How to apply, timelines and reporting

The Innovation Fund application process and key dates.

Planning for the Innovation Fund 2021/22 round has begun. Check back to see when the 2021/22 funding round will open.

  1. 1

    The application

    Identify a problem or opportunity and develop a lean canvas — Digital Innovation Fund lean canvas.

  2. 2

    Digital Public Service (DPS) branch engagement

    Contact the Innovation team to work through the submission process.

    Email: innovationfund@dia.govt.nz

  3. 3

    Submit lean canvas

    Submit your lean canvas.

  4. 4

    Initial feedback

    Applications reviewed and initial feedback provided.

  5. 5

    The Pitch

    Candidates chosen to progress to the next stage are invited to present ideas to cross-agency panel of officials.

  6. 6

    Successful applicants notified 

    Successful applicants will be notified, with the funds released allowing initiatives to commence.

  7. 7

    Innovation work begins

    Agencies start innovation activity with monitoring and support by the DPS branch where required.

  8. 8

    Monitoring and reporting

    Agencies report operational activity to the DPS branch as required, and strategic lessons learnt to the Digital Government Leadership Group (DGLG) as requested.

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