Webinar Q&A: Innovation Fund for blue economy

Interested in applying for our Innovation Fund? Got questions about the request for proposals (RFP) document and/or what exactly we’re looking for?

Join Nick Lewis (Theme Lead – Blue Economy) and Martin de Beer (Engagement Facilitator – Business) for this live Q&A to find out more.

We welcome questions in advance; please email them to sustainableseasNC@niwa.co.nz

Information about the RFP/EoI submission

EoI submission deadline: 12 noon, Monday 18 May 2020

Eligibility: NZ-based researchers, industry, stakeholders, and Māori

Scope of RFP: Projects are sought across the full range of blue economy activities, including – but not limited to – areas of interest highlighted by recent workshops and the Transitioning to a blue economy. These areas are listed in the RFP, but it is not exhaustive and other innovative ideas are encouraged. No specific weighting will be accredited to these topics over and above other innovative proposals.

Out of scope: Research that aims to identify, quantify or map economic marine resources; research that repeats research conducted in other areas; and education and outreach activities.

See our Innovation Fund 2020 page for the latest information.