20th August 2026 blackcurrant / FundingA high-value extraction project targeting global blackcurrant nutraceutical demand has received a $300,000 boost from the government.
13th August 2026 Baron Hasselhoff's / FundingWellington craft chocolatier Baron Hasselhoff’s is calling for backers to help scale its domestic business, crack export markets, and add a dose of experiential tourism to the mix.
3rd August 2026 Economy / FundingQueenstown Lakes District Council has opened applications for its 2026-27 Economic Diversification Fund.
31st July 2026 Energy / FundingThe government has opened its $1.2bn Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme to help energy-intensive business – including those in food processing and horticulture – reduce reliance on natural gas.
24th July 2026 Funding / InnovationThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is co-funding a new national startup incubator and accelerator to support blue economy startups.
22nd July 2026 Funding / Reefton Distilling CoWest Coast premium spirits producer Reefton Distilling Co is looking for a new capital injection, opening expressions of interest for a new equity raise of up to $2m.
2nd July 2026 Aquaculture / FundingA new mussel spat nursery in Houhora Bay, Northland, that aims to iboost supply for New Zealand’s Greenshell mussel industrys receiving a $4.5m Regional Infrastructure Fund loan.
1st July 2026 Funding / ScienceUniversity researchers will receive a $40.68m boost in support to help commercialise their innovations, alongside new Intellectual Property rules taking effect from 1 July, according to the government.
10th June 2026 Funding / ScienceThe government’s new Science Investment Plan maps the shifting of $122m into advanced technology funding at the expense of the three other priority area pillars including primary industries and bioeconomy.
4th June 2026 AGMARDT / FundingAgmardt is running a transitional Agribusiness Innovation Grant round this winter to provide early-stage innovation funding for bold food and fibre ideas.
28th May 2026 Funding / Mushroom MaterialPackaging innovator Mushroom Material is back with a new fundraising round as it pushes ahead with the development of its new sustainable packaging technology.
8th April 2026 Funding / Scentian BioDeep tech startup Scentian Bio has taken in $7m in funding to support its food quality control play, as well as future applications for its biosensors inspired by bugs.
