Research funder · New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
New Zealand government department
- Grants since 2016
- 2 397
- Awarded, last 5 years (where amounts are published)
- NZD 4.9B
- Funded works, last 5 years
- 4 275
- Funded works, all time
- 9 075
Grants
2026–2031 · research · Strategic Science Investment Fund - Infrastructure
Australian Synchrotron Access
New Zealand Synchrotron Group Limited
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
TŪ WAIRUA, WHARE ATUA: Piloting medicinal product manufacturing from native psilocybe fungi for biotherapeutics
Rangiwaho Marae
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Commercialising Tohu Media's Indigenous AI Platform for Global Markets
Tohu Media Limited
2026–2033 · research · Strategic Science Investment Fund - Programmes
Biodiscovery Platform
New Zealand Institute For Bioeconomy Science Limited - Formerly Plant & Food Research
2026–2028 · research · 2026 Kiwi Space Activator Fund
Hōpara: Demonstrating the future of sustainable chemical satellite propulsion and refuelling
Dawn Aerospace Limited
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Translating Safety Science into Market-Ready Wearable Technology
Hiwa Technology Limited
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Te Tātai Raraunga – understanding how the lunar cycle can shape improved horticulture production systems
New Zealand Institute For Bioeconomy Science Limited - Formerly Plant & Food Research
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Relocatable Harakeke Processing platform for rural economic transformation
New Zealand Institute For Bioeconomy Science Limited - Formerly Scion
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Te Ara Hono: Advancing Seaweed biorefinery capabilities for Aquaculture and Industry Growth
Agrisea New Zealand Seaweed Limited
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Autonomous Underwater Technology for aquatic environmental monitoring and aquaculture support
Deep Dive Division Limited
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Using StaphGold bulk-tank milk testing for herd-level mastitis surveillance
Koru Biotech Solutions Limited
2026–2030 · research · Horizon Europe - Top-Up Scheme
EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP FOR BRAIN HEALTH (EP BRAINHEALTH)
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
AI assisted digital demographics
Lprcollective Limited
2026–2029 · research · 2025 Catalyst Strategic - Australia New Zealand Collaborative Space Programme
Governance and Management of a Network of Free Space Optical Communication Nodes
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Better bivalve biosurveillance through partnership and cutting-edge molecular biology
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Improved harakeke processing for next generation textile materials
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Mana Moana, Mana Whenua: Developing a Collagen product from invasive koi carp
Te Riu O Waikato Limited
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Pest control and regeneration for restoring Ngāti Tara land towards productivity
Parapara Marae Trust
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
From Farming to Bioactives: Diversifying Wharekauri Land Use Opportunities
New Zealand Institute For Bioeconomy Science Limited - Formerly Scion
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
A Generative AI platform translating housing science and regulations into practical guidance
Te Matapihi He Tirohanga Mō Te Iwi Trust
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Compositional analysis to validate bioactive functional beverages
Viktual+ Limited
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Improving building consent efficiency with AI enabled technology
Bright Think Limited
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Tohe te Tohe - Using water sensor networks to inform Toheroa management practice
Te Runanga O Te Rarawa Trustee Limited
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Kirihau Te Tai Tapu - wetland restoration to promote estuarine blue carbon
Tokomaru Research Centre Limited
2026 · research · Envirolink Medium Advice Grant
2623-NLRC223 Feasibility of biocontrol of bat-wing passion flower, Passiflora apetala (Passifloraceae)
New Zealand Institute For Bioeconomy Science Limited - Formerly Landcare Research
2026–2029 · research · 2025 Catalyst Strategic New Zealand-China Strategic Research Alliance Joint Research
Leveraging social-ecological adaptation for nature-based coastal wetland restoration
Cawthron Institute Trust Board
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Innovating Smart Grazing Technologies for the Transition of Vulnerable Land
Te Kautuku Stn
2026–2029 · research · Horizon Europe - Top-Up Scheme
Next-generation scalable AEM electrolyzers as sustainable hydrogen production system
2026 · research · Envirolink Small Advice Grant
2629-TSDC199 River and lake enhancement prioritisation advice
Cawthron Institute Trust Board
2026–2027 · research · 2026 Kiwi Space Activator Fund
Establishing world-leading commercial microgravity access for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
2026–2028 · research · 2025 Catalyst Strategic - Australia New Zealand Collaborative Space Programme
Monitoring the Southern Indo-Pacific from Space: The Takahē Mission
Restore Lab Limited
2026–2029 · research · Catalyst Investments
Synthetic Aperture Radar for Search and Rescue (SAR4SAR)
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
A co-developed digital optimisation system for community emergency response
Te Tira Whakamātaki Limited
2026 · research · Envirolink Medium Advice Grant
2632-HZLC176 Review of HZLC’s groundwater quality monitoring programme under the Surveillance and Evaluative framework
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Translational Research to Develop a Cytisine-Based Therapeutic from Native and Naturalised Plants
Io Limited
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Te Rotomoana I Kataina a Te Rangitakaroro - Te Waiparirau a Ngātaketake - an environmental monitoring system for the Okataina catchment
Mahi Maioro Professionals Limited
2026–2029 · research · 2025 Catalyst Strategic New Zealand-China Strategic Research Alliance Joint Research
Integrated CO2 capture and electrochemical upgradation for zero-carbon fuel production
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau
Enhancing the consistency, quality and effectiveness of high-value indigenous bioactive products
Proprietors Of Wakatū Incorporated
2026–2027 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Ara Whaihua
Building Research Capacity and Capability for sustainable Pātiki (flounder) aquaculture
Te Pou Oranga O Te Whakatōhea Charitable Trust Limited
2026–2028 · research · 2026 He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund - Rangapū Rangahau