Funding and Grants

Business South Inc. welcomes the Government’s announcement that applications for funding from the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery are now open.

The $54 million contestable fund has been set up to support transformative innovations that will create fundamental and meaningful impact across the New Zealand-Aotearoa visitor journey.

The Programme is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). 

How to Apply:

Please visit the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery website in the first instance where you will find information about the Programme’s criteria and application process as well as an eligibility self-assessment tool. Following review of the site, if you have specific questions, please email tourisminnovation@mbie.govt.nz where you will be directed to New Zealand Māori Tourism or Business South Inc.