Callaghan Innovation R&D Grants

Funding available

Co-funding for R&D projects; amounts vary by scheme

Deadlines

Ongoing intake; contact Callaghan Innovation for current scheme availability.

Who it's for

New Zealand businesses investing in research and development to develop new or improved products, processes, or services.

Overview

Callaghan Innovation is the New Zealand Government's innovation agency, supporting businesses to turn ideas into commercially successful products and services. It provides R&D co-funding, technical expertise, and connections to research capability.

Support is targeted at businesses that are genuinely pushing technical boundaries, with co-funding designed to de-risk the investment in R&D and accelerate commercialisation.

Eligibility

• New Zealand-registered business undertaking R&D in New Zealand
• Project involves genuine R&D with technical uncertainty
• Business can co-fund a share of the R&D costs
• Commitment to commercialising the results

How to apply

Engage with Callaghan Innovation directly — the process typically begins with a conversation with an advisor who assesses fit and helps shape the application. This is not a simple online form.

Be prepared to describe the technical challenge, the commercial opportunity, and your team's capability. Callaghan looks for projects where its support will make a material difference to the outcome.

Official source & application portal: https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/
Content last verified 2026-09-01. Always confirm current details, amounts and dates with the funding body before applying.