Callaghan Innovation is being disestablished as part of the Government’s wider science system reforms, announced in January 2024. Our operations will gradually wind down over the coming months, with the organisation fully wrapping up by June 2026. Many of our services and products will move to new homes within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) or one of four newly established Public Research Organisations (PROs).
Services still available and supported
The products and services below remain available and continue to be delivered by Callaghan Innovation. Each will eventually transfer to a new home – either within MBIE or one of the four newly established Public Research Organisations (PROs).
In the meantime, our teams are here to support you.
Transferring to MBIE
These services will transfer to MBIE. Until then, Callaghan Innovation continues to process, assess, and approve applications.
Transferring to the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT)
NZIAT is a new PRO focused on commercialising advanced technologies like AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology.
Transferring to the Bioeconomy Science Institute
A new PRO focused on research and innovation in the biological and primary sectors.
Transferring to the Earth and Environment Institute
This new PRO will be formed by merging NIWA and GNS Science, with a focus on earth systems and the environment.
Transferring to the Public Health and Forensic Science Institute
Currently no Callaghan Innovation functions are transferring to this PRO.
Frequently asked questions
No. If you’re using one of the services listed above, there’s nothing you need to do. You can continue working with our teams as usual. If anything changes that affects you directly, we’ll be in touch.
Yes. If the service is listed above, it’s still operating and accepting applications or enquiries. You can continue to apply or engage with our teams as you normally would.
We’ll provide updates as transition dates are confirmed. If you’re directly affected, we’ll contact you to let you know what’s changing and when.
We’ve retired a number of products and services, and the ones listed above are the ones confirmed to continue and transfer to a new organisation. If you’re unsure about the status of a specific service, feel free to contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
At this stage, no additional services are expected to be retired. The products and services listed above are the ones continuing and confirmed to transfer. If anything changes, we’ll keep customers informed.