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Open and upcoming science and innovation funding opportunities
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MBIE’s Labour, Science and Enterprise Group manage New Zealand’s skills, science and innovation systems through the investment of public funds and international connections relating to the science system.
Below are the open and scheduled science and innovation funding and investment opportunities.
Dates are subject to change. We will notify all date changes by email. Join our mailing list to receive email updates.
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Current funding and investment opportunities
Applications are open now for funding from the following science and innovation funds and grants.
Programmes Call for Proposals – Transition Research Fund 2027 Investment Round
Details
We are inviting proposals for the Transition Research Fund 2027 Programmes mechanism. The focus is on supporting larger, ambitious, multi-year research programmes that bring together collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to address complex challenges and deliver impact for New Zealand.
Application period
5 October 2026 to 12 noon, 3 March 2027
More information:
Programmes Call for Proposals – Transition Research Fund 2027 Investment Round
Talent Development Call for Proposals – Transition Research Fund 2027 Investment Round
Details
We are inviting proposals for the Transition Research Fund 2027 Talent Development mechanism. The focus is on emerging and future talent and specialist capability through excellent research that has the potential to deliver benefits for New Zealand and aligns with the priorities of the Technology for Prosperity Pillar.
Application period
18 November 2026 to 12 noon, 3 February 2027
More information:
Talent Development Call for Proposals – Transition Research Fund 2027 Investment Round
Projects Call for Proposals – Transition Research Fund 2027 Investment Round
Details
We are inviting proposals for the Transition Research Fund 2027 Projects mechanism. The focus is on enabling bold, innovative research ideas through excellent research that are deemed likely to deliver meaningful benefits for New Zealand aligned with National Pillar Priorities.
Application period
27 January 2027 to 12 noon, 28 April 2027
More information:
Projects Call for Proposals – Transition Research Fund 2027 Investment Round
MBIE Horizon Europe top-up funding scheme
Details
MBIE is providing a top-up funding scheme for overhead costs to support New Zealand researchers and organisations participating in Horizon Europe projects.
Application period
On demand
More information:
- MBIE Horizon Europe top-up funding scheme - for application information.
- Horizon Europe Research Fund - for more information about the Horizon Europe.
Envirolink Advice Grants
Details
The Envirolink scheme supports regional councils translating science knowledge into practical management advice and adapting management tools for local needs. The scheme is limited to environmental science and cannot fund business as usual activities. Funding is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment - Science and Innovation.
Application period
On demand
More information:
- Grants(external link) — Envirolink - for application information.
- Envirolink Scheme - for more information about the scheme.
Scheduled funding and investment opportunities
This list will be added to when new information is available.