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Ara Whaihua successful proposals

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.

Public Research Organisations

3 new future-focused science organisations, formed by merging and refocusing New Zealand’s 7 Crown Research Institutes, have been in place since 1 July 2025. These organisations will concentrate on key areas of national importance to deliver a science system that is more connected, more commercially focused, and better aligned with the needs of New Zealand.

Outcome 2: Skilled people engaged in safe and productive work

University of Waikato Smart Ideas funded projects

University of Waikato is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.

Barriers, enablers and approaches for a more circular economy

This research project identified the critical barriers, enablers and approaches that would be needed for a more circular economy in Aotearoa New Zealand by 2050.