FAST! | France Aoteaora Sciences, Technology and !nnovation

WHO ARE WE?

Connecting New Zealand and France through research

FAST! is a community of researchers, students, and professionals dedicated to strengthening scientific and technological ties between France and Aotearoa New Zealand.

We foster collaboration, nurture innovation, and facilitate a dynamic exchange of ideas across disciplines and borders, embracing the French “savoir-faire.”

From Knowledge to Solutions: France-Aotearoa Sciences, Technologies and Innovations around the Pacific

📌 SAVE THE DATE!
📅 Day 1 – Tues. 28 October 2025, from 12pm
📅 Day 2 – Wed. 29 October 2025, 9am-3.30pm
📍 AUT (Auckland University of Technology) – Sir Paul Reeves Building, WG Building, 2 Governor Fitzroy Place, Auckland 1010

full programme here

FAST! Newsletter | August 2025

Our August newsletter is out! Check the latest updates, events, and news from FAST!

Read it here

FAST! First Publication

On 7 May 2025, FAST! first publication was launched at the Royal Society Te Aparangi in Wellington as part of the celebration of 20 years anniversary of the Dumont d’Urville partnership between France and Aotearoa.

Download the book for free

Our Missions

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Collaboration and transfer of science

Promote, facilitate and foster the collaboration and transfer of scientific and technological expertise and knowledge between New Zealand and France

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Visibility of cooperation

Enhance the visibility and the development of research and innovation cooperation between New Zealand and France