Funding
There are a wide range of funding options for high-growth technology start-ups and companies in New Zealand. From incubators and grants, to Angel investment, venture capital, and private equity. Here are a few entities that may be able to help kick-start your funding journey, and if you're not sure what funding is best for you, HERE is an overview of the various types.
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Callaghan Innovation Founder Incubator
Callaghan Innovation supports a range of Founder Incubators around NZ. They are targeted at people with great ideas, providing services to help you and your team validate your idea in the market and build a strong business around it
Callaghan Innovation Technology Incubator
Technology Incubator commercialises deep technologies with funding and business incubation support to build a business around unique and complex technologies
Creative HQ: The Incubator
A 6-month hybrid programme for Wellington start-ups requiring support for raising your first investment round
Founder Catalyst
Powered by Ministry of Awesome, Founder Catalyst helps early-stage companies validate markets, gain traction, secure funding, and achieve their unique global ambitions
Phase One Ventures
An early-stage founder community that consists of an incubator programme connecting “been there, done that” operators who have scaled in product and growth as well as a vibrant founder community filled with social events and expert sessions
Startup Dunedin: The Distiller Incubator
For Dunedin start-ups that are looking to launch or grow, through mentorship and customised support to achieve goals
ThincLab
A fully funded founder-based incubator, partnering with Canterbury entrepreneurs to scale their businesses
Whakatipu Ōtautahi
A 6-month incubation programme designed to unleash the ambitions of māori entrepreneurs. Delivered by HTK Group for Christchurch and Canterbury based founders