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Catalyst Fund — Strategic

NZ — US Global Centers for Proposals

Funds New Zealand and United States collaborations improving critical infrastructure resilience for climate, energy, and cyber systems.

The New Zealand – United States Global Centers 2026 call is an international research partnership opportunity co-funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) through the Catalyst Fund (Strategic stream) and the United States National Science Foundation (NSF). The Global Centers programme supports use-inspired research to address societal challenges that cannot b

Use-inspired research to address societal challenges that cannot be solved within any single field or by any single country. 2026 theme: 'Advancing the Resilience and Security of Critical Infrastructure.' Track 1 (Global Center Implementation) only.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NZD 4.5M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.mbie.govt.nz