Hon Judith Collins, New Zealand’s Minister for Science, Innovation, and Technology, has announced NZ$21.4 million in co-funded grants to businesses set to forge innovation pathways, and Dawn is proud to be named a recipient.

The Ārohia Innovation Trailblazer Grant aims to support world-leading innovation that can deliver benefits beyond the recipient and their customers, by inspiring and enabling other innovators to pursue innovative new ideas and opportunities too.

What the panel had to say about Dawn Aerospace

“Dawn Aerospace’s application was an exemplar of an Innovation Trailblazer. Their groundbreaking innovations are positioned to redefine the landscape of space launch and in-orbit mobility.”

”Their submission addressed all aspects of the assessment criteria with clear and compelling explanations. Of particular note, was the use of language and not being afraid to explain complex things in a simple way. The pitch itself added more context to the application, particularly in relation to the benefits to the innovation ecosystem.”

”Dawn Aerospace are truly leading the way for other innovators in the ecosystem, not just in their technical capability but their passion to support other innovators and the industry as a whole.”

About the Ārohia Trailblazer Fund: Ārohia grant co-funding can be used for a wide range of non-R&D go-to-market activities including product and process development, and new business models. Applicants must demonstrate their novel innovation is world-leading, has the potential for commercial success and can deliver wider ecosystem benefits.

Read more about the Ārohia Trailblazer grant recipients here: Grants recognise trailblazing innovators | Beehive.govt.nz