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New Zealand R&D Tax Incentive

Funds technology startup teams in New Zealand to connect innovation teams to commercialization pathways and real buyers.

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New Zealand R&D Tax Incentive is New Zealand's statutory 15% R&D tax credit, administered by Inland Revenue with MBIE support rather than a competitive grant panel. It applies to businesses carrying out eligible R&D in New Zealand, and the record notes that customer-facing support moved from Callaghan Innovation to MBIE. The minimum eligible spend and annual cap make it relevant both to establishe…

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

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: www.ird.govt.nz