Smart Ideas successful proposals
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 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.
Upgrading Business.govt.nz website and improving the reliability and performance of its public services.
Moving MBIE investigation case management systems for employment, tenancy and immigration services to the cloud.
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.
Modernising the platform used to manage patents, trademarks, designs and related intellectual property services.
The government reallocated $11.31 million for urgent scientific research and data collection to support the response to and recovery from the early-2023 extreme weather events in the North Island.
A new service delivery technology platform for immigration services.
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.
An Independent Quality Assurance (IQA) is an assurance review conducted by a third party on project or programme. The review results in an IQA Report summarising findings, recommendations, and delivery confidence rating.
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