How to apply, timelines and reporting
The Innovation Fund application process and key dates.
The second round of applications for the Innovation Fund for 2020/21 is now closed. Check back to see when a funding round for 2021/22 will open.
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The application
Identify a problem or opportunity and develop a lean canvas — Digital Innovation Fund lean canvas.
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Digital Public Service (DPS) branch engagement
Contact the Innovation team to work through the submission process.
Email: innovationfund@dia.govt.nz
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Initial feedback
Applications reviewed and initial feedback provided.
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The Pitch
Candidates chosen to progress to the next stage are invited to present ideas to cross-agency panel of officials in mid-March.
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Successful applicants notified
Successful applicants will be notified in early April 2021, with the funds released allowing initiatives to commence.
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Innovation work begins
Agencies start innovation activity with monitoring and support by the DPS branch where required.
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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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