To better support and incentivise innovation for future economic growth, Callaghan Innovation will be disestablished, and its most important functions will be redistributed to other parts of the science, innovation and technology system.
The assessment of proposals for Endeavour 2025 funding round is performed by a considered selection of independent national and international Assessors from our virtual College of Assessors.
Our Investment Management System (IMS) portal is a secure online system that lets applicants view, edit and submit funding applications.
We use a range of funding and support programmes to invest the majority of our science and innovation funds. Each programme is supported with comprehensive documentation covering application and assessment details.
The Commercialisation Partner Network (CPN) builds the capability to turn science findings into commercially viable products.
The 2026 investment round was an opportunity for eligible existing contract holders to extend their contacts for one year. 45 applications were approved for contract extensions and additional funding.
The MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowship is aimed at supporting excellent early career researchers impacted by COVID-19 in the New Zealand research science system. This is a one-off initiative and will provide support of around $10 million over two years for 30 Fellows.
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.
From April 2020 to June 2020, we called for expression of interests for COVID-19 Innovation Acceleration Fund (the Fund) funding.
This page can guide you through the development of key performance indicators for research projects/programmes funded through the Catalyst Fund – Strategic.
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