{"id":4198,"date":"2025-07-09T15:19:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/?p=4198"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:19:01","slug":"government-grants-loans-and-support-programmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bdsaccountants.co.nz\/insights\/government-grants-loans-and-support-programmes","title":{"rendered":"Government Grants, Loans, and Support Programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"424\">There are a number of government grants, loans, and support programmes in New Zealand for businesses looking to expand globally. Below is a summary of key options, particularly relevant for businesses making an international push:<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"429\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"495\">1. Callaghan Innovation \u2013 Research and Development Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"562\">If your global play involves innovation, R&amp;D, or tech development:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"779\">\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"633\">\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"633\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"587\">R&amp;D Tax Incentive<\/strong>: 15% tax credit on eligible R&amp;D expenditure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"725\">\n<p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"725\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"672\">Project Grants and Growth Grants<\/strong>: Targeted support for commercialising R&amp;D outcomes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"779\">\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"739\">Support<\/strong> for product development and prototyping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"876\">2. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) \u2013 Export and International Growth Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"953\">NZTE is the primary government agency supporting NZ businesses to go global:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"992\">International Growth Fund (IGF)<\/strong>: Co-investment support for businesses investing in international growth projects (e.g., market entry, partner development, capability building)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1233\">\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1233\"><strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1172\">Export Essentials Programme<\/strong>: Workshops and tools to help you develop a global strategy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1269\">Beachheads and Global Network<\/strong>: Access to advisors and support offshore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1419\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1334\">Focus customers<\/strong> can get co-funding for market research, branding, IP, legal and distribution support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1474\">3. Regional Business Partner Network (RBP)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1582\">Managed jointly by NZTE and Callaghan, this is a first port of call for small to medium enterprises (SMEs):<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1827\">\n<li data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1730\"><strong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1621\">Capability Development Vouchers<\/strong>: Co-funding (up to 50%) for business services such as business planning, export strategy, marketing and IP<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1827\">\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1827\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1753\">Referral support<\/strong>: Can refer you to NZTE customer managers or Callaghan Innovation advisors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1879\">4. MBIE \u2013 Strategic Support Initiatives<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1917\">While not grant-based, MBIE provides:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<li data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2056\"><strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1964\">Support via the Business.govt.nz portal<\/strong>: Tools and guides for international trade, scaling up, IP protection, and export compliance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2061\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2111\">5. Export Credit Office (NZECO) \u2013 Treasury<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2243\">Provides insurance and financial guarantees to help exporters secure international contracts and funding. Particularly helpful for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2347\">\n<li data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2275\">\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2275\">Winning overseas contracts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2320\">\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2320\">Offering extended credit terms to buyers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2347\">\n<p data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2347\">Securing working capital<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2383\">6. Other Possible Support<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2669\">\n<li data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2483\">\n<p data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2483\"><strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2416\">Industry-specific funding<\/strong> may be available (e.g. agritech, manufacturing, gaming, biotech)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2588\">\n<p data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2588\"><strong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2512\">M\u0101ori Business Support<\/strong> via Te Puni K\u014dkiri, the M\u0101ori Economy team at NZTE, and the Poutama Trust<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2669\">\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2669\"><strong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2647\">Sustainable Business and GreenTech Expansion support<\/strong> through EECA and MBIE<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2674\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2700\">Suggested Next Steps<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<li data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<p data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2817\">Engage with the <strong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2758\">Regional Business Partner Network<\/strong> to access vouchers and get referred to NZTE or Callaghan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2912\">Apply to become an <strong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2865\">NZTE &#8220;Focus&#8221; customer<\/strong> if your business is in a strong growth phase<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3050\">Consult with a <strong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2975\">business advisor or accountant (like us)<\/strong> to identify eligibility, draft proposals, and manage compliance for grants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of government grants, loans, and support programmes in New Zealand for businesses looking to expand globally. 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