Funding for co-developed research between Māori-facing organisations and research providers, run as the Rangapū Rangahau scheme under MBIE's He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund. The 2026 round backed 17 science work programmes with $5.95 million, from over 100 proposals submitted.
Before you apply
Rangapū Rangahau is one of two schemes under the He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund; the other, Ara Whaihua, funds research with clearer pathways to commercialisation and announced its recipients in December 2025. Contracts run two years. Read directly from MBIE's own 30 March 2026 announcement.
Checked 16 September 2026
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