Grant opportunity
Rangapū Rangahau - He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund 2027
Two-year partnership funding that connects Māori-facing organisations with research organisations to build science, innovation and technology capability and deliver economic outcomes.
- Funder
- New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Proposals close at 12 noon on 26 August 2026
- Proposals close at 12 noon on 26 August 2026: Aug 26, 2026
- Award
- NZD 350,000 per two-year project; up to NZD 6.5 million available
- Applicant
- New Zealand-based research organisations and Māori-facing organisations applying through an eligible legal entity with a genuinely co-developed research partnership.
- Discipline
- Science, Innovation and Research Partnerships
- Region
- New Zealand
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Rangapū Rangahau supports new, co-developed partnerships between Māori-facing organisations and research organisations that undertake science, innovation and technology research with economic outcomes.
Who can apply
The proposal must be submitted by an eligible New Zealand-based legal entity, include both a research organisation and Māori-facing organisation, and provide the required evidence of co-development and organisational endorsement.
What it supports
- Collaborative scientific research
- New Māori-research system connections
- Capability, networks and skills
- Economic outcomes, including environmental outcomes with clear economic benefit
Funding and duration
- NZD 350,000 excluding GST per two-year contract
- Up to NZD 6.5 million is available
- Co-funding is not required and capital expenditure is not funded
Proposals close at 12 noon on 26 August 2026
Proposals close at 12 noon on 26 August 2026: Aug 26, 2026
How to apply
Use the official proposal template and supporting guidance, complete the proposal in Pītau, and submit all endorsements and required documents by the closing time.
Call details
Source-based overview
The call seeks research partnerships that go beyond business as usual and strengthen longer-term Māori science, innovation and technology capability. Work programmes should be primarily undertaken in New Zealand and must meet the published eligibility and assessment thresholds.
Eligibility
The proposal must be submitted by an eligible New Zealand-based legal entity, include both a research organisation and Māori-facing organisation, and provide the required evidence of co-development and organisational endorsement.
Funding and benefits
NZD 350,000 excluding GST per two-year contract
Up to NZD 6.5 million is available
Co-funding is not required and capital expenditure is not funded
Themes and supported activities
Collaborative scientific research
New Māori-research system connections
Capability, networks and skills
Economic outcomes, including environmental outcomes with clear economic benefit
Deadline and timeline
Proposals close at 12 noon on 26 August 2026: Proposals close at 12 noon on 26 August 2026: Aug 26, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official proposal template and supporting guidance, complete the proposal in Pītau, and submit all endorsements and required documents by the closing time.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.