新对于提升奥克兰经济至关重要，而NZIAT将进一步增强奥克兰现有的创新生态系统。”

“研究院落户 GRIDAKL，与当地初创企业、投资者以及创新产业集群共同发展，使奥克兰能够更好地把握未来机遇。”

Wayne Brown表示，随着奥克兰科技与创新联盟（Auckland Technology and Innovation Alliance）也在当地开展工作，奥克兰正在逐步建设成为南太平洋科技创新中心。

他指出，最新的《奥克兰城市状况报告》（State of the City）显示，奥克兰在全球初创企业排名中上升了11位，反映出当地科技创新生态系统正在不断发展壮大。

NZIAT目前已经承诺，在未来七年投入7100万新西兰元，用于支持“未来磁性与材料技术平台”（Future Magnetic and Materials Technologies Platform）。

该平台由惠灵顿维多利亚大学（Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington）旗下的 Paihau–Robinson Research Institute 主持。

与此同时，NZIAT也正在推进量子技术和人工智能领域的相关研发工作。

研究院的成立意味着新西兰正在进一步加强人工智能、量子科技和先进材料等战略性技术领域的研发能力，并推动科研成果向商业应用转化。

对于奥克兰而言，NZIAT落户当地也有望进一步吸引科技企业、投资资本和高技能人才，推动奥克兰成为新西兰乃至南太平洋地区重要的科技创新中心。

New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches in Auckland

The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) has officially launched today in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in the reform of New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system, says Auckland Minister Simon Watts, Science Technology and innovation Minister Penny Simmonds and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

NZIAT is New Zealand’s fourth Public Research Organisation, set up to accelerate the development and commercialisation of advanced technologies such as AI, quantum technologies and advanced materials. It will help lift productivity and strengthen New Zealand’s international competitiveness.

Minister for Auckland Simon Watts says locating the institute at GridAKL is a clear demonstration of central Government backing Auckland’s strengths under the new regional partnership framework.

“The development of this hub acknowledges Auckland as the nation’s centre for future investment, and research and development.

“Through the Auckland Deal, we’re backing projects that help Auckland reach its full potential and strengthen its position as New Zealand’s economic engine room. The launch of NZIAT is a great example of that in action.

“By bringing national research and development infrastructure together with Auckland’s existing commercial talent, we’re creating the conditions for innovation, investment and high-value jobs that will strengthen economic resilience across the country.”

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Hon Penny Simmonds says the Institute is an investment in New Zealand’s future productivity, prosperity and resilience.

“Through the use of advanced technologies, it will strengthen connections between researchers, industry and investors, and help turn world-class ideas into real-world impact,” Ms Simmonds says.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the launch is a vote of confidence in the city.

“Tech and innovation are key to lifting Auckland’s economy, and NZIAT will add to the strength of the city’s existing innovation ecosystem. With the institute based at GRIDAKL, alongside our startups, investors and innovation precincts, Auckland is well placed to make the most of the opportunities ahead.

“With the Auckland Technology and Innovation Alliance also here, we are well on our way to building the tech hub of the South Pacific. The latest State of the City report shows Auckland has jumped 11 places in global startup rankings, reflecting the strength of our growing ecosystem.”

NZIAT has already committed $71 million over seven years to the Future Magnetic and Materials Technologies Platform, hosted by Paihau – Robinson Research Institute at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, and is progressing work on quantum technologies and AI.