Applying for Emerging Innovator Programme

Nomination & Awarding Process

Emerging Innovators are nominated by their respective Tech Transfer Office or Commercial Group.

Nominations are assessed by the Investment Committee at designated meetings – applicants deliver a 10-minute pitch, followed by committee Q&A, then deliberation.

Awarding decisions are made on the day of the Investment Committee.

Nominations can be submitted up to three times a year.

Nomination deadlines for 2019 are:

• 8 February (and presented to the Investment Committee on 29 February in Christchurch)
• 3 May (and presented to the Investment Committee on 15 May in Hamilton)
• 9 September (and presented to the Investment Committee on 18 September in Christchurch)

Application Form

Resources

• Application form (including eligibility and criteria)
• Emerging Innovator Outcomes Form
• Commercial Mentor Feedback Form
• Eligible (and ineligible) Expenses

Advice for Researchers

• Presenting to the Investment Committee for the first time
• Presenting your outcomes to the investment committee

For more information on eligibility and evaluation criteria, please contact Seumas McCroskery seumas@kiwinet.org.nz