Business & self-employment in New Zealand
7 business & self-employment programmes we could source and date. Sorted so the ones with a published amount come first.
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New to R&D Grant — co-funding for businesses starting R&D
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R&D Experience Grant — student R&D internship funding for businesses
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5 more business & self-employment programmes are on the paid plan, with the amount, the rules, the documents and the steps for each.
- RBP Capability Development Vouchers (50% co-funding up to $5,000 for SME training)
- R&D Tax Incentive — 15% tax credit on eligible R&D expenditure
- R&D Loss Tax Credit (cash refund for loss-making R&D companies)
- Investment Boost — 20% upfront deduction for new business assets
- Māori business growth support (Te Puni Kōkiri)