New to R&D Grant — co-funding for businesses starting R&D
New to R&D Grant (MBIE Innovation Services)
Paid by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment — Innovation Services · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 2 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
The grant covers 40% of eligible R&D costs, up to a maximum of $400,000, based on up to $1 million in total eligible project costs (excluding GST). You fund the remaining 60%.
https://www.business.govt.nz/tax-and-money/innovation-funding/new-to-r-and-d-grant
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.business.govt.nz
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Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule · Co-funding and match funding, explained
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