Kaupapa
Innovation
Challenges and venture support
We back innovators to test, grow, and share new approaches that close the gap in mental wellbeing support. We prioritise approaches led by lived experience and grounded in communities.
Innovation challenges bring communities together around specific opportunity areas — mobilising ideas, partnerships, and investment.
Venture support helps early-stage innovators strengthen their projects, with practical tools, mentoring, and connections.
Research
Supporting research and sharing knowledge
Driving change by initiating, supporting and sharing innovative research and mātauranga.
Supporting research: We provide funding, resources, and pastoral support for researchers — especially those with lived experience.
Sharing knowledge: We translate complex research into plain language, connect knowledge-holders with communities of practice, and create tools that others can use.
Integrating mātauranga: We are guided by Te Ao Māori and committed to kaupapa Māori and Māori-led innovation.
Movement
Events and community building
Innovation grows stronger when it’s collective. We’re building a connected ecosystem where changemakers can support each other, share learning, and influence systems together.
Wellsphere: our online community for innovators to connect, collaborate, and share.
Events and hui: we bring people together to spark ideas and strengthen whanaungatanga.
2025 Impact report
This is Ember Innovations’ very first impact report – a milestone that marks how far we’ve come and the promise of what lies ahead.
