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New to R&D Grant

Funds New Zealand firms beginning their first innovation projects and building internal experimentation capacity.

Callaghan InnovationNew ZealandGrant

New to R&D Grant is New Zealand's entry-level Callaghan Innovation successor program for businesses that are taking their first formal steps into research and development. It now sits under MBIE Innovation Services and offers up to NZD 400,000 per project, covering 40% of eligible R&D costs.

Applicants must be New Zealand businesses with limited recent R&D history, including less than NZD 150,000…

AIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsMedtechRobotics

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.business.govt.nz