Partnerships funded prior to 2017
Current and recently completed Partnerships and their research objectives.
Current and recently completed Partnerships and their research objectives.
The Government is backing 17 exciting science work programmes that support co‑developed research between Māori‑facing organisations and research providers.
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.
In 2018 a mid-way review of the National Science Challenges concluded with the Science Board agreeing to fund all 11 National Science Challenges at the maximum funding amount. This amount was set by Cabinet in 2013 for 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2024, and brings the total investment to $680.8 million.
The Cawthron Institute Trust Board is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
PlantTech Research Institute are contracted by MBIE for $8.425 million excluding GST to accelerate innovation and find solutions to horticultural challenges through Artificial Intelligence technology.
Lincoln Agritech Limited is receiving Research Programmes funding for the following projects.
In July 2021 Bragato Research Institute received $5 million (excl GST) for a Future Winegrowing Platform to support the transition to be a financially self-sustaining research institute over a 2 year period from July 2021 to June 2023.
New Zealand Institute for Earth Science is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
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