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Māori Agribusiness Innovation Fund

Māori Agribusiness Innovation Fund

Runs Māori Agribusiness Innovation Fund support for New Zealand Māori enterprises to test climate smart agribusiness ideas.

The Māori Agribusiness Innovation Fund (MAIF) is a New Zealand government grant program administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to support innovation by Māori-owned entities in the primary sector. The fund provides grants of up to NZD $250,000 per project and accepts applications on a rolling basis, subject to available funding. Eligible uses include concept investigation, demons

Concept investigation, demonstration, expert advice, and innovation development/evaluation across horticulture, aquaculture, agriculture, and forestry. Applicant must be 51%+ Māori-owned.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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