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The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system. These changes will clarify priorities, lift economic outcomes and harness advanced technology for a more prosperous future.
The Government is making changes to New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system. These changes will clarify priorities, lift economic outcomes and harness advanced technology for a more prosperous future.
Your proposal will be assessed using the guidance, criteria, and scoring tables below.
We are inviting proposals for the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund Rangapū Rangahau funding mechanism. Rangapū Rangahau invests in work programmes that strengthen capability and networks by building new connections between Māori organisations and the science, innovation and technology system (SI&T).
Through the 2026 Ara Whaihua funding round of the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund, we received 57 proposals. The Government is investing in 19 work programmes that focus primarily on the pathway to commercialisation and/or economic growth from excellent science.
This Investment Plan outlines the policy context for the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund. Up to $8.6 million (excluding GST) is available to fund successful proposals in each investment round.
Keeping you informed, MBIE publish newsletters on the progress of NZRIS.
The New Zealand Research Information System (NZRIS) will be a freely available national, online database containing information about the research, science and innovation sector.
The who got funded spreadsheet lists the grants for scientific research and associated activities funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment since 2015.
Andrew Bridgman has been appointed as Establishment Chief Executive of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT).
New regulations for ground‑based space infrastructure (GBSI) are being developed. This information provides an overview of what operators can expect and the steps involved once the regulations come into effect.
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