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Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund
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Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund invests in the development of skilled people and organisations that plan to undertake, or are undertaking, research that supports the themes and outcomes of our Vision Mātauranga policy.
We now invite applications for funding from Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 2024 investment round.
Applications close 12 noon, 11 October 2023
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund - 2024 Investment Plan
Read the Te Reo version
The Fund's aim
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund aims to:
- strengthen capability, capacity, skills and networks between Māori and the science and innovation system, and
- increase understanding of how research can contribute to the aspirations of Māori organisations and deliver benefit for New Zealand.
The Fund invests in the development of skilled people and organisations that plan to undertake, or are undertaking, research that supports the themes and outcomes of our Vision Mātauranga policy.
The funding available
Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year is available to fund successful proposals in the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 2024 investment round. This funding is available through 2 schemes: Connect Scheme and Placement Scheme.
The Connect Scheme seeks to build new connections between Māori organisations and the science and innovation system.
The Placement Scheme seeks to enhance the development of an individual(s) through placement in a partner organisation.
In this section
Application and assessment information: 2024 Call for Proposals
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 2024 Call for Proposals
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 2024 Investment Plan
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund - 2024 Investment Plan
Funded projects
Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund proposals approved for funding
Success stories
Take a look at two past projects for inspiration on the types of mahi you and your whānau can do.
Contact us
For proposal queries, email VMCF@mbie.govt.nz
For technical IMS portal queries, email imssupport@mbie.govt.nz or call 0800 693 778 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm