Short answer. This page is a route-map guide, not an eligibility assessment. Use it to decide which official source or adviser to check first.
What NZTE support is for
NZTE supports New Zealand businesses with international growth through advice, networks, in-market insight, growth support and some financial services or co-investment pathways for eligible customers.
Who it may suit
- businesses already exporting
- companies preparing for international market entry
- exporters with clear target markets and growth plans
- companies needing market validation, channel support or international growth preparation
Who it may not suit
- idea-stage companies with no product or customers
- businesses needing general cashflow
- companies looking for domestic-only grant support
- export ideas with no market, budget or capability plan
What to prepare
- target market
- customer segment
- traction evidence
- international growth plan
- budget and internal capability gaps
Official sources to check
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.