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Catalysing excellence in Pacific STEM, Industry and Innovation

Pacific-i is championing a future where Pacific brilliance is visible, valued, and shaping the direction of Aotearoa’s innovation economy. We empower Pacific students, communities, and emerging leaders through culturally grounded STEM experiences that ignite curiosity, build capability, and open pathways to meaningful, future-focused careers.

Pacific-i Ecosystem

Operating at the intersection of community, academia, and industry, Pacific-i is the creative and operational engine behind a growing Pacific STEM ecosystem. We bring ideas to life by providing the expertise, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships needed to design and deliver transformative initiatives. Every programme is high-quality, culturally aligned, evidence-led, and anchored in Pacific aspirations.

We believe our collective strength is our greatest asset. When Pacific communities and partners move together with purpose, we accelerate opportunity, unlock potential, and build a more innovative and inclusive Aotearoa.

"E vave taunu’u le malaga pe a tatou alo va’a fa’atasi" – Our destiny is within sight when we paddle our canoe together.

Pacific-i serves as the operational and innovation backbone for the Pacific-i STEM ecosystem. It provides the expertise, infrastructure, delivery capability, and sector connections needed to bring initiatives to life. As the central connector, Pacific-i ensures that programmes are high quality, culturally aligned, evidence-based, and strategically relevant.

The Pacific STEM Leadership Alliance is the collective voice for the region's STEM leaders. It provides governance, strategic guidance, and collaborative framework that connects individuals, institutions, and communities across the Aotearoa, NZ. 

Pacific STEM RISING is the flagship developmental pathway for Pacific youth and early-career professionals. It strengthens the Pacific STEM pipeline through mentorship, training and hands-on research, internships, and leadership development. 





Purpose
To grow a confident, skilled Pacific STEM workforce that strengthens families, transforms industries, enriches research, and drives Aotearoa's prosperity. 

Programmes & Advocacy

From Schools to Research Excellence—We Bridge the Pacific STEM Ecosystem

Network: Strategic Alliances Strengthening Pacific Prosperity

Pacific-i is powered by a trusted network of partners across community, education, research, and industry. Our strategic alliances strengthen pathways for Pacific learners, open doors into high-value STEM fields, and drive long-term economic prosperity for our communities.

By working alongside Crown Research Institutes, universities, STEM academies, innovation agencies, and community leaders, we create a connected ecosystem that enables Pacific brilliance to grow, thrive, and lead Aotearoa’s future.

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