At a glance
PreSeed Accelerator Fund Pūtea Whakatere Kākano-tōmua is a national competitive grant from New Zealand Government (business.govt.nz) for the enterprise & innovation sector. Funding is nZ$5K–NZ$250K. Eligible applicants: See the official programme page; most programmes require a New Zealand-based business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.business.govt.nz.
- Amount
- NZ$5K–NZ$250K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
What this funding is for The PreSeed Accelerator Fund can be used to support commercialisation projects that build on publicly funded research or research capability. You can use funding to: explore the commercial potential of research develop research ideas into investment-ready opportunities strengthen connections between research organisations and industry prepare projects for future investment and growth. Funding supports commercialisation activities rather than research activities. Your application must be made through approved partner organisations. Type Grant Amount $5,000 to $250,000 Co-funding Yes How it's allocated Funding is limited and you compete for available funding Availability Round-based Application effort Significant effort, several days to several weeks Who this funding is for This fund is for public research organisations that want to turn research into products, ser...
Who can apply
See the official programme page; most programmes require a New Zealand-based business.
How to apply
Apply as directed on the official programme page linked below.
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