This Investment Plan outlines the policy context for Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, the aims and objectives of the Fund, and the funding schemes. Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year is available to fund successful proposals in each Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund investment round.
Our innovative partnerships programme is dedicated to helping research and development intensive businesses connect, collaborate and invest in New Zealand.
Over 30 million people live with rare diseases across Europe alone. Meet the Kiwi involved in a Horizon Europe project that aims to leave no one behind by prioritising research into new treatments, prevention, and diagnostic pathways for rare health conditions.
University of Auckland is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Aqualinc Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Our people are the greatest asset in meeting the challenges of the future. MBIE aims to deliver better support and more opportunities for the science, innovation and technology workforce.
New Zealand Institute for Earth Science is receiving Research Programmes funding for the following projects.
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
University of Otago is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Crown copyright © 2026
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/search
Please note: This content will change over time and can go out of date.