Portfolio Overview
Te Tipu o Te Wānanga (TTW)
The research this portfolio supports
The TTW![[definition]](/sites/all/themes/frsttheme/images/glossary-icon.png "Te Tipu o Te Wānanga (TTW) funding supports research that helps to achieve the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people or resources. This portfolio is funded from the Māori Knowledge and Development Research (MKDR) output expense."){kind=icon}
portfolio supports research for New Zealand that helps to achieve the innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people or resources.
The types of research targeted for investment from this portfolio include:
- research on cultural drivers
- research that addresses distinct challenges that disproportionately impact Māori
- research that integrates cultural considerations into its analysis.
What this portfolio aims to do
Investments in this area aim to support Māori knowledge, resources and people.
This is achieved by developing research that will unlock the distinct Māori contribution to innovation.
Who can apply for this funding?
Research organisations, including universities, crown research institutes and private organisations doing research for the wider benefit of New Zealand.
Target outcomes and themes
Each portfolio has overarching goals, called target outcomes. Themes may support each target outcome. All of these are detailed in the portfolio investment strategy.
The investment signal for each investment process will focus on some or all of these target outcomes and themes.
The target outcomes and themes for TTW are:
| Target outcome | Themes |
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| TTW1 – development of research capability to unlock the distinct innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources | 1.1 Indigenous Innovation Contributing to economic growth through distinctive research and development . |
| 1.2 Taiao Achieving environmental sustainability through iwi and hapu relationships with land, water or sea. |
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| 1.3 Mātauranga Exploring the interface between indigenous knowledge and research, science or technology. |
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| 1.4 Oranga Improving Māori social wellbeing through addressing distinct challenges. |
Current funding available
For information on whether funding is currently available in this portfolio, visit the funding summary page.
For more information
If you have questions about the process, contact investments@frst.govt.nz.
Please note: the information on this page is a guide only. Applicants should refer to the investment signal linked from the relevant contestable funding page for this portfolio when shaping their concepts or proposals.