Applying for Emerging Innovator Programme
Nomination & selection process
To join the Emerging Innovator Programme, researchers must be nominated by the Tech Transfer Office (TTO) or commercialisation team within their university or research organisation.
Nominations are reviewed at an Emerging Innovator Committee meeting, where applicants deliver a 5-minute pitch followed by a Q&A session with the committee.
These meetings are held the day before select KiwiNet Investment Committee meetings. Funding decisions are made at the Investment Committee the following day.
How to apply
Applications are submitted via an application form on KiwiNet’s FLUXX portal.
Please work with your commercialisation/tech transfer office to complete your application.
There are three intakes each year. Applications are due at the same time as other Investment Committee paperwork.
The 2025 deadlines are:
- February Intake – Paperwork due 7 February
- June Intake – Paperwork due 6 June
- September Intake – Paperwork due 12 September
Advice for Researchers
Ready to learn more?
Contact Seumas McCroskery seumas.mccroskery@kiwinet.org.nz for information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, or next steps.