Only registered New Zealand businesses are eligible for funding and services from Callaghan Innovation. The following resources are provided to help you with the registration process.
Callaghan Innovation and a number of government agencies work together to support early stage business with a range of useful services to help you in your business innovation journey.
To help you access to these services, see below some suggested steps to get you started.
Other useful resources
Start a business
- Explore the government backed business.govt.nz resource - you’ll find tools and expert advice from government and industry, designed to help Kiwi businesses save time and succeed.
- Take a look at the start-up Startup and Founder Support programme supported by Callaghan Innovation through our partners around Aotearoa New Zealand. Reach out to the one that best suits your needs.
Validate your business idea
Do you know if there is a market for your product? And do you know how you can scale? Product360 is a free central resource hub that will help businesses identify their unique commercialisation needs, as well as any potential roadblocks, to help avoid costly backtracking and time delays.
Fund your business
- Explore the in-and-outs of raising capital, with our free online Capital Education video series.
- An advisor from the Regional Business Partner Network can guide you on the options that best fits your situation.
Be digitally savvy
- Level up your digital skills with the government backed Digital Boost service, your doorway into the new age of business: one driven by digital technology.
Build a support network
- There are a range of innovation hubs and support networks throughout New Zealand, enabling entrepreneurs like you to meet, work alongside or collaborate with others in your locality. You can access knowledge and resources to help validate and explore your business idea further.
- Manaaki is a new social network for the small businesses of Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Connect with your local Chamber of Commerce and/or Regional Economic Development Agency to access a network of support and guidance on the ground in your location.