He tipu ka hua fund proposal template
Published: 27 Apr 2023Use this template to gather your information for your proposal before you enter it into IMS.
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We are inviting proposals for investment into Māori-led research programmes that will make a meaningful difference to the capability and capacity of Māori to engage with the Research, Science, and Innovation system and generate new research activity.
He tipu ka hua symbolises a commitment from the Crown to invest in growing and building Māori-led Research, Science, and Innovation (RSI). This fund is an incremental action in the pursuit of honouring Te Tiriti in RSI by providing dedicated and effective investment in Māori-led RSI. It prioritises investment in Māori-led RSI, Māori communities, mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori.
The fund will advance iwi, hapū, hapori, and Māori rōpū RSI priorities by growing and building on existing knowledge as well as investing in opportunities for knowledge generation. It will also allow for stronger deployment of RSI investment towards communities and rohe/takiwā where Māori knowledge is practiced, and where experts and practitioners are based.
The total funding available over 5 years is up to $31m (excluding GST) in a one-off investment round. Funding is a 2-stage process and MBIE expects to fund around three successful applicants each stage. Only successful applicants of stage one can move on to stage 2.
Applicants submit proposals for funding of up to $300,000 (excluding GST) to develop an implementation plan over a 6-month period. Applicants who are unsuccessful at this stage may be referred to the He aka ka toro fund or other MBIE funding mechanisms
A total of up to $6m (excluding GST) per year is available over 5 years to be split between successful applicants. Each applicant will receive a maximum of $2m (excluding GST) per year for up to 5 years.
Projects can be for less than $2m (excluding GST) per year and for a term less than 5 years.
Applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria below for their proposal to be assessed. Applicants who don’t meet these criteria will be declined funding on eligibility grounds:
The He tipu ka hua fund is expected to give effect to Vision Mātauranga enabling the Government’s Tiriti obligations in research, science, and innovation.
Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways signals that a future RSI system gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is adaptable by design and connected for impact, and reflects Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique context and diverse population.
Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways
Applicants are required to complete their proposals in our Investment Management System (IMS) a secure online portal. To help you prepare your proposal we’ve provided a proposal template.
Use this template to gather your information for your proposal before you enter it into IMS.
DOCX, 141KB, 10 pages
When developing your application, we encourage you to consult the following key reference documents:
The policy framework for unlocking the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, resources, and people for the benefit of New Zealand.
PDF, 359KB, 28 pages
Use this template to gather your information for your proposal before you enter it into IMS.
DOCX, 141KB, 10 pages
Sample funding contract to check and will be used if you are successful for funding for the He tipu ka hua fund.
DOCX, 151KB, 15 pages
Use this template to complete your Implementation Plan. Please copy content from this template into MBIE’s Investment Management System, Pītau.
DOCX, 185KB, 14 pages
Key activity | Dates |
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Proposal submission period | 27 April 2023 until 12 noon, 6 July 2023 |
Information webinar – Register here(external link) | 22 June 2023 |
Assessment Panel members published | By 6 July 2023 |
Assessment Panel briefing | 1 September |
Assessment period | 11 September to 6 November 2023 |
Assessment Panel meeting | 4 to 5 December 2023 |
Decisions on funding for implementation plans announced | Early February 2024 |
Contracting period for implementation plans | February 2024 |
Contracts begin for implementation plans | 1 March 2024 |
Implementation plans due to MBIE | 30 August 2024 |
Assessment Panel meeting for full project decisions | October 2024 |
Dates are subject to change. We will notify all date changes by email. To be added to the email notification list, email EIVM@mbie.govt.nz.
The following assessment information and process applies to both stages of funding.
If you are submitting a proposal, check the list of Assessment Panel members below for any potential conflicts of interest. If you identify an actual, potential, or perceived direct or indirect conflict of interest, you must notify us before the application closing date by emailing EIVM@mbie.govt.nz with the details for further discussion.
Conflicts of interest may occur on 2 different levels:
1. A direct conflict of interest, where an Assessor is:
2. An indirect conflict of interest, where an Assessor:
The conception of a close personal relationship is generally considered in relatively narrow terms, for example, that of a direct relationship (spouse/partner, sibling, dependent). Iwi or hapū affiliation would not normally rise to the standard of a direct conflict of interest unless the nature of other relationships, roles or public statements might give rise to an actual or perceived conflict of interest.
Te Taka Keegan (Chair)
Aroha Mead (Deputy Chair)
Ocean Mercier
Erina Watene-Rawiri
Robert McGowan
Hēmi Whaanga
Stacey Whitiora
Derek Kawiti
Aroha Armstrong
The Assessment Panel will assess proposals on each of the criteria below and score them score them from 1 (Low quality) to 7 (High quality).
All applicants will receive oral notification of the outcome of their proposal at both stages followed up with written notification and feedback. Feedback will be based on information gathered from assessment panel members about the main strengths and weaknesses of each proposal through the assessment process.
Assessment Panel members will:
The Panel Chair provides a report that includes funding recommendations to the Deputy Secretary, Labour, Science and Enterprise.
The Deputy Secretary for Labour, Science and Enterprise at MBIE will make funding decisions based on Panel Chair’s report.
The decision and recommendations may also:
We will advise the successful proposal's contact person of the funding decision. The funding decision will be published on MBIE's website and via a press release.
MBIE may choose to conduct a further application and assessment round if:
Successful applicants will enter into a funding agreement with MBIE funding agreement template. This funding agreement is expected to be signed and returned to MBIE within 2 weeks of receipt. Trusts may need to supply a copy of their Trust Deed.
Sample funding contract to check and will be used if you are successful for funding for the He tipu ka hua fund.
DOCX, 151KB, 15 pages
Successful applicants for implementation plans will be paid the full funding amount on signing the funding agreement.
Successful applicants for full project funding will be paid:
Progress reporting will be through discussions with MBIE Investment Managers during the development of the implementation plans. The submission of the final proposal will be classed as a final report.
For the full projects, the following reporting and monitoring applies:
Reports will require information on:
Please provide reporting in a format suitable for sharing with Māori hapū, iwi and hapori.
The reporting guidelines will:
Email: Application queries: EIVM@mbie.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 693 778 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm)
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