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Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI)

RDTI — 26 Income Year

Provides New Zealand firms tax-credit support for innovation projects through national policy.

Between cyclesInland Revenue DepartmentNew Zealand

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) is a statutory 15% tax credit administered jointly by Inland Revenue (IRD) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for businesses conducting qualifying R&D in New Zealand. The credit applies to eligible R&D expenditure above a minimum threshold of NZD $50,000 per income year, up to a maximum of NZD $120,000,000 per income yea

A 15% tax credit on eligible New Zealand R&D expenditure (minimum NZD $50,000; maximum NZD $120,000,000) for the 2025/26 income year, claimable by businesses conducting qualifying R&D activities that resolve scientific or technological uncertainty.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.rdti.govt.nz