Pre-NZBN Business Support
Callaghan Innovation and a number of government agencies work together to support early stage business with a range of useful services to help you in your business innovation journey.
To help you access to these services, see below some suggested steps to get you started.
Register your NZBN Number
The NZBN register gives your business access to a range of business and data services, see the NZBN site for full details
Can't remember your NZBN number? That's OK. You can find it here: MyNZBN | New Zealand Business Number
Register for GST
Being GST registered is a key part of accessing some funding services, check your eligibility
Enquire@ IRD Number
Register with the RBP Network
When you register your business with the network, we'll put you in touch with your local Regional Business Partner. They have all the resources you need – including local knowledge, experts, networks, and funding – to support your business on-the-ground.
Register@ Regional Business Partner Network
Funding Explorer
Your business might have more funding options available than you realise. Use this tool to describe your situation and to help you explore the best options for you.
Other useful resources:
Start a business
- Explore the government backed business.govt.nz resource - you’ll find tools and expert advice from government and industry, designed to help Kiwi businesses save time and succeed
- Take a look at the start-up Founder and Startup Support Programme supported by Callaghan Innovation through our partners around Aotearoa. Reach out to the one that best suits your needs.
Validate your business idea
Do you know if there is a market for your product? And do you know how you can scale? Product360 is a free central resource hub that will help businesses identify their unique commercialisation needs, as well as any potential roadblocks, to help avoid costly backtracking and time delays.
Fund your business
- Explore the in-and-outs of raising capital, with our free online Capital Education video series
- An advisor from the Regional Business Partner Network can guide you on the options that best fits your situation
Build a support network
- There are a range of innovation hubs and support networks throughout New Zealand, enabling entrepreneurs like you to meet, work alongside or collaborate with others in your locality. You can access knowledge and resources to help validate and explore your business idea further
- https://www.manaaki.io/ is a new social network for the small businesses of Aotearoa
- Connect with your local Chamber of Commerce and/or Regional Economic Development Agency to access a network of support and guidance on the ground in your location
Be digitally savvy
Level up your digital skills with the government backed Digital Boost service, your doorway into the new age of business: one driven by digital technology