MBIE Endeavour Fund Research Programmes
Funds MBIE Endeavour Fund Research for New Zealand consortia in mission-led work across health, environment, and primary sectors.
MBIE's Endeavour Fund Research Programmes are one of the fund's two main mechanisms, alongside Smart Ideas, and they sit inside New Zealand's science and innovation investment system. The route is meant for ambitious, well-defined research with the potential to lift economic, environmental, or social outcomes at national scale. The record places awards between NZD 1.83 million and NZD 9.15 million, with annual decision-making through MBIE's Science Board and Gazette notices. The programme is aimed at research organisations rather than individuals, and proposals are expected to come from consortium-based teams in New Zealand. The current investment plan puts strong weight on excellence, impact, and Vision Mātauranga where relevant, with proposals assessed for scientific quality and alignment to national priorities. The 2027 round is being replaced by the Transition Research Fund 2027, so this route is best read as a managed funding line for large, collaborative projects rather than a standing open call.
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.