Successful 2017 proposals
MBIE's 2017 Partnerships Scheme Investment Round will see five new sector-led research partnerships receive funding of up to $25.7 million over the next seven years.
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| Organisation | Title | Duration (years) | Total contract value (excl GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
University of Canterbury |
Infrastructure Systems Engineered for Improved Value and Resilience |
7 |
$5,000,000 |
|
Kiwifruit Cultivar Research Consortium |
The Diversity of Kiwifruit – creating a new fruit market category |
7 |
$6,737,100 |
|
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited |
Regenerating hill country landscapes and connecting value chains to create vibrant and profitable rural communities |
5 |
$3,150,000 |
|
New Zealand Leather and Shoe Research Association (Inc) |
High Value Biodegradable Leather and Co-products from Hides and Skins |
6 |
$2,400,000 |
|
DairyNZ |
Livestock Genetics and Management To Reduce Farm Environmental Impacts |
7 |
$8,400,000 |
The funding scheme has a focus on longer term, innovative research with potential for transformative impact.
MBIE received 13 concept proposals for the 2017 Partnerships Scheme, with eleven invited to submit a full proposal. Six full proposals were received and five were approved for funding. Investment decisions were made by the independent statutory Science Board.