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MBIE Horizon Europe Top-up Funding Scheme

MBIE Horizon Europe Top-up Funding Scheme

Funds New Zealand teams building Pillar two top-up support for EU partners from proof to commercialization.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) — Science and Innovation branch — administers a dedicated overhead top-up scheme for New Zealand entities that are contracted as partners in Horizon Europe Pillar 2 projects funded by the European Commission. The scheme addresses a structural funding gap: Horizon Europe provides a flat 25% overhead rate on eligible direct costs, but New Ze

Funds the overhead gap for New Zealand entities contracted under Horizon Europe Pillar 2, topping up the EC's 25% flat overhead rate by an additional 60%, capped at NZD 1.05 million per project.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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