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Understand the system, who to talk to first, and which support streams to prioritise.
Understand how NZ startup funding works — from MBIE to NZGCP — and where to start as a founder.
Break down how NZ's interconnected government startup support system really works — who to engage, when, and why.
| Regional Business Partner Network | Your first port of call. Book a session with a Growth Advisor | https://web.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz/business/registration |
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| MSD (Work & Income) | Startup grants for founders coming off benefits. | https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/flexi-wage-for-self-employment.html |
| NZTE | Export strategy and capability development. | https://www.nzte.govt.nz/page/exporter-education |
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| Te Puni Kōkiri | Support for Māori entrepreneurs | https://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/whakamahia/maori-business-growth-support |
| Business Mentors NZ | General mentoring support | https://www.businessmentors.org.nz/ |
| Callaghan Innovation | R&D and innovation grants | https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/products/fund/ |
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| MBIE | Central government funding source | https://www.mbie.govt.nz/ |
| New Zealand Growth Capital Partners | Government-backed venture capital | https://www.nzgcp.co.nz/ |
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NZ Government Support for Startups &SMEs Directory (2025)
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Get government funding and capability support faster by booking your RBP Growth Advisor session — the first step for all NZ startups.
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Book a Free Call With Your Regional Business Partner
Start your funding journey with a free session from a Regional Business Partner (RBP) Growth Advisor.
➤ https://web.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz/business/registration
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