A new fund, He Ara Whakahihiko, will open on 20 August 2025 to back Māori-led science and innovation that delivers commercial outcomes. It replaces older funding streams with two targeted options: one for short-term, ready-to-commercialise research (Ara Whaihua), and another for two-year partnerships (Rangapū Rangahau) that build capability and collaboration. Around $2 million is also [...]
Even as Callaghan Innovation winds down, there are still plenty of ways your business can access support for research and development (R&D). Now’s the time to take advantage of funding and expert guidance designed to help you innovate, grow, and succeed. Claim the R&D Tax Incentive Access a 15% tax credit on eligible R&D costs [...]
Tristan Vine - Tūhoe, Ngāti Kuri In 2019 Tristan co-founded Mānuka Performance alongside his business partner, Jeremy Gardiner, of Ngati Awa descent. Their venture into the world of nutraceutical manufacturing has been a journey of passion and dedication. Mānuka Performance specialises in creating high-value sports energy, recovery, and lifestyle products for both humans and animals. [...]
The Climate Action Toolbox is an online tool co-developed by the government and the Sustainable Business Network. The online climate action toolbox includes an emissions calculator to help pakihi set targets and monitor progress. It also includes tailored plans and advice on tangible steps businesses can take. Using the Climate Action Toolbox Simple steps you [...]
Eke panuku, eke Tangaroa! Tapuwae Roa annual Tukuoha funding rounds are now open for 2024! Each year they fund talented and innovative Māori to deliver kaupapa that pursue excellence in education, science and leadership sectors. This year features the return of two of their cornerstone funds, the Tonganui Scholarship and the Pou Herenga Tangata Award. [...]
As you may know, each year the MacDiarmid Institute runs a four-day all expenses paid science camp for Māori and Pacific Island Year 12/13 school students, giving them a chance to spend time in a university environment studying nanoscience with MacDiarmid Institute researchers. Applications are now open for DiscoveryCamp 2025 and will close Sunday 25th [...]
You are warmly invited to a special event focused on exploring opportunities for your whenua. Hosted by Ake, this event is designed for trustees, landowners and other stakeholders who are interested in learning about unlocking the potential of their lands. Key agencies will deliver short informative sessions advising on their current funding capacity and strategic [...]
Neihana Bennett - Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa Wera Works are a Welding and Steel Fabrication service that take pride in transforming raw steel into magnificent structures that not only serve a practical purpose but showcase expert craftsmanship. Neihana Bennett spearheads Wera Works and is a seasoned figure with 17 years of industry experience and [...]
An indigenous global knowledge exchange programme in the agri-food sector Arama Kukutai (Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui, Te Aupōuri) is a venture capitalist and CEO of vertical farming company, Plenty, based in California. He is a US-based business leader who is championing more Māori to get into the science and technology sector by offering internships in America for [...]
Te Puāwaitanga Summer Internships - The meaning behind Te Puāwaitanga is ‘to flourish’ or ‘come to fruition’. AgResearch’s Te Puāwaitanga internship was established to provide opportunities for fresh minds to explore, collaborate and contribute to solving the challenges of our future. AgResearch is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated students to join them for their Te [...]
