Startup grant deadlines in New Zealand — when programmes usually open

Historically run alongside Trailblazer rounds. Transferred to MBIE with the disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation; current round timing unpublished as at 14 August 2026.

Historically run in competitive rounds by Callaghan Innovation. Following disestablishment the grant transferred to MBIE; round timing under MBIE administration was not published as at 14 August 2026.

Callaghan Innovation states of its grant products: 'These products will continue to be funded by MBIE beyond the disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation.' The Biotechnologies Group moved to the BioEconomy Public Research Organisation with funding extended until 30 June 2027; the Measurement Standards Laboratory is expected to transfer to the new earth-sciences PRO formed from the NIWA and GNS Science merger; the Technology Incubator programme, Bioresource Processing Alliance, Food Innovation Network, New Zealand Product Accelerator and HealthTech Activator transfer to relevant PROs. Applicants should apply through MBIE rather than Callaghan Innovation.

Historically a rolling application through Callaghan Innovation. Following disestablishment, the product transferred to MBIE; the current application route and whether new applications are being accepted should be confirmed directly with MBIE.

No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.

Rolling, subject to the annual regional voucher allocation. Vouchers are typically exhausted before the end of the financial year in high-demand regions.

Delivery route in transition following the disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation. The Technology Incubator programme was noted as transferring to a Public Research Organisation while the Startup and Founder Support programme continues under MBIE.