Supporting business to grow through Innovation

Good ideas can lead to new products and services, smarter ways of doing things and a point of difference that sets a business apart and on the path of adding value.

As New Zealand's largest government funder of Research and Development (R&D), the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI) is charged with building links between business, government and research organisations to improve New Zealand's wealth through science and innovation.

We invest in businesses that have the potential to transform our economy. We support companies with the aspiration, opportunity and ability to become globally competitive through R&D.

We work with businesses regardless of size to find out what they need and provide access to funding, advice and support to achieve their goals.

Talk to us about how we can help your business innovate and grow.
 

How we help businesses

We provide funding, advice and support to help businesses grow.

Our products and services include:

• MSI Project Funding - Provides up to 50 per cent funding for businesses with high growth potential to undertake R&D projects to develop new technology products, processes or services.
   
• MSI Capability Funding - Provides funding to employ students on fellowships or internships (Undergraduate placements, Masters or PhD fellowships) and to engage world class experts to build R&D capability.
   
• MSI Technology Transfer Voucher - Available to businesses new to R&D who want to engage with research organisations such Plant and Food, Massey university, Industrial Research Limited.
• MSI Technology Development Grant -Provides funding for R&D intensive businesses.
   
• MSI Global Expert - A fast, professional and confidential service that locates and screens national and international experts and connects them with New Zealand businesses.

Next Steps

If you are a start-up company or an established exporter embarking on R&D for the first time, we encourage you to contact one of our Regional Business Partners. In Hawke's Bay, contact Jenny Brown on jennyb@hbrc.govt.nz or call 027 2100 253.