Programme funding recipients
Successful applicants of the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery Programme with confirmed funding agreements will be announced here.
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Since the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery was opened on 10 November 2022, MBIE has approved 25 applications for Stream One funding.
Stream One is aimed at innovative, solutions-based projects that may require further feasibility work before applying for full development support.
Successful applicants are announced on this page when funding agreements are confirmed.
Programme funding recipients
As at 1 August 2023:
| Applicant | Project Type | Stream 1 | Stream 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourwriter Ltd | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Inflite Group Ltd | Green Energy | $25,000 | |
| Ngāti Ruanui Corporation Holdings Ltd | Virtual Experiences | $20,150 | |
| Tourism Technology and Innovation Limited | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Auckland Seaplanes Ltd | Green Energy | $20,000 | |
| The Hillocks Holdings Ltd | Virtual Experiences | $25,000 | |
| Steven Turner | IT Platform | $21,250 | |
| Defiant Aerospace | Green Energy | $25,000 | |
| Seachange NZ Ltd | Green Energy | $23,775 | |
| Auckland University of Technology | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Sustainability and Resilience Institute | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Hamilton Zoo | Conservation | $25,000 | |
| Waiheke Airport Management Ltd | Green Energy | $25,000 | |
| Power Trip Ltd | Green Energy | $25,000 | |
| Road Guru | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Cascade Edge | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Queenstown Lakes District Council | IT Platform | $25,000 | |
| Total | $410,175 |
No decisions have been made regarding Stream Two funding. Stream Two is aimed at innovative, solutions-based projects that are validated and have a full proposal and business case.
Stream Two Funding is expected to take longer as the first step in these applications is submitting an expression of interest, and it then takes time for the applicant to prepare the necessary business case.
We expect the significant proportion of funding will be committed to Stream Two projects later in 2023 and in the first quarter 2024.