Tīmatanga Initiate Grant

Having some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most innovative minds isn’t enough, we need to activate and empower them to explore commercialisation and transform their research into a real-world solution. This is innovation, elevated.

Tīmatanga is te reo for ‘to start something’, making it an ideal descriptor for this AUT Innovation Fund initiative.

Tīmatanga grants fund early-stage AUT research where there is an outside collaborator wanting to use the research outcomes. Applications will be assessed based on the level of support the project has from a credible non-academic collaborator from outside AUT.

Tīmatanga grants can range from $5,000 to $40,000 with the goal being to create future commercialisation and impact opportunities.

HOW IT WORKSME PĒHEA TE MAHI

Tīmatanga Initiate Grants are available for all AUT academic staff to apply throughout the academic year; however, grants will be awarded every two months.

• An initial discussion with AUT Ventures is required prior to applying for a grant.
• An application must be made using the approved Application Form.
• The AUT Ventures Investment Committee will approve the grants.
• Grants will be paid to RPAs based on approved budgets, therefore need to be used for eligible research activities.
• Applications may be prioritized according to the priority areas identified in the AUT Innovation Fund’s charter.
• Researchers have one opportunity to refine and re-submit their application