What they are trying to fund
Market entry, customer development, compliance and the working capital that growth demands.
Likely first route: Export and growth support (NZTE)
Where the main challenge is market entry, capability and customer development, export support may be more relevant than a grant. It depends on having a specific target market and milestone.
Worth checking next: Capital, if growth needs working capital
Export support is not working capital. If the real need is inventory, hiring or offshore setup, the question is capital readiness.
Weak-fit routes
Using export support to solve a cash gap, and raising capital before the market and milestone are specific.
Documents to prepare
- Target market summary and traction
- Export plan and six-month milestone
- Working-capital and growth budget
- Capability gaps
Adviser handoff
| Question | Best first conversation |
|---|---|
| Is export support relevant? | NZTE or an export adviser |
| Is this really a capital problem? | Capital adviser |
| What does growth need in cash? | Accountant |
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: June 2026.
Official sources checked: IRD, MBIE, business.govt.nz, NZTE, NZGCP, EECA and MPI, as relevant.
NZ Funding Pathways is a free resource funded by PH Capital Advisory.
General information only. Check the current official source and speak with the relevant adviser before acting.
This page provides general information only. It does not provide tax, accounting, legal, financial, investment or eligibility advice, and it does not guarantee funding.