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Grants and other financial assistance

Many New Zealand businesses, especially new or growing ones, need extra investment from time to time. If your business has potential, or you're developing a new product, expanding into new markets, carrying out research, or looking to employ extra staff, you may be eligible for financial help such as grants from Government or industry organisations.

What the Escalator service can do for you and your business

The Escalator service provides an opportunity for participants to develop the skills needed to access investment opportunities. Find out if you are eligible, the ways this service can help, and how to apply.

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How the Growth Services Fund can improve the potential of your business

The Growth Services Fund offers support for high growth potential firms to purchase external advice, expertise and market development services. Find out more about what activities are eligible for funding, and about international business exchanges.

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What is an Enterprise Development Grant? Opens in a new window

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) programme helps businesses and entrepreneurs pursue their business development goals. The programme consists of two grants that assist with capability building and market development.

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How a Capability Building grant can improve your business performance Opens in a new window

Enterprise Development Grants for Capability Building help businesses reach their growth potential by co-funding the purchase of expert help that is needed to undertake a significant new project. Find out if you are entitled to apply for this funding and what it can be used for.

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How a Market Development grant can increase your export potential Opens in a new window

Enterprise Development Grants for Market Development provides co-funding that can be used to help your business enter a new export market or undertake new activity in an existing export market. Read on to find out more about the programme, who is eligible, what funding can be used for, and how to apply.

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What funding is available for the Biotechnology sector? Opens in a new window

The Australia New Zealand Biotechnology Partnership Fund facilitates businesses involved in trans-Tasman projects commercialise their ideas. There are four categories of projects that ANZBPF will offer assistance to. Read this article to find out if your business is an eligible candidate.

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Investment grants available for the Science, Research and Technology sectors Opens in a new window

Find out if you qualify for assistance from the Foundation for Research Science and Technology, which has a comprehensive suite of investment schemes. These complementary grants are available to help cover project costs relating to research and development, or up-skilling people in R&D.

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Funding to develop enterprising skills and attitudes among New Zealanders Opens in a new window

The Enterprise Culture and Skills Activities (ECSA) Fund is designed to support the development of business success in New Zealand. Learn how to apply for this annually contestable fund, what projects are appropriate for funding, and background information about previously funded projects.

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Grants for energy intensive businesses Opens in a new window

The Energy Intensive Business (EIB) project offers cash grants to help businesses adopt energy saving technologies.

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What financial assistance is available for innovative Maori businesses? Opens in a new window

The Foundation for Research Science and Technology has funding available for investments in businesses that contribute to beneficial economic, social and environmental outcomes for Maori. Discover what the foundation invests in to support Maori innovation and about their specific investment framework.

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Start-up grants for unemployed job seekers Opens in a new window

Work and Income’s Enterprise allowance is designed to help unemployed job seekers start their own business. The grant can help you get your business off the ground and you can choose how to use it. You may also be eligible for an additional training grant to help you develop your business skills or get professional business advice.

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