Auahaa Innovation Grant

Support for the whai rawa aspirations of tribal members or marae, covering innovation and startup costs.

Closes

Open for the current financial year

Who can apply

Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal members or marae, permanently residing in Aotearoa. The applicant must hold a 50 percent or greater controlling stake in the business. One application per business.

Whakapapa

Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member

Amount

Low tier $1,000–$2,500 up to a high tier of $10,000, depending on development stage; GST excluded

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū, Businesses & land trusts

Before you apply

Reporting is required at the completion of the kaupapa.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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