This investment plan outlines the policy context for the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund. Up to $8.6 million (excluding GST) is available to fund successful proposals in each investment round.
New plans will direct science, innovation and technology investment toward growing New Zealand's economy, strengthening public-good research and delivering long-term benefits for New Zealanders, says Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment General Manager Science Gina Williamson.
We support the Government to deliver an immigration system that functions well within wider labour market, economic, community and security contexts. This includes matching the skills and talents people bring to the skills New Zealand needs, enabling New Zealand’s security, and supporting our international relationships and important trade markets.
The Pillar Investment Plans translate the pillar priority areas of focus and investment detailed in the Science Investment Plan 2026–2036 into actionable, 5-year outcomes. It describes the expected outcomes for each pillar and provides a clear framework for how pillar funding will be allocated to deliver government priorities.
E whakatakoto ana tēnei Mahere Haumi i te horopaki kaupapahere o Te Tahua Whakakaha a Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga, ngā whāinga o te Tahua, tae atu ki ngā kaupapa tuku pūtea. He āhua $2.0 miriona (hāunga te GST) e wātea ana i ia tau ki te tautoko i ngā marohitanga angitu hou i ia huringa haumi o Te Tahua Whakakaha a Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga.
This Investment Plan outlines the policy context for Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund, the aims and objectives of the Fund, and the funding schemes. Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year is available to fund successful proposals in each Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund investment round.
Guiding science and research investment towards New Zealand’s biggest opportunities and challenges.
pdf, 4.8 MBThrough 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.
Advancing technology and innovation to grow productivity, jobs, and economic competitiveness.
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