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Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI)

Funds tax credit on eligible innovation work expenditure continuous claim no competitive.

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The Research and Development Tax Incentive is New Zealand’s statutory R&D tax credit, administered by Inland Revenue with policy and customer-facing support from MBIE. It is not a competitive grant call. Businesses claim it through the income tax system for qualifying research and development undertaken in New Zealand.

The program offers a 15% tax credit on eligible expenditure, with a minimum of…

AIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechHardwareIoT & EdgeAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsMedtechRobotics

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

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.ird.govt.nz