Callaghan Innovation is being disestablished as part of the Government’s wider science, innovation and technology system reforms, announced in January 2025. Our operations will continue to wind down over the coming months, with the organisation scheduled to fully wrap up in 2026. Our remaining products and services remain available and supported, with the focus now on transferring them to the new Public Research Organisations (PROs).
Products and services still available and supported
The products and services listed below remain available and are set out by the Public Research Organisation (PRO) they will transfer to. Products and services transferred to MBIE also appear separately below.
This page will continue to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information throughout the transition. We recommend checking back regularly for updates.
In the meantime, if you have any questions our teams are here to support you.
Transferring to the New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute
A new PRO focused on research and innovation in the biological and primary sectors.
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 New Zealand Institute for Earth Science
This new PRO will be formed by merging NIWA and GNS Science, with a focus on earth systems and the environment.
Transferring to the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science
Currently no Callaghan Innovation functions are transferring to this PRO.
Transferred to MBIE
The products and services listed below have now transferred to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). You’ll continue working with the same teams and accessing the same products – they’re just now delivered from within MBIE.
The links below will take you to the MBIE webpages for each product or service, where you’ll find updated information, guidance and contact details. Your existing points of contact remain the same, and you can continue to reach them through the usual channels.
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.