will be considered from NSOs, or via HPSNZ staff, universities, or private enterprise on behalf of NSOs. Eligible Sports and Innovation Contact Each eligible sport has selected an innovation contact. The role of the innovation contact is to be the liaison between the applicant and the NSO High Performance Director/coaching personnel and determine whether the project application will carry the endorsement of the NSO in terms of implementation and utilisation. The following is a list of eligible sports the allocated innovation contact for each sport (Missing contacts TBC ASAP): Applicants who would like to be connected with these contact persons are asked to please contact the HPSNZ Innovation Manager on Cross-Sport or Multi-Sport Projects. From time to time, innovation projects may be conceived within a discipline area e.g. physiology and have potential benefit to multiple sports. Whilst an endorsement from the HPD of one the sports will still be required, projects of this nature are additionally required to receive the endorsement of the HPSNZ Athlete Performance Executive (APEX) prior to submission of the Project Application. If you feel your project fits this requirement; please contact the HPSNZ Innovation Manager so it can be added to an APEX agenda for consideration. Items Covered by the HPSNZ Innovation Resource Allocation HPSNZ will only cover expenses directly related to the innovation project. All expenses must be approved in advance with the HPSNZ Innovation Manager or as agreed within the Project Agreement. This funding is intended primarily to the requisite equipment and expertise for the delivery of an innovation for a HPSNZ targeted sport. Examples of items covered include, but are not restricted to: contract fees required to pay project staff (e.g. contractors/project managers) and equipment requirements (see note below). The cost of consumables and project related travel may also be included.
NB: HPSNZ does not cover fixed salaries or overheads. All expenses must be consistent with the innovativeness of the project – and as such, commercial “off the shelf” technology items such as heart rate or GPS tracking devices will not be covered. Payment of HPSNZ Innovation Project Funding HPSNZ will make payments upon receipt of GST invoices. This will vary depending on the project proposed. Innovation project funds may only be expended for the purpose described in the Application Form and for no other purpose. HPSNZ may terminate funding at any time and recoup any funds awarded, if it is satisfied that the applicant is not expending the funds for the purposes described in the Application Form, or is not otherwise complying with the conditions governing the funding. Applicants are expected to submit a proposed payment schedule linked to project expenditure. The recipient of the funding is responsible for fulfilling any tax obligations resulting from receiving the innovation funding. HPSNZ funding is exclusive of GST. General policy of administration The applicant in making a project application undertakes to abide by the conditions of the Administrative Agreement. Applicant obligations The applicant is required to complete the project outlined in the Application Form and within the timeframe specified and, if applicable, in accordance with the requirements of the NSO. No modification, alteration of or addition to the details described in the Application Form can occur without written permission from HPSNZ. The applicant should inform the HPSNZ Innovation Manager immediately of any proposed changes. If at any time the applicant’s ability to complete the project is impaired or inhibited must be notified immediately. NSO Obligations The NSO agrees and undertakes to support the project described in this application by making available access to facilities necessary for its fulfilment. Any obligations on the NSO in the project application must be agreed between the applicant and NSO prior to submission. Progress reports Successful applicants will be required to provide HPSNZ with progress updates of the project (timeframes will be based on the length of the research and specified in the notification letter). Final report Upon completion of the project, the applicant must submit a final report to HPSNZ outlining the project and its outcomes/impact. This report will be primarily used for policy and planning purposes, but may also be used for promotional purposes by HPSNZ. Confidentiality innovation projects are designed to give NZ sport and NZ athletes a competitive advantage over