‘New to R&D’ Grants from Callaghan Innovation covers Regulatory and Compliance Support

Callaghan Innovation in New Zealand provides R&D funding for those wanting to commercialise a product for the first time. This includes Regulatory and Compliance support.

What is the New to R&D Grant?
This grant supports those businesses or individuals getting started with R&D activities. You will have a concept and need support to commercialise your idea. 

What is the funding for?
The R&D costs associated with your first project and Capability Building

How much funding is given?
40% of your R&D costs to a maximum of $400,000.

What criteria needs to be met?

• In the last 3 years, you must not have received any government funding for R&D greater than $5,000

• In the last 3 years, you must have spent less than $150,000 in total on R&D
• You must be able to fund your share of the R&D costs

What Regulatory & Compliance activities are included?
Training, coaching and advisory to increase capability (ask about our capability building courses)

What activities can Regenerative Business Development support?

• Identifying the regulatory bodies/authorities in your chosen markets
• Understanding each authority’s regulatory/compliance standards for your intended new product
• Establishing mandated processes, systems and reporting
• Obtaining relevant accreditation/certification

More information can be found here.

Are you applying for the New to R&D grant from Callaghan Innovation? Have you identified that you will need Regulatory and Compliance support? Contact me to make a time to talk.

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