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 an 8-10 minute pitch, followed by committee Q&A, then deliberation.

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

For Nomination FLUXX deadlines please work with your tech transfer office:

• Due same as other IC paperwork for February Investment Committee
• Due same as other IC paperwork for May Investment Committee
• Due same as other IC paperwork for September Investment Committee

Resources

• Application Form - Template is in FLUXX.
  Please work with your Commercialisation office.
• Emerging Innovator Overview
• 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