Callaghan Innovation

This means we are the ‘front door in’ for local companies to a wide range of R&D and Innovation support services. We will help you to navigate the wide range of Callaghan Innovation support which includes approving your access and eligibility to R&D funding; approving access to innovation-skills programmes; access to technical expertise locally and nationally; as well as providing wider advisory and commercialisation support.  

We work with hundreds of companies, innovators, founders and entrepreneurs every year. 

We’re here to help local Te Tauihu companies & entrepreneurs to access the following support:

1. Fund your R&D / Innovation projects;
2. Upskill your team with the R&D and commercialisation skills you need to amplify and elevate your ideas;
3. Solve complex technical challenges by connecting you with problem-solving expertise of over 150 top scientists and engineers;
4. Grow your business by helping you spot opportunities to innovation and increase productivity, set goals and get the training you need; and
5. Connect you with others across our local and national ecosystem.