Our innovation system partners work with us to provide comprehensive and integrated solutions for New Zealand businesses.
There are around 500 organisations directly involved in commercialising innovation in New Zealand.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) - our partnership is crucial in helping us grow internationally successful businesses in New Zealand.
Regional Business Partners and research organisations help us provide localised access to information, training and development services and funding.
Crown Research Institutes (CRI) & Tertiary sector - We work closely with the nine universities and seven CRIs and other tertiary education organisations and private R&D providers to enable nationwide access to science and technology expertise.
Technology incubators, founder business incubators, industry associations and private sector science, engineering and technology companies and sites help us to provide a direct channel to the R&D community for New Zealand businesses.
Government agencies - We collectively reduce barriers to growth faced by New Zealand businesses with other government agencies, including:
- regional economic development agencies
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Treasury
- Ministry of Primary Industries
- New Zealand Venture Investment Fund
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Updated: 8 November 2022