Grants stories

Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
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Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.

Start-ups recognised at Singtel Group Future Makers 2023 for societal impact tech
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Six start-ups have been lauded at Singtel Group Future Makers 2023 for their innovative tech addressing societal challenges.

Luyten wins funding to build 3D houses in remote Australia
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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Luyten 3D has been awarded a nearly AUD $3 million grant to address the need for affordable and durable housing across outback Australia.

Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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Establishes the Equinix Foundation, an employee-driven charitable organisation, to advance digital inclusion through grants and strategic partnerships.

Microsoft NZ and TupuToa to boost diversity in cybersecurity sector
Fri, 27th May 2022
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Microsoft NZ partners with TupuToa to create a cybersecurity employment programme, aiming to increase diversity in the industry in New Zealand.

Govt funds research into solar tsunamis, decolonising algorithms and more
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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With $187 million in grants going to research across Aotearoa New Zealand, we look at a few of the tech-related projects that have been given funding.

Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs
Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
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Over the next two years, eligible small businesses can apply for individual grants of up to $2,100.

Auckland Airport announces $100,000 grant
Tue, 8th May 2018
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One grant of $100,000 will be awarded to support the development of a strategy that uses ‘out of the ordinary’ thinking to promote NZ.

Tauranga software development firm awarded Callaghan R&D grant
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Radfords has been collaborating across the NZ kiwifruit industry to help it scale into the position it is in today.

New Zealand R&D investment driven by SMBs - Callaghan
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Kiwi firms spent $1.8 billion on R&D in 2017, a substantial 14% increase on 2016.

Callaghan Innovation awards R&D grant to AI startup
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Ambit is conceivably one of the youngest companies to receive the grant at ten months old.

$12m invested into developing wireless charging for electric vehicles
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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It is estimated that by 2050, 37 million electric vehicles will be on the road worldwide.

Te Papa's Mahuki accelerator secures $250,000 in funding from Callaghan
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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New Zealand's government agency, Callaghan Innovation, has injected $250k into the country's first museum-based innovation accelerator.

Schools invited to save the environment with digital tech
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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New Zealand schools can win $5,000 worth of tech gear by showcasing their positive environmental and social impact.

New Zealand's hi-tech start-ups, going from strength to strength
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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It has been a successful year for Kiwi start-ups involved in Callaghan Innovation’s Technology Incubator Programme.

InternetNZ to give away $80,000 in research grants
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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InternetNZ will be giving away $80,000 to help fund individuals and organisations conducting research projects focused on internet topics and issues.

15 NZ hi-tech firms eligible to $13 million in Growth Grants
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Steven Joyce has announced 15 companies have met the eligibility criteria for the research and development Growth Grants from Callaghan Innovation.

Research grants awarded to find a ‘better internet’
Mon, 7th Apr 2014
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Around the country this week recipients of several InternetNZ grants were a step closer to realising their research goals.