64 High-Performing Endeavour Fund Projects Receive 12-Month Extensions
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The New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment announced 12-month extensions for 64 high-performing Endeavour Fund projects effective 2026. The 2026 Endeavour Fund contestable round was paused to provide stability for the science, innovation and technology sector during the reform period, with the redirected allocation allowing strong projects to continue. Named recipients include the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science, University of Auckland, and University of Waikato, working on bioproduct production, Varroa mite control, and hydrogen storage research.
“Sixty-four high-performing Endeavour Fund projects will receive 12-month extensions in 2026 to maintain momentum, support continued scientific activity and retain core research capability.”
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MBIE announced contract extensions for 64 existing Endeavour Fund recipients, providing each project with an additional 12 months to continue research activities. The 2026 contestable funding round was suspended during the science system reform transition, with existing allocation redirected to support high-performing projects. Research institutions holding Endeavour Fund contracts should review their updated agreement terms with MBIE and confirm extended project timelines and deliverables.
The affected parties include universities and research institutes currently engaged in Endeavour Fund projects spanning biotechnology, agricultural pest control, and clean energy storage. While the extensions provide continued funding stability, they do not create new compliance obligations beyond existing grant terms. Recipients should monitor MBIE communications for updated contract documentation.
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Endeavour Fund projects to receive 2026 extensions
Published: 23 April 2026
Sixty-four high-performing Endeavour Fund projects will receive 12-month extensions in 2026 to maintain momentum, support continued scientific activity and retain core research capability.
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The 2026 Endeavour Fund contestable round was paused to provide stability for the science, innovation and technology sector during the reform period. Redirecting the 2026 allocation to existing contracts will allow a group of strong, high-impact projects to continue their work and maximise the benefits of the investment already made.
Projects receiving extensions include work to:
- develop cold-plasma, hyperspectral-imaging and machine-learning tools to improve sterility and monitoring in cell-based protein production - The New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science
- create an AI-enabled photonic device that provides chemical-free Varroa mite control in beehives - University of Auckland
- advance solid-state hydrogen-storage materials to enable safe and efficient use of green hydrogen - University of Waikato These projects represent significant scientific capability across emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, and low-emissions energy systems. Extending existing contracts will help ensure research teams can continue progressing their work and delivering value for New Zealand while the science system transitions to its new structure.
A full list of the projects and more information:
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