The new visual identity was unveiled by Hon Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, during a visit to the Lincoln campus of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.

“This is an exciting step in sharing our new organisation with the outside world,” says Mark Piper, Transition CEO. “As we start our journey as Bioeconomy Science Institute it’s great to be able to share this new visual identity which speaks to the organisation that we are building, for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.”

Minister Reti was at the Lincoln campus of the Bioeconomy Science Institute to learn more about commercialisation efforts. Before unveiling the new visual identify at the Bioeconomy Science Institute’s Tuhiraki head office, he also announced $6.5 million of new industry funding to develop methods to reduce methane emissions from grazing livestock and witnessed the signing of a new licensing deal with Nelson-based Seaweave to commercialise aquaculture monitoring technology.

People are at the centre of the Bioeconomy Science Institute – the organisation’s staff working with those in the science sector, industry and communities to deliver impact together. This network is reflected in the new logo, with collective effort radiating outwards to create a difference in the real world. The colours used in the visual identity are derived from those found in nature, the starting blocks for the Institute’s work.

The Bioeconomy Science Institute brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation, conducting research to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

The Bioeconomy Science Institute is a Crown Research Institute, owned by the New Zealand Government and governed by an independent Board of Directors. For more information, bioeconomyscience.co.nz.