The Endeavour Fund plays a unique role in the science system through investing in excellent science with the potential to positively impact New Zealand’s economy, environment and society. The 2026 investment round will be through contract extension rather than open contest.
Your proposal will be assessed using the guidance, criteria, and scoring tables below.
Through the 2025 Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund funding round, the Government is investing in 15 projects that will strengthen capability, innovation capacity and networks between Māori and the science, innovation and technology system, for the benefit of New Zealand.
Ka arotakea tō marohitanga ki te aratohu, ngā paearu me te tūtohi tuku piro i raro.
E tono ana mātou i ngā marohitanga ki te kaupapa tuku pūtea o Te Tahua Raukaha o He Ara Whakahihiko, arā a Rangapū Rangahau. Ko tā Rangapū Rangahau he haumi ki ngā hōtaka mahi, ka whakapakari i te mātau me ngā whatunga mā te tuitui hononga hou i waenga i ngā whakahaere Māori me te pūnaha pūtaiao, auaha me te hangarau(SI&T).
Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
New Zealand Leather and Shoe Research Association (Inc) is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Te Reo Irirangi o Te Hiku o Te Ika is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Lincoln University is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
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