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Global Expert

Making the connections that make the difference

Global Expert is a proven, independent and easy to use expert connection service.

We connect NZ businesses, quickly and confidentially to experts with the knowledge and/or technology to help solve their technical or market related challenges. Experts are sourced from respected commercial and academic sources in NZ and internationally.

As a government organisation, we can open doors that businesses may not be able to.

High value, low cost: Time and money saved by fast, confidential introductions to the right experts to assist across all stages of the innovation cycle - from design to development to delivery to market.

Fast, confidential, guaranteed, connected

Fast: We act promptly as we recognise that speed is often critical to maintain momentum on a business project.

Confidential: We conduct our searches as a NZ Government agency on behalf of our clients; your organisation is not mentioned unless specifically requested.

Guaranteed: Global Expert guarantees to deliver search results within 15 working days.

Connected: We source experts through our broad knowledge networks, with tens of thousands of technology and market professionals from leading commercial, research and government organisations around the world. We are connected to respected institutions such as MIT, Stanford, Imperial College London, CSIRO Australia, Beijing University, Danish Technical Institute and many more.

Open to all: We work with all NZ businesses, from start-up to established exporters. There are no forms to fill or approvals to contend with, just give us a call.

What does an expert search cost?

• New Zealand Search: $495 + GST.
• International Search: $1995 + GST (includes NZ search).

Support to assist expert engagement

Global Expert links to TechNZ funding support, to assist NZ businesses to grow their technical, research and development and commercialisation capability. 

Projects that meet TechNZ criteria are eligible for:

• $2,000 + GST towards experts fees under the Find and Fund initiative
• Additional TechNZ funding support towards the balance of the expert’s fees. See Find and Fund or contact us for more information.

Find out more

Contact a Global Expert specialist today.

Call us: 0800 GET EXPERT (438 397)
Email: globalexpert@frst.govt.nz.
Phone: Auckland 09 912 6730, Wellington 04 917 7800, Christchurch 03 963 2076