Primary Sector Growth Fund — EOI
Supports New Zealand food and fibre innovation through MPI co-investment partnerships.
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI, Manatū Ahu Matua) established the Primary Sector Growth Fund (PSGF) in May 2025 as the successor to the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) program. The PSGF operates a rolling Expression of Interest intake with no fixed deadline, accepting applications from primary sector businesses, industry bodies, and food and fibre groups. The f…
New Zealand primary sector innovation including high-value product development, by-product valorisation, productivity improvements, value chain transformation, and water storage feasibility for food and fibre businesses.
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